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<blockquote data-quote="KPRC2" data-source="post: 60235" data-attributes="member: 148"><p>If you didn’t know it - today starts the tax-free holiday shopping weekend in Texas. To some of you, this may be a reminder to avoid the stores. But for others, it’s a good opportunity to save money. We’ve got a few secret tips for how you can save even more this weekend and beyond - when buying essentials for your family. Plus, our team is learning new information on the top city leader charged with conspiracy.</p><p></p><p><strong>Other team highlights this week:</strong></p><p></p><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hear from the man whose actions ended the Austin clock tower shooting rampage</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">New info about the assisted living facility where a man was shot</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">How to find the best electricity rates</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">How one Houston woman launched a successful business renting out homes</li>
</ul><h4>The conspiracy charge against a top aide to Houston Mayor</h4><p><img src="https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/xd5NRfz16Ub6kF740aSdrmAYyPM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/GOLMJKLAGNB2ZISQ3SD5OZVDBE.png" alt="newsletter" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>William Paul Thomas was often seen standing at Mayor Sylvester Turner’s side. He served as the director of council relations. He announced his retirement <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/03/mayor-turner-losing-one-of-his-top-aides-william-paul-thomas-director-of-council-relations-after-he-submits-letter-of-resignation/" target="_blank">just weeks before being charged in a federal criminal</a> conspiracy investigation.</p><p></p><p>Recently unsealed federal court documents show Thomas admitted to accepting a cash bribe in exchange for changing a bar’s classification to a restaurant. <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/03/kprc-2-investigates-a-deeper-look-into-conspiracy-charge-against-william-paul-thomas-a-top-aide-to-mayor-turner/" target="_blank">Investigator Joel Eisenbaum uncovered </a>the interesting history of the case.</p><p></p><h4>Secrets to saving money on back-to-school essentials</h4><p><img src="https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/85zkWV2FGof9ofKaGsOV4qKgADU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/IWXV5SQWCRDS3E3IHODGHDNBR4.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Just like everything else these days - you can expect to pay more for some of the things you need and that means school supplies. Supply chain issues also mean stores may not have as much stock as in previous years. So, planning ahead is key when it comes to saving on what you need. <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/03/6-ways-to-save-money-on-back-to-school-items/" target="_blank">Amy Davis has 6 things you can do</a> to save money this year.</p><p></p><h4>How to save $ on your electricity bill</h4><p><img src="https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/QZK_OUD8EROVhTIkqt5Qgc139nw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/K72IHEKMKRBJPJPTKCAFH4ONMA.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>We aren’t just helping you save money on back-to-school stuff! Pull out those bills, because you can really cut back on your electricity bill if you know the right way to shop for a new plan. You’ve probably noticed, electricity bills are going up and it’s not just because of the hot weather. If you are shopping around for the best rates, <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2022/08/02/ask-amy-3-steps-to-help-find-the-best-electricity-prices/" target="_blank">there are a few things you should know</a>.</p><p></p><h4>Facility where HPD shot man was not licensed</h4><p><img src="https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/0zdNyE1FHX2259BLkSI-BBD2LPQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/63ZFSWDTNRC7BDTOECFXTYHBEI.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>We’ve learned an assisted living facility where an HPD officer shot a man with a knife - was not licensed. Not only is it not licensed, but the State of Texas also sued the owner and won, along with thousands of dollars in fines that have not been paid. Why is this place still up and running? Reporter Joel Eisenbaum <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/01/assisted-living-facility-where-hpd-officer-shot-knife-weilding-man-having-mental-crisis-is-not-licensed-kprc-2-investigates-finds/" target="_blank">uncovers new details.</a> Plus, you’ll remember just last week <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2022/07/26/ask-amy-finding-the-best-care-facility-for-your-loved-ones-how-to-check-past-issues/" target="_blank">Amy Davis answered a viewer question</a> about how to research these types of facilities.</p><p></p><h4>‘I got rid of the S.O.B.’</h4><p><img src="https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/5tdSSF5_aCewsZzZEleHxbUhhik=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/WD45FY4OXZHW7IDFKRBHWQPM7U.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>There are generations of people living because of Ramiro Martinez. Martinez is the man who took down the sniper who shot and killed 14 people from the University of Texas-Austin clock tower 56 years ago. Mario Diaz sat down with Martinez who explains <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2022/08/02/i-got-rid-of-the-sob-hear-from-the-man-whose-actions-ended-the-austin-clock-tower-shooting-rampage/" target="_blank">what happened on that day</a>, and why he did what he did.</p><p></p><h4>Young business owner coaches other minority women on how to make money</h4><p><img src="https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/5hsSHm5EmK_vt6NRW1fgXfXLJ8U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/KD3CEZHCTREB5DMLSYWM3G6NDY.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>At just 25 years old, University of Houston graduate Kierra Castleberry is making a name for herself in the Airbnb business in Houston and at the same time, making huge money by offering more than 10 properties on the Airbnb vacation rental sight.<a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/03/uh-alumna-launches-airbnb-business-coaches-other-minority-women-on-how-to-make-money/" target="_blank"> She talked with Bill Spencer </a>about how she got started and why she’s using her success to help others.</p><p></p><h4>Do you have any ideas for our team? Or a problem you need help solving? <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/contact/" target="_blank">Send us your news tips here.</a></h4><p></p><p><a href="https://www.click2houston.com/meta/newsletter/2022/08/05/weekly-wrap-saving-on-back-to-school-finding-the-best-electricity-rates-a-top-aide-to-the-mayor-charged/" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="KPRC2, post: 60235, member: 148"] If you didn’t know it - today starts the tax-free holiday shopping weekend in Texas. To some of you, this may be a reminder to avoid the stores. But for others, it’s a good opportunity to save money. We’ve got a few secret tips for how you can save even more this weekend and beyond - when buying essentials for your family. Plus, our team is learning new information on the top city leader charged with conspiracy. [B]Other team highlights this week:[/B] [LIST] [*]Hear from the man whose actions ended the Austin clock tower shooting rampage [*]New info about the assisted living facility where a man was shot [*]How to find the best electricity rates [*]How one Houston woman launched a successful business renting out homes [/LIST] [HEADING=3]The conspiracy charge against a top aide to Houston Mayor[/HEADING] [IMG alt="newsletter"]https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/xd5NRfz16Ub6kF740aSdrmAYyPM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/GOLMJKLAGNB2ZISQ3SD5OZVDBE.png[/IMG] William Paul Thomas was often seen standing at Mayor Sylvester Turner’s side. He served as the director of council relations. He announced his retirement [URL='https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/03/mayor-turner-losing-one-of-his-top-aides-william-paul-thomas-director-of-council-relations-after-he-submits-letter-of-resignation/']just weeks before being charged in a federal criminal[/URL] conspiracy investigation. Recently unsealed federal court documents show Thomas admitted to accepting a cash bribe in exchange for changing a bar’s classification to a restaurant. [URL='https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/03/kprc-2-investigates-a-deeper-look-into-conspiracy-charge-against-william-paul-thomas-a-top-aide-to-mayor-turner/']Investigator Joel Eisenbaum uncovered [/URL]the interesting history of the case. [HEADING=3]Secrets to saving money on back-to-school essentials[/HEADING] [IMG]https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/85zkWV2FGof9ofKaGsOV4qKgADU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/IWXV5SQWCRDS3E3IHODGHDNBR4.JPG[/IMG] Just like everything else these days - you can expect to pay more for some of the things you need and that means school supplies. Supply chain issues also mean stores may not have as much stock as in previous years. So, planning ahead is key when it comes to saving on what you need. [URL='https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/03/6-ways-to-save-money-on-back-to-school-items/']Amy Davis has 6 things you can do[/URL] to save money this year. [HEADING=3]How to save $ on your electricity bill[/HEADING] [IMG]https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/QZK_OUD8EROVhTIkqt5Qgc139nw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/K72IHEKMKRBJPJPTKCAFH4ONMA.png[/IMG] We aren’t just helping you save money on back-to-school stuff! Pull out those bills, because you can really cut back on your electricity bill if you know the right way to shop for a new plan. You’ve probably noticed, electricity bills are going up and it’s not just because of the hot weather. If you are shopping around for the best rates, [URL='https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2022/08/02/ask-amy-3-steps-to-help-find-the-best-electricity-prices/']there are a few things you should know[/URL]. [HEADING=3]Facility where HPD shot man was not licensed[/HEADING] [IMG]https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/0zdNyE1FHX2259BLkSI-BBD2LPQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/63ZFSWDTNRC7BDTOECFXTYHBEI.JPG[/IMG] We’ve learned an assisted living facility where an HPD officer shot a man with a knife - was not licensed. Not only is it not licensed, but the State of Texas also sued the owner and won, along with thousands of dollars in fines that have not been paid. Why is this place still up and running? Reporter Joel Eisenbaum [URL='https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/01/assisted-living-facility-where-hpd-officer-shot-knife-weilding-man-having-mental-crisis-is-not-licensed-kprc-2-investigates-finds/']uncovers new details.[/URL] Plus, you’ll remember just last week [URL='https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2022/07/26/ask-amy-finding-the-best-care-facility-for-your-loved-ones-how-to-check-past-issues/']Amy Davis answered a viewer question[/URL] about how to research these types of facilities. [HEADING=3]‘I got rid of the S.O.B.’[/HEADING] [IMG]https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/5tdSSF5_aCewsZzZEleHxbUhhik=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/WD45FY4OXZHW7IDFKRBHWQPM7U.JPG[/IMG] There are generations of people living because of Ramiro Martinez. Martinez is the man who took down the sniper who shot and killed 14 people from the University of Texas-Austin clock tower 56 years ago. Mario Diaz sat down with Martinez who explains [URL='https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2022/08/02/i-got-rid-of-the-sob-hear-from-the-man-whose-actions-ended-the-austin-clock-tower-shooting-rampage/']what happened on that day[/URL], and why he did what he did. [HEADING=3]Young business owner coaches other minority women on how to make money[/HEADING] [IMG]https://www.click2houston.com/resizer/5hsSHm5EmK_vt6NRW1fgXfXLJ8U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/KD3CEZHCTREB5DMLSYWM3G6NDY.JPG[/IMG] At just 25 years old, University of Houston graduate Kierra Castleberry is making a name for herself in the Airbnb business in Houston and at the same time, making huge money by offering more than 10 properties on the Airbnb vacation rental sight.[URL='https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/08/03/uh-alumna-launches-airbnb-business-coaches-other-minority-women-on-how-to-make-money/'] She talked with Bill Spencer [/URL]about how she got started and why she’s using her success to help others. [HEADING=3]Do you have any ideas for our team? Or a problem you need help solving? [URL='https://www.click2houston.com/contact/']Send us your news tips here.[/URL][/HEADING] [url="https://www.click2houston.com/meta/newsletter/2022/08/05/weekly-wrap-saving-on-back-to-school-finding-the-best-electricity-rates-a-top-aide-to-the-mayor-charged/"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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