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11/3/07-
7 On Your Side: To Ship Or Schlep?
7 On Your Side: To Ship Or Schlep?
With families scattered all over the country these days, chances are you may be traveling to visit loved ones this holiday season. That means your gifts will have to make the trek too! How can you make sure they end up at your final destination safely without putting a dent in your wallet? Here's 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson with some advice. More >>
12/10/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Infant Gets Wrong Dosage From Pharmacy
7 On Your Side: Infant Gets Wrong Prescription From Pharmacy
It's something all of us at one point has done when we're not feeling well...going to the pharmacy to get a prescription filled. But what if that prescription made you even more sick? That's what happened to one East Texas woman's infant daughter, an error she says could have been easily avoided. KLTV 7's Christine Nelson has her story in tonight's 7 On Your Side report.More >>
11/26/07
7 On Your Side: Opt Out Options
7 On Your Side: Opt Out Options
We all know about the national do not call registry. Millions of Americans have signed up to block telemarketers from harassing them at home but most people don't know that there are dozens of other opt-out programs to protect your privacy and stop all the mass mailings! KLTV 7's Christine Nelson asked the experts which opt-out options you need to know about and how to know whether they're right for you. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson reports.More >>
11/19/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Bride Finally Gets Long Overdue Wedding Photos
7 On Your Side: Wedding Photos
Your wedding day. It's one of the most cherished days in someone's life. But for one East Texas bride she doesn't have any pictures to show for it! She got married two years ago! After several failed attempts to get through to her wedding photographer, she called 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson for help.More >>
11/12/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Daycare Dangers, Part 2
7 On Your Side: Daycare Danger, Part 2
It's with the help of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services that we can bring you this story. The state agency inspects East Texas daycares from top to bottom and reports its finding online. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson poured through that information, amazed at what was found at some daycares that some parents likely don't know. Here's part two of our Daycare Dangers investigative report. More >>
11/5/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Daycare Dangers, Part 1
7 On Your Side: Daycare Dangers, Part 1
If you take your kids to daycare you're like many working families in East Texas. Putting your children in another person's hands takes a lot of trust. And it warrants asking yourself: Do you really know everything about your daycare? There is a way to find out as our Christine Nelson learned in a two-part 7 On Your Side investigation. More >>
10/22/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Cheapest Days To Buy
7 On Your Side: Cheapest Days To Buy
This week's 7 On Your Side is all about the bargain if you like a good sale. But did you know there are certain days of the week where it's cheaper to buy certain items? 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson show us which days to get the most out of your hard earned cash.More >>
10/29/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Target Changes Return Policy For Gift Registries
7 On Your Side: Target Changes Return Policy For Gift Registries
Getting the perfect gift for your wedding or newborn is easy, especially when you create a registry. There is a number of places where gift registries are very popular including Target. That's also where a new return policy for gifts is in place. And if you don't know about it, you could be left with not quite the wish list you expected. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson explains how it works.... More >>
10/15/07
7 On Your Side: Roadside Insurance, Gamble?
7 On Your Side: Roadside Insurance, Gamble?
Let's face it. For drivers, there's nothing worse than being stuck in a jam. Being stranded on the side of a busy road can be downright frightening. Having roadside assistance can give you peace of mind. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson is in the driver's seat to find out if signing up through your insurance policy is a safety net, or a gamble. More >>
10/08/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Fine Print Clarifies East Texan's Ambulance Charge
7 On Your Side: Fine Print Clarifies East Texan's Ambulance Charge
You never know when you'll be dialing 911 for an emergency. And when an ambulance is involved, it's often a costly bill. But one local hospital's television commercial says it has the solution. Sign up for their yearly membership and you won't have to worry about that unplanned ambulance expense. What sounds cut and dry is often clarified in the fine print. That's where 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson comes in with tonight's report. More >>
10/02/07
7 On Your Side: Check Scam Targets Craig's List, Ebay Sellers
7 On Your Side: Check Scam Targets Craig's List, Ebay Sellers
Scammers targeting U.S. consumers using bogus checks. You deposit the check which at first appears to clear the bank and post to your account--only to realize later it was counterfeit. The problem has gotten so bad, banks are out billions and now the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is launching a nationwide campaign warning consumers before they fall victim. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson has more on the scam targeting online users of two very popular websites. More >>
9/17/07-Gregg County (Near Gladewater)
7 On Your Side:Oil Companies Dodging Blame For Driveway Damage
7 On Your Side:Oil Companies Dodging Blame For Driveway Damage
A huge gap has come between a Gregg county couple and an East Texas oil company--and we mean that literally! The Holman family has a giant hole in the middle of their driveway, and they say the oil company drawing minerals from their land is to blame. It's some of the worst damage we've seen on 7 On Your Side. Christine Nelson has this investigation.More >>
9/24/07-
7 On Your Side: What's My House Worth?
7 On Your Side: What's My House Worth?
In this volatile real estate market a lot of us are worried about the values of our homes. It's no surprise that a number of websites is claiming to provide information on whether a house is losing ground or gaining. But before you triple-w these sites, 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson looks into just how accurate they really are.More >>
9/10/07-Henderson County
7 On Your Side UPDATE: Family Suing Drilling Company Reaches Settlement
7 On Your Side UPDATE: Family Suing Drilling Company Reaches Settlement
The family who's been living with untreatable, orange water will receive a new water well.More >>
8/27/07-Harrison County
7 On Your Side: Family Blames Drilling Company For Unusable Water
7 On Your Side: Family Blames Drilling Company For Unusable Water
We use it to brush our teeth, wash our dishes and our clothes. But what if the water in your own home is unusable? That's the case for Valerie Townsend and her family but it's not by choice. She says the X-factor is the drilling operation that took place on her property. And what the family is going through since that operation was complete, you'll have to see to believe. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson reports.More >>
8/20/07-Mineola
7 On Your Side: Couple Promised Long-Overdue LCD Television
7 On Your Side: Couple Promised Long-Overdue LCD Television
They purchased a flat screen TV from Sears. But it's the television's performance that has fallen flat for one Mineola couple. Getting any kind of customer service help has been almost impossible. That's when they called 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson. More >>
8/6/07
7 On Your Side:On Vacation? Stop Paying For Services You Don't Use
7 On Your Side:On Vacation? Stop Paying For Services You Don't Use
The worst part about most vacations is coming home... unpacking... and then the stack of bills to pay! But you don't have to let those bills add up while away. Many companies will cut you a deal. How? 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson has this report, to save you money at home even when you're not there.More >>
8/13/07-Gilmer
7 On Your Side: Government Grant Scam
7 On Your Side: Government Grant Scam
It's a consumer alert that had one East Texas couple wondering is it too good to be true?? They supposedly qualified for a federal grant.... But as 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson found out, what they had to go through to get the money was all the makings of a scam. Here's more in tonight's 7 On Your Side report. More >>
7/23/07
7 On Your Side: The Way To Pay
7 On Your Side: The Way To Pay
You've packed your bags and you're all set for your vacation. But, have you packed the right credit card? 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson shows us how some cards are clearly better than others when it comes to travel.More >>
7/17/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Is The Record Dow Increasing The Money In Your Pocket?
7 On Your Side: Is The Record Dow Increasing The Money In Your Pocket?
A major milestone. The Dow Jones reached an all-time high Tuesday, surpassing the 14,000 dollar mark for the first time ever. It closed just below that. Question is: Do all those numbers just sound like gibberish to you? If you're contributing, even a small part of your paycheck to a retirement plan what happened on Wall Street could be affecting you. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson finds out how.More >>
7/11/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Preventing Contracting Nightmares
7 On Your Side: Preventing Contracting Nightmares
Drive around East Texas and you can still see the aftermath of storms that hit the area last week. Trees down, roofs damaged. With so many contractors out there to get your business, who do you call? How do you know you're working with a legitimate company? 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson has this report, that could save you from making a financial mistake. More >>
7/16/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Shedding Light on CFL Bulbs
7 On Your Side: Shedding Light on CFL Bulbs
Did you know that in the next decade the light bulb as we know it could be a thing of the past? What's the switch all about? They're called CFL's or compact fluorescent light bulbs and are said to be proven cost and energy savers. But there's a chemical element in the bulb, raising concerns of possibly being hazardous to your health. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson sheds some light on the matter to find out if the benefits outweigh the risks. More >>
6/25/07
7 On Your Side:Reserve Your Right To Cancel
7 On Your Side:Reserve Your Right To Cancel
The best laid plans do, indeed, sometimes go awry. And if those plans involve travel, it can be pretty costly when things change at the last minute. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson shows you how to protect yourself from hotel cancellation fees.More >>
6/11/07
7 On Your Side: Under Pressure
7 On Your Side: Under Pressure
With today's sky high gas prices, you say you'll do anything to save some cash. But be honest, when was the last time you checked the pressure in your tires? Proper inflation plays a real part at the pump and as we've heard over and over that's not all. Despite all the warnings of serious safety risks, a new study finds drivers still aren't listening. Here's 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson with tips to keep you from driving into danger. More >>
6/18/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side UPDATE:Woman Gets Driveway Fixed
7 On Your Side UPDATE:Woman Gets Driveway Fixed
7 On Your Side helps woman get resolution over driveway dispute.More >>
6/18/07-Smith County
7 On Your Side:Letter Targeting Homeowners About Unpaid Taxes
7 On Your Side:Letter Targeting Homeowners About Unpaid Taxes
A Smith County resident received the letter and brought it to our attention. That's because she knew her property taxes for last year were paid. The letter is from a company in San Antonio, soliciting you by making it seem you owe the county money. One county office tells us what you need to know before making a hasty decision. Here's 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson with tonight's report. More >>
6/5/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Disturbing Email Scam Threatening To Kill You
7 On Your Side: Disturbing Email Scam Threatening To Kill You
You've likely seen them in your inbox. Those emails that claim someone in some foreign country wants to give you thousands of dollars, or a relative has gotten sick and needs an account to stash a large sum of money. But what about when the email threatens to assassinate you if you don't fork over thousands? As 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson reports, this scam does exist. If you're not careful, your bank account could suffer. More >>
6/4/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side:East Texan Says Government Grant Program A Scam
7 On Your Side:East Texan Says Government Grant Program A Scam
Ever have a dream or goal to do something and all that was missing was the money to finance it? It's the reason one East Texas consumer called on a company who claims it can get you government grants. But hundreds of dollars later those promises have come up empty. Here's KLTV 7's Christine Nelson with tonight's 7 On Your Side report. More >>
5/28/07
7 On Your Side:Cholesterol-Lowering Cookies, Candy
7 On Your Side:Cholesterol-Lowering Cookies, Candy ***HOLD FOR MONDAY 5/28***
Listen up if you've spent this holiday eating: Do you have a plan to lower your cholesterol? How about grabbing a cookie or some candy? There are new snack foods, usually thought of as junk food, that claim to help lower your cholesterol. Our Christine Nelson investigated to find out if they're the best solution for a heart healthy diet. Here's tonight's 7 On Your Side report. More >>
5/21/07
7 On Your Side: Couture Ka-Ching!
7 On Your Side: Couture Ka-Ching!
Call it couture ka-ching! Big name retailers, even ones you can find right here in East Texas, are hooking up with even bigger name celebrities...producing affordable fashion that won't leave you in the red! Christine Nelson has the story.More >>
5/14/07-Union Grove
7 On Your Side:Woman Receives Tickets For Car She Doesn't Own
7 On Your Side:Woman Receives Tickets For Car She Doesn't Own
We sat down with a Union Grove woman, who stands to owe a couple hundred dollars for traffic violations she says she didn't commit. This came about months after she sold her car to a buyer, and realized there's more to that kind of transaction than just handing over the keys. It's a "seller beware" everyone should be aware of. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson explains. More >>
5/7/07-Rusk County
7 On Your Side:Roof Repair Nightmare
7 On Your Side:Roof Repair Nightmare
It's nice having a roof over your head at night but what if that roof leaks? That's the situation with one East Texas homeowner. She called 7 On Your Side to share her story, hoping others won't make the same mistake she made. Our Christine Nelson is standing by with tonight's 7 On Your Side report.More >>
4/30/07-Alto
7 On Your Side:Pay Attention To Terms Of Service
7 On Your Side:Pay Attention To Terms Of Service
When Pat Tuskey signed up with Earthlink less than two months ago he never imagined the position he'd be in now. Having never had internet service before, there were some unexpected charges he didn't see coming that racked up a bill in the thousands! Could it happen to you? 7 On Your Side takes a closer look. More >>
4/16/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side:East Texan Gets Collections Bill Resolved
7 On Your Side:East Texan Gets Collections Bill Resolved
Car insurance. Every driver has to have it. For one East Texan, his policy kept taking him for a ride... where the final destination was collections! He called 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson, for help to clear up a bill he didn't owe.More >>
4/30/07
Click Here For "Oprah Summer Sweepstakes" Scam Warning
Click Here For "Oprah Summer Sweepstakes" Scam Warning
The Oprah Winfrey Show says it does not ask you to pay to either enter a sweepstakes or collect tickets, nor do they send unsolicited checks in the mail.More >>
4/9/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side:BBB Warns Of Door-To-Door Scam
7 On Your Side:BBB Warns Of Door-To-Door Scam
A knock on the door from a total stranger trying to sell you Medicare. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of solicitations by phone, even door-to-door....solicitations they say are a scam. One East Texas senior citizen says that happened to her. She tells 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson how the information they wanted eventually got very personal. More >>
4/2/07
7 On Your Side:Bargaining Interest Rates
7 On Your Side:Bargaining Interest Rates
If it seems tougher than ever to get out from under your credit card debt - there's good reason. Interest rates on cards have skyrocketed over the last couple of years, leaving card holders with mounting debt. But as 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson reports, you may have more power than you realize to cut your interest rates and your bills down to size. Making now the perfect time to bargain for a better deal.More >>
3/26/07
7 On Your Side:Sophisticated Phishing Scam
7 On Your Side:Sophisticated Phishing Scam
7 On Your Side has told you about phishing scams and other online attempts to trick you into giving out your information. But there's a new generation of schemes that's more clever than ever. Fraudulent postings on leading employment sites, getting consumers to pony up information they may not think twice about. And it's putting you at risk! 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson has what you need to know to protect yourself. More >>
3/19/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side:$7,400 Phone Bill Resolved
7 On Your Side:$7,400 Phone Bill Resolved
It's a cell phone bill for the record books. More than $7,000 dollars an East Texan could not get resolved. How can a bill reach such high proportions? 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson investigated to find this customer was a victim of fraud and helping her, ironically, ended up meaning making a phone call.More >>
3/13/07-Sulphur Springs
7 On Your Side:Greyhound Lost Luggage
7 On Your Side:Greyhound Lost Luggage
You move...pack up everything you worked for...and suddenly it's all gone! That's what happened to a family of five in East Texas after traveling Greyhound. This upset family shared their story with 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson and explains the run around they've been through for the last five months. More >>
2/27/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Dirty Purses Test Results
7 On Your Side: Dirty Purses Test Results
They are bacteria that could cause people to get very sick and surprisingly they were found on several women's purses we had tested. Wherever women go, their purses usually follow--in public places like bathrooms and restaurants. You just think about protecting what's in your purse, this investigation will have you paying closer attention to what's on the outside too. Here's KLTV 7's Christine Nelson with part two of our 7 On Your Side special report. More >>
2/26/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side:Dirty Purses
7 On Your Side:Dirty Purses
Women carry their purses everywhere! If that rings true for you, have you ever considered how dirty your handbag is? It's the focus of a 7 On Your Side investigative report, where random women's purses were put to the test. KLTV 7's Christine Nelson has details. More >>
2/19/07-Hawkins
7 On Your Side:$6,500 Phone Bill
7 On Your Side:$6,500 Phone Bill
It's a convenience many East Texas consumers have caught on to--paying your bills online, through your bank. But one local consumer never imagined doing that would cost her more than $6,500! It took 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson to get her some help. Here's tonight's report from Hawkins.More >>
2/20/07-Hawkins
7 On Your Side UPDATE:$6,500 Phone Bill
7 On Your Side UPDATE:$6,500 Phone Bill
An East Texas woman who called 7 On Your Side gets the refund check she was waiting for. But it turns out, she won't need it. Monday we told you about Rosemary Russell, who was debited $6,568 for her $65 phone bill.More >>
2/12/07-Canton
7 On Your Side:Electric Bill Dispute
7 On Your Side:Electric Bill Dispute
Charged the wrong electric rate for two years. That's the claim from an East Texas consumer who called 7 On Your Side. KLTV 7's Christine Nelson contacted TXU for answers.More >>
2/6/07-Lindale
7 On Your Side:Phone Scams Still Targeting Seniors, AG Warns
Phone Scams Still Targeting Seniors AG Warns
Seniors continue to be the target for bogus scams. Scams that are still successfully taking their money. It's the center of the latest warning come from Attorney General Greg Abbott. As KLTV's Christine Nelson reports, one East Texas senior shows us how easy it was not to fall from one of these phone scams. More >>
2/5/07-Gilmer
7 On Your Side:Hearing Impaired Line Scam
7 On Your Side:Hearing Impaired Line Scam
An East Texas store owner was almost hit for hundreds of dollars, before she realized she was being taken advantage of. It's the first time we've heard of this kind of scam on 7 On Your Side, where a con-artist used the hearing impaired line to make an expensive purchase. KLTV 7's Christine Nelson has the story.More >>
2/1/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side UPDATE:Suspected Identity Theft Caught On Tape
7 On Your Side UPDATE:Suspected Identity Theft Caught On Tape
A follow up on a 7 On Your Side report we brought you last week. More >>
1/29/07-Gladewater
7OYS:Waiting Game Over For Starbucks Refund
7OYS:Waiting Game Over For Starbucks Refund
She said it brewed a good cup of coffee but she had to take her Starbucks coffee maker back because of a recall. That's when the waiting game began and this East Texas consumer got fed up going back and forth with Starbucks, trying to get her money back. It was a call to 7 On Your Side that made the difference. Here's KLTV 7's Christine Nelson.More >>
1/22/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side:Suspected Identity Theft Caught On Tape
7 On Your Side:Suspected Identity Theft Caught On Tape
Here's a story you can help Tyler police solve. A man gets his wallet stolen and hundreds of dollars were racked up in fraudulent purchases. It was caught on tape thanks to store surveillance. But now police need help putting a name to the face. More >>
1/22/07-Tyler
7 On Your Side UPDATE: TV Dispute Turns Picture Perfect
7 On Your Side UPDATE: TV Dispute Turns Picture Perfect
A consumer's new television delivered in more ways that one!More >>
1/8/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side:TV Dispute Turns Picture Perfect
7 On Your Side:TV Dispute Turns Picture Perfect
He made a big investment into a plasma television, but when he brought it home it wasn't quite picture perfect. This East Texas consumer had no choice but to call 7 On Your Side, after haggling with the electronics store for weeks. Our Christine Nelson stepped in to make sure the thousands of dollars he spent didn't go down the tubes!More >>
1/3/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side:Private Cell Phone Information On Display
7 On Your Side:Private Cell Phone Information On Display
A 7 On Your Side report all cell phone users can learn from. A Tyler woman, shopping for a new phone, discovered an old phone of hers on display in the store...and, she says, her personal information was still on it! How could this happen? 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson investigated further and has this report. More >>
1/1/07
7 On Your Side: Online Rebates
7 On Your Side: Online Rebates
You likely battled large crowds in the last few week during the holiday. It's why thousands of other shoppers don't want the hassle and let their fingers do the shopping...on the computer. In this 7 On Your Side report, our Christine Nelson shows you how you can shop online and earn some money at the same time! More >>
12/20/06-Wood County
7 On Your Side:Landowner "Stumped" Property Timbered Without Permission
7 On Your Side:Landowner "Stumped" Property Timbered Without Permission
Apparently this is not uncommon for land owners in East Texas. When a logging company comes on your private property and chops down the trees to resell, without you knowing. That's exactly what happened to Mike Thomas, who owns property in wood county. But he was "cut down" when he tried to get the law on his side. It's an investigation KLTV 7's Christine Nelson is taking on, in tonight's 7 On Your Side report. More >>
12/18/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side:Holiday Shipping 101
7 On Your Side:Holiday Shipping 101
It's the final week before Christmas, only six shopping days left to find that perfect gift. But if your gift has to be shipped to someone, don't let this week pass you by! Starting Monday, millions of packages will be traveling cross country for a December 25th arrival. As KLTV 7's Christine Nelson explains, any delay could depend on how you package your gifts for shipping. Here's more in tonight's 7 On Your Side report. More >>
12/4/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side:Latest Warning Of Scammers Targeting Gift Cards
7 On Your Side:Latest Warning Of Scammers Targeting Gift Cards
The Better Business Bureau here in East Texas recently received a warning about how crooks are stealing gift card numbers. Whether you are the gift giver or the recipient, the last thing you want is to find out the hard way the money on the card been stolen. Our Christine Nelson shopped around to see which cards could be at risk in tonight's 7 On Your Side report. More >>
11/27/06
7 On Your Side: Avoid Swiping Your Way Into Debt
7 On Your Side:Avoid Swiping Your Way Into Debt
There's no question the plastic most of us carry in our wallets will get a good workout this holiday season. Especially since it's easier than ever to just swipe and go. But 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson warns that convenience can break your budget. If you want to avoid "swiping" your way into debt this holiday, watch tonight's 7 On Your Side report. More >>
11/21/06-Mineola
7 On Your Side:Consumer Receives Long Overdue Refund
7 On Your Side:Consumer Receives Long Overdue Refund
All she wanted was her refund! But one East Texas woman kept getting the run around from her satellite provider Dish Network. This frustrated consumer contacted 7 On Your Side and we found, her refund was not lost in space after all.More >>
11/10/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side: East Texans Among Victims Of $27 M Dollar Scam
7 On Your Side: East Texans Among Victims Of $27 M Dollar Scam
A special 7 On Your Side report tonight, on a scheme that left dozens of East Texans without their life savings. The victims were primarily elderly. They were solicited in a real estate investment deal that turned out to be a sham. The losses from the savings they used exceed more than $27 million dollars.More >>
11/6/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side:Renters' Rights
7 On Your Side:Renters' Rights
A special 7 On Your Side report tonight-- about knowing your rights when you're renting an apartment or home. It's one of the common disputes 7 On Your Side receives from viewers. Problem is, tenants have unknowingly signed away their rights. KLTV 7's Christine Nelson has compiled information about your rights that landlords don't want you to know. Before signing your next lease, here's tonight's 7 On Your Side report. More >>
10/30/06
7 On Your Side:Restocking Fees
7 On Your Side:Restocking Fees
If you've shopped for electronics you probably already know about the restocking fees stores charge if you return the item. But these days, get ready to pay a return fee for all kinds of things. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson shows us, why more and more stores are putting a price on your returns. More >>
10/23/06-White Oak
7 On Your Side:East Texan Not Falling For Sweepstakes Scam
7 On Your Side:East Texan Not Falling For Sweepstakes Scam
It has become the oldest trick in the book for scammers. Notifying East Texans about winning a sweepstakes or lottery--just wire a large amount of cash to a specified destination to collect the prize. As bogus as it sounds, people are falling for this scam. But not one east Texan who talked to 7 On Your Side. Hear this con- artist in action, as he tries to pull one over on this East Texas consumer. More >>
10/16/06-Whitehouse
7 On Your Side:Missing Chimney Cap
7 On Your Side:Missing Chimney Cap
An East Texas consumer hires a specialist to fix his chimney, but he was afraid he was getting a bunch of "smoke." After paying hundred of dollars for service he says he didn't receive, he vented his frustration to 7 On Your Side. Sure enough, things changed after KLTV 7's Christine Nelson stepped in.More >>
10/16/06
7 On Your Side:Rebate Or Rip Off?
7 On Your Side:Rebate Or Rip Off?
Officials are now sending out a warning-- if you receive a rebate check you're not expecting, be careful. Cashing it could actually cost you!More >>
10/2/06-Athens
7 On Your Side: Reading the Fine Print!
7 On Your Side: Reading the Fine Print!
How well do you know the terms of your insurance policy? One East Texas family says their story should encourage you to double check what you signed up for. After paying on their policy for several years, their insurance did not kick in when a relative became terminally ill. They shared their story with 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson for a lesson on reading the fine print. More >>
9/26/06-Mineola
7 On Your Side:Sewage Back Up Turns Into A Big Mess For Tenant
7 On Your Side:Sewage Back Up Turns Into A Big Mess For Tenant
A nasty problem for an East Texas renter after sewage backed up into her apartment. She just wants the mess cleaned up! Kerry Duncan says that's not too much to ask. Especially since she's paid rent for the month of September and has been living elsewhere since the sewage backup four weeks ago.More >>
9/25/06-Henderson County
7 On Your Side: Couple's Mobile Home Sitting On Highway
7 On Your Side: Couple's Mobile Home Sitting On Highway
Their home is sitting on the side of the road--literally. An East Texas family was hoping to be living in their mobile home by now. But they've been hitting brick walls, trying to get it transported to their property. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson reports on the abandoned home that has become an eyesore.More >>
9/18/06
7 On Your Side:Debunking Swiffer Hoax
7 On Your Side:Debunking Swiffer Hoax
Undoubtedly, the Swiffer has become a household name and at one point the popular cleaner was the center of a rumor that its contents are hazardous to pets! Recently a viewer sent 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson a copy of the email that caused the controversy. Is it a hoax? Yes! And you're about to find out why. More >>
9/19/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side: ID Theft Suspected At Check Cashing Store
7 On Your Side: ID Theft Suspected At Check Cashing Store
They're a quick and convenient way to get cash fast. But a Tyler woman says after going to one check cashing place, she got her identity stolen. One loan, and more than a thousand dollars later, she's working to make sure this doesn't make a mess of her credit. More >>
9/4/07-Chandler
7 On Your Side:All Work No Pay; Reclaiming Lost Wages
7 On Your Side:All Work No Pay; Reclaiming Lost Wages
On this holiday we celebrate all those who labor. But for three former employees of a Chandler business they're work has gone unnoticed. The women say they have yet to be paid for a whole month, after working their 40 hours each and every week. Now the company has gone out of business. 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson has more on how this business will eventually have to buck up and pay what's due. More >>
8/28/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side:Deadline Approaching For FEMA Assistance
7 On Your Side:Deadline Approaching For FEMA Assistance
Tuesday, August 29 is the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. But this Thursday's date is significant for some evacuees too. August 31st is when FEMA will stop issuing rental aid to certain evacuees. For some, it's the only money they've been able to live on since the devastation. As KLTV 7's Christine Nelson reports, evacuees don't have to be left completely in the dark.More >>
8/21/06
7 On Your Side: Prepaid Cards
7 On Your Side: Prepaid Cards
You've probably bought a gift card or two over the past year. But another kind of prepaid card is exploding in popularity and it's helping out consumers who have no real credit history to bank on, or who just want to control spending! 7 On Your Side looks into the financial pluses and minuses.More >>
8/14/06-East Texas
7 On Your Side:Not In The Clear
7 On Your Side:Not In The Clear
You deposit a check and wait for the money to show up in your account. Once you get the green light, you're good to go, right? Not necessarily. Sure, you can start spending, but the check may still be bogus and it could cost you big!More >>
7/31/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Woman Asks For Help With Electric Company
7 On Your Side: Woman Asks For Help With Electric Company
We endured some of the hottest days of the year this month. One East Texas woman had to do it without air conditioning!. After getting the run around for days to get her electricity turned on, she called 7 On Your Side for help.More >>
7/25/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side:What You Should Know Before Buying A Manufactured Home
7 On Your Side:What You Should Know Before Buying A Manufactured Home
Our stories on Pleasant Homes of Tyler spawned quite a response from viewers, people who say they've been victimized in some way by not getting their deposits refunded. The manufactured home dealer is now out of business and is being investigated by Tyler police. Its owner, William Alt, being called a "person of interest." 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson found out if you're ever victimized, there is a way to get your money back.More >>
7/17/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Inside The Mind Of The Hacker
7 On Your Side: Inside The Mind Of The Hacker
Right now, your computer could be getting hijacked and you don't even know it. Your bank account information, passwords and personal info--stolen. 7 On Your Side talks to one man who has made a career out of hacking into computers.More >>
7/13/06
Suspected Recall Confirmed After 7 On Your Side Report
Suspected Recall Confirmed After 7 On Your Side Report
The lawn tractors are reported to be fire hazards.More >>
7/3/06-Longview
7 On Your Side:Money Managing For Kids
7 On Your Side:Money Managing For Kids
As a parent you teach your child to get a good education, find a good job, but once kids hit the real work, rarely have they ever been taught how to handle money. With all the stories we do here on 7 on your side, we have learned that it's never too early to start that financial lesson. More >>
6/26/06-Upshur County
7 On Your Side:Lawnmower Doesn't "Cut It'
7 On Your Side:Lawnmower Doesn't "Cut It'
It's a lawnmower that didn't quite make the "cut" for one East Texan. More >>
6/19/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Clothing As Insect Repellent
7 On Your Side: Clothing As Insect Repellent
It's that time of the year...and the warnings are starting: beware of ticks, mosquitos, and other disease carrying insects! Slathering repellent on your skin will keep the bugs at bay. More >>
6/12/06
7 On Your Side: Text To Pay
7 On Your Side: Text To Pay
There's a new way to transfer money on the fly and it involves a gadget you use every day! 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson explains.More >>
6/5/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side:Acupuncture Ear Stapling
7 On Your Side:Acupuncture Ear Stapling
Some East Texas women responded to an ear stapling ad, hoping this would be their answer to a thinner body. But, for them, it turned out to literally be a pain in the "ear." 7 On Your Side investigates.More >>
5/22/06-East Texas
7 On Your Side:Drivers Unsure What To Do If Pulled Over At Night
7 On Your Side:Drivers Unsure What To Do If Pulled Over At Night
We've heard from many viewers after last week's 7 On Your Side story of the Quitman nurse who was arrested for evading arrest. Most of those messages were from women, many who say they were under the same notion that they too could drive to a well-lit area if they were being pulled over by police at night.More >>
5/9/06
7 On Your Side:High Marks For Outlets
7 On Your Side:High Marks For Outlets
If you think outlets are filled with flawed goods that failed to pass quality control, think again! This month's issue of Consumer Reports published an in depth report on what you get for saving big dollars at outlets. More >>
5/1/06-East Texas
7 On Your Side:Trip Tricks
7 On Your Side:Trip Tricks
Everyone's looking for the travel deal of the season, especially with gas prices and airline tickets sky-high! 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson has a warning, that what you see is not always what you get. More >>
4/24/06-East Texas
7 On Your Side:Rewards Programs
7 On Your Side:Rewards Programs
You may be one of the many Americans using rewards cards, but not all rewards programs are created equal. KLTV 7's Christine Nelson explains in this 7 On Your Side report. More >>
4/17/06
7 On Your Side:On-Line Pet Medications
7 On Your Side:On-Line Pet Medications
Americans spend about 35 billion dollars a year on veterinary care. So it's no wonder that many of us are trying to hold costs down. Online pet medications may be the answer. As 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson reveals, be careful that don't bark up the wrong tree.More >>
4/10/06
7 On Your Side:Truck Deal Gone Bad
7 On Your Side:Truck Deal Gone Bad
It was a truck deal gone bad for one East Texas consumer. He says he's owed his deposit back but the dealership says not so fast. KLTV investigates in a 7 On Your Side report, to find out if this car dealer is taking this man for a ride. More >>
4/3/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side:Tax Filing Mistakes
7 On Your Side:Tax Filing Mistakes
Have you filed your taxes yet? KLTV 7 's Christine Nelson has obtained a list of the common tax filing mistakes.More >>
3/28/06-East Texas
7 On Your Side:Satisfaction Guaranteed
7 On Your Side:Satisfaction Guaranteed
Ever feel unsatisfied with shoddy service or bad repair jobs? If so you're not alone. In tonight's 7 On Your Side report, KLTV 7's Christine Nelson shows you how to take charge and get the satisfaction you deserve.More >>
3/20/06-Smith County
7 On Your Side:Grant Offer Warning
7 On Your Side:Grant Offer Warning
A company calls you claiming you've been approved for a federal grant. But when 7 On Your Side investigated further, the rest of their claim to put money in your pocket just didn't add up. More >>
3/13/06-Gladewater
7 On Your Side: Euro Lottery Scam
7 On Your Side: Euro Lottery Scam
The crooks are at it again. 7 On Your Side has learned letters are circulating through East Texas, claiming you've won big in a European lottery. You've heard us do these stories before, warning you it's a fraud. But this time, scammers have added a twist to convince you their scam is legitimate. More >>
3/7/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side:TXU Plans
7 On Your Side:TXU Plans
TXU is revealing new electric plans they say will bring new choices to customers. How do they work? 7 On Your Side's Christine Nelson investigates, by breaking down the terms to each plan so you can decide if this will save you money in the end.More >>
2/27/06-East Texas
7 On Your Side: Cyber Car Service
7 On Your Side: Cyber Car Service
You try to keep up with the maintenance on your vehicle but it can be tough to find the time to call the dealership while it's open to book your appointment. Who has the time? Especially if you think you'll be left hanging on hold to schedule that oil change or tire rotation? Stop spinning your wheels! 7 on your side's Christine Nelson is revealing a new trend, putting East Texans in the driver's seat.More >>
2/13/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Sweepstakes Scam
7 On Your Side: Sweepstakes Scam
In this 7 On Your Side report Christine Nelson confronts this scammer head on, and has clues you should look for so you're not fooled.More >>
2/7/06-Longview
7 On Your Side: Life After Identity Theft
7 On Your Side: Life After Identity Theft
It is one of the fastest growing crimes in East Texas, and the most difficult to solve. You've heard the warnings on how to prevent identity theft but do you know what to do after it happens to you? More >>
1/30/06-East Texas
7 On Your Side: Germ-Free Kids
7 On Your Side: Germ-Free Kids
In tonight's 7 on your side report Christine Nelson goes beyond the advice of washing your hands to kill germs with a heads up on simple steps you probably have not taken to keep your kids sniffle free. More >>
1/23/06-Tyler
7 On Your Side: Lease Dispute
7 On Your Side: Lease Dispute
An elderly Tyler woman dies and the senior living community she lived in says she's not getting her security deposit back because of it. It has Marie Hanf's family in an uproar. More >>
1/9/06
7 On Your Side: Securing Your Savings
7 On Your Side: Securing Your Savings
If you either bank or trade stocks online, chances are you've heard about the security risks involved. While most of the time transactions are safe, millions of accounts have been hit by hackers and nothing less than your savings are at stake. The problem is now growing so fast that some financial institutions are beefing up security. Christine Nelson investigates to see if it's enough to keep your money secure. More >>

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East Texas school districts not happy with removal of CSCOPE curriculum
East Texas school districts not happy with removal of CSCOPE curriculum
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:54:39 GMT
An online curriculum system used by more than 800 school districts in Texas will no longer exist come august 31. As of this morning, teachers who use c-scope were notified that next school year theyMore >>
An online curriculum system used by more than 800 school districts in Texas may no longer exist come August 31. As of Monday morning, teachers who use CSCOPE were notified that next school year they will no longer be able to use the developed lesson plans.More >>
Brandon Elementary custodian retiring after 33 years of service
Brandon Elementary custodian retiring after 33 years of service
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:39:35 GMT
She knows every crevice of Brandon Elementary by heart and she has walked the halls of her school every day for 31 years, making sure everything is where it should be. Thomas was there to open the doorsMore >>
She knows every crevice of Brandon Elementary by heart and she has walked the halls of her school every day for 31 years, making sure everything is where it should be.More >>
Hundreds tee off for charity at Brookshire Brothers golf tournament
Hundreds tee off for charity at Brookshire Brothers golf tournament
More than 250 golfers tee-ed off for charity at the 14th annual Brookshire Brothers golf tournament at Crown Colony Country Club today. Vendors from across the country spent their Monday golfing and networkingMore >>
More than 250 golfers tee-ed off for charity at the 14th annual Brookshire Brothers golf tournament at Crown Colony Country Club today.More >>
Bryan's Smokehouse 'Restaurant Impossible' episode airing this Sunday
Bryan's Smokehouse 'Restaurant Impossible' episode airing this Sunday
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:05:03 GMT
Back in March, Food Network's, Restaurant Impossible took over Bryan's Smokehouse on Timberland, in Lufkin. This Sunday, the much anticipated episode will air on the Food Network at 9PM Central/10 PM Eastern.More >>
Back in March, Food Network's, Restaurant Impossible took over Bryan's Smokehouse on Timberland, in Lufkin.More >>
Tenn. woman killed in Garrison wreck involving house
Tenn. woman killed in Garrison wreck involving house
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:30:14 GMT
Lufkin DPS and the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office are on the scene of a two vehicle crash, where a car was forced into a house. The accident happened sometime before 6 a.m. on Highway 59 southwestMore >>
A Tennessee woman died and two others are injured following a two-vehicle accident just south of Garrison Monday morning.More >>

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