Heather Sullivan
Heather Sullivan is thrilled to be the FOX 26 Consumer Reporter. Sullivan’s Smart Sense reports are all about helping Houston families save money and protect themselves from scams and rip-offs.
Heather loves to share her finds on great deals and how to be a smart consumer, shopper, and saver!
Heather won two Emmy Awards and a National Murrow Award as an Anchor and Consumer Investigator at WWBT in Richmond, Virginia over the last ten years. Her consumer stories aired on the nationally syndicated show “America Now” for four years. Before that she served as an anchor and reporter for stations in Los Angeles, South Carolina, Florida, and Oregon. Her investigative reports exposing illegal car sales, home improvement fraud, and other scams led the South Carolina Broadcasters Association to name her Reporter of the Year. She also won a Murrow Award for her consumer product testing series, “Does It Work?” and was voted Best Anchor Team twice in Richmond Magazine.
Heather holds an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and graduated with honors in Broadcast Journalism and Political Communication from Emerson College in Boston.
She has run three marathons and loves to talk about the antics of her orange tabby cat, Finneas Binny. In her spare time, you’ll often find Heather speaking and volunteering at community events. She has worked with the VCU Parkinson’s Center, the National Kidney Foundation, Junior League, local sporting events, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, and free medical clinics.
Have a consumer question? Heather would love to hear from you.
You can reach her on Facebook: @HeatherSullivanFOX26, Twitter: @Fox26Heather, and Instagram: @HeatherSullivanFOX26.
The latest from Heather Sullivan
Your child's car seat may not be as secure as you thought
Your child's safety seat in your car may not be as secure as you thought. Nearly one million vehicles on U.S. roads have recalled child car seat L.A.T.C.H. connectors that haven't been repaired, according to a new report.
AI is enabling some homebuyers to skip the realtor and save on commissions
Would you buy a home using Artificial Intelligence instead of a realtor if it saved you thousands of dollars? Some homebuyers have started doing just that.
Willis neighborhood water restored after residents lost water amid freezing weather
Water service has been restored in the Lexington Heights neighborhood after residents dealt with an outage during freezing weather.
Houston winter storm: Budget-friendly power outage shopping list
Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming winter storm. Here's a shopping list to build an emergency kit for a family of four for under $100.
Luxury style, real-world budget: How AI is helping shoppers find dupes for less
Do you have dreams of buying expensive fashion, furniture, or housewares, but a smaller budget in reality? Many consumers are turning to "dupes" for less. Here's how companies are using AI to help shoppers.
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
Hyatt Hotels paying $1.25 million to settle Texas AG lawsuit over 'junk fees'
The Texas Attorney General is announcing that Hyatt Hotels will pay $1.25 million to settle a lawsuit over charging "junk fees."
BakerRipley utility assistance applications hit capacity, where to find help paying bills
BakerRipley's utility assistance applications recently hit capacity, but even if you weren't able to apply, here are other resources available to help with paying bills.
93% of landlords hit by rental fraud: Inside the rise of 'apartment packages'
Apartment owners are reporting an increase in people using fake ID's, Social Security numbers, and paystubs to apply for apartments that they can't qualify for on their own. Investigators say some of these fake financial documents are from people offering so-called "apartment packages" on social media.
Returning holiday gifts? Some retailers have changed their return policies
Before you head to the return counter with the gift you received, be aware some stores have new return policies and a few of them will charge you a fee.