Kicked out after Christmas? Thousands in our area face eviction - what is being done to help? Published: Updated: Tags: HOUSTON – Lost jobs and reduced hours mean more Americans than ever are struggling to make ends meet. Many who can’t pay rent have had some protection. A federal ban on evictions has kept a roof over their heads. But that ban expires December 31st and with no real plan from local leaders. Our Investigates team is working to find your answers because tens of thousands of people could be out on the street in just a few weeks. “It’s been very stressful. Figuring out what I’m going to do,” said Heather Hartman.