Vol. 2, Issue 9 - 03.04.21 RECOVERY RESOURCES Mayor Turner has announced that $1.65m in emergency grants are being invested by the Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund. Those impacted by the storm and needing help can text HoustonFreeze to 898211, or for Spanish, text HoustonAyuda to 898211 (TXT211 on iPhone). Individuals will be texted back with eligibility and [...]
In this episode of ImpactED, the official podcast for Alief ISD, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Dr. Eric Boerwinkle, Dean of UTHealth School of Public Health. They have an in-depth conversation about the COVID-19 pandemic, new variants and the amazing advances in science that assisted in creating a vaccine in record time. The podcast is [...]
NEED ASSISTANCE RECOVERING FROM THE WINTER STORM? Text HOUSTONFREEZE to 898211 to receive text updates about recovery resources. Regular text messaging rates apply. If you are in need of emergency assistance or need help navigating resources, CALL 2-1-1. REPORT DAMAGES Report your damages at https://www.connectivetx.org/winterstorm/. This survey will take only 10 minutes and help direct disaster resources to those in [...]
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Christian Dashaun Menefee is the youngest elected Harris County attorney and the first African-American in the position. He has lived in Houston since early childhood and attended K-12 in the Klein and Alief independent school districts. Menefee, 32, attended the University of Texas at San Antonio, receiving a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was [...]
In every major city, wherever there is an empty wall space, one might find the not so special artwork of graffiti casting a blight on the surface. While some may think of it as wasted artistic talent, this type of nuisance and eyesore can pose a threat to public safety, or even subject an area [...]
Vol. 2, Issue 8 - 02.26.21 WINTER STORM RECOVERY RESOURCES For free disaster relief legal assistance & information, visit Texas Law Help's website.For helpful information from Lone Star Legal Aid as to what FEMA assistance can provide, click here. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in designated counties can begin applying for assistance by registering online.If you do [...]
Many commercial property owners, including apartment owners, know they pay an annual assessment to a management district, but oftentimes, they know very little about the benefits that management districts provide. Created by the Texas Legislature, management districts are designed to essentially complement what local governments do. Article from ADOBE - THE HOUSTON APARTMENT ASSOCIATION [...]
Working with the Houston Apartment Association, we proudly fund apartment complex managers' use of a system to screen potential renters. This helps create safer and more stable places to live for thousands of families.
02.25.21 Friends and Neighbors, Today is the start of the $159m Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. In response to the ongoing need for rental relief, the City and the County have joined efforts to support our most vulnerable who are still being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Renters and landlords may apply at HoustonHarrisHelp.org. Any rental property (apartments [...]
