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Hurricane Harvey: List of Houston Emergency Shelters and Supply Needs

If you are need of shelter as Houston continues to experience flood conditions as a result of Hurricane Harvey, the following locations have established temporary emergency shelters: George R. Brown Convention Center MO Campbell Education Center Holy Name Catholic Church Chinese Community Center Kashmere Garden Library Sunnyside MSC West End MSC Denver Harbor MSC Third [...]

2020-03-09T22:07:50-05:00August 28th, 2017|

Hurricane Alert Update: Potentially Life-Threatening Storm for Texas/Louisiana!

Red Cross Partners and Friends: While we were sleeping overnight, a significant, prolonged and potentially life-threatening storm in the Gulf of Mexico continues to organize and strengthen. Tropical Depression Harvey has strengthened into a Tropical Storm and is expected to become a strong Category 1 Hurricane with sustained winds of 85 mph [...]

2020-03-09T22:07:50-05:00August 24th, 2017|

Free Legal Assessment for Nonprofits

Don’t miss the opportunity for a FREE LEGAL ASSESSMENT United Way of Greater Houston invites you to register for the ExxonMobil, Haynes and Boone, United Way Pro Bono Clinic for Nonprofits Meet with attorneys who will provide a free legal audit of your organization to help assess whether it is operating in good overall legal [...]

2017-08-22T17:35:53-05:00August 22nd, 2017|

Tropical Storm Alert! Harvey May Target Texas/Louisiana

While the nations’ focus was on the awesome eclipse that occurred yesterday, a potentially dangerous flooding threat is looming for Texas and possibly Louisiana. The remnants of Tropical Storm Harvey is currently located just off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula Mexico. The National Hurricane Center is giving Harvey a 90% of chance of strengthening [...]

2020-03-09T22:07:50-05:00August 22nd, 2017|

Two “Bank Juggers” Charged by The Harris County District Attorney’s Office

The Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s Office has charged Jamarcus Marcel Wilson, and Ricky Harrell, with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, after they were caught committing a burglary in a manner commonly known as “jugging.” The two men were arrested by officers with the Houston Police Department near the intersection of Westheimer and 610, [...]

2020-03-09T22:07:51-05:00August 18th, 2017|

2017 Home Elevation Grants

The City of Houston, in partnership with the Texas Water Development Board, will submit a grant application on behalf of interested homeowners to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant. This grant will request funds for elevation of flood-prone homes. Who Is Eligible? Homeowners must have flood insurance from [...]

2020-03-09T22:07:51-05:00August 9th, 2017|

Chamber Monthly Meeting, Aug. 11

Ever get tired of keeping up with your receipts and mileages for your business? We can help! August 11, 2017 7PM Do not forget to bring your School supplies donations.

2020-03-09T22:07:51-05:00August 9th, 2017|
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