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City of Houston
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District J Recovers: Sept. 19

Disaster Recovery Center at Bayland Park FEMA has opened up a Disaster Recovery Center at Bayland Community Center (6400 Bissonnet). The …

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City of Houston
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Hurricane Harvey Debris Management

City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department Hurricane Harvey 2017 Temporary Storm Recovery Information.

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City of Houston
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Updates from your City of Houston

Houston Recovers from Harvey The Planning & Development (P&D) family hopes that everyone is safe and well, considering the extr…

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Community
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Congressman Al Green: Hurricane Harvey Recovery Resource Town Hall Meeting

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Community
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District 149 Hurricane Harvey Action Plan Press Release

Houston – Today, Representative Hubert Vo, Representative of House District 149, released the following statement in response to the Hu…

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Alief ISD
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Alief ISD Night with the Houston Astros

Alief ISD will be strongly represented at the Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox game at Minute Maid Park on September 20. The Elsik Hi…

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Community
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Fact Sheet: What to Expect when You Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance

If you suffered property damage or loss directly caused by Hurricane Harvey, you are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Managem…

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Community
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Why Should I Return the SBA Loan Application?

After you apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), you may be contacted by the U.S. Small Busin…

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Community
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Texas Renters May Be Eligible for Federal Help

Texas renters who experienced losses due to Hurricane Harvey could be eligible for disaster-recovery assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Sm…

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ACA Annual Food and Toy Drive

Alief Community Association Inc. 501(C)3 non-profit organization, is holding the 9th annual toy and food drive. Each year they reach out …

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Community
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Students Ride METRO for Free Through September

METRO is offering free rides to all area students through Sept. 30, 2017. Many families are left with limited transportation options and …

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Community News
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SBA Disaster Information

How do I file for disaster loans? First – contact FEMA at their website: www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call at 1-800-621-3362. 7 a.m. t…

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