Community Resources: Area Resources, Phone Numbers and Websites To Help Our Readers Navigate our Coronavirus Pandemic
As always, our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is here answering the call from our neighbors in need. 211 provides information about community resources and connects people to basic needs assistance and other social services, for which demand is likely to …
Rep. Garnet Coleman Calls For Emergency Limited Health Coverage Hwith 1135 Medicaid Waver
Today, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) is calling for limited health coverage for testing, care, and treatment of the coronavirus during this time of disaster to be included in Texas’ 1135 Medicaid Waiver request to the Federal government.
Comcast Opens Xfinity Wi-Fi Network Nationally for Free, Offers Unlimited Data for Free, Confirms Its Commitment to Connecting Low-Income Families
On the heels of offering new, low-income Internet Essentials, customers, two months of free internet and raising the speed of that program’s service to 25/3 Mbps, Comcast today announced additional steps to help ensure people stay connected to the internet …
Governor Abbott, DPS Waive Expiration Dates for Texas Driver Licenses
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he has directed the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to temporarily waive expiration dates for Driver Licenses, Commercial Driver Licenses, and other identification forms. This action falls within the Governor’s State of Disaster Declaration …
5 Tips for Better Home Safety this Spring
As people become more active during the warmer months, keeping home safety top of mind can sometimes go by the wayside. However, when it comes to fire and carbon monoxide safety, you can never be too prepared.As people become more …
Update on Services During COVID – 19 Pandemic From Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security
“I want you to hear directly from me how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our services. The first thing you should know is that we continue to pay benefits. Be aware that scammers may try to trick you into thinking …
PFAW: Senate's Passage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act is a Necessary First Step
Following the passage in the Senate of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, focused on providing support for America’s families, People For the American Way Executive Vice President for Policy and Program Marge Baker released the following statement:
Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Allowing For Postponement Of Local Elections Set For May 2nd
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending provisions of the Texas Election Code to allow political subdivisions to postpone their 2020 local elections. This means local governments now have the ability to postpone their May 2, 2020 elections until …
Jarvis Johnson: A message about Coronavirus
I want to assure you that I take the health and well-being of our community very seriously. My team is closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and working to provide you with the most up-to-date …
Rep. Coleman calls for Emergency Coronavirus Coverage
Today, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) is calling for limited health coverage for testing, care, and treatment of the coronavirus during this time of disaster to be included in Texas’ 1135 Medicaid Waiver request to the Federal government. Representative Garnet …
TONIGHT: Tele-Townhall on COVID-19
This evening, I will join Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's tele-townhall to provide information on COVID-19. The call will include local experts including representatives from Harris Health System, Harris County Public Health, Houston Department of Neighborhoods and the City of Houston Incident …
PFAW: Voting Alternatives Are Necessary to Protect the Vote and our Elections
In response to last night’s primaries and more record turnout in several of the races, People For the American Way Executive Vice President for Policy and Program Marge Baker released the following statement:
Governor Abbott, TEA Announce Texas Students MealFinder Map
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced a collaboration with local education agencies (LEA) on the Texas Students MealFinder Map which will allow Texas parents to locate LEA facilities serving meals in their communities.
Missouri City Council Connection for Monday, March 16
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, MCTX City Councilmembers had a new system in place at the Monday, March 16 meeting to ensure proper safety for everyone in attendance. In alliance with local, state and national guidelines, City Council, …
Macy’s, Inc. Temporarily Closes Stores Nationwide in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
In response to the widespread COVID-19 outbreak, Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) today announced that it will temporarily close all stores by end of business today, March 17, 2020, through March 31, 2020. This includes all Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury, Macy’s Backstage, …
