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Texas Survivors Affected by Winter Weather Can Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

Texas homeowners and renters in the 77 counties designated for individual assistance who sustained damage may now apply for disaster assistance with FEMA.

Verizon Donates $250K to Feeding Texas to Aid in Winter Storm Relief Efforts

Following this week’s devastating winter storms, hunger is an issue for more Texas families. To help with this urgent need, Verizon is donating $250,000 to Feeding Texas. Feeding Texas is the largest hunger-relief organization for the state feeding more than 4M Texans annually. The network reaches 254 counties through 21 food banks.

Texas Grid Manager, Electricity Transmission Company Hit with Lawsuit for Ignoring Warnings About Grid, Electricity Infrastructure Weaknesses

Suit claims ERCOT, AEP responsible for property damage, business interruptions

Texas’ electricity grid manager ERCOT and electricity transmission company American Electric Power Company (AEP) consciously ignored repeated warnings about weaknesses in the state’s power infrastructure and bear responsibility for property damage and business interruptions from recent catastrophic winter weather power outages, according to a lawsuit filed Friday.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Provides Guidance for Parents in Talking to Youth About Stressful Events

The last year has brought its share of traumatic and life-altering events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racial unrest, economic stress and most recently, a catastrophic winter storm in Texas that left millions without power and water, sometimes for several days. These situations can be confusing and overwhelming to children and teens who are trying to make sense of the upheaval, which is why Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is offering guidance to parents in talking to youth about stressful events.

Houston Texans Donate $500,000 Toward Winter Storm Relief

The Houston Texans organization has always been there when Houstonians were in need and they have once again stepped up their relief efforts to be there for those in need. Janice S. McNair and the Houston Texans today announced a $500,000 donation to the Greater Houston/Harris County 2021 Winter Storm Relief Fund.

How you can help Texas winter storm victims

Unprecedented winter storms have blanketed Texas, causing bitter cold temperatures and widespread power outages throughout much of the state. President Joe Biden has declared a state of emergency, which makes people eligible for federal assistance. Still, the need for help is immediate as many struggle to find shelter, food and warmth in these dangerous freezing conditions. You can donate to any of the organizations listed by clicking this link or the button below:

Don’t Get Scammed: Protect Yourself from Contractor Fraud

State and federal recovery officials urge disaster survivors to watch for and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud.

School Closures for Feb. 15-16 Ahead of Winter Storm

It will be a day at home for many students across our area in preparation of the winter storm. County and city officials have warned that the streets will be covered in ice and that is something most Houstonians are not use. They want everyone to stay off the roads unless it is an emergency. School closures will help with keeping people safe and avoiding accidents. Use the next 48 hours to be prepared to shelter in place at least for two days.

Mayor Turner and Comcast Announce The Comcast RISE Investment Fund, Which Will Award $1 Million In Grants To BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses In Houston

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Comcast announced the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will provide $5 million dollars of grants to hundreds of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses in five cities nationwide, including $1 million in Houston.

Covid-19 vaccines to be sent directly to community health centers to target 'hard-to-reach populations'

The Biden administration will send some of the Covid-19 vaccine supply directly to community health centers starting next week as part of an effort to reach underserved areas, White House Covid-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients announced Tuesday.

Don't get cocky with these Covid-19 numbers. With new variants, easing restrictions now would be 'incredibly risky'

Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But letting your guard down could be an open invitation for highly contagious variants to trample the US -- erasing the progress made. "We're ... seeing what happens in other countries when these variants take over," emergency physician Dr. Leana Wen said. "There is (an) explosive surge, even when the countries are basically in shutdown."

Mayor Turner and the Comcast Corporation will announce the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will award $1 million in grants to BIPOC-Owned, small businesses in Houston

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Comcast will announce the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will provide $5 million dollars of grants to hundreds of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses in five cities nationwide, including $1 million in Houston.

Mayor Turner joins local, state and federal leaders to call for equity in state's COVID-19 vaccine supply distribution

On Saturday, Mayor Sylvester Turner toured the Harris Health System's Settegast Community Health Clinic, where 600 high-risk and vulnerable people received the first shot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through a partnership with the Houston Health Department.

Houston Endowment Has Awarded $20 Million To Local Organizations Working To Achieve Racial Equity And Social Justice In Houston

Houston Endowment today announced an infu- sion of $20 million into 55 local organizations working to achieve racial equity and social justice in Houston. As part of Houston Endowment’s commitment to enacting tangible actions in this work, the investment intends to support organizations ad- dressing anti-Black racism and systemic injustices across five areas:

Covid-19 vaccine rollout puts a spotlight on unequal internet access

In January 2020, members of Congress held a hearing to discuss the importance of digital literacy and closing the digital divide, or who has access to broadband internet and who doesn't. Just weeks later, the coronavirus began sweeping across the country and upending the lives of many Americans. In so doing, it shone an even brighter spotlight on the internet haves and have-nots, a dividing line in America that often is shape

Republicans target Democrats and teachers unions over school closures in bid to regain suburban foothold

Republicans in charge of taking back the House and Senate next year hope that a new message focused on reopening schools -- and blaming Democrats and their allies in organized labor for continued closures -- will lure back suburban voters who spurned them in 2020.

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