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SBA Disaster News Release – SBA to Close Its Business Recovery Centers in Angleton, Galveston, Houston and New Caney Virtual Business Recovery Center to Open Friday, Nov. 22

“As communities across the Southeast continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the SBA remains focused on its mission to provide support to small businesses to help stabilize local economies, even in the face of diminished disaster […]

Restorative Houston Celebrates International Restorative Justice Week (November 17-23)

HOUSTON, TX – Restorative Houston (RH) announces the first citywide acknowledgment of  International Restorative Justice Week. This year’s theme is, “The Promise of Restorative Justice in a Polarizing World.” This marks a pivotal moment for the city as it acknowledges the importance of […]

Harris County Attorney Secures $50,000 Payment in Second Price Gouging Lawsuit From Hurricane Beryl

Houston, Texas — Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee secured a $50,000 settlement against a Houston-area gas station after receiving reports of price gouging during Hurricane Beryl. This is the second gas station that Harris County has sued for price gouging during the […]

COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ANNOUNCES RECORD-BREAKING SALES FOR GO TEXAN PARTNERS AT THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS 

Topping $1 million in sales proves the continued success of TDA’s GO TEXAN program Austin – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) proudly announce record-breaking sales at the 2024 State Fair of Texas GO TEXAN […]

Trees For Houston’s Trees For Schools Initiative Enhances Learning Environments, Community Spirit, and Sustainability

HOUSTON, Texas (November 14, 2024) – In a bid to foster environmental stewardship among students and provide much-needed greenery in urban areas, Trees For Houston (TFH) is excited to expand its Trees For Schools program. This initiative aims to plant trees around […]