Announcement Date: 10/3/2024 Date of Death/Recovery: 4/20/2024 IFS Case Number: ML24-1572 Law Enforcement Agency and Case Number: 569080-24 HPD NamUs.gov: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/122382 Recovery Location: 10500 Plainfield St., Houston, TX 77031 Demographic Description: […]
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A JAZZ COMMUNITY SPLASH IN MEMORY OF DR. JAMES EDWIN POLK
The public is cordially invited to come celebrate the life of Dr. James “The Maestro” Edwin Polk with A Jazz Community Splash Tribute slated for Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 12 noon at Wesley United Methodist Church at 1164 San […]
Cross Creek West to Host Oct. 19 CURE-Ageous 5K
(HOUSTON, TX – Oct. 10, 2024) — Runners, joggers and walkers will take to the streets of Cross Creek West in Fulshear 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, during the CURE-Ageous 5K Fun Run which benefits the IBC […]
Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Brazoria and Jasper Counties to Close Permanently Friday
AUSTIN – Three Disaster Recovery Centers in Jasper (Jasper County), Pearland and West Columbia (both in Brazoria County) will close permanently at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Locations: Jasper County Courthouse Annex 271 E. Lamar St., Suite 101 Jasper, TX 75951 […]
Patriots of Color Database from Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Now Available on 10 Million Names Website
Collaboration provides a valuable, free tool to research lineage and genealogy data for an under-represented aspect of the American Revolution: the Black, Native American, and multiracial Patriots who helped gain freedom for the United States of America WASHINGTON – As part […]
One Day Left to Apply for Federal Assistance
START DATE: IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE: Until midnight Oct. 10, 2024 RUN TIME: 30 SECONDS Texans who experienced damage from Hurricane Beryl have until midnight Oct. 10th to apply with FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Apply with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov, […]
Myth or Fact? Misinformation about FEMA Disaster Assistance can Hinder Recovery
Unfortunately, during disasters, myths about FEMA can spread, which ultimately can discourage survivors from accessing the assistance they may desperately need. The best way to correct misinformation is to get the truth out about FEMA’s role in disaster assistance. Below, […]
From Awareness to Action: Supporting Mental Health in Our Communities
October 10th is World Mental Health Day HOUSTON – October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health, reducing stigma, and providing support to those affected by mental health challenges. This year’s theme, […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
Local Sales Tax Allocations – October 2024 Recipient Oct. 2024 Allocations Change from Oct. 2023 Year-to-Date Change Cities $692.2M ↓2.0% ↑1.7% Transit Systems $231.7M ↑0.4% ↑1.5% Counties $67.2M ↓2.4% ↑1.4% Special Purpose Districts $108.2M ↑1.0% ↑4.3% Total $1.1B ↓1.2% ↑1.9% […]
Cruz, Warren, Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Women Volunteers in World War II
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and several of their colleagues to introduce the bipartisan Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES) resolution to recognize the women who served in […]
