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, […]
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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 […]
Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend County Closing Permanently Thursday
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers in Arcola and Orchard (both in Fort Bend County) will close permanently at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. Locations: Arcola City Hall 13222 Highway 6 Arcola, TX 77583 Orchard City Hall 9714 Kibler St. Orchard, TX […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches $3.5 Million Settlement Following Investigation into Marriott’s Breach of Customers’ Data
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a settlement with Marriott International, Inc., that resolves an investigation into a breach of one of the company’s reservation databases. The breach exposed 131 million guest records pertaining to customers in the […]
Harris County Commissioners Court enacted a burn ban in response to prolonged dry and hot weather
Harris County, Texas — Today, the Harris County Commissioners Court enacted a burn ban in response to prolonged dry and hot weather, which has heightened the risk of grass fires across unincorporated Harris County. Currently, 120 counties in Texas are under burn […]
Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual ‘Help A Hero’ Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16
Now the largest scholarship program of its kind, Help A Hero supports service members pursuing education needed for civilian careers GEORGETOWN, Texas (Oct. 9, 2024) – Sport Clips Haircuts has launched its annual “Help A Hero” campaign to raise $1.5 million through […]
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Demands Transparency on Tim Walz’s Ties to the Wuhan Institute of Virology
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to the Hormel Institute regarding its partnership with the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) and financial resources secured for the Hormel Institute by […]
