AUSTIN — Homeowners and renters in Austin, Bowie, Shelby, Trinity, and Waller counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Beryl. Eligible applicants may qualify for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to this disaster. Previously, survivors in in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jasper, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties were […]
General News
Personal Property and FEMA Assistance
FEMA assistance is limited to basic needs. It will not restore all property lost due to Hurricane Beryl. Insurance coverage is the best way to recover after a disaster. However, FEMA assistance for personal property may be available if you […]
KATY AARP Chapter Meeting August 13TH
We would like to thank Darlene Bauman for arranging our speaker for our August AARP Meeting. We will be welcoming Sheila Dolbow. Sheila is with the Texas Hospital Association and will be providing information on Directives to Physicians and Family or Surrogates […]
Texas Game Wardens Add Second Helicopter to Aviation Unit
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new helicopter to its fleet of law enforcement aircraft. The 2023 Airbus H125 helicopter will allow the Texas Game Warden Aviation Unit to expand their statewide response capacity for natural disasters, search and rescue […]
Women in Jazz Association, Inc. presents a Youth Jazz Jam Session
Austin, Texas – Women in Jazz Association, Inc. will host a free Youth Jazz Jam Session on August 18, 2024 @ 3:00-5:00 pm at the Texas Music Museum, 1009 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702. Bring your instrument or voice […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Brazoria, Liberty Counties Aug. 3
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Brazoria and Liberty counties Aug. 3 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: Brazoria County Tom Reid Library 3522 Liberty Dr. Pearland, TX 77581 Liberty County Cleveland […]
Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend County Close Temporarily
AUSTIN – Two Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend County will temporarily close at 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 3. These centers will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday Aug. 13. Center locations: Public Transportation Facility 3737 Bamore Rd. Rosenberg, TX 77471 […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Austin County Closing August 3
AUSTIN – The Disaster Recovery Center in Austin County will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 3. Center location: Austin County Bellville Police Department Training Center 162 N Chesley St. Bellville, TX 77418 For other Disaster Recovery Center locations, […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Foreign Espionage at DOD Installations
“The criminal penalties they face for doing so are weak, they are clearly not deterred, and foreign adversaries including the Chinese Communist Party are seeking to exploit these weaknesses.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate […]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Awards $130,667 in Texas Reads Grants
Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced $130,667 in Texas Reads Grants for libraries across the state in 2024-2025. Fifteen applications were recently approved by TSLAC, with agency commissioners awarding the grants at their […]
