AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center at Leon Z. Grayson Senior Education Center in Harris County will close at 6 p.m. July 23 and reopen in a new location July 24. New location: Felix L. Baldree Building 13828 Corpus Christi St. Houston, TX […]
General News
Citizenship and FEMA Eligibility
FEMA is committed to helping all eligible Texas households recover from Hurricane Beryl, including U.S. citizens, non-U.S. citizen nationals and qualified non-citizens. You or a member of your household must be U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national or qualified non-citizen to […]
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Matagorda County July 23
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Matagorda County today, July 23, to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center location USO Building 2105 Ave M, Bay City, TX 77414 The center operates from 7 a.m. […]
DPS K-9 Tracks Down Fugitive After Miles-Long Manhunt in Frio County
AUSTIN – A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) K-9 Tracking Team arrested a man wanted for murder after a miles-long manhunt in rural Frio County earlier this month. The suspect, Naudy Hernandez Perez, 25, had an active warrant for […]
Disaster Recovery Center in San Jacinto County Closed Temporarily
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in San Jacinto County has closed because of flooding. The center will reopen when conditions permit. Center location: Innovation Center, 250 Live Oak St., Coldspring, TX 77331 For other Disaster Recovery Center locations, go online […]
DAV, RecruitMilitary® host Central Region Virtual Veterans Career Fair
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Central Region Virtual Veterans Career Fair, July 30 from 11:00am – 3:00pm CST. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Expansion of CFIUS Jurisdiction to Prevent Chinese Communist Party Surveillance of U.S. Military Bases
“A step in the right direction.” SAN ANTONIO, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding an announcement that the Department of the Treasury intends to expand the power of […]
How to Apply for SBA Disaster Loan
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans to Texans. SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds for homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofit organizations. These loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or […]
THE UHD “GET READY GATORS” SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM 2024
HOUSTON (July 22, 2024) – The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) may be the second largest university in Houston, but the care and attention it gives its students mirrors that of a much smaller institution. Geared toward first-time college students, The UHD “Get […]
Coastal Prairie Conservancy Successfully Conserves Additional Land in Matagorda County
June 22, 2024 – Houston, Texas – The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) announces the successful conservation of 298 acres in Matagorda County. Permanently protected through a conservation easement agreement with the landowners, this exceptional property is made up of globally […]
