Houston —The Harris Central Appraisal District is reminding property owners who have experienced physical damage to their property during the recent windstorms that swept through Harris County to apply for a temporary disaster exemption. “The recent severe windstorms and flooding earlier […]
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Galveston Island Kicks off Summer Tourism Season with Positive Economic Outlook, New Activities
GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (May 22, 2024) – As thousands of visitors flock to Galveston during the kickoff to summer season – Memorial Day Weekend — the island’s tourism industry anticipates a successful summer vacation season. The optimism is supported with recent […]
FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers
AUSTIN – After Texans apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call them to schedule an inspection of the damaged home, or to obtain more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers. It […]
FEMA Assistance Available to More Texas Survivors
AUSTIN – Eastland, Hardin, Jasper, Jones, Lamar and Waller counties have been added to the major disaster declaration for Texans who sustained damage from severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began April 26. Residents of these counties may be eligible […]
Electrical Repairs After Wind, Flooding Require Licensed Electrical Contractor and May Require Electrical Permits
AUSTIN – Many Texas homes and businesses suffered damage during last week’s wind and rain events. Although repairs to electrical transformers and some lines will be performed by power companies, some repairs may fall to homeowners and business owners because the […]
Houston National Cemetery Holds Memorial Day Ceremony, May 27
WHAT: Houston National Cemetery will host a Memorial Day ceremony to commemorate and honor those Service Members who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. WHO: Keynote Speaker: Mr. Brady Bailey WHEN: Monday, May 27, 9 a.m. WHERE: Houston National […]
First West Nile Virus Mosquito Sample of 2024 Found in Harris County
Harris County Public Health’s Mosquito and Vector Control Division is activating evening spray operations HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) has confirmed that a Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Seven Counties Impacted by Recent Severe Weather, Flooding
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 26. Governor Greg Abbott requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration […]
