Red Flag Warning in effect for large portions of Texas and the Greater Houston area from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday; high wind gusts, low humidity and fire risk anticipated CenterPoint has taken a series of actions to prepare […]
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CenterPoint Energy returns to normal operations as NWS Red Flag Warning expires, weather and wind threat ends for Greater Houston region
Approximately 99% of customers experienced no outages during fire weather conditions Houston – March 15, 2025 – CenterPoint Energy is returning to normal operations as the National Weather Service’s Red Flag Warning and risks of fire weather and strong wind end for […]
There’s Free Tax Help! UHD Accounting Students Provide Income Tax Assistance
HOUSTON (March 13, 2025) – It’s tax season again, and the University of Houston-Downtown’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (UHD VITA) program is underway, providing free income tax preparation with electronic filing to individuals who need assistance in preparing their federal income tax […]
SBA Relief Still Available to Texas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Hurricane Beryl Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the April 14, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by Hurricane Beryl […]
Master Gardeners offer Kids Camp
Youths entering grades 3-5 can have fun this summer learning about gardening by attending Earth Kind Kids Camp, sponsored by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The July 21-24 day camp will cover the topics of gardening, horticulture and environmental science […]
CenterPoint Energy Meteorology and Operations teams actively monitoring Greater Houston and Texas weather the next few days
National Weather Service fire weather watch in effect for large portions of Texas Houston – March 13, 2025 –The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch in effect across large portions of Texas, with potential for critical fire […]
CenterPoint Energy Continues to Closely Monitor the Weather and Take Actions to Prepare for Potential Wildfire Risk Weather
National Weather Service has issued a “Fire Weather Watch” for large portions of Texas with the risk of strong winds and fire danger in the Greater Houston area from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday CenterPoint working closely with local […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Holds that State District Courts Have No Authority to Order Texas Agencies to Issue “Transgender” Driver’s Licenses and ID Documents
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion finding that state district courts do not have the authority to direct government agencies to change the sex on government-issued identification documents such as driver’s licenses, birth certificates, and ID […]
City Controller Chris Hollins Launches 2025 Audit Plan
Audits to Identify Cost-Saving Measures, Improve Efficiency, and Strengthen Financial Oversight Amid $330 Million Budget Shortfall HOUSTON, TX – Houston City Controller Chris Hollins today announced the release of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Audit Plan, a strategic initiative to enhance […]
