AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is urging health care facilities, child care operators and other providers to update their emergency response plans as the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
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FEMA Assistance for Texans
FEMA disaster assistance may provide funds for basic home repairs, rental of temporary housing and other uninsured expenses resulting from the storms and flooding that began April 26 in Texas. FEMA assistance is not a replacement for insurance. Housing Assistance […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available in Bell, Henderson, and Tyler Counties Due to Impacts of Recent Severe Weather
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in three additional counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 26. The amended Presidential Disaster Declaration now includes Bell, […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Lamar, Polk Counties
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Lamar and Polk counties June 1, to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds that began April 26. The centers are located at: Lamar […]
Citizenship and FEMA Eligibility
FEMA is committed to helping all eligible Texas households recover from the storms and flooding that began April 26, including U.S. citizens, non-U.S. citizen nationals or qualified non-citizens. You or a member of your household must be U.S. citizen, non-U.S. […]
Uranium Glass: Antique glass that glows green
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori by Dr. Lori Verderame Many antique lovers ask me about glass of all types: Murano, Depression, EAPG, American Brilliant, Pyrex, and the list goes on. One of the most popular and exciting glass types […]
HHSC Reminds Regulated Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans Before Hurricane Season
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is urging health care facilities, child care operators and other providers to update their emergency response plans as the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
MEET BESTSELLING AUTHOR ROMINA GARBER AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a “Meet & Greet with Young Adult Author Romina Garber” on Friday, June 14, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in […]
Lone Star Flight Museum Board of Directors Names Anna Hawley President & CEO.
Hawley will officially take office following the retirement of Lt. Gen. Doug Owens. HOUSTON, TEXAS (May 30, 2024) – The Board of Directors of the Lone Star Flight Museum has enthusiastically named Anna Hawley the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the museum. Currently serving as the […]
Control Leaffooted Bugs on Tomato Plants
By Peggy d’Hemecourt Advanced Master Gardener – Earth-Kind ® Few crops are more cherished during the warm growing season than tomatoes. Whether vine ripened or picked when the skin is beginning to turn from green to red and ripened indoors, […]
