Legal Profiles

Mamie George Community Center Begins Evening Food Distribution in May

Beginning Wednesday, May 5, working low-income families in Fort Bend County will have an easier time accessing food assistance. The Mamie George Community Center (MGCC) in Richmond, operated by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, will begin distributing food […]

Libraries Present Online Genealogy & Local-History Programs In May

Fort Bend County Library

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present online genealogy and Texas-geography programs in May for local-history buffs and family-history researchers. On Tuesday, May 11, FBCL staff member Bryan Bankston will present an “Intro to Texas Digital Sanborn Maps.” Find large-scale maps […]

Houston-Harris County Rental Relief Fund Surpasses $50 Million in Aid to Local Residents

Rent Covered for Up to 14 Months for 15,000+ Families Fund Still Open; Tenants Encouraged to Apply The new $159 million Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, in operation since only the end of February, has surpassed the $50 million mark in […]

Combating Increased Impacts of Isolation Among Older Adults with Sensory Loss

Local Resources Designed to Help Houston Seniors Living with Impaired Senses 83 percent of older adults live with at least one form of sensory loss, according to a survey by Home Instead, Inc. While those with sensory loss have always faced an increased risk of feeling isolated, the pandemic has further […]