AUSTIN – In support of hurricane preparedness efforts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans to make an emergency plan as hurricane season gets underway. The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 through November […]
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Eight Additional Counties Due to Impacts of Recent Severe Weather
Affected workers in Coryell, Ellis, Falls, Leon, Navarro, Smith, Terrell, and Van Zandt Counties may now also be eligible for unemployment benefits AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in eight additional counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on […]
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Henderson County
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Henderson County June 11 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds April 26-June 5. The center is located at: Henderson County Henderson Senior […]
(Founding) Fathers of Texas
By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas As we leave the flowers of May behind, summer fun and Father’s Day lie ahead. In the Lone Star State, this day gives us an opportunity to honor our fathers and the legacy […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County Closes June 10
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will close permanently at 5 p.m. June 10. Center location: Harris County Vera B. May Community Center 2100 Wolf Rd. Huffman TX 77336 Operating schedule until closing is 7 a.m. to 7 […]
Sens. Cruz, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Bill Ensuring Military Officers Receive Training on Constitution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Constitutional Orientation Military Mandate Amplifying National Duty (COMMAND) Act, which ensures newly commissioned U.S. military officers receive training on […]
FEMA Assistance Available in Coryell, Falls, Leon, Smith, Van Zandt Counties
AUSTIN — Homeowners and renters in Coryell, Falls, Leon, Smith and Van Zandt counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding April 26-June 5. Eligible applicants may qualify for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Houston Will Close June 9
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will close permanently at 7 p.m. on June 9. Center location: Fonde Recreation Center 110 Sabine St. Houston, TX 77007 The schedule until closing is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Texans do […]
Cornyn: Sam Houston State University to Receive More Than $2.2M for Specialized Workforce Development
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that Sam Houston State University was awarded a federal grant of $2,219,533 from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Program to support a skilled workforce and to […]
How To Document Home Ownership and Occupancy for FEMA
As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. There are several ways Texans who were affected by the storms and tornadoes that began April 26 can provide this information. Ownership Homeowners may provide […]
