Hurricane Harvey Relief

Texas Department of Transportation Awards Money to City for Hurricane Harvey Claims

By George Slaughter The City of Katy took receipt of two award letters for Hurricane Harvey FEMA claims from the Texas Department of Transportation Monday night at City Hall. City Administrator Byron Hebert said the money will be put into the city’s financial reserves. The city had to go into its financial reserves and spend unbudgeted money last year when dealing with Hurricane Harvey. The first of the two checks, for Category B emergency protective […]

Country Music Star Clint Black Makes Local Hurricane Relief Donation

Katy Christian Ministries Executive Director Deysi Crespo, Mayor Chuck Brawner, and Grant Officer Carolyn Chandler pose at City Hall ceremony announcing the awarding of $328,322 from country music star Clint Black for hurricane relief efforts – George Slaughter photo

By George Slaughter Country music star Clint Black, formerly of Katy, has made a $328,322 donation to Katy Christian Ministries as local rebuilding efforts continue after Hurricane Harvey. Black, along with music stars Don Henley and Lyle Lovett, all native Texans, staged a benefit concert last November in Fort Worth. Proceeds from that show, “Helping Texans: A Hurricane Harvey Benefit,” were split among the three musicians, each of whom would donate his share to the […]

Hurricane Harvey Relief

The Texas Department of Agriculture has a website and phone line set up with information regarding hay and feed for livestock. The phone line and website is for producers in need of feed/hay, as well as for people wanting to donate feed/hay. Feel free to pass it on to anyone inquiring information about livestock feed. https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline Hay Hotline: (512) 463-9360 Email: HayHotline@TexasAgriculture.gov