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BE ALERT: SNAP Hot Foods Purchases Approved In Texas
According to Texas News, Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday, July 22 that the Texas Health and Human Services received approval to allow the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program also known as SNAP to purchase food and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits. HOT FOOD IS NOW ACCEPTED IN TEXAS.
Texas attorney general going after 3rd border nonprofit that helps migrants
The same day that a court struck down a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate a popular faith-based nonprofit that helps migrants on the South Texas border, Paxton's office asked for a hearing to depose another NGO that also assists asylum seekers in South Texas, Border Report has learned.
Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Texas Woman, Oldest Living Person in US, Celebrates 115th Birthday
HOUSTON, TX — A Houston woman, who is the oldest living person in the United States, celebrated her 115th birthday Thursday, July 25, 2024. Elizabeth Francis, born in Louisiana in 1909, lives with her 94-year-old daughter.
Santa Fe High School shooting: Six years later, civil trial set to start as criminal case remains on hold
A range of victims and witnesses are expected to testify in the civil case against accused shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis and his parents. Evidence related to the 2018 shooting will be made public for the first time. Victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting will soon get their day in...
Dickinson residents brace for more rainfall amid ongoing flooding in neighborhoods
The water here in Dickinson is slowly receding, but with more rain in the forecast, residents know the situation is far from over.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.The fields around Hughes Elementary School flooded with Thursday night's heavy rains.The water is draining toward the bayou, flooding the streets of neighborhoods on Hughes Road.Although the homes have stayed dry, the water came close to going in.At the Cimarron Country mobile home park, Mitchell Atkins, the park's maintenance man who has lived there for nine years, says it got as bad as Hurricane Harvey in a lot less time."It took Harvey longer to flood this bad. [It rained] between 3 a.m. and 4:30, and it got this bad. My grandson woke up at 4:30 and said, 'Papa I'm scared.' I said, 'Baby, it's just a thunderstorm. It's OK.' I looked outside at 6 o'clock and said, 'Oh my God.'"With more rain on the way, Dickinson residents remain on edge.
Shuttered pie shop in Katy breathing new life following agreement
HOUSTON - A popular Katy pie shop, that recently had to close it's doors, has a new lease on life thanks to another local restaurant chain. In April, the Proud Pie Bakery found itself in financial difficulty and some public-crowdfunding was able to help keep the place open. In early July, though, the money crunch proved too much and Proud Pie was forced to close.
Warrant reveals calls in alleged $30K Harris Co. jail drug ring: 'I'm busting my a-- over here'
Two family members accused of helping facilitate drug sales inside the Harris County jail are out on bond.Lativia Armiss Bailey, 31, and Nathanael Campbell, 42, are both charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and face up to life in prison.Investigators accuse them of laundering money through CashApp for their family member Joshua Sinclair Owens, 35.Owens is currently in the Harris County jail on several violent charges, including murder. He is now also charged with engaging in organized criminal activity.During a news conference on Tuesday, Kimberly Smith, a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, said that Owens was...
League City Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Man who Assaulted a Woman
LEAGUE CITY, TX – According to the League City Police Department, assistance is requested to identify an assault suspect. Detective Upp seeks help in identifying a Hispanic male in his 20s or 30s with black hair and a beard, who allegedly assaulted a female in the Briarglen subdivision at approximately 6:30 p.m. If you recognize this individual, please contact Detective Upp at 281-554-1869.
Mayor John Whitmire confirms Houston Fire Department Chief Sam Peña is out, to be replaced by Thomas Muñoz
HOUSTON, Texas – Houston Mayor John Whitmire confirmed to KPRC 2 Investigates on Friday morning that a new Houston Fire Department Chief, Thomas Muñoz, will replace current chief Sam Peña. “He plans to retire. I thank him for his service,” said Whitmire in a call to KPRC...
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