HOUSTON ( KIAH ) – It’s Thursday, July 11, and many Houston residents are still without power, and understandably beyond frustrated and exhausted. But we’re true Houstonians, and we will get through this together like we always do.

With more than a million people still without power, the big question is when will the lights come back on? Host Maggie Flecknoe is going straight to the source to get the latest timeline from CenterPoint Energy on today’s show.

We’ll hear from the mayor, who is asking for patience and understanding as crews work around the clock to restore power. But he also wants to make sure everyone is aware of the resources that are available to them. Stay tuned for the great resources and more on Houston Happens!

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Kids Meals Inc.

In the wake of the storm, Kids’ Meals Inc. has been a lifeline for so many children and their families. They are the only organization in the country that delivers FREE , healthy meals to children of preschool age. Now more than ever, they need our help.

Please consider donating to Kids’ Meals Inc. today and help them continue their important work of feeding hungry children in our community. Your donation will make a real difference in the lives of these children and their families.

Southern Smoke Foundation

The Southern Smoke Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been providing assistance to food and beverage industry workers since 2015. In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, they have already received numerous applications for assistance from workers who have been impacted by power outages and other storm-related issues.

The Southern Smoke Foundation is stepping up to help, but they need our help as well. Please consider making a donation so that they can continue to provide vital support to those in need. Founding director, Chris Shepherd , joins us today to discuss their work and how we can help.

Houston Food Bank

It’s been a tough week, but we’re getting through it, and we’re doing it together! 713 DAY is coming up, so we’re excited to be joined by Kathy Lipman from the Houston Food Bank and Brian Ching from the Houston Dynamo . These two incredible organizations have been helping our city recover from the storm, and they’re going to tell us how we can all help, too.

Houston Botanic Garden

713 DAY is a day to celebrate H-Town! The Houston Botanic Garden is going to be offering discounted prices in honor of the day, and they could really use the ticket sales after the cleanup from Hurricane Beryl. The garden was closed for a few days after the hurricane, but it has now reopened with a few minor changes. The staff had to clear some debris and fallen trees, but they were able to save most of the plants. Justin Lacey is joining us with more on the celebration and how we can help.

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