HOUSTON ( KIAH ) – Over 20,000 people are still without power, and crews from all over are working around the clock to restore electricity. In the meantime, a local restaurant group has stepped up to make sure those hard-working linemen and women are fed in between shifts.

Recovering from a natural disaster can be really hard, both physically and emotionally. We’ll have a medical expert on Houston Happens to talk about how to take care of yourself and how to get help if you need it. You don’t want to miss these great tips on today’s show! Take a look.

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Hurricane Beryl and Mental Health

Many Houstonians are stressed, and they’re wondering how to recover from a natural disaster. Dr. Eric Storch , college professor and Vice Chair of Psychology in the Minninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine , stops by Houston Happens to discuss ways to maintain your mental health in the wake of a disaster.

FREE Food for Linemen

Michael Saghian and Riana Sherman , the owners of Houston Catering Concepts , Bagel Shop Bakery , and New York Deli & Coffee Shop , have been hard at work feeding the linemen and women who have been working around the clock to restore power after Hurricane Beryl .

Synovial Sarcoma: A Rare and Devastating Cancer

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, the perfect time to raise awareness of this devastating cancer and educate our communities on early diagnosis and how to find a local treatment center. You can visit www.flagsynovialsarcoma.com to learn more about the disease.

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