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Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity Counties Reopen July 15
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris, Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity counties will reopen at 1 p.m. today, July 15. The centers closed temporarily after Hurricane Beryl. Center locations:. Harris County. Leon Z Grayson Community Center, 13828 Corpus Christi St., Houston, TX 77015. Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education...
Residents of 15 southeast Texas counties can now apply for federal Beryl aid
Federal aid is now available to residents and business owners affected by Hurricane Beryl in 15 Texas counties.The video above is from a previous story on July 10, 2024, before FEMA individual assistance was granted.In a news release, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said individual assistance was added to Texas' federal disaster declaration after officials assessed homes damaged by the storm. Patrick is serving as governor while Gov. Greg Abbott is on a pre-planned trip to Asia.The detailsThe Federal Emergency Management Agency approved aid for affected individuals on July 12 in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery,...
East Texans in search of power, fuel, supplies
Many in East Texas are in need of supplies and options are slim on providers. A day after Hurricane Beryl barreled through this portion of the state, fuel, food and other necessities are in high demand. A select few businesses have power, and those that do are experiencing long lines....
More boil water notices issued for Houston area as power outages continue after Hurricane Beryl
Boil water notices have been issued for public water systems after power outages across the region following Hurricane Beryl, which hit the Texas coast early Monday. Late Tuesday, notices were issued for Hulon Lakes in Montgomery County, Phillips Acres in Polk County and Governors Point in San Jacinto County. On...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in 15 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN –The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, 2024, workers and self-employed individuals in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton Counties who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for DUA benefits.
TxDOT Continues Cleanup After Beryl
July 10, 2024 – TxDOT crews in the Lufkin District began storm cleanup Monday as soon as it was safe to respond to impacted areas after Tropical Storm Beryl caused extensive damage. Work to remove debris will continue for several weeks. The wind caused hundreds of trees to fall...
Public notice
On or about June 20, 2024, Kim Earnest Detlefsen passed away. By Last will and Testament of Kim Earnest Detlefsen of San Jacinto County, TX, he appoints Arnold Wallace Briscoe as Independent Executor of his Will and his Estate by sworn Affidavit and before witnesses on June 11, 2015, which shows my authority to make this request.
Brandon Prescott Leads DETCOG for 2024-25
New officers of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments are installed at the conclusion of the DETCOG Annual Membership and Awards Luncheon June 27 at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin. The officers for 2024-2025 are (left to right): President Brandon Prescott (Polk County Minority Representative); President-Elect Mark Nettuno (San Jacinto County Commissioner); Vice President Jim Lovell (Houston County Judge); and Secretary Robert Shankle (Lufkin City Councilman). Administering the oaths of office is San Augustine County Judge Jeff Boyd, the Immediate Past President of DETCOG.
FEMA announces some disaster recovery centers around East Texas to close on Sundays
VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas — Editor's Note: The video above aired on June 22 about the opening of a FEMA disaster recovery center in Smith County. FEMA announced that several disaster recovery centers in across FEMA Region 6 will close their doors on Sunday starting June 30. The following...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Applications Must be Submitted by July 16 Deadline
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is issuing a reminder that individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted by April and May’s severe weather events have until July 16 to file for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The Presidential Disaster Declaration includes Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Navarro, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, Terrell, Trinity, Tyler, Van Zandt, Walker, and Waller counties.
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