County Changes Rental Assistance Program (Updated August 27, 2020) By: Howard M. Bookstaff, General Counsel As previously reported, the Harris County Commissioners’ Court voted to make changes to the county portion of the county/city rental assistance program administered by BakerRipley.  If you are interested or have already enrolled in the county assistance rental program, you [...]

Based upon current tracking, the Greater Houston area should be out of the direct track of both Marco and Laura. However, we always stress preparation and so here are a few good reminders: IN PREPARATION   IF YOU ARE A SENIOR &/OR DISABLED OR KNOW OF SOMEONE IN THE TEXAS STORM WATCH AREA? Do you [...]

In view of the Hurricane related advisory, the food distribution at India House scheduled on Wednesday, August 26th, has been canceled. Next Distribution will be on Wednesday, September 9th. Inconvenience caused is regretted, please.

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 24, 2020. The week will offer more than 20 free testing sites across Houston, including five mega sites.    Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department, in partnership with the U. S. Department of Health and [...]

Continue to monitor official sources for Tropical Storm Laura’s development and be ready for any potential impacts this week:   Register for AlertHouston: AlertHouston.org   Download a Disaster Preparedness Guide: bit.ly/2NmO8IZ   Review city response and recovery updates: www.HoustonEmergency.org Rent Relief is Open for Tenants to Apply Tenants can begin to apply for the rent relief [...]

  August 2020 Newsletter     Department of Neighborhoods launches bilingual messaging service     The Department of Neighborhoods has launched Neighborhood Updates, a new way for Houstonians to stay informed about COVID-19 recovery resources, essential city services, and seasonal advisories via telephone voice and text messages in English and Spanish.   The new service is [...]

It's not too late to fill out your Census 2020 form online. Here are instructions in English and Spanish to guide you through each step. When everyone is counted, the Houston area gets all of the federal funding it deserves to help all of its residents. Census 2020 - Step-by-Step (English PDF)    Census 2020 - [...]

Mayor Sylvester Turner today reminded Houstonians - residents and landlords - about the City's rental assistance program to help those experiencing financial challenges as a result of COVID-19. Information available here in English and Spanish Beginning today through Wednesday, August 26, landlords can register their properties online to participate in the program administered by BakerRipley. "People simply need [...]

In response to the United States Postal Service’s warning regarding vote by mail deliveries, Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins issued the following statement: “In Harris County, we are expanding voter access to give voters more options to have their voice heard and cast their votes safely. Voting by mail is hands down the safest method to vote this November. [...]

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 17, 2020.   Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department, in partnership with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and the State of Texas, will offer testing at two high-volume capacity test [...]