TX Food Handler Mandate

All restaurant employees will need their food handler certificate by September 1, 2016 FAQs for Employers | FAQs for Employees About Texas Food Handler Certification Currently 85 local jurisdictions around the state of Texas require food handler certification. In October 2015, the Texas Department of State Health Services approved a regulation requiring statewide food handler [...]

2016-05-27T08:56:12-05:00May 27th, 2016|Community|

Solid Waste Frequently Asked Questions

The following information was provided to our office from the Solid Waste Department regarding debris collection after the City's most recent flooding event: FAQs for Debris Placement & Collection My home was damaged or received water during the recent flooding and storms. What steps should I take to handle the damages and the debris? First, [...]

2016-05-01T19:43:21-05:00May 1st, 2016|Community|

Home Elevation Grant Opportunity Announcement

The City of Houston, in partnership with the Texas Water Development Board, will submit a grant application on behalf of interested homeowners to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant. This grant will request funds for Elevation of Existing Homes damaged during the 2015 and 2016 flooding events. Who [...]

2016-04-29T15:16:58-05:00April 29th, 2016|Community|

President Declares Major Disaster for Texas

WASHINGTON –The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of April 17-24, 2016. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in [...]

2016-04-27T13:44:05-05:00April 27th, 2016|Community|
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