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Town Square

With the hurricane season now upon us, Houstonians share lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 1, 2022 · Weather and disaster reliefs experts discuss the forecast for hurricane season in Houston, while also addressing some of the most common misconceptions heard when dealing with hurricane preparation.

Tags Francisco Sanchez Frank Billingsley houston hurricane season KPRC meteorology SBA

News

Houston Small Business Loan Numbers Show Impact From Harvey

Florian Martin

Posted on November 26, 2018 · Fiscal 2018 was another record year for small business loans in Houston, but the numbers hide a less positive truth.

Tags harvey houston economy loans SBA small business

Business

Houston Participates In Small Business Week

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on April 30, 2018 · Mayor Turner notes entrepreneurs are vital for his Complete Communities Initiative

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Business

Five Months After Harvey, How Are Houston’s Small Businesses Doing?

Florian Martin

Posted on February 7, 2018 · Not all firms have been able to fully come back

Tags flood recovery harvey SBA small businesses

News

With Public Assistance Not Meeting Needs, Flood Victims Turn to Private Groups

Davis Land

Posted on October 19, 2017 · Private organizations are helping in the Harvey recovery effort.

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Gaston Kirby, right, and Juan Minutella leave Kirby's flooded home in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, near the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs, in Houston.

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Harris County Organizes Recovery Fair For Residents Affected By Hurricane Harvey

HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 3, 2017 · Agencies will be available to answer questions and help residents apply for disaster assistance.

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Houston Matters

Small Business Administration’s Disaster Relief – It’s Not Just For Businesses

Abner Fletcher

Posted on September 28, 2017 · The SBA does help business owners, but it also provides low-interest disaster relief loans to homeowners, property owners, and renters.

Tags disaster relief disaster relief loans flooding Harvey aftermath SBA Tropical Storm Harvey Yolanda Stokes

Politics

FEMA Takes Lead In Distributing First Harvey Relief Package

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on September 11, 2017 · The agency will administer nearly half the $15.25 billion in aid from the legislation President Trump signed into law last week. HUD and SBA will oversee the rest.

Tags fema harvey relief HUD SBA

Business

Houston Small Businesses Took Out Record Loans In Fiscal 2016

Florian Martin

Posted on December 21, 2016 · It’s a sign that entrepreneurship is alive and well.

Tags holiday sales retail SBA small business

Dante Jones receives assistance from FEMA representative Paul McFarlane at the disaster recovery center the agency has opened in the Greenspoint area.

Weather

FEMA Opens Four Recovery Centers In Harris County To Help Flood Survivors

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on May 3, 2016 · The agency is also deploying personnel to conduct assessment of the damage.

Tags fema flood recovery harris county Houston flooding SBA Small Business Administration

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Man who killed teen in Houston road rage incident after Astros game gets 30-year sentence

Associated Press

Posted on January 17, 2023 · Police said Gerald Williams, 35, followed the Castro family for several miles on Interstate 10 before shooting at their truck shortly after both vehicles exited the freeway.

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Sports

North Texas soccer fans look ahead to 2026 World Cup

Pablo Arauz Peña, KERA

Posted on December 14, 2022 · As fans gear up for the World Cup’s final stretch this week, many North Texans are looking forward to the next tournament. Preparations are already underway at AT&T Stadium for the 2026 World Cup.

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Harris County

An election probe heightens the tension between Texas leaders and the Houston area

Ashley Lopez, WGCU

Posted on December 8, 2022 · After a series of issues in Democratic-leaning Harris County on Election Day, Republican state leaders in Texas have suggested criminal charges may be warranted.

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Town Square

Town Square answers your questions about Houston’s boil water notice

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 28, 2022 · Our experts discuss what you need to know about water filtration and the importance of the health and safety precautions when a notice is issued.

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