The three-judge panel agreed with a lower court that Ken Paxton’s office can’t question officials from Catholic Charities under oath without first filing a lawsuit.

The Trump administration has been releasing people charged with being in the country illegally to nongovernmental shelters along the U.S. border with Mexico after telling those organizations that providing migrants with temporary housing and other aid may violate a law used to prosecute smugglers.

A letter sent this week claims the grant recipients, including many Texas cities and counties, may have illegally “induced” undocumented immigrants to enter the country.

The Trump administration has launched a review of organizations that provide temporary housing and other aid to migrants, suggesting they may have violated a law used to prosecute smugglers.

The event, titled “From Houston with Love,” was organized by Cesar Espinosa with FIEL. He emphasized the intention to demonstrate Houston’s multicultural solidarity and its vibrant, ethnically diverse community.

Three Republican judges heard oral arguments Wednesday after a lower court blocked Attorney General Ken Paxton’s efforts to depose the charity’s leader.

Republicans are stepping up their scrutiny of dozens of shelters run by aid groups on the U.S. border with Mexico.

Donald Trump has confirmed he'll be the sole featured speaker at this year’s Al Smith charity dinner in New York.

Wednesday’s ruling is the second time a Texas judge has ruled against the attorney general for investigating shelters helping migrants.

A judge has blasted efforts by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to shutter one of the oldest and largest migrant shelters on the U.S.-Mexico border in a scathing ruling.

For years, conservative religious groups and Texas politicians have accused groups housing newly-arrived migrants of encouraging, and profiting from, illegal immigration.

Houston-area food pantry operators have reported spikes in demand stemming from inflation and the ending of certain pandemic-related benefits. The president of the Houston Food Bank told KPRC 2 at least 1 million people in the region are experiencing food insecurity.

As the country’s food charities struggle to keep up with rising inflation and demand, the White House will host a conference on Wednesday.

While exact details are not yet finalized, KPRC 2 has learned Catholic Charities and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will partner to provide respite services for migrants being bused from the border to Houston.

If anyone can give good advice about finding and keeping love, it’s senior citizens.

A lot of the news from the last few days — about the Legislature, about COVID-19 and about immigration — has a real déjà vu quality to it. And there’s a good reason for that.

The harvest from the St. Phocas Garden feeds predominantly Hispanic, low-income people living on the West Side of San Antonio — its vitality determining whether many families will be able to eat fresh produce. AdNamed for the patron saint of gardeners, the St. Phocas Garden helps supplement a local food pantry operated by Catholic Charities of San Antonio. At St. Phocas, the sowing extends to the hollows of the multicolored painted concrete blocks that line 12 garden beds. “I need to feed people.”In lieu of fresh produce, the staples of St. Phocas in the last week have been continuity and renewal. In recent days, volunteers armed with wheelbarrows, shovels and hope returned to St. Phocas.

HOUSTON – Renters in Houston and Harris County who are struggling to make ends meet because of the COVID-19 pandemic can begin applying for assistance on Thursday. This latest round of rental assistance totals $159 million. “This program will bring much-needed relief for those tenants who are due to pay rent,” said Cristina Cave, community relations manager for BakerRipley. “We will be addressing first those tenants that need it the most,” Cave said. Stelly said her pension is barely enough to live on but is too much for her to receive public assistance.

With COVID-19 still disrupting our lives, now more than ever many people in our community are in desperate need of help. She ended up homeless and in desperate need of help. Call the United Way at 2-1-1 to get help connecting with the best groups for you. The United Way was able to connect Regina to resources for food, rent, and unemployment help. The United Way can also help people find childcare, food stamps, or even care for an aging parent.

HOUSTON – Lots of charities across the Houston area are really starting to feel the strain of the coronavirus pandemic. Many are seeing a huge increase in need but a decrease in donations, putting many charities in a really tough spot, especially this time of year. Whataburger and the Houston Texans raised more than $140,000 for the Houston Food Bank. Catholic Charities is seeing a drop in donations but a huge increase in need as well. Here are links with more information if you’re interested:- Houston Children Charity- Houston Food Bank- GCCSA Inc- Catholic CharitiesFor more charities in need click here.

HOUSTON The Houston Astros Foundation will host an emergency supply drive Saturday to help distribute donated items to Hurricane Laura victims. The supply drive will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The donated items will go to the Catholic Charities of Lake Charles and will be distributed to those impacted by the hurricane. The no-touch drive will also accept donations via curbside drop off on Crawford Street at the Left Field Entrance adjacent to Minute Maid Park. According to a news release, the Astros mascot Orbit and the Astros Shooting Stars will be on hand for the event.

RICHMOND, Texas – The Houston Food Bank and Catholic Charities are collaborating to bring a superfood distribution site to Richmond capable of feeding 1,500 families. The partnership kicked off Tuesday morning at Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center (MGCC), which will host large-scale food distribution to hundreds of area low-income residents who are struggling, even more, to keep food on the table during the COVID-19 pandemic. MGCC is located in the zip code with the greatest need according to Catholic Charities. Food distribution runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families must register in advance through the Houston Food Bank’s system by texting 94502 with the letters HFBNSS as the message.

HOUSTON – With an estimated 40 million Americans living in poverty, Houston sees one in five children in that category. “Poverty can happen to anyone, and poverty takes a lot of moving pieces, and it is not a self-selected lifestyle. Find out more about the summit and the impact poverty is having on our region on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall. Huntsman Family Foundation pours money into mental health research, treatmentPeter Huntsman is Chairman, President and CEO of Huntsman Corporation based in The Woodlands. “We’re looking to honor 50 students for the 2020 year," said Donnell Cooper, president of the Greater Houston Frontiers Club.