TSA workers to receive $10,000 bonus for service during government shutdown
Read full article: TSA workers to receive $10,000 bonus for service during government shutdownTSA workers who went above and beyond during the 43-day government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonus checks, recognizing their dedication to keeping airports safe and operations running smoothly.
Government shutdown nears end, but fact brings little comfort as disabled motherโs hopes for holiday celebrations vanish
Read full article: Government shutdown nears end, but fact brings little comfort as disabled motherโs hopes for holiday celebrations vanishAs the longest government shutdown in U.S. history nears its end, the devastating impact continues to ripple through American families โ from empty kitchen cabinets to holiday travel nightmares.
Dozens of United flights canceled at Bush Airport amid FAA reductions
Read full article: Dozens of United flights canceled at Bush Airport amid FAA reductionsFlight cancellations by United Airlines are mounting at Houstonโs airports as part of a federally mandated reduction in air traffic tied to the ongoing government shutdown.
Trump urges end to filibuster as shutdown reaches Day 36; Cornyn โopen to changes,โ Cruz unavailable
Read full article: Trump urges end to filibuster as shutdown reaches Day 36; Cornyn โopen to changes,โ Cruz unavailablePresident Donald Trump on Day 36 of the federal government shutdown pressed Republican senators to eliminate the Senate filibuster, arguing it is the only way to reopen the government and pass legislation.
Wait times at Houston airports have dropped, but will it last? Probably not
Read full article: Wait times at Houston airports have dropped, but will it last? Probably notIf you're flying out of Bush Intercontinental or Hobby airports, be prepared for longer TSA wait times due to the ongoing government shutdown.
โSimple and immediate solutionโ: Gov. Abbott calls for Senate Dems to end shutdown by approving legislation
Read full article: โSimple and immediate solutionโ: Gov. Abbott calls for Senate Dems to end shutdown by approving legislationTexas Governor Greg Abbott released a statement to KPRC 2, calling for the Democrats in the senate to approve legislation to bring an end to the government shutdown that has lasted nearly a month.
Houston Food Bank steps up food distribution as thousands face interrupted SNAP benefits, missed paychecks
Read full article: Houston Food Bank steps up food distribution as thousands face interrupted SNAP benefits, missed paychecksStarting on Nov. 1, the food bank will launch several food distribution sites across Houston, providing food to 15,000 federal workers and SNAP recipients each week. The distributions will include protein, produce, dairy and carbohydrates.
Houston organizations prepare to help families affected by SNAP benefit pause while also combating misinformation
Read full article: Houston organizations prepare to help families affected by SNAP benefit pause while also combating misinformationConcerns regarding SNAP benefits not being disbursed are becoming more frequent, according to Carl Johart, CEO of Alexander Jewish Family Services.
H-E-B donates $6 million to help feed Texans as threat of SNAP benefit cuts continues
Read full article: H-E-B donates $6 million to help feed Texans as threat of SNAP benefit cuts continuesH-E-B announced a $6 million donation to help feed Texans. The company is giving $5 million to food banks across the state and another $1 million to Meals on Wheels programs that serve homebound seniors.
Disabled Houston mother fears how she will feed her children as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits
Read full article: Disabled Houston mother fears how she will feed her children as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefitsNearly 900,000 residents across ten Houston-area counties could lose their essential food assistance if the government shutdown extends beyond October 27th, creating what local advocates are calling an unprecedented hunger crisis.
Houston families struggle as SNAP delays and qualification gaps worsen food insecurity
Read full article: Houston families struggle as SNAP delays and qualification gaps worsen food insecurityA possible SNAP delay could impact thousands in Houston, but many families already donโt qualify for help. Nonprofits say more households are stuck in the middle, earning too much for aid, but not enough to get by.