DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DEC. 12
Posted by: Mollie Schall (11-17-2008, 06:23 PM)

AUSTIN, Texas – Texans who became unemployed because of Hurricane Ike have more time to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), now that the deadline has been extended to Dec. 12, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Texas Governor’s Division of Emergency Management (GDEM).

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Holiday Mail for Heroes
Posted by: Mollie Schall (11-17-2008, 02:48 PM)

The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. have announced that they will work together to touch the lives of thousands of men and women in uniform this holiday season. Their program, ‘Holiday Mail for Heroes’ is a coordinated effort to show appreciation for our troops by sending a personal greeting during this special time of year.

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Informational Event on Foreclosures
Posted by: Kristin Hendee (11-14-2008, 02:34 PM)

On Saturday, November 15, HOPE NOW is hosting an event at Lakewood Church for homeowners facing foreclosure. The event will be open to the public from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will give you an opportunity to meet one-on-one with your lender or a housing counselor to discuss workout options to avoid foreclosure. You may also call the HOPE Hotline at (888) 995-HOPE for more information.

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Border Fence Update
Posted by: Jeff Morehouse (11-13-2008, 10:31 AM)

In 2006, Congressman Culberson supported the Secure Fence Act that authorized construction of 700 miles of double-layer reinforced fencing along the southwest border as well as unmanned aerial vehicles, ground sensors, satellites, radar, and cameras for border surveillance. Here is an update on the construction of the fence as of October 31, 2008:

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TWO WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Posted by: Mollie Schall (10-30-2008, 03:08 PM)

Only two weeks remain for homeowners, renters, and business owners who suffered damages from Hurricane Ike and live in one of the 34 counties designated for federal and state assistance to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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