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News StoryRenters, mortgage holders often unaware of federal aid packages
R.A. SchuetzHouston Chronicle
June 2, 2020
When Leticia Riascos’ property management company moved to evict her, she had no idea she may be protected by policies meant to aid those harmed by the pandemic.
News Story
Lawsuit: Hurricane Harvey aid discriminates against black and Hispanic residents
Sarah SmithHouston Chronicle
November 11, 2019
A new lawsuit alleges that a plan for $5.6 billion in post-Harvey federal aid favored white homeowners over renters who tend to be minorities.
News Story
Experiment with post-Harvey housing helps far fewer than expected
Rebecca Elliott, James DrewHouston Chronicle
March 9, 2018
Rather than muscling up its program for short-term housing, FEMA called on the state of Texas to help find trailers, lease apartments and repair flood victims’ homes.
News Story
Disaster victim activists concerned about FEMA’s fairness, transparency
Mike SnyderHouston Chronicle
January 25, 2018
Cases have fueled persistent concerns about the fairness and transparency of FEMA's process for determining who qualifies for help in the first, crucial months after a disaster.
News Story
Residents say landlords take advantage of their undocumented status
Lomi Kriel, Roque PlanasHouston Chronicle, Huffington Post
October 26, 2017
In the aftermath of one of the nation's most destructive natural disasters, stories like those of the Rockport residents show how the region's more than half a million immigrants without legal status are often left most vulnerable.
Op-Ed
Lawyers step up to help disaster survivors
Hilarie BassHouston Chronicle
October 23, 2017
But as the interest in the story wanes, legal needs for the people affected by these storms are just beginning to surface. Disaster survivors' legal problems can be lengthy and complicated. That is where lawyers can help.
News Story
Post-Harvey rental disputes mount
Nancy SarnoffHouston Chronicle
September 26, 2017
The Houston Housing Authority, which owns the building, said it asked residents to leave because of health and safety concerns.
News Story
Displaced by fire, legal aid attorneys shift to Harvey shelters
Mike SnyderHouston Chronicle
September 4, 2017
Attorneys gather at Houston shelters after office burns from electric issue.
News Story
Will past FEMA problems resurface in Harvey recovery?
Mike SnyderHouston Chronicle
September 4, 2017
The challenges facing FEMA's employees and contractors after Harvey are so overwhelming that the definition of success must be reconsidered.
Op-Ed
Lawyers must fulfill their duty to society
Jack BalagiaHouston Chronicle
March 15, 2016
Providing services pro bono or helping to fund legal aid for the poor is a fundamental tenet of justice.
Op-Ed
Legal aid for our veterans: Now it’s our turn
Nathan L. Hecht, William H. McRavenHouston Chronicle
November 6, 2015
To help commemorate Veterans Day, legal aid lawyers across the state will hold special clinics and workshops during Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week through Friday to help veterans with legal problems.
Op-Ed
Texas truancy law handcuffs kids’ future
Deborah FowlerHouston Chronicle
December 26, 2014
It has become apparent that Texas is too quick to refer children to the criminal justice system - and too slow to ask: Why?
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