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Harris County Commissioners Court on Tuesday unanimously approved a $3.3 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins in March.
While the overall budget is about the same as last year up about 2% it includes increased spending in some previously underfunded areas.
The budget includes roughly $2 billion in the general fund, with with an $8.4 million expansion of the Harris County Public Defender s Office, and increases in funding to public health and housing services.
In a statement, Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis said the budget was one he was proud of.
Need financial help as the pandemic continues? Here’s how to get assistance to avoid homelessness, Texans
Second round of funds $61M across the state aims to help prevent homelessness
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HOUSTON – There’s a new source of help for people facing homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has announced more than $61 million has been awarded to approximately 50 organizations statewide to assist people experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Here are the steps outlined on that page:
STEP 1: Select the type of help you need – This includes reduced-rent apartments, home repair and accessibility modifications, long-term rent payment help, utility bill payment help, emergency and homeless services, weatherization, help buying a home and homebuyer education and counseling, as well as a number of other resources.
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Preston Fears was found safe Tuesday morning at FM-1960 and Aldine Westfield.
ABC13 was there as authorities from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable s Office and the Houston Police Department recovered Preston safely.
Preston was placed in his grandfather s arms in a blanket as the child was not wearing clothes.
GOOD NEWS: A 6-year-old Preston Fears has been found after an #amberalert was issued late last night. Investigators with Harris County PC 4 say the child was in immediate danger. Suspect in custody. pic.twitter.com/FvreLhAqec Charly Edsitty (@CharlyABC13) December 29, 2020
An Amber Alert was issued around 10 p.m. Monday after Preston was last seen in the 3100 block of Clear Wing Court, where authorities responded to a call for abduction and family violence.