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Here s where to get water in Houston right now Feb. 18, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Houstonians unable to find bottled water at the store can try various distribution sites around town.Ronald W. Erdrich/AP Editor Note: We are updating the list as new distribution sites are added. Check locations listed beforehand to make sure they still have water available. Many Houstonians are still facing a water crisis, with many dealing with no water or little water pressure. In addition to news that Greater Houston s boil water notice could go into Monday, people across the city are looking for places to find bottled water. ....
More relief on the way? Houston expects to get about $70 million in federal stimulus. FacebookTwitterEmail Houston City Hall, pictured here on April 1.Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer Houston officials expect to get up to $70 million in federal stimulus funds to help renters in the city make their monthly payments and use toward other housing expenses. The $900 billion federal stimulus package Congress approved late last year did not include more assistance for cities and states, but it did allot $25 billion in emergency relief for renters. Those funds will pass through states and local governments that represent more than 200,000 residents. Mayor Sylvester Turner said Wednesday he expects Houston’s share of those funds will arrive soon. Bill Kelly, the city’s director of intergovernmental relations, said he estimates the city will get an allocation of $65 million to $70 million. The money will go through the Treasury Department, and the ....