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August 2, 2019

Thank you for subscribing to my e-newsletter. Below you will find updates from federal, state and local agencies. Should you have any questions about the information below, please do not hesitate to contact us using the contact details listed at the end of this newsletter.

Just today, DHS announced the award of $47,170,953 in FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds for the Lake Houston Dam Spillway Improvement Project. This is fantastic news for the Lake Houston community. This starts an expected 36-month timeline on the project. Read more about this and the announcement below.

The Texas Water Development Board released its "Implementation of Flood-Related Legislation" plan for public comment this week. The agency will be hosting workshops across the state to gather stakeholder feedback on the proposed language. Click here to find the meeting nearest you. More information is available below.

Governor Abbott will be hosting a tele-town hall on August 15, 2019. Plan to tune to the CW 39 Houston to watch the vent life, or visit www.centexproud.com to watch it online. To read more, see below.

Should you have questions regarding anything in this newsletter, please feel free to contact us directly using the information provided at the bottom of this email.

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August 2019 Calendar
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Updates from City of Houston
Councilman Martin: FEMA Awards Grant Funding for Additional Lake Houston Spillway Gates
According to Houston City Council Member Dave Martin and U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw, the Lake Houston Spillway Improvement Project was named to receive a Hazard Mitigation Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $47,170,953 (Federal Share $35,378,214.75, Non-Federal Share $11,792,738.25). This award is pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 404, and 44 CFR Part 206.434.

Congressman Crenshaw announced to Council Member Martin: 
"Today FEMA approved nearly $3.3 million for Phase 1 of the gates at the Lake Houston Dam. These gates will increase the flow out of Lake Houston significantly. This money will ensure that the final design will not impact downstream residents and will provide the anticipated relief to the Lake Houston area. Increasing the conveyance will have positive impacts for the entire San Jacinto watershed including the East Fork and the West Fork."

After hearing the news regarding the FEMA Award Council Member Martin had these words to say:
"The Lake Houston Dam gates were always my number one priority as these additional gates give us the ability to proactively release water from Lake Houston in an expeditious fashion if needed during an emergency. Words cannot do justice to say how pleased I am knowing our gates will be built. It's been 22 months of hard work and persistence. I am forever grateful to Congressman Dan Crenshaw, Governor Greg Abbott, Chief Nim Kidd, Senator Creighton, Representative Huberty, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Stephen Costello, former Chief Recovery Officer Marvin Odum, and Congressman Dan Crenshaw's Field Representative Kaaren Cambio. Without these great leaders this project would've never come to fruition. We are truly blessed."


Updates from Austin
TWBD: Public Comment Now Open on Flood Legislation Implementation Plan
Implementation of Flood Legislation from the 86th Session

The Texas Water Development Board is pleased to present issues for stakeholder consideration related to the implementation of flood-related legislation, including Senate Bill (SB) 7, SB 8, SB 500, and House Joint Resolution 4.

Read more
www.twdb.texas.gov
TEA: "HB 3 in 30" Video Series - Current Year Values & Fast Growth Districts
Governor Abbott: Tele-Town Hall on July 15th
Governor Greg Abbott and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that Governor Abbott will participate in a statewide televised town hall on Thursday, August 15 th at 7:00 PM CT. The hour-long town hall will air live on Nexstar stations across the state in addition to streaming on local Nexstar stations’ websites. The town hall will focus on the recently completed legislative session, as well as other local issues impacting Texans.
 
The town hall will take place in Tyler, Texas at the University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, and will be moderated by Neal Barton of KETK-TV, Sally Hernandez of KXAN-TV, and Phil Prazan of KXAN-TV. The program will open with a brief question and answer session between Governor Abbott and the moderators, followed by questions from audience members.
 
“This town hall is an opportunity to talk about the successes of the legislative session and hear directly from the people of Texas about the most pressing issues facing their communities,” said Governor Abbott. “I look forward to talking with Texans from across the state and discussing ways we can continue to work on their behalf to build an even brighter future for Texas.”
 
The town hall will air live on the following stations and websites:
THECB: Deadline for TASSP Nominations
Extended to August 31, 2019
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program - Dan Huberty

The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Guidelines The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) offers a conditional scholarship to a deserving student dedicated to education and military service. Created in 2009 by the 81st...

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www.danhuberty.com
TWDB Adds Houston Stakeholder Meeting
August 23rd @ City Hall
DPS: CLEAR Alert System Announced
CLEAR System Assists Law Enforcement in Locating Adults

AUSTIN - The Texas DPS recently announced the CLEAR Alert System, or the Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue Alert System to assist law enforcement in locating and rescuing missing adults who may have been kidnapped, abducted or are in danger.

Read more
www.dps.texas.gov
Updates from the District
Humble ISD: Varsity Football Schedules
Constituent Resources
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