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Congressman Al Green and Ambassador Raymond Joseph Call for a Sustained Commitment in Haiti
Houston, TX - March 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Al Green (TX-09) and His Excellency Raymond Joseph, Haitian Ambassador to the United States, discussed current conditions and humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti, following January's 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the island nation.
New state council visits El Paso, gathers input on special needs housing
AUSTIN, TX - February 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- El Paso-area residents concerned with the housing challenges confronting elderly individuals and persons with disabilities have a unique opportunity to help shape public policy at an upcoming meeting held by the state.
HUD Awards $824,000 to Austin, Houston and San Antonio to Fight Housing Discrimination in...
FORT WORTH, TX - January 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded at total of $824,707,000 to three fair housing organizations in Texas to assist people who believe they have been victims of housing discrimination.
State housing agency makes $225,000 investment in Temple through homebuyer assistance
AUSTIN, TX - January 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) today announced a $225,000 award to the Temple Housing Authority to assist eligible residents with the purchase of their first home, providing greater stability to area low income families and a shot in the arm to the local economy.
New state council visits Houston, gathers input on special needs housing
AUSTIN, TX - January 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Houston-area residents concerned with the housing challenges confronting elderly individuals and persons with disabilities have a unique opportunity to help shape public policy at an upcoming meeting held by the state.
Congressman Al Green champions equal opportunity during a hearing on his Housing Fairness Bill
Washington, D.C. - January 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, held a hearing on the Housing Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 476), which Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced in the House of Representatives in January of 2009.
Congressman Rubén Hinojosa Announces Grant Award of Nearly $3 Million for McAllen’s Affordable Homes...
Washington, D.C. - January 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development selected the McAllen based non-profit to receive the grant funds.
Congressman Al Green applauds the Administration’s decision to grant Temporary Protection Status to the...
Washington (DC) - January 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) --January 15, 2010- Today Congressman Al Green (TX-09) applauded the Obama Administration after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its decision to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. This will allow eligible Haitian nationals to continue living and working in the United States for the next 18 months
HUD Awards $447,000 in Grants to Housing Authorities in Texas to Help Public Housing...
FORT WORTH, TX - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded a total of $477,106 to eight Texas housing authorities to help public housing residents find jobs that lead them toward economic independence. A list of the grantees and amounts follows.
Ortiz Announces $50k Grant For Cameron County Housing Authority
WASHINGTON, DC - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas) announced that the Cameron County Housing Authority received $50,565 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Congressman Al Green laments the tragedy in Haiti and collaborates in the relief efforts...
Washington (DC) - January 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) expressed his deep condolences to the people of Haiti in the wake of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the capital of Port-Au-Prince on Tuesday. The Congressman also pledged to cooperate with federal and local authorities to assist with the relief efforts they are coordinating.
Congressman Al Green supports approval of METRO project to expand Light Rail in Houston
Houston, TX - December 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Al Green (TX-09) expressed his support today for the Federal Transit Administration's decision to approve a project that aims to expand Houston's Light Rail System to different areas of the city
HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE PASSES CONGRESSMAN AL GREEN’S AMENDMENT TO EXPAND THE ‘SECURING THE...
Washington, DC - November 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a unanimous vote, the House Committee on Homeland Security passed this week H.R. 2611, a measure which would authorize the Department of Homeland Security's 'Securing the Cities' (STC) initiative. The bill includes an amendment offered by Congressman Al Green (TX-09) that would expand the scope of the STC program to include at least two additional cities in the program.
Gov. Perry: Washington Again Shortchanges Texas Communities on Disaster Funds
AUSTIN, TX - November 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Perry today criticized the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for telling Texans “there is no compelling need to immediately approve” the state’s application for continued Hurricanes Ike and Dolly recovery funding.
U.S. CONGRESSMAN AL GREEN PRAISES PASSAGE OF HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL BY THE...
Washington (DC), November 7, 2009 - Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) commended the passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) by the U.S. House of Representatives, which was passed by a vote of 220-215.
91 Unit Dallas Apartment Property Is Latest Acquisition For Texas Apartment Buyer Group
Austin, TX - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- based Anew Realty Group, LLC has purchased the 91-unit apartment property Highland Oaks at 2121 West Irving Boulevard in Irving, Texas. The purchase was facilitated by the Marcus & Millichap Dallas office.
State housing agency awards $277,000 to repair Tidwell Estates housing development damaged by Hurricane...
AUSTIN, TX - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) today awarded $277,676 in disaster recovery funds to help restore Houston’s stock of affordable rental housing damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ike.
Killeen secures nearly $1.5 million in HUD grants
WASHINGTON, DC - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Killeen has been awarded two grants totaling $1,453,317 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) announced today.
Temple secures over $500,000 from HUD grant
WASHINGTON, DC - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- A $515,508 grant awarded to the City of Temple will help develop a more viable community, provide decent housing and expand economic opportunities, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) announced today.
HUD Announces $2.9 Million in Housing Counseling Grants to15 Housing Counseling Organizations in Texas
FORT WORTH, TX - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Texas families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $2,934,197 in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
