October 14, 2024
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Today we're talking about Houston Housing Authority's voucher freeze and why the housing authority suggests calling your representative in Congress...
A freeze on a program that makes housing affordable to people with very low incomes in Houston will likely last into 2025, preventing any of the 2,300 people on its waitlist from being awarded new housing vouchers until next year, according to the Houston Housing Authority.
The housing authority says two things can cause a voucher freeze: the program's budget and the number of vouchers available, both allocated by the federal government. In this case, the housing authority exceeded its budget.
It blamed the failure of federal disbursements for the program to keep up with rents, which sharply rose in the aftermath of the pandemic. After an unexpected tweak in how federal disbursements were calculated that went into effect in January, about 400 housing authorities across the country are facing similar voucher freezes. The Houston Housing Authority called on those concerned to contact their representatives in Congress asking for the program to be fully funded for 2025.
Read R.A. Schuetz's article to find out how it's impacting residents and the city's efforts to reduce homelessness.
📰 Need to Know
- SOLAR ENERGY: Solar panel experts are encouraging Houstonians to clean their installments to avoid some energy during the upcoming year.
- MEMORIAL MOVE: When the Montgomery County Fallen Firefighters Memorial moves locations in Conroe Tuesday morning, a procession of law-enforcement vehicles and fire trucks will accompany the statue to its new home.
- HISTORIC HOMES TOUR: Tour around East Montrose and Eastwood will showcase historic homes, with the East Montrose tour also offering local art studios and restaurants for visitors to explore.
- FIREFIGHTER MASS: Community members gathered for Sunday's firefighter Mass to pay tribute to Houston-area active and retired firefighters, as well as those who have died in the last year.
⏪ In Case You Missed It
- RED RIVER RIVALRY PHOTOS: The Longhorns beat the Sooners 34-3 in the latest edition of the rivalry, and its first in the SEC.
- SUCCESSFUL MISSION: The Super Heavy rocket and Starship spacecraft, collectively called Starship, launched from Boca Chica at 7:25 a.m. The Super Heavy booster was successfully caught by two robotic arms minutes later.
- MUSEUM REOPENS: The Houston Fire Museum has reopened after multiple years of renovations.
📅 Events at the Chronicle
Photo by: Susan Barber
Event: Will the $4.4B Houston ISD bond really help?
Chronicle readers are invited to a private Zoom on Oct. 16 with Houston Chronicle Editorial Board members. They will discuss key issues and races that Houstonians will be voting on this November, including their recommendation regarding the $4.4 billion HISD bond.
☝️ One Last Word
As we step into a new week, take a page from Neo-soul singer Maxwell's story, beautifully captured by Craig Lindsey. After years away from the spotlight, Maxwell reignited his passion and is now back on the road, bringing his Serenade Tour to Houston this Friday.
Now, he's back, energized by the love from fans across generations. Remember, like Maxwell says, "The validation of people coming... gives you a boost of optimism." Let's jump into the week with that same energy and excitement, ready to tackle whatever comes our way.
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