Food justice groups in East Bay intensify efforts against hunger crisis fueled by SNAP disruption

Contra Costa County, California (Crohn’s) – Thousands of families in Contra Costa County are facing food insecurity due to the interruption of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. Local food justice organizations, including the Food Security Collaborative, are stepping up efforts to ensure that no one goes hungry during this crisis. “We don’t want … Read more

Austin mayor calls on coordinated efforts to address homelessness

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands of students are experiencing homelessness in Austin, and thousands of families are struggling, according to the City of Austin. So, on Tuesday, I announced a new initiative. It’s called “Amplify the home page“, as the city will work with nonprofits to raise money to help. But it comes as the state … Read more

SF mayor touts public safety efforts ahead of 'No Kings' protests

(BCN) – San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Friday that the city is more than prepared to handle public safety issues and any potential unrest during Saturday’s large “No Kings” protest downtown. “We’re looking forward to this weekend, we’re anticipating protests, we’re anticipating demonstrations, we’re anticipating large gatherings,” Lowry said during a news conference with … Read more

Court hearing set Sunday on US efforts to deport some Guatemalan children; attorneys say planes were set to take off from Texas

Harlengen, Texas – A federal judge issued an emergency matter preventing the deportation of a group of Guatemali children who crossed the border without their families, with a hearing on Sunday, after the lawyers said that the government seems to be removal operations that would violate the laws that provide protection for immigrant children. Lawyers … Read more

Texas AG expands order to halt Beto O'Rourke's group fundraising efforts

ASAN (KXAN) – The Texas Pact Prosecutor announced on Saturday that he had obtained a “temporary restriction” will stop former American MP Beto Orkork and his political group, supported by people “from removing any property or money outside Texas.” Actblue, who is also involved in its operation by people, was included in this order, according … Read more

Colorado National Guard mobilized to support Elk, Lee fire suppression efforts

Denver (KDVR) – On Wednesday night, the state governor Jared Police authorized the National Guard’s mobilization in Colorado to help respond to the fire near Micker. The mandate allows the state authority to use the origins of the National Guard in efforts to suppress fires if necessary. More evacuation operations have been requested to multiple … Read more

Officials renew efforts to clean up Sloan's Lake in face of Dragon Boat Festival leaving

Denver (KDVR) – Lake Sloan, a famous place for walking, running and bike, is the home of geese, ducks and a lot of fish. However, it faces a serious bacterial problem. “Green blue algae is a problem. Fish kill a problem. It is something that we have to deal with,” said Lake Park’s CEO at … Read more

Volunteers help with camp clean up and search efforts

Austin – The latest numbers show that there are 161 people who are still missing after floods in Kiir Province. Officials said 96 people died in the province, 60 of them are adults and 36 of them. With continued searching in days with many people looking for only volunteers. One group of Ostinain spoke mainly … Read more

Volunteers across Texas rush to help flood recovery efforts in Center Point

Austin (KXAN)-Texas leads from all over the state to support Cleaning efforts at Center Point, the catastrophic flood site during the weekend on Independence Day. Austnit Drew Fish decided to volunteer after seeing reports of extensive flood damage to Kiir Province. But Fish said he had not fully understood the severity of the destruction until … Read more

Texas floods: Death toll rises, 11 girls still missing as search efforts continue

Live above: The authorities in the province of Travis, Texas, offer an update after the destroyed floods. Kurville, Texas (AP) – Sherif Care Larry La Betha says 11 of the camp are still missing after they were flooded with strong floods in the middle of Texas. Dozens of people have been killed since the pseudonym … Read more