Helen Clancy, MSW

What’s happening in Harris County, Texas, should concern everyone: Drastic interventions, based on a single Election Day narrative. Op-Ed by @suzannepritzker @EmgageAction @HoustoninAction democracydocket.com/opinion/the-da…

Glad I kept my pica pole. Accumulation is a little over 3 inches on the hood of my car in Montrose. #houstonsnow

This is unreal and I’m loving every minute of it. (Luna is too). #houstonsnow #montrose

The teacher shortage is now a teacher certification crisis — but there are solutions. Here’s a comprehensive look at the issue from @edisonjaden & Elijah Nicholson-Messmer @TexasTribune. They highlight @BrazosportISD's paid teacher residency program, which we proudly support.

Is it Houston's duty to translate hurricane info for the city's 145 languages?  chron.com/culture/religi… via @chron,chron

In other news.... Researchers at Sam Altman's OpenResearch have been quietly conducting the largest, most comprehensive study of guaranteed income programs in the U.S. 3,000 people over 3 years. 1,000 got $1,000 a month. The results are in: 19thnews.org/2024/07/study-…

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3:35pm Radar Update: Scattered strong thunderstorms have developed along sea breeze near the coast. Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and small hail are possible. #HOUwe #txwx

The trauma tax keeps growing.

The sound of this wind is hard to describe … like heavy furniture being pushed across a floor? Reporting live from my closet in Montrose. #HurricaneBeryl

We are now less than 24 hours before Beryl will make landfall in Texas, likely near Matagorda, which is located about 90 miles south-southwest of Houston. This will be an impactful storm for the metro area. spacecityweather.com/beryl-tracking…

Meteorologists are forecasting up to eight inches of rain for parts of the region on Monday and Tuesday. The center of the storm is projected to pass west of Houston. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Just trying to finish my dissertation proposal on resilience in an era of cascading disasters while trying to be resilient in an era of cascading disasters.

Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1,000 a month Results showed that close to half of the participants secured housing, and nearly $600K saved in public service costs due to fewer ER visits & jail stays. They also saw improved mental health yahoo.com/news/denver-ga…

Interpreter cost, availability in Harris civil courts pose barrier for non-English speakers houstonlanding.org/interpreter-co…

My new favorite place in Houston: The Dog Bar in Montrose ❤️

Vote if you like dog kisses and democracy! One hour left …. 🗳️🗳️🗳️ @HarrisVotes

Investing in kids' joy could save lives. Houston needs more free pools. | Opinion houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outloo… via @houstonchron

Elected officials and state agency leaders are looking to require developers who build affordable housing for seniors and people with disabilities in Florida to include emergency generators. @TDOnline tallahassee.com/story/news/loc…

Houston tornado: AccuWeather estimates windstorm damage across 4th-largest US city, metropolitan at $5 billion to $7 billion - ABC13 Houston abc13.com/post/houston-t…

Here are some cooling centers in Harris County for those affected by power outages. Please stay safe everyone 💚 For more info, visit here: theleadernews.com/community/city…