An update from the ground here in southeast texas.
Texas is taking in an additional 50,000 people, half are going to Dallas and half to San Antonio.
The Astrodome in Houston is at capacity (maybe even above) and they are now taking the over flow to Reliant Stadium and other smaller centers in the area.
The best donations according to the information I'm getting from some of the refugee centers is either manpower or money (as opposed to donation of supplies like toys). The reason obviously is that manpower and cash is more versatile in its usage.
We've got over 1500 people here in Beaumont, and they're now getting their kids enrolled in the local schools. Many of the families are getting help from the Texas Workforce Commission to get jobs for them in the area. I also think they are doing the same in Houston with the 25,000+ that are over there. |