Content Obscura - Houston & More

 


This week, we talk Houston, Stephen King, Modern Etiquette,
Star Trek, & more. RIP Walter Becker.


Please consider donating to the following hurricane relief
organizations:


The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund of
Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner, which is administered by the
Greater Houston Community Foundation.


The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
Houston is opening its doors at no charge this
week, and offering extended hours. To
donate, visit its website.


Houston Food Bank and the Food
Bank of Corpus Christi are asking for donations.


The South Texas Blood and Tissue
Center has posted an updated list of donor
locations. Call 210-731-5590 or visit its website for more
information.


Carter BloodCare covers hospitals in North,
Central and East Texas. To donate, call 877-571-1000 or text
DONATE4LIFE to 444-999.


To help animals, visit the Houston Humane
Society or the San Antonio Humane
Society.
The Houston Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has set up an
animal emergency response hotline (713-861-3010) and is accepting
donations on its website.


The Texas Diaper Bank in San Antonio
is asking for diapers and wipes, which can be dropped off in
person or mailed to 5415 Bandera Road, Suite 504, San Antonio,
Tex., 78238.


The United Way of Greater
Houston flood relief fund will be used to help with
immediate needs as well as long-term services like minor home
repair. Visit its website to donate or text UWFLOOD to
41444.


The L.G.B.T.Q. Disaster Relief
Fund will be used to help people “rebuild their
lives through counseling, case management, direct assistance with
shelf stable food, furniture, housing and more.”


The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends checking with
the National Voluntary Organizations Active in
Disaster for a list of trusted disaster-relief
organizations in Texas.