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# Lone Star Legal Aid

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- [Night Court’s Dial L for Lawyer to Benefit Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military & Veterans Unit](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/07/night-courts-dial-l-for-lawyer-to-benefit-lone-star-legal-aids-military-veterans-unit/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOUSTON, TX — Murder, mystery, and mayhem are on the menu this August as Night Court presents Dial L for Lawyer, its latest original musical comedy benefiting Houston-area legal charities, including Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military & Veterans Unit. Notorious Houston lawyer and socialite Paul Broodman is hosting the gala of the
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed July 3, 2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/07/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-july-3-2026/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. All offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2026. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Owing Debt is Not A Crime: LSLA’s Jose Gonzales Helps Veteran Respond to Debt Collector](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/07/owing-debt-is-not-crime-lslas-jose-gonzales-helps-veteran-respond-to-debt-collector/) - Paul arrived at our Nacogdoches office a few months ago with a letter from Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC. He found the letter taped to the door of his house. "YOU HAVE BEEN SUED," the letter read, in all capital letters. Paul is a 70-year-old veteran. He lives on a small disability check. It's less than
- [Major Changes to Federal Student Loans: What Borrowers Need to Know](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/06/major-changes-to-federal-student-loans-what-borrowers-need-to-know/) - Student loan borrowers will soon face changes to how federal student loans are borrowed and repaid. New federal laws and regulations are reshaping the student loan system, affecting both current borrowers and students who take out loans in the future. Many of these changes take effect on July 1, 2026, while others will continue rolling
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Eviction Right to Counsel Helps Client Keep His Home and Build Towards Brighter Future](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/06/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-client-keep-his-home-and-build-towards-brighter-future/) - When Jim moved into his new duplex, he was looking forward to a new beginning. His first apartment was also the first place that was truly his own, so when his landlord began turning his rent away two months in a row, Jim was left bewildered. Each month, he was ready to pay. Each month,
- [Statewide Coalition Expands Access to Criminal Record Clearing Relief Across Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/06/statewide-coalition-expands-access-to-criminal-record-clearing-relief-across-texas/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, Texas — A coalition of legal aid organizations has launched ClearPath TX – Statewide Expunction Project to expand access to criminal record clearing relief across Texas. The initiative aims to create a unified system for expunctions and nondisclosures statewide. There are approximately 5 million cases statewide eligible for record clearing under
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Attorney Fallon H. Vaughn Elected Fellow Of The Texas Bar Foundation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/06/lone-star-legal-aid-attorney-fallon-h-vaughn-elected-fellow-of-the-texas-bar-foundation/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOUSTON, Texas (June 12, 2026) — Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) proudly announces that attorney Fallon H. Vaughn has been elected as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, one of the highest honors bestowed upon members of the State Bar of Texas. Vaughn serves as an attorney in LSLA's Civil Matters
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Lauren Martin Helped Mr. Bosley Keep the Home His Family Built](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/06/lone-star-legal-aids-lauren-martin-helped-mr-bosley-keep-the-home-his-family-built/) - For most of his life, Mr. Bosley has lived in the same Harris County home. The house belonged to his parents and represented far more than a place to live—it was his homestead, his family's legacy, and his only significant asset. As a disabled homeowner living on limited means, Mr. Bosley depended on the stability
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Thai Nguyen Helps Houston Senior Dismiss Lawsuit Over Debt He Never Owed](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/05/lone-star-legal-aids-thai-nguyen-helps-houston-senior-dismiss-lawsuit-over-debt-he-never-owed/) - Troy Spence never imagined he’d be sued over a debt he says was never his. At 64 years old, the Houston-area resident lives on Social Security retirement benefits. He was shocked to learn that a company had filed a lawsuit against him in Harris County district court seeking over $10,000 for an alleged breach of
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Brandy Howard Helped Susie Reclaim Her Sense of Safety](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/05/lone-star-legal-aids-brandy-howard-helped-susie-reclaim-her-sense-of-safety/) - At 72 years old, Susie Smith, a resident of Bell County, Texas, found herself facing a frightening and traumatic situation after becoming the victim of domestic violence. Susie, who is disabled, was seriously injured after an argument turned violent. According to court records, the man chased her, hit her in the head several times, and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Assists Caring Grandmother With Conservatorship](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/01/lone-star-legal-aid-assists-caring-grandmother-with-conservatorship/) - When Liza’s daughter and four grandchildren came to live with her in 2024, it was out of deep concern for their safety. Her daughter had left an abusive relationship and was diagnosed with a brain tumor on the left side of her head. According to her doctors, the injury may have been caused by being
- [Managing Attorney Deborah Concepcion and Paralegal Mary Rodriguez Deliver Peace of Mind for Senior Citizen](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/05/managing-attorney-deborah-concepcion-and-paralegal-mary-rodriguez-deliver-peace-of-mind-for-senior-citizen/) - At age 82, Geraldine Ueckert knew she needed to get her affairs in order. It was weighing on her mind, but she didn't have money for an attorney – and she didn't know where to start. She had a will, but it was ten years old. She wanted help drafting a new one; she wanted
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Dana Karni Steps Outside Her Practice to Secure 40-Year Protective Order for Mother and Her Eight Children](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/04/lone-star-legal-aids-dana-karni-steps-outside-her-practice-to-secure-40-year-protective-order-for-mother-and-her-eight-children/) - When our client reached out to Lone Star Legal Aid, she had already endured years of fear and trauma. During her marriage, her husband strangled her while she was pregnant, placing both her life and her pregnancy at risk. Around the same time, he sexually assaulted two of her daughters from a prior relationship. The crimes devastated the
- [LSLA's Deborah Concepcion Helps Beaumont Client Keep Her Home After Wrongful Eviction Attempt](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/04/lslas-deborah-concepcion-helps-beaumont-client-keep-her-home-after-wrongful-eviction-attempt/) - For Lesonna Lester, a renter in East Texas, the place she called home had been stable ground in an uncertain world — until it wasn’t. Ms. Lester had been renting a townhouse on a one-year lease. A new owner purchased the property and introduced new demands. The new owner's property manager and attorney appeared with
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Cheranda Robertson Helps Monica Protect Her Family](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/03/lone-star-legal-aids-cheranda-robertson-helps-monica-protect-her-family/) - A Mother's Courage When Monica Grant rushed to her daughter’s school that day, she had no idea her life was about to change forever. Called in by a school counselor, Monica sat down and heard the words no parent is ever prepared for: her 14-year-old daughter, Nicky, had been enduring years of sexual abuse at
- [Rocking for Justice: Thank You, Law Rocks Houston & Andrews Myers](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/03/rocking-for-justice-thank-you-law-rocks-houston-andrews-myers/) - Last night, the Houston legal community showed up in a big way. Not just to rock, but to give back. Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to have been a beneficiary of this year’s Law Rocks Houston, an annual event that brings together bands made up of legal professionals to raise funds for local nonprofits.
- [Understanding Recent Tax Law Changes: Join Our Free Facebook Live Discussion](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/03/understanding-recent-tax-law-changes-join-our-free-facebook-live-discussion/) - Tax laws are constantly evolving, and keeping up with those changes can feel overwhelming — especially when they directly impact your finances, benefits, or filing obligations. At Lone Star Legal Aid, we believe that everyone deserves access to clear, reliable legal information. That’s why our attorneys are hosting a free Facebook Live event to help
- [From Legal Battle to Community Leader: Carolyn Addison Rivera’s Story](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/12/from-legal-battle-to-community-leader-carolyn-addison-riveras-story-2/) - After the 2021 winter freeze, 80-year-old Carolyn Addison Rivera’s life was upended. Like countless Texans, her home suffered damage from frozen pipes. When she turned to a plumber for help, the work performed was substandard and came with an inflated bill. When Carolyn rightfully disputed the charges, the plumber retaliated by slapping a mechanic’s lien
- [A Young Man’s Wages Withheld, Tools Stolen: Lone Star Legal Aid’s John Torti Helps File a Petition to Recover](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/03/a-young-mans-wages-withheld-tools-stolen-lone-star-legal-aids-john-torti-helps-file-a-petition-to-recover/) - Justin was homeless and living in a small town when he came to Lone Star Legal Aid looking for help. He relied on odd jobs to survive, caring for animals, mowing lawns, and doing whatever work he could find to get by. For months, Justin worked for a local man, Mr. Roy, doing maintenance and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Cheranda Robertson Protects a Father’s Right to Be There for His Children ](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/02/lone-star-legal-aids-cheranda-robertson-protects-a-fathers-right-to-be-there-for-his-children/) - Jake is a 42-year-old father, husband, military veteran, and survivor of domestic violence. Living with PTSD and anxiety, stability and consistency are especially important to Jake, particularly when it comes to spending time with his children. After divorcing several years ago, Jake found himself locked in an ongoing and highly contentious custody and visitation dispute
- [Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Community Outreach Event in Port Arthur on March 5](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/02/lone-star-legal-aid-to-host-community-outreach-event-in-port-arthur-on-march-5/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) will host a free community legal outreach event on Thursday, March 5, 2026, to help Port Arthur residents facing housing-related issues and other civil legal problems. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, located
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Channing Guidry Restores SSI Benefits for Young Woman Living with Rare Diseases](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/02/lone-star-legal-aids-channing-guidry-restores-ssi-benefits-for-young-woman-living-with-rare-diseases/) - At just 12 years old, Mara was diagnosed with Takayasu Arteritis, a rare condition that left her unable to walk. Doctors told her she would live with disability for the rest of her life. By the time she turned 20, she was also managing IgM Nephropathy, another rare disease that affected her kidney function. Despite the severity
- [Apply for Utility Bill Help in Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties — New Application Window Opens March 9](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/02/apply-for-utility-bill-help-in-harris-brazoria-and-galveston-counties-new-application-window-opens-march-9/) - If you or someone you know needs help paying electricity, gas, or propane bills, BakerRipley’s Utility Assistance Program is opening a new application window on Monday, March 9. This vital support is funded through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and serves households in Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties. The online portal will
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Mother Protect Three Children from Sexual Assault](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/02/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-mother-protect-three-children-from-sexual-assault/) - When Mariah married her military husband, Sean, she helped raise two children with him, as well as his young son from a previous relationship. That child, now a teenager, recently came out as transgender and asked to be called Calvin. Mariah was committed to supporting Calvin through his transition, but their lives were shattered when
- [Building Smarter Access to Justice: An Update on Lone Star Legal Aid’s AI-Powered Chatbot Project](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/02/building-smarter-access-to-justice-an-update-on-lone-star-legal-aids-ai-powered-chatbot-project/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to share an update on our Legal Services Corporation Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) project, which supports the development of three AI-powered chatbots designed to strengthen access to justice and improve how legal aid information is delivered and managed. Through this grant, our team is building: Navi, a public-facing chatbot
- [Community Justice Worker Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/02/community-justice-worker-program/) - Too many Texans face serious legal problems without a lawyer by their side. Disability Rights Texas is partnering with Lone Star Legal Aid, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Texas Legal Services Center to invite community-based organizations across the state to join the Community Justice Workers of Texas (CJW) Program —
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Protects Survivor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/02/lone-star-legal-aid-protects-survivor-of-domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault-2/) - Bailey met her boyfriend, Danny, through his sister. Their relationship was turbulent from the beginning, marked by emotional and physical abuse. After Danny was arrested for robbery, Bailey decided to end things for good, determined to focus on her career as a licensed security officer. But when Danny was released from jail more than a
- [Funds Approved to Help Houston Homeowners Recover from Winter Storm Uri](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/02/funds-approved-to-help-houston-homeowners-recover-from-winter-storm-uri/) - Houston City Council has approved $33 million to help Houston residents repair or rebuild homes damaged during the 2021 Winter Storm Uri. Through the Single Family Home Repair Program, eligible homeowners may receive: • Up to $10,000 for reimbursement of out-of-pocket storm repairs• Up to $100,000 for home rehabilitation• Up to $300,000 for full home reconstruction These funds will support critical repairs
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps 15-Year-Old Get Braces with Health Coverage Through Managed Care Organization ](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/02/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-15-year-old-get-braces-with-health-coverage-through-managed-care-organization-2/) - When Sarah, age 15, was told by her dentist that she needed braces, her family assumed their health coverage through a Managed Care Organization (MCO) would help. But instead, Sarah’s orthodontic claims were denied again and again, with the MCO insisting the treatment was not “medically necessary.” Unsure how to fight the repeated denials, Sarah’s mother,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Named Beneficiary of Law Rocks Houston 2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/01/lone-star-legal-aid-named-beneficiary-of-law-rocks-houston-2026/) - Band Little Victories to Compete on Behalf of Legal Aid at White Oak Music Hall Houston, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to announce that it has been selected as a beneficiary nonprofit of Law Rocks Houston, the city’s annual battle-of-the-bands fundraiser featuring musicians from Houston’s legal community. The event will take place
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Maritza Menjivar Helps Woman Attain Guardianship of her Autistic Brother](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/01/lone-star-legal-aids-maritza-menjivar-helps-woman-attain-guardianship-of-her-autistic-brother/) - When Janet’s younger brother needed an immediate life-flight to a hospital from the facility where he lived, Janet realized something was wrong. Tommy is in his late 40s, just a few years younger than Janet. He is severely autistic. He’s non-verbal, but he can understand what people say. After his group home changed ownership, his
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Announces Consolidation of Three Offices Amid Funding Changes](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/01/lone-star-legal-aid-announces-consolidation-of-three-offices-amid-funding-changes/) - Houston, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) has closed its Conroe, Galveston, and Richmond offices as part of a strategic consolidation in response to several one-time grants coming to an end and reductions in federal funding for 2026. Despite these office closures, LSLA remains fully committed to serving residents in the affected counties. Clients
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Karyna Lopez Helps Young Father Manage an Old,  Fraudulent IRS Claim](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/01/lone-star-legal-aids-karyna-lopez-helps-young-father-manage-an-old-fraudulent-irs-claim/) - Michael received a frightening letter from the IRS. It said he owed more than $14,000. "Notice of Intent to Levy and your Collection Due Process Right to a Hearing," the letter said in large type, next to a caution symbol with an exclamation point. Since Michael and his wife barely make $14,000 a year, the
- [January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month 2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/01/january-is-national-slavery-human-trafficking-awareness-and-prevention-month-2026/) - Stronger Connections. Stronger Futures. Every January, the United States observes National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, a designated time to educate the public about modern-day slavery and human trafficking and to reaffirm our collective commitment to protect survivors and prevent exploitation. What Is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking is a form of modern
- [Apollo Chamber Players’ Holiday Voyage to Benefit Lone Star Legal Aid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/12/apollo-chamber-players-holiday-voyage-to-benefit-lone-star-legal-aid/) - Free multicultural holiday concert set for December 13; donations support access to justice Houston, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid is honored to be the beneficiary of the 8th annual Holiday Voyage presented by Apollo Chamber Players. This Houston tradition celebrates the season through a blend of global, multicultural music. The free concert takes place
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Channing Guidry Protects a Worker’s ADA Rights After Retaliatory Firing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/12/lone-star-legal-aids-channing-guidry-protects-a-workers-ada-rights-after-retaliatory-firing/) - Michael Manuel is a hardworking Texan living with a vision impairment who was hired at Amazon in September 2023 through Social Security’s Ticket to Work program. He asked for reasonable accommodations so he could do his job safely; instead, the employer failed to provide them and later terminated him for “absenteeism”—a charge Michael believed was
- [This Giving Tuesday, Help Us Keep Justice Within Reach (12/2/25)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/12/this-giving-tuesday-help-us-keep-justice-within-reach-12-2-25/) - At Lone Star Legal Aid, we believe that safety, stability, and justice should never depend on someone’s income. Every day, our attorneys and advocates stand beside Texans facing eviction, domestic violence, denied benefits, unsafe housing, consumer fraud, and other life-altering legal crises. Last year alone, we closed more than 25,000 cases for veterans, survivors, seniors,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed November 27-28](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/11/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-november-27-28/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025. All offices will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Deborah Concepcion Helps Defend Tenant with Disabilities from Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/11/lone-star-legal-aids-deborah-concepcion-helps-defend-tenant-with-disabilities-from-eviction/) - For more than 14 years, Carl has called his apartment home. Living with a disability and using a wheelchair, Carl relies on federally subsidized housing to maintain stability and independence. He has consistently paid his rent on time and has long requested accommodations to make his unit more accessible. Despite his efforts, his requests for
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Offers Free Legal Help for Veterans During Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/11/lone-star-legal-aid-offers-free-legal-help-for-veterans-during-texas-veterans-legal-aid-week/) - HOUSTON, Texas — Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is proud to participate in Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW), a statewide initiative held November 10–16 in honor of Veterans Day. The effort—coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation—brings together legal aid organizations, local bar associations, law schools, and pro bono attorneys to provide free
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed November 11, 2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/11/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-november-11-2025/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. All offices will reopen on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Attorney Shalette Mitchell Helps Blind Man Manage Unpredictable Landlord](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/11/lone-star-legal-aid-attorney-shalette-mitchell-helps-blind-man-manage-unpredictable-landlord/) - When attorney Shalette Mitchell first spoke to George, she wasn't sure she could help him. George is legally blind. He was facing eviction, but that's what happens when you don't pay your rent. George hadn't paid his rent in four months. According to George, however, there was an issue with the electricity in his apartment.
- [What Federal Workers Need to Know About Applying for Unemployment During the Shutdown](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/11/what-federal-workers-need-to-know-about-applying-for-unemployment-during-the-shutdown/) - Federal workers affected by the shutdown can apply for unemployment through TWC. Learn how to apply, qualify, and get free legal help from LSLA.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Sondra Haltom Helps Veteran Secure a Future for His Grandchildren](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/11/lone-star-legal-aids-sondra-haltom-helps-veteran-secure-a-future-for-his-grandchildren/) - Reginald Smith, a proud veteran, and his wife, Fawn, have been raising their daughter’s two children, Broderick and Jayla, for many years. They never thought twice about providing the love and stability their grandchildren needed. But when Broderick and Jayla reached college age, Reginald hit an unexpected barrier: the VA would not allow him to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates Pro Bono Week with Free Trainings, Client Outreach, and Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/10/lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-pro-bono-week-with-free-trainings-client-outreach-and-volunteer-opportunities/) - HOUSTON, TX — October 17, 2025 — Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) will mark the American Bar Association’s National Celebration of Pro Bono with a slate of free trainings for attorneys, a client-facing outreach event, and opportunities to get involved across our Texas and Arkansas service area. Pro Bono Week recognizes volunteer lawyers and legal
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Waco Office Help Rural Man Prevent Financial Hardship After Identity Theft](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/10/lone-star-legal-aids-waco-office-help-rural-man-prevent-financial-hardship-after-identity-theft/) - After Fernando received a notice in the mail, he appeared at the courthouse in the next town over. He showed the judge a notice from LVNV, a debt collection company. LVNV’s letter said he owed over $3,000 on a loan he’d taken out from Cross River Bank more than three years ago. But Fernando hadn’t
- [Understanding Your Rights When a Landlord Keeps Your Deposit](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/10/understanding-your-rights-when-a-landlord-keeps-your-deposit/) - When a lease ends, many tenants expect their security deposit to come back in full. When renters move out, one of the biggest worries is whether they’ll get their security deposit back. Too often, landlords keep part—or even all—of a deposit for reasons that don’t seem fair. For Texas tenants, it helps to know what
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Secures Safety and Fresh Start for Survivor of Family Violence](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/10/lone-star-legal-aid-secures-safety-and-fresh-start-for-survivor-of-family-violence/) - When Laura’s husband, Ron, strangled her during an assault, she feared for her life and the safety of her children. Ron was arrested and charged with a third-degree felony: assault by impeding breath or circulation. Laura quickly obtained a Protective Order to shield herself, her two sons, and her sister—but she also knew she needed
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Chad Elrod Helps Disabled Veteran Find a Path to Stable Housing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/07/lone-star-legal-aids-chad-elrod-helps-disabled-veteran-find-a-path-to-stable-housing/) - When Drew, a disabled Army veteran, fell behind on rent, he faced more than just a late payment. He faced the very real threat of homelessness. Living in a rented RV without running water, Drew was already enduring unsafe and unsanitary conditions. When his landlord moved to evict him, it pushed an already desperate situation
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Disabled Husband and Father Obtain Social Security Disability Insurance](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/01/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-disabled-husband-and-father-obtain-social-security-disability-insurance-2/) - Dennis, a hardworking landscaper, built his life around providing for his wife and young daughter. But when his health began to decline—high blood pressure, gout, arthritis, chronic pain, and depression—he could no longer keep working. When he applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), he was denied and told he was “not disabled.” Unsure where
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Cheranda Robertson Helps Mother Pursue Financial Justice and Child Custody Amidst Abuse](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/01/lone-star-legal-aids-cheranda-robertson-helps-mother-pursue-financial-justice-and-child-custody-amidst-abuse/) - Maira and her husband, Charlesh, married in Pakistan in 2013 and later built a life in the United States with their two children. At first, things looked promising—they obtained work, secured green cards, and planned for U.S. citizenship. But once in Texas, Charlesh’s behavior turned controlling and abusive. He isolated Maira, cut her off from
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Elizabeth Green Reverses Medicaid Denial for Young Client with Rare Brain Cancer](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/01/lone-star-legal-aids-elizabeth-green-reverses-medicaid-denial-for-young-client-with-rare-brain-cancer/) - Paul, a minor diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, has relied on Medicaid for years to receive specialized treatment for his eye condition. For five years, UnitedHealthcare, his Managed Care Organization (MCO), covered visits with a neuro-ophthalmologist who understood his complex needs. But without warning, UnitedHealthcare suddenly denied coverage for Paul’s annual visit,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Fights for Child with Disabilities Wrongfully Denied Medicaid Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2026/01/lone-star-legal-aid-fights-for-child-with-disabilities-wrongfully-denied-medicaid-benefits/) - Mark, a minor living with multiple disabilities and serious health challenges, suddenly lost access to his Medicaid benefits—even after his mother, Laura, submitted all required renewal paperwork. Laura only discovered the denial when she tried to take Mark to the doctor, only to be told his coverage had been cut off. Without Medicaid, Mark’s urgent
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Young Man Reinstate Disability Benefits After Sudden Termination](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/12/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-young-man-reinstate-disability-benefits-after-sudden-termination/) - Morgan, a 20-year-old living with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, depression, and seizures, had relied on Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) since the age of four. For sixteen years, these benefits provided critical support for him and his family. That stability was abruptly threatened when the Social Security Administration (SSA) sent Morgan a letter
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Cheranda Robertson Secures Safety and Justice for Survivor of Domestic Violence](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/12/lone-star-legal-aids-cheranda-robertson-secures-safety-and-justice-for-survivor-of-domestic-violence/) - When Claire met Drew at church in Illinois, she thought she had found her perfect match. What began as kindness and generosity soon revealed itself as “love bombing”—a tactic abusers use to lure their partners into toxic, controlling relationships. Within months of their marriage, Drew’s verbal abuse escalated into physical violence, leaving Claire isolated and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Client Restore Critical SSI Benefits After Wrongful Termination](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/12/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-client-restore-critical-ssi-benefits-after-wrongful-termination/) - Alex has lived with significant medical challenges for most of his life. He suffers from a kidney disorder, insulin-dependent diabetes, a learning disability, and severe depression. He cannot walk without a walker or wheelchair, and requires frequent hospital visits each year. Diagnosed with diabetes at age six, Alex’s health continued to decline into adulthood, and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Mother Protect Her Children and Escape Abuse](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/12/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-mother-protect-her-children-and-escape-abuse/) - For five years, Sophia worked tirelessly to care for her four children, two of whom are autistic, while enduring an increasingly abusive marriage to her husband, Ricky. What began as emotional abuse grew into physical violence, neglect, and threats. “He would say things like, ‘It’s my way or the highway. I will punish you,’” Sophia
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Grandmother Protect Her Grandchild and Escape Abusive Marriage](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/11/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-grandmother-protect-her-grandchild-and-escape-abusive-marriage/) - For years, Mallory endured abuse during her marriage to Nelson, whom she wed in 2007. Behind closed doors, Nelson’s harmful behavior escalated into illegal activity that devastated their family. The trauma became unbearable when Mallory discovered that Nelson had sexually abused their 11-year-old grandchild, whose health deteriorated under the weight of the abuse and stress,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Lori Fergie Helps Disabled Veteran Who Co-Signed for Friend’s Auto Loan 12 Years Ago](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/09/lone-star-legal-aids-lori-fergie-helps-disabled-veteran-who-co-signed-for-friends-auto-loan-12-years-ago/) - Mr. Wilkins wanted to help his friend. She needed a car, so he co-signed on the loan. The 67-year-old disabled veteran didn't realize he'd agreed to pay the car note if his friend defaulted. A few months passed and they lost touch. Twelve years later, something happened with the car and Mr. Wilkins had to
- [AI ChatBot Project Update – Fall 2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/09/ai-chatbot-project-update-fall-2025/) - Lone Star Legal Aid’s Technology Innovation Grant (TIG)-funded AI ChatBot Project continues to evolve as we prepare for internal rollout. Over the past several months, we’ve made significant progress in functionality, expert engagement, and national visibility. Expert-Led Content Development We’ve moved into the subject matter expert (SME) phase for NAVI, our client-facing chatbot, with SME
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Disabled Veteran Obtain Durable Power of Attorney in Rural Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/08/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-disabled-veteran-obtain-durable-power-of-attorney-in-rural-texas/) - Taylor is a 29-year-old veteran in rural East Texas. She lives on a small veterans benefit check in a modest apartment with her young daughter. She called Lone Star Legal Aid because she needed a Durable Power of Attorney, or DPOA. The purpose of a DPOA is to allow you to designate a person to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed on September 1, 2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/08/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-on-september-1-2025/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Nacogdoches Office Helps Veteran on Fixed-Income Avoid Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/08/lone-star-legal-aids-nacogdoches-office-helps-veteran-on-fixed-income-avoid-eviction/) - Everything gets harder after an eviction. First of all, you're homeless. Secondly, you have an eviction on your record, which makes it harder to find a landlord who will rent to you. That's why our attorneys work hard to keep people from getting evicted in the first place. Marcia received an eviction notice because she
- [LSLA's Nacogdoches Office Helps Mother Retrieve Abducted Baby](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/04/lslas-nacagdoches-office-helps-mother-retrieve-abducted-baby/) - Janine, a member of the Sioux Oglala Tribe of South Dakota, was thrilled when she welcomed her baby girl, Lily, into the world. Though neither knew it yet, the first year of Lily’s life would be remembered by her mother for the worst tribulations a parent could endure. Janine quickly fell in love with Lily’s
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's LaRonda Pondexter Secures Disability Benefits for Survivor of Violent Crime](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/08/lone-star-legal-aids-laronda-pondexter-secures-disability-benefits-for-survivor-of-violent-crime/) - For most of his adult life, Mr. Roberts lived with both mental and visual impairments. His challenges grew even more severe after he survived a violent crime in which he was shot in the head, face, and arm. The bullets fragmented so extensively that pieces still remain lodged in his head and face. These injuries,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Channing Guidry Helps 50-Year-Old Identity Theft Victim Clear $33,000 in SSA Debt](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/08/lone-star-legal-aids-channing-guidry-helps-50-year-old-identity-theft-victim-clear-33000-in-ssa-debt/) - Ms. Walker turned to Lone Star Legal Aid after receiving a devastating notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The agency had stopped her disability benefits and claimed she owed more than $27,000 in overpaid benefits—an amount that later increased to over $33,000. SSA alleged the overpayment was due to wages earned from September 2016
- [Night Court’s “Law's Anatomy” to Benefit Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military & Veterans Unit](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/08/night-courts-laws-anatomy-to-benefit-lone-star-legal-aids-military-veterans-unit-2/) - This August, the curtain rises on justice, laughter, and a great cause. Night Court presents Law’s Anatomy, a musical parody that blends law, medicine, and mayhem—all while raising funds for Houston-area legal nonprofits, including Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military & Veterans Unit. Dates: August 20–23, 2025 Location: The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Tickets:
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Amanda Powell Secures Housing Stability for Tenant After Improper Rent Increase](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/07/lone-star-legal-aids-amanda-powell-secures-housing-stability-for-tenant-after-improper-rent-increase/) - When Ms. Thompson moved into her new apartment in Conroe under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, she believed she had finally found a safe, stable home. Her rent portion had been estimated and approved by the Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA), and she paid what she was told was her share. But just
- [Night Court’s “Law's Anatomy” to Benefit Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military & Veterans Unit](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/06/night-courts-laws-anatomy-to-benefit-lone-star-legal-aids-military-veterans-unit/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2025 Houston, TX — This August, the curtain rises on justice, laughter, and a great cause. Night Court presents Law’s Anatomy, a musical parody that blends law, medicine, and mayhem—all while raising funds for Houston-area legal nonprofits, including Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military & Veterans Unit. Dates: August 20–23, 2025
- [Social Security Check Cut In Half Due to Overpayments? Lone Star Legal Aid Can Help](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/07/social-security-check-cut-in-half-due-to-overpayments-lone-star-legal-aid-can-help/) - Soon, the Social Security Administration may start taking back up to 50% of your monthly check if you have an overpayment. If your check is reduced, or if you get any notice of an overpayment, don’t wait. Call Lone Star Legal Aid for help: 1-800-733-8394. Our attorneys can work with the Social Security Administration to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Deborah Concepcion Helps Disabled Tenant Avoid Wrongful Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/07/lone-star-legal-aids-deborah-concepcion-helps-disabled-tenant-avoid-wrongful-eviction/) - Mr. Palmer, a disabled man living on a fixed income, has rented a space in the same RV park for over four years without issue. But everything changed when new management took over the property. Without warning, Mr. Palmer received an eviction notice—his first ever—accusing him of violating park rules. The experience left him overwhelmed
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Chad Elrod Secures Housing Stability for Veteran and Single Father](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/07/lone-star-legal-aids-chad-elrod-secures-housing-stability-for-veteran-and-single-father/) - Gerard Smith, a disabled Air Force veteran and devoted single father, had done everything he could to keep his children safe and housed. After falling on hard times, he began renting an Airbnb as a temporary place to stay; since they were renting long-term without any complaints, the landlord offered Gerard’s family a six-month lease.
- [Help Is Available After the July 4th Hill Country Flood — And You Can Help, Too](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/07/help-is-available-after-the-july-4th-hill-country-flood-and-you-can-help-too/) - Lone Star Legal Aid stands in solidarity with Texans in the aftermath of the Kerr County flash floods, and are ready to help. On July 4, 2025, a catastrophic flash flood struck the Texas Hill Country—especially along the Guadalupe River—resulting in more than 119 confirmed deaths and many more missing. The loss of life has
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Susan Shoppa Makes Sure Her Client Gets the Dentures She Needs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/07/lone-star-legal-aids-susan-shoppa-makes-sure-her-client-gets-the-dentures-she-needs/) - After the dentist extracted all her teeth, Mary had to wait for her new dentures. She was excited to learn they were ready, but when she arrived at her dentist’s office, the staff said she couldn’t have them. Unless she paid out of pocket. The price was $2,600. Mary was devastated. She’d been dropped by
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Nicola Ostlund Helps a Stepfather Obtain Guardianship](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/07/lone-star-legal-aids-nicola-ostlund-helps-obtain-guardianship-for-stepfather/) - Chris Johnson was raising two children with his wife, Leah, when he found out she was having an affair with someone else. Though Chris was only the biological father of one of the children, he wanted to shield both of his kids from their mother’s intentional neglect. When Leah decided to move to Indiana with
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed on July 4, 2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/07/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-on-july-4-2025/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. All offices will reopen on Monday, July 7, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Caitlin Corey Helps 92-Year-Old Veteran Secure Inherited Home for His Family](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/06/lone-star-legal-aids-caitlin-corey-helps-92-year-old-veteran-secure-inherited-home-for-his-family/) - When 91-year-old Mr. Fowler, a veteran living in Smith County, reached out to Lone Star Legal Aid for help writing a will, he believed he already had Title to the home he and his late wife shared. But he hadn’t gone through probate after her death, and as he learned from our attorneys, that meant
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed on June 19, 2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/06/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-on-june-19-2025/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. All offices will reopen on Friday, June 20, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Channing Guidry Helps Reverse Unjust Social Security Administration Decision for Disabled Client](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/06/lone-star-legal-aids-channing-guidry-helps-reverse-unjust-social-security-administration-decision-for-disabled-client/) - Jack is a 25-year-old man living with anxiety, depression, a sleep disorder, and a learning disability with associated mental limitations. He is also a cancer survivor—diagnosed with leukemia at just four years old, which took years of treatment before he went into remission. Jack has been on disability benefits since 2015 and, with no work When the Social Security Administration cut off Jack’s disability benefits despite his severe mental health challenges, Lone Star Legal Aid stepped in to fight for his rights—helping him restore his SSI, regain stability, and find hope for the future.
- [LSLA’s Shawn Salahian Helps Clear a Decade-Old Debt Threat for a Senior on a Fixed Income](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/06/lslas-shawn-salahian-helps-clear-a-decade-old-debt-threat-for-a-senior-on-a-fixed-income/) - At 66 years old, Ms. Olivares lives a quiet life in a modest apartment, relying solely on her Social Security disability income. She doesn’t own a car and had long put behind her the financial strains of the past—until she was served court papers this January over a student loan debt she thought was resolved
- [Public Benefits and Medical Legal Partnership Units Team Up to Win Justice for Unemployment Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/06/public-benefits-and-medical-legal-partnership-units-team-up-to-win-justice-for-unemployment-benefits/) - Lisa James worked at her job for nearly five years before feeling forced to resign due to a hostile work environment. Despite regularly working more than 40 hours per week, she was denied the overtime pay she was legally owed, and her employer claimed that she quit voluntarily. After being denied unemployment benefits by the
- [AI Chatbot Development June Update: Advancing Access to Justice through Innovation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/06/ai-chatbot-development-june-update-advancing-access-to-justice-through-innovation/) - Since receiving TIG funding in December 2024, Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) has been working to develop and deploy three distinct chatbot tools designed to enhance legal access and organizational efficiency: Juris, LSLAsks, and Navi. As of the halfway point in our first project year, each system is actively in development—with several components already undergoing Since receiving TIG funding in December 2024, Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) has been working to develop and deploy three distinct chatbot tools designed to enhance legal access and organizational efficiency: Juris, LSLAsks, and Navi. As of the halfway point in our first project year, each system is actively in development—with several components already undergoing internal testing.
- [Payday Loans and Title Loans](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/06/payday-loans-and-title-loans/) - How long does it take to pay off a $400 loan? It depends on the interest rate. James* got a loan for $400. The interest rate was so high, he could never pay it off. Why? Because the fees piled up too fast. He paid $50 every month for three years. That’s more than a
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Megan Beesley Helps Renter Secure Working Refrigerator](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/06/lone-star-legal-aids-megan-beesley-helps-renter-secure-working-refrigerator/) - Denise paid more than $2,000 a month to rent her apartment. Her refrigerator broke. Her landlord didn't fix it correctly. At first it was ok. She told someone in the front office. They gave her $200 for the spoiled food and fixed the refrigerator. But then, the refrigerator failed again. Water leaked everywhere. A month
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Amy Dinn Named “Environmental Champion of 2024” by Better Brazoria](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/05/lone-star-legal-aids-amy-dinn-named-environmental-champion-of-2024-by-better-brazoria/) - HOUSTON, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid proudly announces that Litigation Director Amy Dinn has been honored with the Environmental Champion of 2024 Award by Better Brazoria, a long-time community partner based in Freeport, Texas. The surprise award presentation took place on Wednesday, April 30, at LSLA’s Houston office, where Melanie Oldham from Better Brazoria
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Foreclosure Prevention Project Helps Widow and Grieving Mother Keep Her Home](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/05/lone-star-legal-aids-foreclosure-prevention-project-helps-widow-and-grieving-mother-keep-her-home/) - After more than twenty years of marriage, an East Texas woman experienced the sudden loss of her husband. Just a few months later, she faced another devastating loss when her adult daughter also passed away. Jane had been living with her daughter in a home that her daughter had purchased a few years prior. As
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed May 26, 2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/05/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-may-26-2025/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [LSLA's Foreclosure Prevention Project Helps Widow Secure Homeownership, Benefits, and Utilities After Loss](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/05/lslas-foreclosure-prevention-project-helps-widow-secure-homeownership-benefits-and-utilities-after-loss/) - Ms. Rayo came to Lone Star Legal Aid following the death of her husband, facing a complex web of legal and financial uncertainty. Her husband had been the sole owner of their home and the only person listed on the mortgage and utility accounts. As an elderly, Spanish-speaking widow, she was navigating grief, paperwork, and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Dana Karni Helped Family Avoid Homelessness at Courthouse Helpdesk](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/05/lone-star-legal-aids-dana-karni-helped-family-avoid-homelessness-at-courthouse-helpdesk/) - COVID-19 was a difficult time that affected many people. The Smith family in particular faced many financial challenges. George, his wife Madison and their child went through extreme hardships due to both of them losing their jobs, which resulted in them becoming behind on rent for a privately owned property. Their landlord claimed to send
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Jeff Larsen Helps Man Keep Disability and Medicare Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/03/lone-star-legal-aids-jeff-larsen-helps-man-keep-disability-and-medicare-benefits/) - After a serious surgery in 2019, Donald qualified for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). But then, five years later, in January 2024, Donald received a letter saying he no longer qualified for SSDI. He called Lone Star Legal Aid for help. SSDI is a payroll tax-funded federal insurance program of the United States federal government.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Brandy Howard Protects Client from Elder Abuse](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/03/lone-star-legal-aids-brandy-howard-protects-client-from-elder-abuse/) - At 70 years old, our client, Martha, faced an unimaginable ordeal. She was violently assaulted by a relative. Despite her fears of retaliation, she courageously reported the crime and sought legal protection. With the help of Lone Star Legal Aid, she was able to obtain a protective order, ensuring her safety and well-being. Brandy Howard,
- [Access to an Interpreter in Civil Court](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/08/access-to-an-interpreter-in-civil-court/) - ATENCIÓN: Para traducir el artículo a continuación, haga clic en la herramienta de selección de idioma en la esquina superior derecha y seleccione su idioma preferido en el menú desplegable. LƯU Ý: Để dịch bài viết bên dưới, hãy nhấp vào công cụ chọn ngôn ngữ ở góc trên bên phải và chọn ngôn ngữ
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Set to Present in State Bar of Texas’ 2024 Poverty Law Conference](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/08/lone-star-legal-aid-set-to-present-in-state-bar-of-texas-2024-poverty-law-conference/) - The Poverty Law Conference is hosted annually by the State Bar of Texas to educate poverty law attorneys about the legal issues that affect low-income Texans. This year, the 2024 conference is hybrid, with in-person presentations and award ceremonies in Austin, Texas. Many Lone Star Legal Aid staff will be in attendance this year. Presentations
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Dana Karni Protects Family Facing Eviction Over Emotional Support Animals](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/10/lone-star-legal-aids-dana-karni-protects-family-facing-eviction-over-emotional-support-animals/) - After facing numerous challenges, a single mother, Maria, moved with her three children into a new home. Less than a week later, their excitement was shattered by an eviction notice. One of Maria’s children is disabled and relies on emotional support animals for their well-being. The landlord claimed these support animals were pets, violating the
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Nicola Ostlund Helps Mother Facing Abuse and Financial Hardship Secure Divorce and Stability](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/10/lone-star-legal-aids-nicola-ostlund-helps-mother-facing-abuse-and-financial-hardship-secure-divorce-and-stability/) - Leaving an abusive relationship is challenging in and of itself, but it can feel almost impossible when also facing financial struggles. Irene, a veteran mother in Texas, sought freedom from an abusive relationship, determined to gain control of her life and provide stability for her daughter. When Irene’s husband Derek moved out, she changed the
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Jonna Treble Helps Injured Veteran Resolve Eviction Over Stray Cats](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/10/lone-star-legal-aids-jonna-treble-helps-injured-veteran-resolve-eviction-over-stray-cats/) - For many, caring for animals is a simple act of kindness. For Mr. Goodall, a senior living in a 55+ community, feeding a few stray cats turned into a heated legal battle. The property manager of his senior community insisted that Mr. Goodall pay “pet rent” for the strays he was feeding, even though he
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Pro Bono Volunteers During the American Bar Association’s National Celebration of Pro Bono (2024)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-pro-bono-volunteers-during-the-american-bar-associations-national-celebration-of-pro-bono-2024/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 23, 2024 During this National Celebrate Pro Bono Week, Lone Star Legal Aid thanks all their volunteers who made a vital contribution to our low-income client community. The theme for 2024 is Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities. We are closer to making this a reality due to our
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Jonna Treble Helps Injured Veteran Resolve Eviction Over Stray Cats](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/11/lone-star-legal-aids-jonna-treble-helps-injured-veteran-resolve-eviction-over-stray-cats-2/) - For many, caring for animals is a simple act of kindness. For Mr. Goodall, a senior living in a 55+ community, feeding a few stray cats turned into a heated legal battle. The property manager of his senior community insisted that Mr. Goodall pay “pet rent” for the strays he was feeding, even though he
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Environmental Justice Team Helps Temporarily Halt Development of Low-Income Housing Over Closed Landfill in Alief](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/11/lone-star-legal-aids-environmental-justice-team-helps-temporarily-halt-development-of-low-income-housing-over-closed-landfill-in-alief/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Houston, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid’s Environmental Justice (EJ) team, in partnership with community advocates, has successfully paused the proposed development of a low-income housing project on top of a closed landfill in the Alief area. The envisioned housing complex, called Kirkwood Crossing Apartments, has faced
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Julie Flowers Secures Full SSI Benefits for Disabled Client](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/11/lone-star-legal-aids-julie-flowers-secures-full-ssi-benefits-for-disabled-client/) - Life's challenges can sometimes become overwhelming, especially for those with disabilities facing financial hardship. At Lone Star Legal Aid, we strive to advocate for individuals who find themselves in difficult circumstances. One such client was Lauren, a determined woman who, after facing a divorce and serious health issues, sought our help in securing her rightful
- [Managing Paralegal Gloretta Thornton Restores Medicaid Benefits After Woman Gets “Runaround” for Five Years](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/05/managing-paralegal-gloretta-thornton-restores-medicaid-benefits-after-woman-gets-runaround-for-five-years/) - Jessica needed medical treatment. Every time she called the Texas Health and Human Services Department (HHSC), she got the "run-around," she said. The doctor said her Medicaid plan was inactive. HHSC said it was active. Jessica’s Medicaid plan is called QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary). For people on Disability, QMB covers expensive co-pays for treatments like
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Fallon Hamilton Vaughn Elected Director of Houston Lawyers Association and Honored with Presidential Pillar Award](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/05/lone-star-legal-aids-fallon-hamilton-vaughn-elected-director-of-houston-lawyers-association-and-honored-with-presidential-pillar-award/) - Houston, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid proudly announces that Fallon Hamilton Vaughn, a staff attorney on the Civil Matters in Criminal Justice Team, has been elected Director of the Houston Lawyers Association (HLA). At the HLA's 70th Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala held on May 3, 2025, Vaughn was also honored with the prestigious Lone Star Legal Aid proudly announces that Fallon Hamilton Vaughn, a staff attorney on the Civil Matters in Criminal Justice Team, has been elected Director of the Houston Lawyers Association (HLA).
- [On the Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist? Re-register Now or Lose Your Spot](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/05/on-the-housing-choice-voucher-waitlist-re-register-now-or-lose-your-spot/) - If you’re on the waiting list for a Housing Choice Voucher, the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) says you must re-register in a new system by 5pm on June 2, 2025. Those who do not re-register by the deadline will be removed from the waitlist. There are two waiting lists. The first is for housing choice
- [Natural Gas Company, Williams, Spreads Christmas Cheer To Two Families](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/natural-gas-company-williams-spreads-christmas-cheer-to-two-families/) - Houston, TX – December is the National Season of Giving, and Williams once again brought Christmas joy to Lone Star Legal Aid clients and their families. Williams sponsored a young, single mother of three sons. The family recently escaped an abusive situation and were starting over. Williams provided them new furnishings and gifts to go
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Amanda Bosley Helps 65-Year-Old Widow Safely Return Home After Hurricane Beryl](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/05/lone-star-legal-aids-amanda-bosley-helps-65-year-old-widow-safely-return-home-after-hurricane-beryl/) - When 65-year-old Royce Galbreath reached out to Lone Star Legal Aid, she had already received a denial from FEMA. A widow living with limited mobility, Royce relied on her cane and walker to move around her home, made accessible by a ramp and lift system. But after Hurricane Beryl tore through her neighborhood, her home After Hurricane Beryl damaged her home, 65-year-old Royce Galbreath was denied FEMA assistance. With help from Lone Star Legal Aid’s Disaster Relief Unit, she successfully appealed and received critical support to repair her roof and restore accessibility.
- [New National Language Rights Toolkit to Improve Access to Services](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/10/new-national-language-rights-toolkit-to-improve-access-to-services/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOUSTON, TEXAS — Northwest Justice Project, in collaboration with Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA), Lone Star Legal Aid, Pro Bono Net, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Legal Aid of Arkansas, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, Disability Rights California, California Rural Legal Assistance, Briefly Now,
- [A Comprehensive Guide for Low-Income Individuals - Expert Tips and FAQs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/04/a-comprehensive-guide-for-low-income-individuals-expert-tips-and-faqs/) - Guide to Legal Rights Legal rights are the entitlements and protections established by law, and they exist to ensure that individuals are treated fairly and justly in various legal contexts. Understanding legal rights is crucial for anyone who wants to protect themselves and their interests, and this is especially true for low-income individuals who may
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Attends LSC's 2023 Innovations in Technology Conference](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/lone-star-legal-aid-attends-lscs-2023-innovations-in-technology-conference/) - The Innovations in Technology Conference grew out of LSC's Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) Program, which seeks to expand access to justice by promoting technological innovations in legal services delivery and pro se assistance. The conference brings together technologists, legal aid advocates, court personnel, law school professors, pro bono coordinators, and other professionals to showcase technology projects
- [Understanding Section 8 Housing Vouchers: How Legal Aid Supports Families in Need](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/understanding-section-8-housing-vouchers-how-legal-aid-supports-families-in-need/) - For many low-income families, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is a crucial lifeline that provides access to affordable housing. The program allows families to rent private homes while receiving financial assistance to cover a portion of their rent. However, the process of obtaining and maintaining a voucher can be difficult to navigate, especially
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Sondra Haltom Helps Army Veteran Secure SSDI Benefits After Delays and Denial](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/lone-star-legal-aids-sondra-haltom-helps-army-veteran-secure-ssdi-benefits-after-delays-and-denial/) - After serving in Iraq helping rebuild schools, medical clinics, and places of worship, Ms. Schexnayder came home to a different kind of battle—this time with her health and the Social Security system. She stopped working in 2022 after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Even before the diagnosis, she had been dealing with serious health problems
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Susan Schoppa Helped Ms. T Keep More of Her Monthly SSI](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/lone-star-legal-aids-susan-schoppa-helped-ms-t-keep-more-of-her-monthly-ssi/) - When you're living on a fixed income, every dollar matters. Ms. T, 57, resides with her husband in their quiet home as empty nesters. With both relying on limited Supplemental Security Income (SSI), any unexpected deductions or changes in benefits can create significant financial strain. After her husband was awarded SSI, Ms. T came to A Lone Star Legal Aid attorney helped a 57-year-old woman reduce her SSI overpayment recovery from $72 to $20 a month, protecting her fixed income and restoring financial stability.
- [AI Chatbot Development Update: Enhancing Access to Justice Through Technology](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/ai-chatbot-development-update-enhancing-access-to-justice-through-technology/) - Lone Star Legal Aid continues to make steady progress on our AI chatbot project, supported by the Legal Services Corporation’s Technology Initiative Grant. Our team is focused on building a smarter, more responsive system that empowers clients to navigate legal issues, starting with housing and family law, more easily and effectively. During our most recent Lone Star Legal Aid continues to make steady progress on our AI chatbot project, supported by the Legal Services Corporation’s Technology Initiative Grant. Our team is focused on building a smarter, more responsive system that empowers clients to navigate legal issues, starting with housing and family law, more easily and effectively.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed April 18, 2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-april-18-2025/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Friday, April 18. All offices will reopen on Monday, April 21. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Jonna Treble Protects Veteran from Unfair Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/lone-star-legal-aids-jonna-treble-protects-veteran-from-unfair-eviction/) - When Landlords Won't Accept Rent Renters are legally obligated to pay rent. But what happens when a tenant tries to pay—and the landlord refuses to accept it? Unfortunately, that’s what happened to Mr. Kenneth Murray, a 66-year-old veteran, whose story highlights a disturbing housing trend that can leave vulnerable tenants at risk of losing their
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Amanda Powell Helps Mother Secure Son’s Disability Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/lone-star-legal-aids-amanda-powell-helps-mother-secure-sons-disability-benefits/) - For many families, Social Security benefits are a vital source of support. When those benefits disappear unexpectedly, it can truly shake their world. This was the reality for our client, Ms B, a dedicated 45-year-old mother of two, who faced an overwhelming situation when her disabled son's Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits were suddenly stopped.
- [Eviction Defense Coalition to Receive 2025 ECI Marcia Johnson Change Agent Award](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/eviction-defense-coalition-to-receive-2025-eci-marcia-johnson-change-agent-award/) - Houston, TX (April 9, 2025) — Lone Star Legal Aid is honored to accept the prestigious ECI Marcia Johnson Change Agent Award on Thursday, April 10, 2025 on behalf of the Eviction Defense Coalition (EDC) for its groundbreaking work protecting housing rights and preventing evictions for Houstonians. The award will be presented by the Earl
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Ron Rodgers Fixes 7-Year Foreclosure Mistake](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/lone-star-legal-aid-fixes-7-year-foreclosure-mistake/) - Seven years ago, an East Texas county attempted to foreclose on a home over unpaid property taxes. This property was given to Elena by her husband before he passed away. Elena’s home was eligible for property tax exemptions, but due to a mistake, taxes accumulated throughout the years and were not paid. The other defendants
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Joins East Texas Giving Day to Provide Free Legal Services to Texans](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/lone-star-legal-aid-joins-east-texas-giving-day-to-provide-free-legal-services-to-vulnerable-texans/) - HOUSTON, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is proud to participate in East Texas Giving Day on April 29, 2025, an 18-hour online fundraising event that unites the region in support of local nonprofits. Organized by East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF), this annual initiative provides an opportunity for individuals to make a lasting impact
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Channing Guidry Helps Child Get Long-Delayed Medicaid Decision](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/child-delayed-childrens-medicaid-for-over-six-months-lslas-channing-guidry-steps-in-to-speed-up-decision/) - A young client did not receive a response from HHSC in time for her doctor’s appointment. Six months later, she was still not approved for renewal.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Eric Kwartler Helped In-Person Outreach Attendee Avoid Unfair Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/01/lone-star-legal-aids-eric-kwartler-helped-in-person-outreach-attendee-avoid-unfair-eviction/) - We met Evelyn Smith at our first court help desk, an in-person outreach event, at the Harris County Civil Courthouse on Caroline Street in Houston. Evelyn was being evicted for nonpayment of rent, and she had no resources to move. Eric Kwartler, Managing Attorney of our Eviction Right to Counsel, took on her case, noting
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Mariah Gorom Helps Disabled Woman Prevent Foreclosure of Family Home](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/10/lone-star-legal-aids-mariah-gorom-helps-disabled-woman-prevent-foreclosure-of-family-home/) - Cecelia, a 50-year-old Houston woman with a disability, lived with her mother in their family home for several years. Cecelia’s mother had twelve children, some of whom she outlived. When she passed away without a will, Cecelia found herself unable to afford the high property taxes and at risk of foreclosure. Desperate for help, Cecelia
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Chad Elrod Safeguards Tenant’s Public Housing Eligibility After Landlord’s Error](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/11/lone-star-legal-aids-chad-elrod-safeguards-tenants-public-housing-eligibility-after-landlords-error/) - After a hurricane struck her home, Sierra received an eviction notice just a week later—a devastating shock. She couldn’t understand why, as she had paid her rent in full. Confused and anxious, she reached out to Lone Star Legal Aid for help. Sierra had qualified for public housing, which provided her with an affordable rent.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Amir Befroui and April Harmon Fix Clerical Error, Saving Homeowner from Foreclosure](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/02/lone-star-legal-aids-amir-befroui-and-april-harmon-fix-clerical-error-saving-homeowner-from-foreclosure/) - Amelia bought a home directly from a homeowner. Amelia and the seller did not use a title company to finalize the sale and purchase of the home. She also agreed to buy the property as is, meaning she would be responsible for repairing any issues with the property once the sale was finalized. Thirty-six years
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Lori Fergie Helps Disabled Veteran Secure Temporary Guardianship for Son](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/03/lone-star-legal-aids-lori-fergie-helps-disabled-veteran-secure-temporary-guardianship-for-son/) - Paris Groves is a disabled veteran relying on VA compensation benefits to make ends meet. Her adult son, who attends school in Chicago, lives with his father. One day, her son abruptly became unresponsive and went missing. After a search, he was found in a catatonic state, unable to speak or move on his own.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Reagan Campbell Helps Grandmother, Mallory, Protect her Grandchild from Abuser   ](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/04/lone-star-legal-aids-reagan-campbell-helps-grandmother-mallory-protect-her-grandchild-from-abuser/) - Mallory contacted Lone Star Legal Aid to help her with her divorce from her husband Nelson after learning that he had sexually abused their grandchild. LSLA Managing Attorney, Reagan Campbell took the case.
- [From Struggle to Advocacy – Danay Jones’ Journey to a Second Chance](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/03/danay-jones-journey/) - In 2010-2011, Danay Jones was battling alcoholism and depression, challenges that ultimately led to an event that changed the course of her life. Facing three felony charges, she found herself trapped in a legal system that often leaves individuals with few options for redemption. Fortunately, her defense attorney, Melissa Morris, was able to get two
- [Advancing LSLA’s AI Chatbot Project](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/03/advancing-lslas-ai-chatbot-project/) - At Lone Star Legal Aid, we are always looking for innovative ways to improve efficiency and enhance access to legal services. Our AI chatbot initiative is one such effort, and we’ve made significant progress over the past month. LSLAsks: Streamlining Administrative Processes On February 12, we met with our accounting department to discuss LSLAsks, our
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helped Mr. Soublet Get a Fresh Start with Bankruptcy](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/02/lone-star-legal-aid-helped-mr-soublet-get-a-fresh-start-with-bankruptcy/) - Mr. Soublet, a 60-year-old man who has survived several natural disasters, was struggling to make ends meet. His only income came from Social Security benefits, which were being reduced to pay off old debts to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Social Security Administration. Because of this, he did not have enough money to pay Facing eviction and overwhelming debt, 60-year-old Mr. Soublet turned to Lone Star Legal Aid for help. LSLA attorneys filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy on his behalf, stopping the reduction of his Social Security benefits and giving him a fresh financial start. Learn how legal aid can make a life-changing difference.
- [Next wave of Stimulus Checks Rolling Out This Month – Everything you Need to Know](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/01/next-wave-of-stimulus-checks-rolling-out-this-month-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Taxpayers may be eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check if they were overlooked during the first wave of checks in 2021. When the IRS sent out stimulus checks due to the financial adversity caused by COVID-19, many taxpayers failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their tax returns. The IRS will be paying $2.4
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Ulises Martin Helps Mother Secure Guardianship for Disabled Daughter](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/02/lone-star-legal-aids-ulises-martin-helps-mother-secure-guardianship-for-disabled-daughter/) - Gloria Ramirez is a devoted mother to her adult daughter, who was born with a rare chromosomal condition that severely impacts her development. Her daughter has no awareness of her identity, is unable to hear or speak, and requires assistance with walking. As her primary caregiver, Gloria manages every aspect of her daughter's daily life,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Deborah Concepcion Helps Joseph Newman Secure His Future](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/02/lone-star-legal-aids-deborah-concepcion-helps-joseph-newman-secure-his-future/) - Estate planning is more than just drafting a will—it’s about ensuring that a person’s wishes are carried out efficiently and legally after they pass. Without proper planning, an estate often has to go through probate, a court process that can be time-consuming and costly. By setting up the right legal documents, individuals can avoid probate
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Partners with Texas Housers, HYLA, Beck Redden, and CCPPI for Film Screening & Legal Aid Event on Feb. 22, 2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/02/lsla-partners-with-texas-housers-hyla-beck-redden-ccppi-for-film-screening-and-legal-aid-event-on-feb-22-2025/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 14, 2025 Media contact: Texas Housers - Michael Depland, michael@texashousing.org Lone Star Legal Aid - Clarissa Ayala, cayala@lonestarlegal.org Houston Young Lawyers Association - Cassie Maneen, cmaneen@beckredden.com CCPPI - Lorenzo Salinas, lorenzo.salinas@ccppi.org HOUSTON, TX – Texas Housers, Lone Star Legal Aid, Houston Young Lawyers Association, Beck Redden, and CCPPI are
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Donna Owen Helps Rent-to-Owner Keep Her Home](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/02/lone-star-legal-aids-donna-owen-helps-rent-to-owner-keep-her-home/) - Lauren wasn’t exactly a renter, but she wasn’t a homeowner either. When she received an eviction notice, she called Lone Star Legal Aid. It was 2021, and she was five years into a six-year, rent-to-own contract. In other words, Lauren bought her house directly from the seller. No bank, no mortgage, no middle-man. The owner
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Amanda Bosley Helped a Disaster Survivor Reclaim Her Future](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/11/turning-the-tide-lone-star-legal-aids-amanda-bosley-helped-a-disaster-survivor-reclaim-her-future/) - Stephanie Hume, a 46-year-old single mother of three, faced an uphill battle after her home was heavily damaged during the April/May 2024 storms. She had inherited her father’s home after his passing, but the property records had never been updated to reflect her ownership. While her father’s will was probated, and she was named the Learn how Lone Star Legal Aid helped a disaster survivor secure $11,839.96 in FEMA assistance after her application was denied due to proof of ownership issues. Legal aid makes recovery possible.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Secures Three TIG Grants to Revolutionize Legal Services](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/01/lone-star-legal-aid-secures-three-tig-grants-to-revolutionize-legal-services/) - Houston, Texas—Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded three Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to implement innovative technology to advance access to justice and improve legal services. LSLA will advance its Legal Aid Content Intelligence (LACI) software, which tracks changes in laws and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed January 20, 2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2025/01/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-january-20-2025/) - In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Cheranda Robertson Helps Family Restore Hope for the New Year - Family Violence Resolved with Resilience](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/12/lone-star-legal-aids-cheranda-robertson-helps-family-restore-hope-for-the-new-year-family-violence-resolved-with-resilience/) - Laura was attacked by her husband, Ron, leaving her feeling scared. Lone Star Legal Aid’s (LSLA) Crime Victims Unit Staff Attorney, Cheranda Robertson, went above and beyond to obtain a new life for Laura and her son Christian, bringing her peace just in time for Christmas and a fresh start in the new year. Laura
- [Legal Services Corporation Honors Employees for Decades of Service](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/12/legal-services-corporation-honors-employees-for-decades-of-service/) - Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) honored the dedication of 27 employees during its final quarterly board meeting in 2024. Certificates of Appreciation, presented by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), recognized these individuals for their remarkable service of 25 years or more to advancing justice for underserved communities. Highlighting the ceremony were employees with exemplary tenures, Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) honored the dedication of 27 employees during its final quarterly board meeting in 2024. Certificates of Appreciation, presented by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), recognized these individuals for their remarkable service of 25 years or more to advancing justice for underserved communities.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Veteran and Family in Eviction Dispute](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/12/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-veteran-and-family-in-eviction-dispute/) - Mr. Hawkins’ family was living in a mobile home on a property under an agreement where they worked on the land in lieu of paying rent. While this work exchange is considered legal in Texas, all agreements with the landlord were verbal. When the landlord passed away in November 2023, their daughter took over the
- [Sexual Harassment of a Minor: A Newfound Freedom for a Mother and Her Children](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/11/sexual-harassment-of-a-minor-a-newfound-freedom-for-a-mother-and-her-children/) - Not only was Sophia facing abuse from her husband Ricky while pregnant, but she discovered Ricky had been taking inappropriate and sexually explicit photos of her 11-year-old daughter
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Gloria Kea Helped a Family Avoid Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/11/lone-star-legal-aids-gloria-kea-helped-a-family-avoid-eviction/) - Mona Aarons, a 40-year-old married mother of three, faced an uncertain future when she and her family were served with an eviction notice for nonpayment of rent. Living in Houston, Mona and her husband both worked, bringing in a combined income of $4,800 per month, but rising expenses and unexpected challenges left them unable to Discover how Lone Star Legal Aid helped a family avoid eviction through legal advocacy, giving them the time they needed to pay rent and stay in their home. Legal aid makes a difference.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Veterans During Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week 2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/11/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-veterans-during-texas-veterans-legal-aid-week-2024/) - For Immediate Release November 19, 2024 Lone Star Legal Aid proudly hosted a series of impactful events and community education presentations last week as part of Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW). Designed to provide critical legal resources to veterans and their dependents, these events addressed common legal challenges faced by those who have served Lone Star Legal Aid celebrates Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week with events and clinics offering legal support for veterans. Discover how LSLA provides resources for benefits, housing, estate planning, and more.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates 75 Years Of Service With Historic Symposium: "The Origins Of Lone Star Legal Aid"](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/10/lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-75-years-of-service-with-historic-symposium-the-origins-of-lone-star-legal-aid/) - Houston, Texas — Lone Star Legal Aid, a legal aid organization, is proud to announce its historic symposium, "The Origins of Lone Star Legal Aid," celebrating 75 years of dedicated service in meeting human and legal needs. The symposium will take place on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Thurgood Marshall School of Law from 10
- [Advocates Notify EPA of Intent to Sue Over Federal Operating Permit for Valero Houston Refinery](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/09/advocates-notify-epa-of-intent-to-sue-over-federal-operating-permit-for-valero-houston-refinery/) - Local groups ask the EPA to take over to require monitoring of emissions to protect public health. HOUSTON—On August 29, 2024, community groups and environmental advocates filed a notice of intent to sue (NOI) the EPA to bring the Valero Houston Refinery’s Title V federal operating permit into compliance with the Clean Air Act. The
- [Grandparent Obtains Sole Conservatorship of Two Young Boys After Their Infant Brother was Killed by Their Parents](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/08/grandparent-obtains-sole-conservatorship-of-two-young-boys-after-their-infant-brother-was-killed-by-their-parents/) - Pat, a grandfather of two boys ages one and three, called Lone Star Legal Aid seeking custody of his grandsons after the boys’ parents, Hannah and Jonathan, were incarcerated following their conviction for causing the death of the boys' infant sibling. The infant boy was smothered between a mattress and a wall while the parents
- [Rideshare Safety – Safety Tips For Uber and Lyft Passengers and What to do if You Feel Unsafe](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/07/rideshare-safety-safety-tips-for-uber-and-lyft-passengers-and-what-to-do-if-you-feel-unsafe/) - Uber and Lyft take your safety very seriously and work in collaboration with law enforcement to make sure every rider feels safe and every driver follows procedure. From the time you are picked up to the time you are dropped off at your destination, your experience should not make you feel uncomfortable in any way.
- [Texas Federal Disaster Declaration Following Hurricane Beryl](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/07/texas-federal-disaster-declaration-following-hurricane-beryl/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX - On July 9, 2024, President Biden declared a federal emergency and disaster declaration for Hurricane Beryl. The Category 1 hurricane caused a significant impact across Texas from July 5th to 9th, leaving millions without power. There were at least 10 deaths, multiple casualties, and serious damage in the
- [Free Legal Assistance, Toll-free Hotline for Low-income Individuals Affected by Hurricane Beryl](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/07/sbot-beryl/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2024 Rebecca Johnson Public Affairs Director, State Bar of Texas (512) 427-1714; rjohnson@texasbar.com Clarissa Ayala Communications Director, Lone Star Legal Aid (832) 627-8404; cayala@lonestarlegal.org Shelby Jean Communications Director, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (817) 339-5384; jeans@lanwt.org Samantha Rucobo Public Relations Manager, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (915) 241-6923; srucobo@trla.org Free legal
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed July 4-5, 2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/07/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-july-4-2024/) - In observance of Independence Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Monday, July 8, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed September 2, 2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/08/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-september-2-2024/) - In observance of Labor Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed November 11, 2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/11/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-november-11-2024/) - In observance of Veterans Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed November 28-29, 2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/11/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-november-28-29-2024/) - In observance of Thanksgiving, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Monday, December 2, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed December 25, 2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/12/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-december-25-2024/) - In observance of Christmas, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Client Suffering Multiple Medical Conditions has Benefits Retracted: Lone Star Legal Aid Fights to Reverse this Decision](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/06/lone-star-legal-aids-client-suffering-multiple-medical-conditions-has-benefits-retracted-lone-star-legal-aid-fights-to-reverse-this-decision/) - Alex suffers from a kidney disorder, insulin-dependent diabetes, a learning disability, and severe depression. Alex also cannot walk without a walker or wheelchair. He was diagnosed with diabetes at age six but wasn’t diagnosed with depression until 18. His condition has been worsening over time, causing fluid in his legs and requiring one to three
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed June 19, 2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/06/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-june-19-2024/) - In observance of Juneteenth, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Will Be Closed Monday, May 27, 2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/05/lone-star-legal-aid-will-be-closed-monday-may-27-2024/) - In observance of Memorial Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed Monday, May 27th, 2024. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024. Individuals in our service area can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Federal Disaster Recovery Assistance Available for Residents in Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker Counties](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/05/federaldisasterrecoveryassistanceavailableforresidentsinharrislibertymontgomerypolksanjacintotrinityandwalker/) - President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has officially declared a major disaster in the State of Texas due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 26, 2024, and continue to impact our community. Federal assistance is now available to individuals in Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker
- [East Texas Flooding and Severe Storms: Immediate Steps for Safety and Recovery](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/05/east-texas-flooding-and-severe-storms-immediate-steps-for-safety-and-recovery/) - Recent weeks have brought devastating storms and severe flooding to East Texas, affecting 88 counties. The impact has been profound, with many schools closed, widespread road closures, and extensive power outages. Residents are in urgent need of temporary shelter and housing assistance. To make matters worse, residents of the Greater Houston area and Southeast Texas
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Files Joint Petition Over Concrete Plant Near LBJ Hospital](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/05/lone-star-legal-aid-files-joint-petition-over-concrete-plant-near-lbj-hospital/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 16, 2024 Houston, Texas — Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA), representing Kashmere Gardens Super Neighborhood Council 52 (SN52) and Trinity / Houston Gardens Super Neighborhood 48, has joined forces with Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee on behalf of Harris Health System in filing a lawsuit against the Texas Commission
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Champions Equal Justice at National Conference in Detroit](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/05/lone-star-legal-aid-champions-equal-justice-at-national-conference-in-detroit/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is proud to announce its contributions to the American Bar Association and National Legal Aid & Defender Association's Equal Justice Conference, held in Detroit, Michigan, from May 8-11, 2024. The annual event is a cornerstone for legal professionals dedicated to enhancing legal services for
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Introduces Courthouse Kiosks to Support Access to Justice in Rural Counties](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/05/lone-star-legal-aid-introduces-courthouse-kiosks-to-support-access-to-justice-in-rural-counties/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Waco, Texas – In a move to bridge the gap in legal aid accessibility, Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, installing three cutting-edge kiosks in courthouses across its rural service area. These easy-to-use kiosks aim to simplify legal assistance by providing a direct pathway
- [Listen to Lone Star Legal Aid’s Rise to Recovery Program on KPFT](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/05/listen-to-lone-star-legal-aids-rise-to-recovery-program-on-kpft/) - Lone Star Legal Aid’s (LSLA) Communications Assistant, Natalie Cochran interviewed LSLA’s Supervising Attorney of Program-Wide Units, Lindsay Eustace who answered questions about our Rise to Recovery Program. The Opioid epidemic has had devastation consequences across our communities, leaving countless consequences, and leaving countless individuals facing a range of legal challenges. Our Rise to Recovery Program
- [Staff Spotlight: Thai Nguyen’s Journey from Immigrant to Legal Aid Attorney](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/05/staff-spotlight-thai-nguyens-journey-from-immigrant-to-legal-aid-attorney/) - Thai-Anh Nguyen immigrated to the United States from Vietnam at the age of five and focused on his education. He adapted to American culture while remaining proud of his Vietnamese heritage, establishing himself in Greater Houston as a legal aid lawyer for Lone Star Legal Aid. When he emigrated from Vietnam, the country was still
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Cheranda Robertson Protects Survivor of Domestic Abuse](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/04/lone-star-legal-aids-cheranda-robertson-protects-survivor-of-domestic-abuse/) - Claire met Drew at church in Illinois, and they quickly connected, fell in love, and got married. They were 25 years old. Claire says Drew seemed like the perfect man, but she later learned that all his kindness and lavish treatment toward her during their short honeymoon phase was what experts in family violence refer
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Set to Present in 2024 Human Trafficking Awareness Bus Tour](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/05/lone-star-legal-aid-set-to-present-in-2024-human-trafficking-awareness-bus-tour/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid will join Elijah Rising and Children at Risk for an educational CLE event, including a bus tour generously sponsored by Houston Young Lawyers Association and an anonymous donor on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. This discussion and tour aim to help expose
- [April 21-27, 2024 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week – How Would You Help? ](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/04/april-21-27-2024-is-national-crime-victims-rights-week-how-would-you-help/) - Every year in April, the Office for Victims of Crime leads communities and organizations like Lone Star Legal Aid in the annual observance of National Crime Victims’ Right’s Week (NCVRW). This year’s theme is How Would You Help? The week-long campaign promotes victim’s rights and those who advocate on their behalf. Raising awareness on crime
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Empowers Texans with Updated Pollution Reporting Tool: Easy Reporting Enabled Through Tech for Environmental Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/04/lone-star-legal-aid-empowers-texans-with-updated-pollution-reporting-tool/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Earth Day - Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Houston, TX – The Equitable Development Initiative’s Environmental Justice Team at Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is proud to unveil their newly updated Community Pollution Reporting Tool, which enables Texans in 72 counties in the eastern and Gulf Coast regions of Texas to easily report
- [Campus Safety: Federal Requirements, Navigating College Resources, and a Survivor’s Journey to Advocacy](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/03/campus-safety-federal-requirements-navigating-college-resources-and-a-survivors-journey-to-advocacy/) - Becky's Story In the national discussion centered around campus safety, one name has remained hidden: Becky Stevenson. Her violent assault preceded those revealed by the 2016 university scandal that made national headlines. When media inquiries came in, it was unsafe to use her real name, so she advocated for others using the alias, Jane Doe.
- [Low-income Texas Moms are Now Eligible to Receive 12 Months of Medicaid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/02/low-income-texas-moms-are-now-eligible-to-receive-12-months-of-medicaid/) - As of March 1, 2024, low-income mothers in Texas will receive Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth. This approval, granted by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, marks a year-long initiative that encompasses half of all births in the state. In Texas, Medicaid enrollment grew steadily throughout the pandemic, increasing from about
- [Low-income Texas Moms are Now Eligible to Receive 12 Months of Medicaid: Effective March 2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/04/low-income-texas-moms-are-now-eligible-to-receive-12-months-of-medicaid-effective-march-2024/) - UPDATE: This change went into effect March 1, 2024. Low-income mothers in Texas will now receive Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth. This approval, granted by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, marks a year-long initiative that encompasses half of all births in the state. In Texas, Medicaid enrollment grew steadily throughout
- [New Social Security Policies in Effect as of March 25, 2024 - What You Need to Know](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/04/new-social-security-policies-in-effect-as-of-march-25-2024-what-you-need-to-know/) - The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides beneficiaries to customers that are retired workers, disabled workers, as well as survivors of a passed loved one. Sometimes the SSA experiences overpayment issues which can cause distress on its customers. Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley announced he is taking four vital steps to immediately address overpayment issues. Customers
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps 20-year-old Reinstate Disability Income Benefits He Had Relied On For Sixteen Years Before Being Cut Off](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/03/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-20-year-old-reinstate-disability-income-benefits-he-had-relied-on-for-sixteen-years-before-being-cut-off/) - Morgan is a 20-year-old diagnosed with ADHD, Autistic Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, depression, and seizures. He was employed at Walmart, Sears, and Home Depot as a maintenance man, placing work orders, stocking, and unloading furniture. He failed to meet production demands which caused him stress and anxiety and eventually lost focus of his work tasks. He
- [March 3-9 is National Consumer Protection Week ](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/03/march-3-9-is-national-consumer-protection-week/) - National Consumer Protection Week is the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) week-long campaign aimed at educating consumers about their rights to help them make well-informed decisions about money. Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Maybe you’re wondering about the best way to use credit, how to shop for a used car, or
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Karyna Lopez Restores Identity and Financial Eligibility for Father with Vision Disability](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/02/lone-star-legal-aids-karyna-lopez-restores-identity-and-financial-eligibility-for-father-wtih-vision-disability/) - Doctors diagnosed Joseph with Progressive Glaucoma, which is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve resulting in permanent vision loss. He was told his eyesight would gradually fade over several years until he was blind, but little did he know he would be involved in an accident that would dramatically change his
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Fights for Client with Multiple Disabilities Who Lost Medicaid Benefits Despite Submitting Recertification Packet](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/02/lone-star-legal-aid-fights-for-client-with-multiple-disabilities-who-lost-medicaid-benefits-despite-submitting-recertification-packet/) - Mark is a minor facing various disabilities and health challenges. His mom, Laura, found out about the Medicaid denial when she tried to take him to the doctor. Laura turned to Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) to appeal the denial and address the mistakes made by Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) in her son's
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Receives Grant from Federal Home Loan Bank Dallas to Address Heirs’ Property Issues in Harris County](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/02/lone-star-legal-aid-receives-grant-from-federal-home-loan-bank-dallas-to-address-heirs-property-issues-in-harris-county/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to receive a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank Dallas aimed at supporting organizations that address heirs’ property issues. LSLA will provide legal services to low-income individuals and families to establish heirship and clear property titles to help build generational wealth, to obtain tax deferrals/exemptions that help preserve
- [Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month – “Love Like That”](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/02/teen-dating-violence-awareness-and-prevention-month-love-like-that/) - Each February, young adults, their loved ones and domestic violence advocates nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). The purpose of this campaign is to promote education about dating abuse before it starts. Dating violence is more common than people think, especially among teens and young adults. 1
- [Earned Income Tax Awareness FAQs with Karyna Lopez, Litigation Director ](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/01/earned-income-tax-awareness-faqs-with-karyna-lopez-litigation-director/) - UPDATE: CHECK OUT OUR LITC SERVICE PAGE FOR A LIST OF NEW TAXPAYER RESOURCES In these FAQs, we explore the ins and outs of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) with Karyna Lopez, Litigation Director, shedding light on eligibility criteria, recent regulatory changes, required documentation, and more. How can I determine if I qualify for
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Awarded Grant from Texas Access to Justice Foundation to Enhance Children's Health and Security](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/01/lone-star-legal-aid-awarded-grant-from-texas-access-to-justice-foundation-to-enhance-childrens-health-and-security/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Houston, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to receive a grant from the Texas Access to Justice Foundation aimed at advancing children's well-being in regions across Texas. LSLA will offer education services, ensuring children have the support they need to thrive academically. A second initiative will
- [Community Victory: Waste Management Withdraws Landfill Expansion Permit Application in Carverdale Area](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/01/community-victory-waste-management-withdraws-landfill-expansion-permit-application-in-carverdale-area/) - Houston, TX, January 12, 2024 - In a monumental win for the Carverdale community, Applicant USA Waste of Texas Landfills, Inc., affiliated with Waste Management, has officially withdrawn its application for a permit to expand the “Hawthorn Park” landfill on Tanner Road in the Carverdale area of Houston, Texas. This decision from Waste Management to
- [Legal Services Corporation to Host Forum on Increasing Access to Justice and Pro Bono Awards Luncheon](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/01/legal-services-corporation-to-host-forum-on-increasing-access-to-justice-and-pro-bono-awards-luncheon/) - Houston, TX – January 18, 2024 – Advocates, attorneys, and civic and nonprofit leaders will gather at a forum on January 22, 2024, hosted by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in Houston, Texas, to discuss the ongoing rise in reported incidences of domestic violence. According to the National Coalition on Domestic Violence, 1 in 4
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed January 15, 2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/01/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-january-15-2024/) - In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Elizabeth Green Reverses Medicare Denial for a Young Client with Rare Brain Cancer](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2024/01/lone-star-legal-aids-elizabeth-green-reverses-medicare-denial-for-a-young-client-with-rare-brain-cancer/) - Paul was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and developed eye problems because of it. He is a minor and has been a Medicaid recipient for the last five years which has helped treat his eye condition. United Health Care, a Managed Care Organization (MCO), provided Paul with benefits throughout that time, until
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed December 29, 2023 to January 2, 2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/12/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-december-29-2023-to-january-2-2024/) - In observance of New Year’s, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed from December 29, 2023 to January 2, 2024. All offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed December 22-26, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/12/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-december-22-26-2023/) - In observance of Christmas, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed from December 22-26, 2023. All offices will reopen on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Survivor of Crime Obtain Social Security Disability Income](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/11/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-survivor-of-crime-obtain-social-security-disability-income/) - Mr. Smith suffered from mental and visual impairments for most of his adult life when he was shot in the head, face, and arm. The bullets were so fragmented that they are currently still resting in his head and face. These impairments qualified him for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). He told Lone Star Legal
- [December 3, 2023 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Lone Star Legal Aid’s Ongoing Advocacy for Clients with Disabilities](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/12/december-3-2023-is-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-lone-star-legal-aids-ongoing-advocacy-for-clients-with-disabilities/) - On December 3, 2023, International Day of Persons with Disabilities initiative joins partners around the world for a call to action. More than 1.3 billion people experience a significant disability today which represents 16 percent of the global population. Many people with disabilities are at an increased risk of developing a range of health conditions.
- [December 10, 2023 is Human Rights Day: Lone Star Legal Aid Advocates for the Civil Legal Rights of Millions of Texans](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/12/december-10-2023-is-human-rights-day-lone-star-legal-aid-advocates-for-the-civil-legal-rights-of-millions-of-texans/) - The 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day will be recognized on December 10, 2023. This day is focused on a year-long initiative that empowers progress and engagement. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a landmark document available in more than 500 languages and cherishes the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Launches Rise to Recovery Initiative to Assist Those Affected by the Opioid Crisis](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/09/lone-star-legal-aid-launches-rise-to-recovery-initiative-to-assist-those-affected-by-the-opiod-crisis/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking initiative, Rise to Recovery, aimed at providing vital legal aid to individuals and families impacted by the opioid crisis. The opioid epidemic has had devastating consequences across our communities, leaving countless individuals facing a range of
- [GivingTuesday for Equal Justice: Amplify Your Support for Legal Equity and Transform Lives](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/11/givingtuesday-for-equal-justice-amplify-your-support-for-legal-equity-and-transform-lives/) - Houston, TX – This GivingTuesday, Lone Star Legal Aid will inspire generosity by sharing compelling stories of impact, illustrating how donations directly empower us to provide free legal services and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed November 23-24, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/11/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-november-23-24-2023/) - In observance of Thanksgiving, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Monday, November 27, 2023. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Federal Court Strikes Down Permit for Construction of Port Arthur LNG Terminal](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/11/federal-court-strikes-down-permit-for-construction-of-port-arthur-lng-terminal/) - In a Victory for Clean Air Advocates in Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals Halts Sempra Energy Natural Gas Export Facility FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 Media contacts: Tom Pelton, Environmental Integrity Project (443) 510-2574 or tpelton@environmentalintegrity.org John Beard, Port Arthur Community Action Network (409) 626-1179 or john.beard901456@outlook.com Clarissa Ayala, Lone Star Legal Aid (832)
- [County Indigent Healthcare Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/08/county-indigent-healthcare-program/) - The County Indigent Health Care Program helps low-income Texas residents who don’t qualify for other state or federal health care programs have access to health care services. An indigent patient is a patient whose health insurance coverage, if any, does not provide full coverage for all their medical expenses and that their medical expenses, in
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed November 10, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/11/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-november-10-2023/) - In observance of Veterans Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Monday, November 13, 2023. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/10/lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-texas-veterans-legal-aid-week-2023/) - Organized by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF), Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW) highlights the dedicated efforts of legal aid organizations to serve Veterans' legal needs. As we approach this year's TVLAW, it is an excellent time to reflect on the critical role legal aid plays in ensuring Veterans receive the support and
- [November is Military Family Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/10/november-is-military-family-month/) - November is Military Family Month, a time to honor and show appreciation for the resilience and sacrifices of military families who support our service members. These families endure unique challenges, including frequent relocations, long deployments, and the emotional toll of having loved ones in harm's way. During this month, we recognize their unwavering commitment and
- [Protecting Seniors Before and After Disaster](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/10/protecting-seniors-before-and-after-disaster-2023/) - In 2019, the U.S. reported a population of 54.1 million people age 65 or older (the most recent year for which data is available). They represented 16% of the population--more than one in every seven Americans. Older adults consistently experience the most significant percentage of loss during and after natural disasters compared to younger age
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Pro Bono Volunteers During the American Bar Association's National Celebration of Pro Bono](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-pro-bono-volunteers-during-the-american-bar-associations-national-celebration-of-pro-bono/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 25, 2023 During the 2022-2023 Bar Year, volunteers contributed over 2400 hours of pro bono service, equal to approximately $600,000 of donated legal services. This does not include the hours spent by volunteers assisting with training, mentorship, and other non-case specific assistance. “We want to thank every single Lone Star
- [This October you can Protect Yourself Against Victimization](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/10/this-october-you-can-protect-yourself-against-victimization/) - October is National Crime Prevention Month, National Bullying Prevention Month and Cyber Security Awareness Month. These national observances spread awareness about prevention and personal safety among millions of Americans. Lone Star Legal Aid contributes to the safety of families and communities in Texas and Southwest Arkansas. Our Crime Victim Unit represents, educates, and advocates for
- [Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Every1KnowsSome1 – A Month of Action](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/10/domestic-violence-awareness-month-every1knowssome1-a-month-of-action/) - October is not just a month; it's a movement. The month marks a significant time of year for survivors of domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a way for survivors and advocates to connect across the nation, working to end violence against women, men, and children. This year, on October 19, 2023, DVAM
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Lauren Masullo Keeps Unemployed Single Mother Housed During Family Emergency](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/11/lone-star-legal-aid-keeps-unemployed-single-mother-housed-during-family-emergency/) - Along with the joys of parenthood comes, historically, the balancing act between work and home life responsibilities, whether it’s a household of two parents or one. When the scales are balanced, you should hope all goes smoothly. But when resources are limited, a family emergency can tip the scales. The choice between essentials like food,
- [Violet Mae Richardson's Fight to Reclaim Her Ancestral Home](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/09/violet-mae-richardsons-fight-to-reclaim-her-ancestral-home/) - Houston, TX - August 28, 2023 Violet Mae Richardson, through her attorney at Lone Star Legal Aid, is challenging a reverse mortgage lender's unauthorized foreclosure, aiming to overturn the foreclosure and assert her rights. In 1948, the Pleasantville neighborhood was established to help form a community for marginalized groups dealing with housing discrimination at the
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed Monday, September 4, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/08/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-monday-september-4-2023/) - In observance of Labor Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Texans Losing Coverage: Everything You Need to Know About Medicaid Disenrollment](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/08/texans-losing-coverage-everything-you-need-to-know-about-medicaid-disenrollment/) - In 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), part of which continued Medicaid benefits for those already enrolled, regardless of any changes in eligibility. That continuous Medicaid coverage ended on March 31, 2023, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) began disenrolling recipients in May. HHSC began sending recertification
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Cheranda Robertson Helps Mother Pursue Financial Justice and Child Custody Amidst Abuse](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/08/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-mother-pursue-financial-justice-and-child-custody-amidst-abuse/) - In 2013, Maira and Charlesh wed in Pakistan, aspiring to a brighter future in the United States. Charlesh migrated in 2015, followed by Maira and their child in 2017. They secured employment, obtained green cards, and aimed for U.S. citizenship. After arriving, Charlesh's demeanor changed, leading to abuse and then a divorce and custody dispute.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Champions Tenant Rights: Over 100 Eviction Cases Dismissed](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/08/lone-star-legal-aid-champions-tenant-rights-over-100-eviction-cases-dismissed/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Harris County, TX – August 14, 2023 – Lone Star Legal Aid (“LSLA”), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal services to underserved communities, has achieved a significant victory for tenants by securing the dismissal of over 100 eviction cases at Cabo San Lucas and Redford Apartments in Harris County. In
- [Lone Star Legal Aid and Texas Legal Services Center Launch Eviction Text Messaging Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/08/lone-star-legal-aid-and-texas-legal-services-center-launch-eviction-text-messaging-program/) - Lone Star Legal Aid, in partnership with Texas Legal Services Center, is happy to announce the launch of its Eviction Text Messaging Program. The program helps to guide our clients through the JP Court Eviction Appeal process with text messaging support. This guided support will provide text message reminders of deadlines, links to helpful information
- [LSLA Staff Set to Present at State Bar of Texas' 2023 Poverty Law Conference](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/07/lsla-staff-set-to-present-at-state-bar-of-texas-2023-poverty-law-conference/) - The Poverty Law Conference is hosted annually by the State Bar of Texas to educate poverty law attorneys about the legal issues that affect low-income Texans. This year, the 2023 conference is a hybrid event, with in-person presentations and award ceremonies in Austin, Texas. Many Lone Star Legal Aid staff will be in attendance this
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Fallon Hamilton Fights for Record Expungement Accuracy to Secure Client’s Employment Opportunities](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/07/lone-star-legal-aids-fallon-hamilton-fights-for-record-expungement-accuracy-to-secure-clients-employment-opportunities/) - In the pursuit of a fresh start, individuals with felony and misdemeanor arrests on their records often rely on the expungement process to clear their past and pave the way for a brighter future. Unfortunately, even after the legal process is complete, records may not appear to be expunged. Such was the case for Brenda,
- [Night Court’s "The Law Files": An Exclusive Event Benefiting Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military & Veterans Unit](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/06/night-courts-the-law-files-an-exclusive-event-benefiting-lone-star-legal-aids-military-veterans-unit/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 22, 2023 (Updated Friday, July 7, 2023) Houston, TX – Join us for a remarkable evening as Night Court proudly presents "The Law Files," an event dedicated to supporting Houston area nonprofits, including Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military and Veterans Unit. We invite you to be part of this meaningful
- [5 Common Myths About Legal Aid Debunked](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/04/5-common-myths-about-legal-aid-debunked/) - Legal aid is a valuable resource for individuals who cannot afford legal representation. Yet there are many misconceptions about legal aid that keep people from asking for help. In this article, we will debunk five common myths about legal aid. MYTH: Legal aid is only available for criminal cases. FACT: While legal aid is often
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Brittany Hightower Helps Mom Stop Invasive Visual Recording in a High-Stakes Family Law Case](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/06/lone-star-legal-aids-brittany-hightower-helps-mom-stop-invasive-visual-recording-in-a-high-stakes-family-law-case/) - Christina and Gabriel were best friends, husband and wife, and parents to three girls. Gabriel was described as goofy and a good listener – but he had a secret that would destroy their blended family unit. Christina’s middle daughter found Gabriel’s phone recording her taking a shower. She was just 13 at the time. It
- [The Role of Legal Aid in Access to Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/06/the-role-of-legal-aid-in-access-to-justice/) - Access to justice is a fundamental right that gives every person access to legal remedies for their legal problems. However, for people with low-incomes, access to justice can be a challenge. Legal aid ensures access to justice regardless of a person’s financial means. What is Legal Aid? Legal aid is a system of providing legal
- [June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Justice for Older Adults Project at Lone Star Legal Aid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/06/june-is-elder-abuse-awareness-justice-for-older-adults-project-at-lone-star-legal-aid/) - Our elderly population routinely faces several forms of abuse, like neglect and financial exploitation. Consistently educating the public through advocacy and action will provide awareness and prevention of elder abuse. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and today, June 15, is Elder Abuse Awareness Day! While physical abuse, neglect and abandonment are frequently used forms
- [Community Leaders Urge Port Houston, Army Corps of Engineers  To Conduct More Testing, Relocate Toxic Sediment from Ship Channel Expansion](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/06/community-leaders-urge-port-houston-army-corps-of-engineers-to-conduct-more-testing-relocate-toxic-sediment-from-ship-channel-expansion/) - Contacts: Clarissa Ayala, cayala@lonestarlegal.org, 832-627-8404 Riikka Pohjankoski, riikka@airalliancehouston.org, 713-589-7079 Allyn West, awest@edf.org, 713-724-1810 MEDIA ADVISORY: (Houston, TX, June 15, 2023) — Concerned with the health and environmental risks connected to Port Houston’s $1 billion expansion of the Houston Ship Channel, known as Project 11, Healthy Port Communities Coalition representatives and legal and scientific experts will
- [Years Later, A Few More Affordable Apartments](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/06/years-later-a-few-more-affordable-apartments/) - If you’re living in “affordable housing,” you’re probably surrounded by poverty. It’s not supposed to be this way. When the poorest people are crowded in the least hospitable neighborhoods, it results in a lower standard of living. Ideally, subsidized housing would be constructed in areas with fewer poor people and less racial concentration. When developers
- [June is PTSD Awareness Month: Resources for Trauma Survivors](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/06/june-is-ptsd-awareness-month-resources-for-trauma-survivors/) - PTSD Awareness Overview National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month is celebrated annually in June, and the awareness day is June 27, 2023. It aims to raise awareness of the disorder itself, which is a mental health issue that can develop after a person has endured a traumatic event, such as war, sexual assault, or
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed Monday, June 19, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/06/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-monday-june-19-2023/) - In observance of Juneteenth, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Secures Groundbreaking Environmental Justice Settlement for Super Neighborhood 48 in Collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/06/lone-star-legal-aid-secures-groundbreaking-environmental-justice-settlement-for-super-neighborhood-48-in-collaboration-with-the-u-s-department-of-justice/) - Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is pleased to announce a significant environmental justice settlement achieved in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of Super Neighborhood 48, encompassing Trinity Gardens and Houston Gardens. This groundbreaking agreement is a major step forward in protecting underserved communities and their rights to a healthy and
- [How to Prepare for Extreme Heat Events: Tips, Resources & Renters' Rights](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/06/how-to-prepare-for-extreme-heat-events/) - Extreme heat conditions have been reported all throughout Texas for the past few summers. Make sure you're prepared to beat the heat with our tips, resources, and explanation of renters' rights. Tips for Staying Cool According to KHOU, "If the heat index hits at least 108 for two consecutive days, Houston Health Department will open
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Disabled Husband and Father Obtain Social Security Disability Insurance](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/06/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-disabled-husband-and-father-obtain-social-security-disability-insurance/) - Meet Dennis, a devoted husband and father, whose life took an unexpected turn when he applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and was shockingly denied. Despite battling high blood pressure, gout, arthritis in multiple areas of his body, and lingering depression, Dennis was told he was "not disabled." Faced with the daunting reality of
- [Breaking Down Legal Jargon: Definitions of Common Legal Terms](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/breaking-down-legal-jargon-definitions-of-common-legal-terms/) - Navigating the legal landscape can be daunting, especially when faced with complex terminologies. To empower individuals with a better understanding of civil law, we aim to define and explain some common legal terms encountered in civil proceedings. By familiarizing ourselves with these terms, we can communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and navigate legal matters with
- [Honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2023: Celebrating the Inspiring Work of Jessie Campbell and Victoria Smith](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/honoring-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-2023/) - In commemoration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we proudly highlight the exceptional contributions of Jessie Campbell and Victoria Smith at Lone Star Legal Aid. These remarkable individuals, with their diverse backgrounds and experiences, have played a pivotal role in advancing justice and championing the rights of underrepresented communities. Let's delve into their incredible journeys
- [Know Your Rights: Beware of Notario Fraud | Conozca Sus Derechos: Cuidado Con el Fraude Notarial](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/bewareofnotariofraud/) - Beware of notario fraud! It's important to understand the risks involved to protect yourself and your loved ones. Notarios are not lawyers, even though their title might sound similar. They cannot provide legal advice or represent you in immigration matters. Some people pretend to be notarios to take advantage of vulnerable individuals seeking help with
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Restore Holocaust Survivors' Social Security Supplemental Income](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-restore-holocaust-survivors-social-security-supplemental-income/) - Mr. Yuriy Chertkov and his wife are Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. In December, 2021, the couple received a reparations payment from Germany, which increased their bank account balance, putting them over the SSI resource limit. As a result, the Social Security Administration (SSA) determined they were not eligible for
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Closed Monday, May 29, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/lone-star-legal-aid-is-closed-monday-may-29-2023/) - In observance of Memorial Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps 15-Year-Old Get Braces with Health Coverage Through Managed Care Organization](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-15-year-old-get-braces-with-health-coverage-through-managed-care-organization/) - 15-year-old Sarah’s dentist told her she needed braces. Although she had a health plan that was part of a Managed Care Organization (MCO), her orthodontic claims were denied over and over. They claimed braces are not “medically necessary.” Sarah’s mother Kathy reached out to Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) for assistance with an appeal. Elizabeth
- [Environmental Groups Challenge Texas’ Sea Port Oil Terminal in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/environmental-groups-challenge-texas-sea-port-oil-terminal-in-the-5th-circuit-court-of-appeals/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Accepts an Award at the Houston Mayor’s Volunteer Appreciation Awards Luncheon](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/lone-star-legal-aid-accepts-an-award-at-the-houston-mayors-volunteer-appreciation-awards-luncheon/) - HOUSTON, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid, alongside dozens of other volunteers and local nonprofit organizations, were recipients of volunteer appreciation awards Friday morning at City Hall. We were presented with the Mayor’s Community Engagement Award. We received the award because of our involvement with the City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods (DON) and Neighborhood
- [Know Your Rights: Title IX and Sexual Assault](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/know-your-rights-title-ix-and-sexual-assault/) - What is Title IX? Title IX is a federal civil rights law in the United States that prohibits discrimination based on sex in any educational institution that receives federal funding. Title IX protects individuals from gender-based discrimination in education, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and sexual assault. Title IX requires educational institutions to address reports
- [Civil Legal Aid Lawyer Consultations: What You Need to Know About Advice and Brief Service Cases in 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/04/civil-legal-aid-lawyer-consultations-what-you-need-to-know-about-advice-and-brief-service-cases-in-2023/) - Not all legal problems are solved in the courtroom. Lawyers can help you with legal advice only or brief service. This is like an interview where you talk to the lawyer about your problem, and they give you advice. This can help you decide what to do next about your legal problem. In some cases,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Galveston Office Has Moved](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/lone-star-legal-aids-galveston-office-has-moved/) - Galveston, TX - January 11, 2023 – Our Galveston office moved from Market Street to 123 25th Street, Suite 4020, Galveston, TX 77550 on January 1, 2023. Our new office is located in Shearn Moody Plaza, formerly the Old Santa Fe Union Station, home of the Galveston Railroad Museum, and an anchor point at the
- [May is the Administration for Community Living’s Older Americans Month 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/may-is-the-administration-for-community-livings-older-americans-month-2023/) - Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s annual celebration of Older Americans Month (OAM). The theme for 2023 is "Aging Unbound," which aims to discuss the diversity among aging populations, and discredit stereotypes. For many people, becoming an older adult brings newfound freedom and benefits: grown children, impending retirement, exploring new
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Army Veteran Obtain SSI](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-army-veteran-obtain-ssi/) - David Jenkins was discharged honorably from the US Army in 1973, and even received the National Defense Service Medal for his time on duty. Many veterans face difficulties adjusting to civilian life after time in the military, which can lead to mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. In almost a third of cases, this
- [Medicaid MUST be Renewed in 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/04/medicaid-must-be-renewed-in-2023/) - UPDATE - To ensure all Medicaid recipients who received renewal packets in April have at least 30 days to respond, as required by federal guidelines, HHSC has extended the deadline to return renewal packets from May 8 to May 15. Attention Medicaid recipients: CONTINUOUS COVID MEDICAID ENDED YOU MUST FILL OUT RECERTIFICATION PACKETS OR YOUR MEDICAID
- [The City of Houston has Proclaimed April 25th as Sandra Small Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/the-city-of-houston-has-proclaimed-april-25th-as-sandra-small-day/) - Houston, Texas - The City of Houston’s Council Member, Leticia Plummer, hosted the Fifth Ward Cancer Cluster Collaborative Summit from April 24th through the 27th. The summit included a community sites tour, press conference, townhall, a proclamation in honor of IMPACT Greater Fifth Ward and advocate Sandra Small, and community breakout sessions with environmental and
- [Champions of Justice Gala 2023 Debuts Inspiring Veteran Video Story](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/champions-of-justice-gala-2023-debuts-inspiring-veteran-video-story/) - The Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans, held on April 25 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, raised $485,000 to provide civil legal services to low-income Texas veterans. The Texas Access to Justice Commission and the State Bar of Texas co-sponsored the event, and the funds raised will be distributed by the
- [ITC Community Prep Session - Monday May 1st at 6 PM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/05/itc-community-prep-session/) - The Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC) is seeking a renewal of a Federal Operating Permit (FOP) from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the Deer Park Terminal, where a hazardous chemical fire occurred in 2019. To discuss the permit application, a Public Hearing will be held on May 4th at 7 PM at the
- [April is Texas Giving Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/04/april-is-texas-giving-month/) - April is Texas Giving Month, a time to help Texas charities recover from a turbulent last few years. Nonprofits are also businesses, and individual donations allow us to be innovative, provide high quality services, and sustain our work when other resources are unavailable. Individual donations also allow us to help people and families in ways
- [National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 23-29, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/04/national-crime-victims-rights-week-is-april-23-29-2023-survivor-voices-elevate-engage-effect-change/) - A whole week in April each year is dedicated to recognizing crime victims, their rights, and their stories. It is an annual campaign that focuses on the victims’ rights movement, federal legislation, court decisions, government actions, and programs working with crime victims. The week-long campaign raises awareness and helps victims rebuild their lives. National Crime
- [LSLA's Environmental Justice Team Works with the City of Houston to Combat Illegal Dumping](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/04/lslas-environmental-justice-team-works-with-the-city-of-houston-to-combat-illegal-dumping/) - OneClean Houston Plan This year, the Houston Mayor’s office has released a plan to combat illegal dumping called OneClean Houston Plan. The plan calls for better enforcement, prevention, and education on the consequences of illegal dumping. The OneClean Houston Plan is a combined effort between the Mayor’s office and community members, which include homeowners, community
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Available to Assist Texans with Applying for Rental and Utility Assistance](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-is-available-to-assist-texans-with-applying-for-rental-and-utility-assistance/) - The Covid-19 Pandemic has contributed to financial hardship, like job loss, lost wages, unforeseen medical expenses, evictions, and foreclosures, leaving many Americans in need of assistance. With the CDC Eviction Moratorium no longer in effect, protections for those evicted have been lifted, and millions are now facing homelessness. Homelessness is not synonymous with being unsheltered.
- [April is Fair Housing Month 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/04/april-is-fair-housing-month-2023/) - Each April, local communities, fair housing advocates, and fair housing organizations across the country commemorate Fair Housing Month by hosting an array of activities that highlight HUD’s fair housing enforcement efforts, enhance Americans’ awareness of their fair housing rights, and emphasize the importance of ending housing discrimination. Our Fair Housing team focuses on the right
- [Community Resource: Kids' Meals, Inc. Provides Free Meals to Children Across the Houston Area](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/03/community-resource-kids-meals-inc-provides-free-meals-to-children-across-the-houston-area/) - A Word on Food Security In conjunction with providing free legal assistance, Lone Star Legal Aid strives to seek and maintain safety, stability, health, and well-being; and improve outcomes for children. At the intersection of these priorities lives an ongoing battle against food insecurity. Today we would like to spotlight a valuable community resource that
- [Human Trafficking Bus Tour Recap](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/03/human-trafficking-bus-tour-recap/) - Lone Star Legal Aid joined Children at Risk for an educational bus tour generously co-sponsored by Houston Young Lawyers Association and Vinson & Elkins LLP on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 2900 Weslayan St. Ste 400, Houston, TX 77027. This tour and discussion aimed to help expose the realities of domestic minor sex trafficking, labor
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/03/lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-national-consumer-protection-week-2023/) - The Federal Trade Commission’s National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is March 5-11, 2023. Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Maybe you’re wondering about the best way to use credit, how to shop for a used car, or even how to prevent foreclosure or bankruptcy. NCPW is a time to help people
- [Rent and Utility Assistance Available through Texas Rent Relief March 14-28, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/03/rent-and-utility-assistance-available-through-texas-rent-relief-march-14-28-2023/) - UPDATE 📢 The rental assistance events planned for this Saturday have been cancelled as the Texas Rent Relief program is closing its application portal today, Thursday, March 16th, at 11:59 PM. Again, today is the last day for tenants to apply for rent and utility assistance. Houston, TX – The Texas Rent Relief Program
- [Protecting Older Adults from Identity Theft During Tax Season](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/02/protecting-older-adults-from-identity-theft-during-tax-season-2/) - The Federal Trade Commission’s Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week was between January 30 and February 5 this year. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal or financial information — like your Social Security or financial account number — to commit fraud. Seniors are vulnerable to identity theft scams because they are often more trusting,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Set to Present in Human Trafficking Awareness Bus Tour](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/02/lone-star-legal-aid-set-to-present-in-human-trafficking-awareness-bus-tour/) - Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid will join Children at Risk for an educational bus tour generously co-sponsored by Houston Young Lawyers Association and Vinson & Elkins LLP on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 2900 Weslayan St. Ste 400, Houston, TX 77027. This tour and discussion aim to help expose the realities of domestic
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Assisted Tornado Survivors at Pasadena Convention Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/lone-star-legal-aid-assisted-tornado-survivors-at-pasadena-convention-center/) - Pasadena, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid Staff was present to assist survivors of the January 24th Tornado Event at the Disaster Assistance Recovery Center located at the Pasadena Convention Center between Friday, January 27 and Sunday, January 29. The event was hosted by the City of Pasadena, and the City of Deer Park, to
- [COVID-19 SNAP Benefits End in February 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/covid-19-snap-benefits-end-in-february-2023/) - In April 2020, all Texas SNAP households, eligible for any amount of SNAP, began receiving the maximum SNAP allotment for their household size, regardless of income or deductions. They have all received 2 SNAP deposits per month on their Lone Star card – their regular SNAP allotment and their extra COVID SNAP benefits. February 2023
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed January 16, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-january-16-2023/) - In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023. Texans can still apply for free legal help online via our website: www.lonestarlegal.org/get-help
- [Resolve to Be Ready: Disaster Preparedness in the New Year](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/resolve-to-be-ready-disaster-preparedness-in-the-new-year/) - Disasters can take lives, homes, cars, and personal belongings. Safety comes first when preparing for a disaster. Through the federal resource ready.gov, we have compiled an exhaustive list of disaster preparedness steps you can take today to help ease any potential burdens in the year ahead. Make a Resolution Make an emergency plan: choose a
- [January 2023: A Time to Raise Awareness of Slavery, Human Trafficking, and Stalking](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/january-2023-a-time-to-raise-awareness-of-slavery-human-trafficking-and-stalking/) - January 2023 is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Since 2010, the White House has dedicated this month to raising awareness on the different forms of human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, and educating people about this crime and how to spot it. This January also marks the nineteenth National Stalking Awareness Month
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed December 30, 2022 - January 2, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-december-30-2022-january-2-2023/) - In observance of New Year’s, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed December 23-26, 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-december-23-26-2022/) - In observance of Christmas, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [10 Houston Public Housing Complexes Will Open Their Waitlists in January 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/10-houston-public-housing-complexes-will-open-their-waitlists-in-january/) - The Houston Housing Authority board has voted to reopen the waiting list for 10 public housing developments on January 15, 2023. The waiting list closed in August 2018 due to the high volume of applications. Although there is still a backlog of applicants on the waiting list, some developments have shorter waiting lists than others.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Fundraiser at Clear Lake Burger Nation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/11/lone-star-legal-aid-to-host-fundraiser-at-clear-lake-burger-nation/) - Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to announce that Burger Nation sales will benefit our firm. The event will take place at Clear Lake Burger Nation location (1400 NASA Parkway, Suite F, Houston, TX 77058) on Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Our goal is 20 RSVPs by
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed November 11, 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/11/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-november-11-2022/) - In observance of Veterans Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Monday, November 14, 2022. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Launches Online Giving Season Auction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/11/lone-star-legal-aid-launches-online-giving-season-auction/) - Houston, TX – As the gift-giving season is right around the corner, donors have the opportunity to pass on a gift that gives back. Today marks the start of Lone Star Legal Aid’s first annual Giving Season online auction, as part of the Help Us Help Texans campaign to help those struggling to make ends
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Latham & Watkins for Pro Bono Week 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-latham-watkins-for-pro-bono-week-2022/) - Latham & Watkins has been a committed pro bono partner with Lone Star Legal Aid for multiple years. Over the course of the bar year, nearly 70 attorneys from Latham & Watkins donated their time towards preparing much-needed estate planning documents for our clients. The firm is committed to serving those that may otherwise go
- [Disaster Preparedness in Situations of Domestic Violence](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/disaster-preparedness-in-situations-of-domestic-violence/) - PLEASE NOTE: This website has a Safety Exit feature. By clicking the button in the upper right corner or clicking the Escape key on your keyboard, this website will automatically close and be removed from your search history. Over the past 30+ years, since Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) began, much progress has been
- [October is Cyber Security Awareness Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/october-is-cyber-security-awareness-month/) - Every October, the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) asks us to renew or join the commitment to help “Take A Bite Out Of Crime®.” In 1984, October was designated as Crime Prevention Month through a Presidential proclamation and since then, NCPC has been working with local law enforcement, government agencies, civic groups, schools and businesses,
- [Disaster Preparedness: Getting Your Paperwork in Order](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/disaster-preparedness-getting-your-paperwork-in-order/) - You and your family’s personal safety comes first when preparing for a disaster. Disasters can take lives, homes, cars, as well as all of your personal belongings. Having your personal information and documentation safe is vital to start the recovery process. Taking the time to protect these documents will save you from unnecessary stress following
- [Explanation of Language Access Rights](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/09/explanation-of-language-access-rights/) - English National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 in the United States to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The theme for 2022 is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." This year, Lone Star Legal Aid stands
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed September 5, 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/09/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-september-5-2022/) - In observance of Labor Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Attends State Bar of Texas' Poverty Law Conference](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/08/lone-star-legal-aid-attends-state-bar-of-texas-poverty-law-conference/) - The Poverty Law Conference is hosted annually by the State Bar of Texas to educate poverty law attorneys about the legal issues that affect low-income Texans. This year, the 2022 conference was hybrid, with in-person presentations and award ceremonies in Austin, Texas. Many Lone Star Legal Aid staff were in attendance this year. Presentations by
- [Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Fundraiser at Port Arthur Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/08/lone-star-legal-aid-to-host-fundraiser-at-port-arthur-chipotle-mexican-grill/) - Port Arthur, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to announce that sales at the Port Arthur Chipotle Mexican Grill location (2780 Highway 365, Port Arthur, TX 77460) on Friday, October 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM will benefit our firm. Ways to support this fundraiser 33% of fundraiser sales will benefit
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit to Host Fundraiser at Sawyer Heights MOD Pizza](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/08/lone-star-legal-aids-military-veterans-unit-to-host-fundraiser-at-sawyer-heights-mod-pizza/) - Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to announce that pizza sales at the Sawyer Heights MOD Pizza location (1911 Taylor St, Ste. A, Houston, TX 77007) on Sunday, September 11, 2022, will benefit our Military & Veterans Unit. Ways to support this fundraiser Receive 20% off all digital and in-store fundraiser sales
- [What is legal aid?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/07/what-is-legal-aid/) - In the Southern United States, 22.2 million people live below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funds many legal aid organizations so that low-income individuals and families can receive the help they need. In a 2022 report by LSC, known as The Justice Gap, it was found that 53% of
- [Night Court Returns To The Stage With Ticket Sales Supporting Local Legal Aid Organizations](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/07/night-court-returns-to-the-stage-with-ticket-sales-supporting-local-legal-aid-organizations/) - UPDATE - This is the final week to purchase tickets. Houston, TX – Night Court, a fundraising event that has raised over $1 million for charitable causes, returns to The Hobby Center from August 17-20, 2022 with Justice by the Dozen. Proceeds will support local legal aid providers: AVDA Beacon Child Advocates HAWC Children's Court Services
- [EPA Objects to Valero Houston Refinery’s Title V Air Permit Due to TCEQ Compliance Failure, Continues to Rely on Harmful Policy that Endangers Clean Air](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/07/epa-objects-to-valero-houston-refinerys-title-v-air-permit-due-to-tceq-compliance-failure-continues-to-rely-on-harmful-policy-that-endangers-clean-air/) - EPA Objects to Valero Houston Refinery’s Title V Air Permit Due to TCEQ Compliance Failure, Continues to Rely on Harmful Policy that Endangers Clean Air Media Contacts: Tom Pelton, Environmental Integrity Project, 443-510-2574 or tpelton@environmentalintegrity.org Alexandria Trimble, Earthjustice, (202) 792-6889, atrimble@earthjustice.org Clarissa Ayala, Lone Star Legal Aid, 832-627-8404, cayala@lonestarlegal.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 7, 2022 Austin,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed July 4, 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/07/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-july-4-2022/) - In observance of Independence Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed June 20, 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/06/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-june-20-2022/) - In observance of Juneteenth, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed May 30, 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/05/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-may-30-2022/) - In observance of Memorial Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [LSLA's Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage Unit to Provide Medicaid/CHIP Application Assistance at BakerRipley's 2022 Citizenship Forums](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/05/lslas-connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-unit-to-provide-medicaid-chip-application-assistance-at-bakerripleys-2022-citizenship-forums/) - Did you know our Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage Unit is joining BakerRipley for a monthly outreach? They'll provide application assistance forms for citizenship, and we'll provide application assistance for Medicaid and CHIP. Keep an eye out for upcoming events! The first 75 participants will receive free one-on-one citizenship application assistance. Registration 8:30 - 9:30
- [Legal Services Corporation Releases Research on Unmet Civil Legal Needs of Low-Income Americans](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/05/legal-services-corporation-releases-research-on-unmet-civil-legal-needs-of-low-income-americans/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is funded in part by Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the nation. By partnering with NORC at the University of Chicago, LSC has measured "the difference between the civil legal needs of low-income Americans and the resources available to meet those
- [The LASSA Texas Network Launches www.LASSATexas.org](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/04/the-lassa-texas-network-launches-www-lassatexas-org/) - Houston, TX - The Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA) Texas Network is pleased to announce the launch of their website, www.lassatexas.org. The statewide network consists of nine programs that collaborate to provide holistic legal services to the most vulnerable and underserved sexual violence survivors in Texas. Since the LASSA Program’s inception in
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed January 17, 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/01/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-january-17-2022/) - In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed December 31, 2021 - January 3, 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/12/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-december-31-2021-january-3-2022/) - Lone Star Legal Aid wishes you and yours a Happy New Year. In observance of the holiday, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed December 24-27th, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/12/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-december-24-27th-2021/) - Lone Star Legal Aid wishes you and yours a Merry Christmas. In observance of the holiday, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, December 28th, 2021. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed November 25-26th, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-on-thursday-november-25th-2021/) - Lone Star Legal Aid wishes you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving. In observance of the holiday, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Monday, November 29th, 2021. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at http://www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Closed on Thursday, November 11th, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/lone-star-legal-aid-closed-on-thursday-november-11th-2021/) - In observance of Veterans Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed to honor all those who served. All offices will reopen on Friday, November 12th, 2021. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at http://www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates TAJF’s Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week from November 7 - 13](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-tajfs-texas-veterans-legal-aid-week-from-november-7-13/) - Of the more than 18 million veterans and active-duty service members in America, Texas has the nation’s second-largest veteran population. For the civil legal issues that may arise for veterans, legal aid organizations make themselves available year-round. In fact, more than 8,000 Texas veterans receive free legal assistance each year from legal aid organizations. The
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Participates in A Month of Service Workshops](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/lone-star-legal-aid-participates-in-a-month-of-service-workshops/) - Each year, A Month of Service (AMOS) partners with NRCDC Houston, the City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods, Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Harris County Appraisal District, Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector, The Earl Carl Institute for Legal & Social Policy, Lone Star Legal Aid, and the Houston Bar Association, to provide free information and resources on topics
- [What if I don't qualify for legal aid?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/09/what-if-i-dont-qualify-for-legal-aid/) - Even if you earn more than 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, we may still help you if you qualify under one of our special projects. If you need free civil legal assistance, please fill out our online application or call 1-800-733-8394. While we cannot give free legal advice without agreeing to represent you as
- [What are the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/08/what-are-the-u-s-federal-poverty-guidelines/) - The first set of poverty guidelines were developed in the 1960’s to define poverty on a sliding scale that would take family size and cost of living into consideration each year. The U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines determine eligibility for all forms of public benefits and assistance. All clients of Lone Star Legal Aid must meet
- [Which legal aid organization serves my Texas county?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/08/which-legal-aid-organization-serves-my-texas-county/) - Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT), Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA), and Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) are legal aid organizations funded by Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to assist low-income Texans with their civil legal needs. LSLA has 14 offices in 76 counties with staff attorneys and pro bono volunteers ready to help take on
- [What kinds of issues can legal aid help me with?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/what-kinds-of-issues-can-legal-aid-help-me-with/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is one of three legal aid providers in Texas, helping low-income Texans face civil legal issues that create additional barriers to their well-being. We have many units dedicated to different client issues. Here is an exhaustive list of the free services we offer to clients who qualify. If you have
- [Can I represent myself in court?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/11/can-i-represent-myself-in-court/) - In civil matters, all Texans have the right to represent themselves in court. This is called “Pro Se.” Self-representation may be simpler with certain civil legal issues than others, so it is important to do your research. Some people may choose to represent themselves because they cannot afford to hire an attorney. Lone Star Legal
- [Why do lawyers do pro bono?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/11/why-do-lawyers-do-pro-bono/) - A lawyer’s job requires them to have a specific skill set that provides benefits beyond the courtroom. Such skilled legal services are often expensive and beyond the reach of many potential clients. When a lawyer provides their services without charge, this is called Pro Bono. Pro Bono volunteer work is especially encouraged for low-income clients
- [Legal Aid for Survivors of Domestic Violence: Know Your Options](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/04/legal-aid-for-survivors-of-domestic-violence-know-your-options/) - Domestic violence can have serious consequences for survivors. It is important for anyone experiencing or witnessing domestic violence to seek support. In this article, we will explore the legal and non-legal options available for survivors of domestic violence. Legal Options for Survivors of Domestic Violence Civil legal aid can be a helpful resource for survivors
- [Discrimination Cases Rise Among the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community Amidst the Pandemic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/discrimination-cases-rise-among-the-asian-american-pacific-islander-community-amidst-the-pandemic/) - Since the first Coronavirus appearance in December 2019, the United States has experienced a multitude of obstacles, including the weight of isolation, unemployment, housing and food instability. In addition, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has continually been on the receiving end of prejudice and racial discrimination. Why is this happening more than
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Protects Survivor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/03/lone-star-legal-aid-protects-survivor-of-domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault/) - Bailey met her boyfriend Danny through her friendship with his sister. They dated on and off for several years, often separating due to Danny’s emotional and physical abuse towards Bailey. When Danny was arrested for robbery, Bailey decided that was the final straw, and broke up with him. She had been working hard towards her
- [Homestead Exemptions: What Are the Benefits and Who Qualifies?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/03/homestead-exemptions-what-are-the-benefits-and-who-qualifies/) - Homestead exemptions remove part of your home's value from taxation, so they lower your taxes. For example, your home is appraised at $300,000, and you qualify for a $40,000 exemption (this is the amount mandated for school districts). You will pay school taxes on the home as if it was worth only $260,000. Not all
- [Can Legal Aid Help Me with Multiple Issues at a Time?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/03/can-legal-aid-help-me-with-multiple-issues-at-a-time/) - Civil legal aid helps people access basic necessities, such as health care, housing, government benefits, employment, and educational services. According to Legal Service Corporation’s 2022 Justice Report, nearly three quarters (74%) of low-income households experienced at least one civil legal problem in the previous year. A third (33%) of low-income Americans had at least one
- [Federal Aid Now Available to Survivors of Houston/Pasadena/Deer Park Tornadoes](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/03/federal-aid-now-available-to-survivors-of-houston-pasadena-deer-park-tornadoes/) - The federal government is now offering aid in Harris County and several other Southeast Texas communities affected by a tornado that ripped across the region on Jan. 24. Survivors can receive help from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through its Physical Disaster and Economic Injury Disaster loan programs. One member of the applying household
- [The End of Continuous Medicaid Coverage: Terminations and Re-Enrollment Begin April 1, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/02/the-end-of-continuous-medicaid-coverage-terminations-and-re-enrollment-begin-april-1-2023/) - Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, to expire on May 11, 2023. Earlier this month, there was an announcement ending the additional funding for SNAP recipients
- [The Supreme Court of Texas' Issues Additional Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/03/the-supreme-court-of-texas-emergency-issues-additional-emergency-order-regarding-covid-19/) - March 1, 2023 For Immediate Release Houston, TX - The Supreme Court of Texas issued an additional Emergency Order, the fourteenth such order related to sealing and making eviction court records confidential. Eviction record sealing is key to improving housing security for millions of individuals and families. Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) has been instrumental
- [Texas Winter Storm Resource - Renter's Rights, How to Request Repairs from Landlord](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/texas-winter-storm-resource-renters-rights-how-to-request-repairs-from-landlord/) - As Texans continue to face the effects of a record-breaking winter storm, they’re faced with new issues, like broken pipes or plumbing problems that have caused flooding and other damage in their homes. Texas renters have a right to ask their landlord for repairs. Identify where you need to submit your request for repairs.
- [DHS Agrees to Review Complaint Against City of Freeport, TX and Port Freeport for Title VI Violations of the Civil Rights Act](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/02/dhs-agrees-to-review-complaint-against-city-of-freeport-tx-and-port-freeport-for-title-vi-violations-of-the-civil-rights-act-2/) - Updated February 15, 2023 Freeport, TX - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is evaluating the complaint submitted by Lone Star Legal Aid on behalf of residents living in the East End of Freeport, Texas in November 2017. The administrative complaint alleges violations of Title VI of the
- [DHS Agrees to Review Complaint Against City of Freeport, TX and Port Freeport for Title VI Violations of the Civil Rights Act](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/02/dhs-agrees-to-review-complaint-against-city-of-freeport-tx-and-port-freeport-for-title-vi-violations-of-the-civil-rights-act/) - Updated February 15, 2023 Freeport, TX - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is evaluating the complaint submitted by Lone Star Legal Aid on behalf of residents living in the East End of Freeport, Texas in November 2017. The administrative complaint alleges violations of Title VI of the
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Medical Professional During Wrongful Eviction Suit](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/02/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-medical-profesional-during-wrongful-eviction-suit/) - Mr. Jan was a doctor in his native country, but like many medical professionals who have immigrated to the U.S., he is unable to practice medicine in America due to licensing requirements, despite the fact that he is now a U.S. Citizen. As a result, he works in a hospital as a technician and shares
- [Beamer Place Outreach Recap](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/02/beamer-place-outreach-recap/) - Since shelters were opened for survivors of the Pasadena tornado, the American Red Cross and its partners have served 407 households by providing: -261 overnight stays for more than 100 residents in 3 emergency shelters; -3016 meals and snacks; and -265 relief items including comfort kits and other supplies. The American Red Cross was at
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Eviction Right to Counsel Initiative will spread the love on Valentine’s Day at Harris County JP - 5, 1](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/02/lone-star-legal-aids-eviction-right-to-counsel-initiative-will-spread-the-love-on-valentines-day-at-harris-county-jp-5-1/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid’s Eviction Right to Counsel Initiative will spread the love on Valentine’s Day at Harris County Justice of the Peace - Precinct 5, Place 1. Currently, there are over 500 eviction cases set for trial in Harris County JP 5-1. Attorneys in our Eviction Right to Counsel Initiative will
- [Sexual Assault and Child Abuse -   Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Mother Protect Three Children from Sexual Assault](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/02/sexual-assault-and-child-abuse-lone-star-legal-aid-helps-mother-protect-three-children-from-sexual-assault/) - Mariah married her military husband Sean and raised two children together, and one from Sean’s previous relationship beginning when the child was two years-old. This child is now a teenager, and recently, he came out as transgender and said he wanted to go by Calvin. Mariah was working hard to provide Calvin with all the
- [$26.2 Million Program to Fund Childcare for Low-Income Families in Harris County](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/02/26-2-million-program-to-fund-childcare-for-low-income-families-in-harris-county/) - Since the early days of the pandemic, childcare has been a prominent issue for both families and the industry. In Texas, 25% of all childcare centers closed in 2020, and millions of families have adjusted to this change through efforts such as homeschooling, private care, and online education. This Tuesday, the Harris County Commissioners Court
- [Free Legal Assistance Available for Low-Income Individuals Affected by Severe Weather in Southeast Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/free-legal-assistance-available-for-low-income-individuals-affected-by-severe-weather-in-southeast-texas/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2023 Contact: Lowell Brown | Communications Director, State Bar of Texas | (512) 427-1713 | LBrown@texasbar.com Contact: Clarissa Ayala | Communications Director, Lone Star Legal Aid | (832) 627-8404 | Cayala@lonestarlegal.org Free legal resources are available to low-income individuals affected by the January 24, 2023, tornado and torrential rain in the Southeast Houston, Pasadena,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Offers Free Legal Help to Survivors of Pasadena/Deer Park Tornado](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/pasadena-deer-park-tornado/) - Pasadena, Texas - Lone Star Legal Aid is available to low-income individuals who suffered wind damage and other conditions caused by the powerful cold front that caused tornadoes and torrential rain in the Southeast Houston, Pasadena, and Deer Park areas on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. An EF3 tornado tore through Southeast Houston and the surrounding
- [Lawsuit Challenges Approval of Sea Port Oil Terminal](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/lawsuit-challenges-approval-of-sea-port-oil-terminal/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2023 Contact: Courtney Naquin, Sierra Club, (512) 661-1285, courtney.naquin@sierraclub.org, Devorah Ancel, Sierra Club, (415) 845-7847, devorah.ancel@sierraclub.org Lauren Parker, Center for Biological Diversity, (202) 868-1008, lparker@biologicaldiversity.org Joanie Steinhaus, Turtle Island Restoration Network, (409) 795-8426, joanie@tirn.net Dustin Renaud, Earthjustice, (228) 209-2194, drenaud@earthjustice.org Clarissa Ayala, Lone Star Legal Aid, (832)627-8404, cayala@lonestarlegal.org Massive Gulf
- [Teenager Denied Social Security Insurance Benefits While Living with a Rare Disease Disability](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/teenager-denied-social-security-insurance-benefits-while-living-with-a-rare-disease-disability/) - At 12 years old, Mara was diagnosed with a rare disease, Takayasu Arteritis, which left her unable to walk. She was told she would be disabled for the rest of her life. At 20 years-old, the Social Security Administration (SSA) determined her diagnosed conditions were not severe enough to warrant a finding of disability, and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Receives Bob Woodruff Foundation Veterans Disaster Grant](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2023/01/lone-star-legal-aid-receives-bob-woodruff-foundation-veterans-disaster-grant/) - Houston, Texas – Lone Star Legal Aid is one of thirty-four organizations to receive a 2022 Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) Fall Grant. We are proud to accept this contribution towards our work to provide free civil legal services to Veterans, service members, and their families. The BWF grants support programs that: Increase accessibility to
- [2023 Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act Coverage is November 1 - January 15, 2023](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/11/2023-open-enrollment-for-affordable-care-act-coverage-is-november-1-january-15-2023/) - Overview Most Affordable Care Act Coverage Plans will stay the same, leading into each new year. However, new rules implemented this past year will affect coverage in 2023, reducing your cost. If you haven’t been able to find a plan, or this is your first-time shopping for an affordable health plan, we will go over
- [Resources for Texas Winter Freeze December 22-25, 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/resources-for-texas-winter-freeze-december-22-2022/) - Most of Texas is expected to experience a winter freeze from Thursday to Sunday of this week. In addition to taking the necessary precautions for your home, it is important to stay informed on the warming centers nearest to you in case of emergency. You can track the Texas power grid’s conditions in real time
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Awarded Bob Woodruff Foundation Veterans Disaster Grant](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/06/lone-star-legal-aid-awarded-bob-woodruff-foundation-veterans-disaster-grant/) - Houston, Texas - Lone Star Legal Aid is one of nine organizations that serve post 9/11 veterans, service members, and their families chosen by the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) for its spring grants. BWF’s key focus areas are education and employment, quality of life, and rehabilitation and recovery. BWF was particularly interested in how
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Client Approved for Widow Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/lone-star-legal-aid-client-approved-for-widow-benefits/) - Sandy is a 74 year-old widow in East Texas who struggled to maintain her household after her husband passed away. Although she was with her common law husband for 29 years, and they had children together, they never formally married. “I was never married before him, and I have never even dated anyone else,” said
- [Legal Aid Providers in Greater Houston Present Unsung Hero Awards to Jen Rice and Elizabeth Trovall of Houston Chronicle](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/legal-aid-providers-in-greater-houston-present-unsung-hero-awards-to-jen-rice-and-elizabeth-trovall-of-houston-chronicle/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid joined Houston Area Texas Access to Justice Funded organizations on Friday, December 9, 2022, for a Summit on Access to Justice. Presentations were given on the organizations’ work in housing stability, family safety, and immigration issues. The presenters included leaders from our firm, and Aid to Victims of
- [Is pro bono the same as legal aid?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/is-pro-bono-the-same-as-legal-aid/) - A common question encountered in the world of law is the difference between legal aid and pro bono. The latter is considered a more familiar term among the general public and is often conflated with nonprofit legal aid work. However, there are important differences between these two practices. The term "pro bono" is a Latin
- [Summer 2022 P-EBT Benefits Coming for National School Lunch Program Families](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/summer-2022-p-ebt-benefits-coming-for-national-school-lunch-program-families/) - Summer P-EBT (June-August 2022) is for families with children (K-12) who were certified for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) during the 2021-2022 school year or during summer 2022. Children born on or after Aug. 1, 2015, who receive SNAP, are eligible for summer P-EBT. It is a one-time benefit
- [LSLA Hosts Food Drive to Support The Food Basket in Clute](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/lsla-hosts-food-drive-to-support-the-food-basket-in-clute/) - In honor of Giving Season, we are hosting food drives to support local food banks! Our goal is to increase food stability and raise awareness of our services in all 76 counties we serve. Giving Season takes place between November 1 and December 31. During this time, nonprofit organizations campaign for donations, champion volunteer work,
- [LSLA Hosts Food Drive to Support Richmond-Rosenberg Helping Hands](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/lsla-hosts-food-drive-to-support-richmond-rosenberg-helping-hands/) - In honor of Giving Season, we are hosting food drives to support local food banks! Our goal is to increase food stability and raise awareness of our services in all 76 counties we serve. Giving Season takes place between November 1 and December 31. During this time, nonprofit organizations campaign for donations, champion volunteer work,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Navy Veteran Protect Income from Collection](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-navy-veteran-protect-income-from-collection/) - Jim Bradson is a Navy veteran who relies solely on his Social Security Retirement (SSR) income. During the pandemic, he became indebted to four companies, including the e-commerce company, PayPal. Bradson was already in settlement repayment with the other three companies when he received notice that PayPal sold his debt to a collections company, which
- [SNAP EBT Card Skimming Scam Alert](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/12/snap-ebt-card-skimming-scam-alert/) - There have been reports of SNAP fraud all over the country. Thieves use a method called “card skimming” to steal SNAP benefits. Thieves do so by placing a device on a store’s card-swiping machine to copy EBT card information. Card skimming can happen to anyone who uses a credit, debit or EBT card, including SNAP
- [Preparing for Extreme Winter Weather](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/11/preparing-for-extreme-winter-weather/) - Hurricane season officially ends today, but extreme weather can take many forms. As we head into winter, staying warm and safe can be a challenge. Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, you should know how to prepare your
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Hosts Fundraiser and Food Drive to Support Houston Food Bank](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/11/lone-star-legal-aid-hosts-fundraiser-and-food-drive-to-support-houston-food-bank/) - In honor of Giving Season, we are hosting food drives to support local food banks! Our goal is to increase food stability and raise awareness of our services in all 76 counties we serve. Giving Season takes place between November 1 and December 31. During this time, nonprofit organizations campaign for donations, champion volunteer work,
- [November 7-11th is Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/11/november-7-11th-is-texas-veterans-legal-aid-week-2022/) - Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week is an annual celebration of our services to Veterans. Texas has the second-highest population of veterans in the nation. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ annual survey of homeless and formerly homeless Veterans, legal issues account for five of the top 10 unmet needs of homeless Veterans. Obtaining access
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Survivor of Domestic Violence Get Lifetime Protective Order](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-survivor-of-domestic-violence-get-lifetime-protective-order/) - Jane Smith met her boyfriend Jack in Texas in 2017 through his family, who committed various crimes against her, including assault and stalking. Jack promised he would protect her from his family, so they began dating, marking the beginning of a tumultuous relationship that spanned over four years. No different from the rest of his
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors A MONTH OF SERVICE - City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods for Pro Bono Week 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-a-month-of-service-city-of-houston-department-of-neighborhoods/) - Since 2019, Lone Star Legal Aid has been part of the A Month of Service (AMOS), a collaboration managed by the City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods (DON) under the direction of Director TaKesha L. Francis and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) under the leadership of Executive Director Paul Charles. In addition to DON,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Texarkana Attorneys John Delk and Pam Fisk for Pro Bono Week 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-texarkana-attorneys-john-delk-and-pam-fisk-for-pro-bono-week-2022/) - Our Texarkana Branch office is grateful to the Pro Bono Attorneys, who continue to support our mission and clients year after year. In honor of Pro Bono Week, we’d like to highlight Pam Fisk and John Delk, who continuously accept Pro Bono referrals and have done so for years. They are also both known to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Hilary Tyson of Boyar Miller for Pro Bono Week 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-hilary-tyson-of-boyar-miller-for-pro-bono-week-2022/) - Since March 2021, Ms. Hilary Tyson of Boyar Miller Attorneys at Law has been working closely with Lone Star Legal Aid to serve the Houston/Trinity Gardens community. The Houston/Trinity Gardens community is predominately African American, low-income, and while historically residential—it has suffered from years of neglect and divestment. Because Houston is without zoning, incompatible land
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors University of Texas Environmental Law Clinic for Pro Bono Week 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-university-of-texas-environmental-law-clinic-for-pro-bono-week-2022/) - Since 2017, initially as part of a collaborative grant funded by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation, the Environmental Justice Team at Lone Star Legal Aid has worked closely with Professor Kelly Haragan and her law students at the Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law to expand legal aid’s capacity
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates Pro Bono Week 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-pro-bono-week-2022/) - Pro bono work is a professional responsibility and an individual ethical commitment of each lawyer. The Pro Bono Committee of the American Bar Association launched the National Celebration of Pro Bono in 2009 due to the increasing need for pro bono services in harsh economic times, and the unprecedented response of lawyers to meet this
- [Protecting Seniors Before and After Disaster](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/protecting-seniors-before-and-after-disaster/) - In 2019, the U.S. reported a population of 54.1 million people age 65 or older (the most recent year for which data is available). They represented 16% of the population--more than one in every seven Americans. Older adults consistently experience the most significant percentage of loss during and after natural disasters compared to younger age
- [What resources are available to non-clients?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/what-resources-are-available-to-non-clients/) - Although we try our best, we don’t have enough resources to represent everyone who needs us. One study has shown that we can directly help only 20% of the people who qualify and need our help. If we are unable to take on your case, there is hope. You may be wondering what resources are
- [Medicare Savings Programs in Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/medicare-savings-programs-in-texas/) - Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to those 65 years or older and adults with disabilities. Medicare is split into four parts: A - hospital insurance B - physician/outpatient services C - Medicare provided by private insurance companies D - prescription drug coverage If you need help affording Medicare in Texas, you have
- [October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2022: The Power of the Purple Ribbon](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month-2022-the-power-of-the-purple-ribbon/) - Annually in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is recognized to raise awareness of how organizations can come together to educate our communities and collectively advocate to end domestic violence. Each year, Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) takes the time to reflect on where we have been in advocating for domestic violence and representing victims,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military and Veterans Unit: Meet the Team](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/09/lone-star-legal-aids-military-and-veterans-unit-meet-the-team/) - The Houston metro area is home to the nation’s second-largest veteran population and Texas’ largest. Our Military & Veterans Unit (MVU) provides free civil legal services to low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses throughout Texas. We can help with: Veteran benefits; Bankruptcy, Expunctions & Non-Disclosures of misdemeanor and felony cases; Custody
- [Student Loan Forgiveness Scams](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/10/student-loan-forgiveness-scams/) - With the approval of the student loan forgiveness plan, over 8 million borrowers qualify for debt relief. However, the details on how to qualify or apply for relief may be difficult to keep track of, making many parties vulnerable to scams disguised as “assistance.” You do not need to do anything or pay anyone upfront
- [The 411 on Student Loan Forgiveness](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/09/the-411-on-student-loan-forgiveness/) - On August 24, 2022, the 46th Administration officially announced a final extension to student loan payments and forgiveness for federal student loan debt of up to $20,000. In the month since, more information has been provided to explain who qualifies and how to claim relief. Student loan payments can be deferred until December 31, 2022.
- [What is the difference between criminal and civil law?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/09/what-is-the-difference-between-criminal-and-civil-law/) - As a nonprofit legal aid, Lone Star Legal Aid assists the needs of underserved communities. Our goal is not only to represent our clients, but also educate and inform them on the inner workings of the legal system. Those facing legal challenges for the first time may only understand the courtroom as it’s portrayed in
- [5 Years Later - Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates the Impact of Qatar Harvey Funds](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/09/5-years-later-lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-the-impact-of-qatar-harvey-funds/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid is on the front lines of supporting low-income families in East Texas when disaster strikes. Five years ago, Hurricane Harvey devastated our region and left thousands with unstable housing, food insecurity, and uncertainty about their future well-being. Supported by the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF), the State of Qatar,
- [September is National Preparedness Month - Don't Wait, Communicate 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/09/september-is-national-preparedness-month-dont-wait-communicate-2022/) - Launched in 2004, National Preparedness Month (NPM) is FEMA’s national annual preparedness outreach. NPM is managed and sponsored by FEMA’s Ready Campaign. The Ready Campaign, in conjunction with the Ad Council, aims to educate and empower Americans during NPM and throughout the year to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies, including natural
- [LSLA Helps Single Mother of Disabled Child Obtain SNAP Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/02/lsla-helps-single-mother-of-disabled-child-obtain-snap-benefits/) - Cheryl Wilson is a single mother of an eight-year-old disabled daughter. She works 21 hours per week while her daughter is in school. Her daughter receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because of her disability. To help with the cost of food for her family, Cheryl applied for SNAP benefits. Since she was only working
- [Teen Dating Violence - Walking on Eggshells](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/02/teen-dating-violence-walking-on-eggshells-2/) - Walking on eggshells around your abusive partner can be terrifying, especially when you are constantly threatened and assaulted. Kaitlyn was just a teenager when her boyfriend began violent tendencies. When Peter was 23, he met 19-year-old Kaitlyn. Soon thereafter, she became his girlfriend, and then she became pregnant with his child. Early on in their
- [Domestic Violence and Arson – A Man with a Fiery Temper](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/12/domestic-violence-and-arson-a-man-with-a-fiery-temper/) - It wasn’t unusual for the police to arrive at Cynthia’s home in the middle of the day, however this time, they expected to find her dead. They always came and checked on her and warned her to never leave her house at night. Cynthia was a victim of domestic violence for two years until she
- [Identity Theft – Financial Eligibility & Identity Restored](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/12/identity-theft-financial-eligibility-identity-restored-2/) - Doctors diagnosed Joseph with Progressive Glaucoma, which is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve resulting in permanent vision loss. He was told his eyesight would gradually fade over several years until he was blind, but little did he know he would be involved in an accident that would dramatically change his
- [Healthcare - Coverage by Medical Neccessity](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/healthcare-coverage-by-medical-neccessity/) - Mary’s insurance denied her the coverage she needed to keep seeking treatment and surgeries for the genetic illness that she was diagnosed with when she was born. Von Hipple Landau (VHL) is a type of cancer that causes malignant tumors to form in multiple organs of the body which initiated her permanent blindness in 2007.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Appeals HHSC Decision to Deny Children Medical Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/lone-star-legal-aid-appeals-hhsc-decision-to-deny-children-medical-benefits/) - A mother applied her two children for Children’s Medicaid six months before reaching out to Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA), but Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) denied her because in their system, the two children had foster care insurance. The mother informed Paralegal Cristina Palacios, that the children have not been in foster care
- [LSLA Military & Veterans Unit Represents Caring Uncle in Custody Case](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/lsla-military-veterans-unit-represents-caring-uncle-in-custody-case/) - Devoted uncle Justin Gillis became involved in a court action with his sister’s children. Their mother and father lost legal and custodial rights in New York City due to several allegations of neglect and abuse. Thus, a New York order placed the children with Mr. Gillis’ mother; the court order allowed the parents visitation rights
- [LSLA Reverses Decision for a Child Denied Medical Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/lsla-reverses-decision-for-a-child-denied-medical-benefits/) - Eulise, uncle to Jose, became Jose’s caretaker in February while still receiving Medicaid and SNAP benefits under the parent’s household. The uncle, Eulise, reapplied for Jose’s Medicaid Benefits, disclosing he was the caretaker of the child, and was then denied benefits. At thirteen, Jose lived with his father for a while until he contracted Covid-19
- [Domestic Violence - Filing for a New Life](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/domestic-violence-filing-for-a-new-life/) - Imagine not knowing if you would be alive to see the next day. Imagine having to protect your children from someone who would hit them, push them and drag them out of the house. Sharon Smith was terrified when she was married to James, as he would threaten her and abuse her to where she
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Mother of 6 Obtain Divorce](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-mother-of-6-obtain-divorce/) - Nova Carmona married her spouse in 2008 and separated from him a year later upon finding out he was cheating. After over a decade of separation, Ms. Carmona decided to officially divorce her husband after finding out he had been cheating. Being a mother of six children -- three with disabilities -- she did not
- [Full-Time Substitute Teacher Loses Home, Even After Paying Her Rent in Full](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/08/full-time-substitute-teacher-loses-home-even-after-paying-her-rent-in-full/) - Houston, TX - Last week, Adorable Pointe Apartments, owned by Grace Business Ventures, LLC, an affiliate of Grace International Church, forced a tenant to vacate an apartment for no reason - she had paid in full. Grace International Church has congregations in Houston, and in the Bronx, NYC. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Eviction Right to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Financial Assistance and Public Benefits Unit Overview](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/08/lone-star-legal-aids-financial-assistance-and-public-benefits-unit-overview/) - Our financial assistance and public benefits advocates help low-income families access nutritional, financial, and income-support benefits. We can help with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the program formerly known as Food Stamps Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Social Security County Indigent Healthcare Unemployment Insurance Medicare/Medicaid Discrimination in government programs for
- [Crime Victim Unit – Supporting Survivors of Healthcare Workplace Violence](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/08/crime-victim-unit-supporting-survivors-of-healthcare-workplace-violence/) - Workplace violence (WPV) is any act or threat of violence, harassment, intimidation, or disruptive behavior that occurs in a workplace. Hospitals and health systems have vigorous protocols to detect violence against their staff. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care field has seen an increase in workplace violence and studies show rates
- [LSLA Wins Appeal for 20-Month-Old Baby Denied Health Benefits Twice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/03/20-month-old-baby-denied-health-benefits-twice-lsla-appeals-decision/) - Taylor was caring for her sister’s four children when the youngest, Cameron, just 20-months-old, was denied health benefits while the other three were approved. After submitting documents to prove to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that she was the caretaker of the child, HHSC denied the application again. Taylor’s sister
- [April 7, 2022 is World Health Day – Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/04/april-7-2022-is-world-health-day-connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage/) - April 7, 2022 is World Health Day. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Connecting Texas Kids to Medical Coverage Unit provides legal assistance to those who need help accessing health care benefits for their children. There are 623,000 children without health insurance in Texas. Those who lack insurance coverage typically experience far worse health status than those
- [Hurricane Preparedness, Part 3: Safeguarding Important Documents](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/hurricane-preparedness-part-3-safeguarding-important-documents/) - You and your family’s personal safety comes first when preparing for a disaster. Disasters can take lives, homes, cars, as well as all of your personal belongings. Having your financial, medical, and identification information and documentation safe is vital to start the recovery process. Taking the time to protect these documents will save you
- [LSLA Helps Disabled Mother Claim Economic Impact and Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/03/lsla-helps-disabled-mother-claim-economic-impact-and-advanced-child-tax-credit-payments/) - 41 year old Kate Chavez is physically disabled and receives Social Security Disability (“SSD”). In many cases, individuals who receive SSD are not required to file an income tax return. The amount they receive determines whether they have to file. The amount of Kate’s SSD fell under the reporting threshold, and it wasn’t necessary for
- [LSLA Protects Child from Sexual Assault](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/05/sexual-assault-of-a-child-she-is-safe-now/) - Kacey was well in her pregnancy when her aunt promised to help her and her boyfriend Trevor with their new child. They were excited to have a nurturing home to bring their child home to. After Kacey and Trevor moved into her aunt’s house, Trevor began getting close to her cousin Juliana. Juliana was not
- [Connecting Texas Kids To Medical Coverage – How COVID-19 has Impacted Family Life](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/05/connecting-texas-kids-to-medical-coverage-how-covid-19-has-impacted-family-life-2/) - The COVID-19 global health pandemic has caused widespread damage, including damage to the economy, right here in the United States. Families are suffering. They are desperate for money, food, shelter, and now, they need benefits to feed their families and take care of their children. COVID-19 has impacted family life, but thankfully Lone Star Legal Aid
- [April is Fair Housing Month 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/04/april-is-fair-housing-month-2022/) - Each April, local communities, fair housing advocates, and fair housing organizations across the country commemorate Fair Housing Month by hosting an array of activities that highlight HUD's fair housing enforcement efforts, enhance Americans’ awareness of their fair housing rights, and emphasize the importance of ending housing discrimination. Our Fair Housing team focuses on the right
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Joins Texas Giving Month & East Texas Giving Day 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/04/lone-star-legal-aid-joins-texas-giving-month-east-texas-giving-day-2022/) - April is Texas Giving Month, and East Texas Giving Day is April 27th! Now that Texas is opening back up and the pandemic is hopefully winding down, it is a great time to help East Texas Charities recover. “Giving Day is happening at a critical time for the nonprofit community,” said Holly McFarlin, Public Relations
- [The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign - Taking Care of Teeth and Keeping Smiles Healthy](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/04/the-connecting-kids-to-coverage-national-campaign-taking-care-of-teeth-and-keeping-smiles-healthy/) - The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign is a national outreach and enrollment initiative that aims to connect families with children and teens with Children’s Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This year’s campaign theme is to take care of teeth and keep smiles healthy. The mission is to: Raise awareness about health
- [Domestic Abuse and Stalking - The Advice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/04/domestic-abuse-and-stalking-the-advice/) - Being verbally and physically abused is a difficult affliction to tolerate. Being stalked and not knowing when your stalker just might show up is even worse. It causes fear and takes a mental toll on the survivor. For Cody, it was just that. Cody met Delilah in high school, but their romantic affairs did not
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates 20 Years](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/04/lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-20-years/) - The Houston Legal Aid Clinic, later known as the Houston Legal Foundation, was established by the Houston Bar Association and Texas Southern University, among others. East Texas Legal Services was created due to local interest from multiple parties, including client groups in Nacogdoches and Tyler, members of the Nacogdoches County Bar Association, and to some
- [Crime Victims' Rights Week – Survivor Projects and Resources at Lone Star Legal Aid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/04/crime-victims-right-week-survivor-projects-and-resources-at-lone-star-legal-aid/) - Crime Victims' Rights Week is an annual week-long campaign in April that celebrates the accomplishments of the victim’ rights movement. According to the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), “National Crime Victims' Rights Week has challenged the nation to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice for all victims of crime.” This year’s theme
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage Unit – Lantrip Elementary Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/05/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-unit-lantrip-elementary-outreach/) - Last Tuesday, the Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage Unit at Lone Star Legal Aid participated in an outreach at Lantrip Elementary School to educate parents on CHIP and Children’s Medicaid. We have a dedicated a team of lawyers and paralegals who can help applicants who qualify for our services apply for Children’s Medicaid or CHIP
- [May is the Administration for Community Living’s Older Americans Month 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/05/may-is-the-administration-for-community-livings-older-americans-month-2022/) - Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation's annual celebration of Older Americans Month (OAM). In 2022, ACL will focus on aging in place – how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible. By 2040, more than 1 in
- [Mental Health Awareness Month: Why Advocating for Mental Health Matters](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/05/mental-health-awareness-month-why-advocating-for-mental-health-matters/) - In the United States, 1 in 5 adults currently have symptoms of a mental illness. Advocating for Mental Health Awareness Month in May means providing support and resources to those who are living with a mental illness so they can find the right treatment. Lone Star Legal Aid recognizes this awareness month as an opportunity
- [Judges Require Stricter Pollution Controls for Port Arthur LNG](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/05/judges-require-stricter-pollution-controls-for-port-arthur-lng/) - Port Arthur Community Action Network, Lone Star Legal Aid, and Environmental Integrity Project are hosting a virtual press conference about this decision on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 10 AM, via Facebook Live at www.Facebook.com/LoneStarLegalAid. Reporters interested in joining the virtual meeting to ask questions directly to the speakers can email cayala@lonestarlegal.org to receive Zoom
- [Seniors Displaced After Hurricane Harvey Are on Their Way Home](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/05/seniorsdisplacedafterhurricaneharveyareontheirwayhome/) - Houston, TX - It has been almost five years since the seniors living at 2100 Memorial, a Houston Housing Authority (“HHA”) property with a view of Downtown Houston, were displaced due to Hurricane Harvey. Now, they are on their way home. The HHA broke ground Tuesday morning on an affordable senior living facility to replace
- [The Difference Between CHIP and Children’s Medicaid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/05/the-difference-between-chip-and-childrens-medicaid/) - Children in Texas can get low-cost or free health coverage through Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Children’s Medicaid. CHIP is a health care program for children without insurance whose families earn too much to receive Children’s Medicaid but cannot afford health care. Children’s Medicaid is a program for low-income families. To get approved for
- [LSLA Submits Appeal after Father Forced to Wait Over Eighty Days for Nutritional Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/06/lsla-submits-appeal-after-father-forced-to-wait-over-eighty-days-for-nutritional-benefits/) - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has 30 days to act on a client’s SNAP benefits application and 45 days to act on Medicaid cases. Jack was referred to Lone Star Legal Aid by BakerRipley and needed SNAP benefits for a household of four people. Jack submitted an initial SNAP application on February 8,
- [Recent School Shootings are Sparking Troubles in Mental Health: Health Benefits are Available](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/06/recent-school-shootings-are-sparking-troubles-in-mental-health-health-benefits-are-available-2/) - The rise in recent school shootings Mass school shootings are a traumatic event that can potentially trigger mental health disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people who were directly impacted by a violent threat such as a school shooting. Studies show that adolescent trauma has more lifelong effects on young people with developing
- [FACES OF EVICTION AND HEALTH CARE: Family Illegally Locked out of Home and in Need for Health Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/06/faces-of-eviction-and-health-care-family-illegally-locked-out-of-home-and-in-need-for-health-benefits-2/) - Gregory, a Houston father, contracted COVID-19 and then his family’s life took a turn for the worst. Gregory lost his job due to contracting the virus, his landlord illegally locked the entire family of their home for not being able to come up with enough money to pay the rent, and they had no medical
- [LSLA Helps UH Students Move Out of Neglected House](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/06/lsla-helps-uh-students-move-out-of-neglected-house/) - Like most college students, Janet and her friends sought affordable housing near the University of Houston to alleviate the financial and mental stress of being commuters. The four ladies found a house near campus rented by a private landlord and excitedly signed a one-year lease. However, within months of moving in, the maintenance requests had
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Air Force Veteran Obtain Unemployment Benefits, Including Back Pay](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/06/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-air-force-veteran-obtain-unemployment-benefits-including-back-pay/) - Janelle Grant, a US Air Force Veteran, ended her duty and started working at a medical temp agency shortly thereafter. Ms. Grant had to take a leave of absence due to medical conditions complicating her pregnancy. Her employers knew of her pregnancy and its induced medical conditions. Once she was back at work, she was
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Conroe Office Helps Tenant Avoid Unjust Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/06/lone-star-legal-aids-conroe-office-helps-tenant-avoid-unjust-eviction/) - Jane Fields was a tenant at the same apartment complex for eleven years. Like most Texans, she was unprepared for the obstacles the pandemic created, and often, she felt like she was a paycheck away from homelessness. Remaining hopeful, she eventually obtained assistance from Texas Rent Relief, which sent money for past due rent directly
- [LSLA Helps Disabled Veteran With Multiple Legal Cases](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/06/lsla-helps-disabled-veteran-with-multiple-legal-cases/) - Jerry Thomas initially contacted Lone Star Legal Aid for a family law matter. In the middle of his case, he also found himself at risk of a groundless eviction and asked if LSLA could get involved. Thomas is a blind, disabled veteran living on social security disability as his sole source of income. His landlord
- [June is National Homeownership Month 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/06/june-is-national-homeownership-month-2022/) - June is the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the benefits that homeownership brings to families, neighborhoods, and communities across America. To learn more about National Homeownership Month, read the Presidential Proclamation. June is also the beginning of the Gulf Hurricane Season. Lone Star Legal Aid joins National
- [June 15, 2022 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/06/june-15-2022-is-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day/) - Today the world provides opportunities for communities to promote a better understanding of elder abuse and neglect of older people. Organizations are working with community partners and professional groups around the world to raise awareness about adult abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Our elderly population routinely faces several forms of abuse, like neglect and financial
- [Groups Petition EPA to Address Longstanding Environmental Justice Violations in Texas’ Air Permitting Program ](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/06/groups-petition-epa-to-address-longstanding-environmental-justice-violations-in-texas-air-permitting-program/) - Texas has Refused to Fix Problems in its Air Permitting Program that Affect Environmental Justice and Public Participation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Media Contacts: Tom Pelton, Environmental Integrity Project, 443-510-2574 or tpelton@environmentalintegrity.org Alexandria Trimble, Earthjustice, (202) 792-6889, atrimble@earthjustice.org Clarissa Ayala, Lone Star Legal Aid, 832-627-8404, cayala@lonestarlegal.org Austin, Texas – Today, the Environmental
- [Identity Theft – Financial Eligibility & Identity Restored](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/07/identity-theft-financial-eligibility-identity-restored-3/) - Doctors diagnosed Joseph with Progressive Glaucoma, which is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve resulting in permanent vision loss. He was told his eyesight would gradually fade over several years until he was blind, but little did he know he would be involved in an accident that would dramatically change his
- [July is Military Consumer Month 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/07/july-is-military-consumer-month-2022/) - July is Military Consumer Month. Whether someone is a new recruit, a service member PCS’ing (permanent change of stations) with their family, or a soon-to-be veteran, the FTC wants to share some ways to steer clear of rip-offs and scammers. Individuals preparing to leave the service might be looking at ways to make a living
- [Violent Domestic Abuse - Woman Forced to Live in a Women’s Shelter Until Seeking Legal Aid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/07/violent-domestic-abuse-woman-forced-to-live-in-a-womens-shelter-until-seeking-legal-aid/) - During exactly four years of marriage, Tiffany endured tragic physical, financial, and emotional abuse. It started on their honeymoon cruise when her husband Aaron smashed her head into the sink of their cabin. She encountered another night where Eric beat her up so badly, dragged her by her hair out in the yard, and left
- [Lone Star Legal Aid on Crime Survivor Advocacy, Education and Resources: Catch us on KPFT Radio](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/07/lone-star-legal-aid-on-crime-survivor-advocacy-education-and-resources-catch-us-on-kpft-radio/) - Lone Star Legal Aid’s mission is to protect and advance the civil legal rights of low-income Texans, and to make legal information accessible for all. Our Crime Victim Unit assists survivors of crime with civil legal issues they are facing because of the crime committed against them. Our Justice for Crime Survivors Project provides services
- [Gulf Coast Residents Launch Environmental Campaign](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/07/gulf-coast-residents-launch-environmental-campaign/) - Port Arthur, Texas – A coalition of organizations led by Lone Star Legal Aid Group Client, the Port Arthur Community Action Network (PACAN), launched a Month-of-Action to stop the proposed Blue Marlin Crude Oil Pipeline. Energy Transfer has proposed building a crude oil pipeline through the middle of Sabine Lake and down to an offshore
- [Eviction Dismissed After Texas Rent Relief Helps Tenant Pay Rent](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/09/eviction-dismissed-after-texas-rent-relief-helps-tenant-pay-rent/) - 23-year-old Houston nanny Madeline Lofland lived by herself in an apartment co-signed by her mother. As many others did at the beginning of the pandemic, she found herself out of work and used her savings to fully cover rent for five months. In the fall, however, her savings ran out and her unemployment expired. Paying
- [LSLA Reduced Property Taxes, and Obtained Medical Coverage and SNAP for 92 Year Old Veteran of WWII and the Korean War](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/03/lsla-reduced-property-taxes-and-obtained-medical-coverage-and-snap-for-92-year-old-veteran-of-wwii-and-the-korean-war/) - Chester Robey is a 92 year old veteran of both WWII and the Korean War. He is mostly blind, mostly deaf, and has Parkinson's, which makes it difficult for him to walk and write. His only income is Social Security, and he relies on the assistance of a neighbor to help him get around. Mr.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Helps Family and Rehomes Puppy](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/lone-star-legal-aid-helps-family-and-rehomes-puppy/) - In January 2020, Marta Garcia and her family moved into an apartment complex in Livingston, Texas. Shortly upon their arrival, the family discovered that the stove wasn’t working and there was an infestation of centipedes and scorpions in the apartment. Concerned for the health and safety of her family, Mrs. Garcia made requests for repairs
- [Protecting Older Americans from Foreclosure Rescue Scams](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/03/protecting-older-americans-from-foreclosure-rescue-scams/) - The independence and financial security of older adults can be threatened by abusive practices in the consumer world. A growing scam that disproportionately targets older Americans can, and often does, literally cost them the homes they have lived in for years and worked hard to obtain. It is called a foreclosure “rescue” scam, and it
- [Child Obesity Crisis in Texas: Getting Children Insured Increases Health Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/03/child-obesity-crisis-in-texas-getting-children-insured-increases-health-benefits/) - Texas has the 8th highest obesity rate for youth ages 10-17 and the 12th highest adult obesity rate in the U.S and it is only getting worse. Childhood obesity results in extra health care costs. A child with obesity has $12,900 more in medical costs than a child with normal weight. It is vital that
- [Survivor Advocate, Cheranda Robertson, Meets Domestic Violence Survivor LSLA Helped Thirty Years Ago - Here’s Her Story](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/03/survivor-advocate-cheranda-robertson-meets-domestic-violence-survivor-lsla-helped-thirty-years-ago-heres-her-story/) - Staff Attorney Cheranda Robertson works in our Crime Victims Unit within Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA). While handling some business in her private life, she met a woman who used our services 30 years ago, and now donates her time and money to legal aid advocacy. She shared her story with Attorney Robertson. Many years
- [The Texas Homeowners Assistance Fund Program (TXHAF) Application Portal is OPEN!](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/03/the-texas-homeowners-assistance-fund-program-txhaf-application-portal-is-open/) - Are you behind on your mortgage or related expenses? The Texas Homeowners Assistance Fund Program (TXHAF) opened its application portal on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. TXHAF provides financial assistance to qualified Texas homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage and related expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. TXHAF will provide eligible homeowners with grants to pay past due
- [TCEQ to Host Public Meeting on March 10, 2022 Regarding Air Permit in Freeport](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/02/tceq-to-host-public-meeting-on-march-10-2022-regarding-air-permit-in-freeport/) - Brazoria County, TX - There will be a public meeting held on March 10, 2022, at 7 PM, regarding Gladieux Metals Recycling, LLC's Permit Application for Air Permit No. 1157c. The existing facility will emit the following contaminants: ammonia, arsenic, carbon monoxide, cobalt, hazardous air pollutants, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen oxides, nickel, organic compounds,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/03/lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-national-consumer-protection-week-2022/) - The Federal Trade Commission’s National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is March 6-12, 2022. Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Maybe you’re wondering about the best way to use credit, how to shop for a used car, or even how to prevent foreclosure or bankruptcy. NCPW is a time to help people
- [Preparing Medicaid and SNAP Recipients for the Months Ahead](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/03/preparing-medicaid-and-snap-recipients-for-the-months-ahead/) - Medicaid provides coverage to a vast population, including seniors, the disabled, pregnant women, children, and adults who are not disabled. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, states regularly reviewed benefit recipients’ eligibility based on their income, age, or disability status. To lessen the burdens on parents during the public health emergency, HHSC temporarily waived renewal requirements for
- [Protecting Older Adults from Identity Theft During Tax Season](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/02/protecting-older-adults-from-identity-theft-during-tax-season/) - The Federal Trade Commission’s Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week was last week. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal or financial information — like your Social Security or financial account number — to commit fraud. Seniors are vulnerable to identity theft scams because they are often more trusting, have more savings and home equity
- [2022 Updated Income Limits for CHIP and Children's Medicaid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/02/2022-updated-income-limits-for-chip-and-childrens-medicaid/) - We have a dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals who can help applicants who qualify for our services apply for Children’s Medicaid or CHIP benefits. We can enroll on your behalf, monitor the progress of your application, and notify you when a decision has been made. We can also help recertify your application when it
- [February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month - Talk About It 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/02/february-is-teen-dating-violence-awareness-month-talk-about-it-2022/) - Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) is a month-long campaign dedicated to raising awareness about teen dating abuse in an effort to prevent it before it starts. It is important to speak up about the challenges teens face in relationships, and the reality that dating violence happens to millions of people, including teens. Getting the
- [Connecting TX Kids to Coverage Project Successfully Appeals for Client Denied Children’s Medicaid After Siblings were Approved](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/02/connecting-tx-kids-to-coverage-project-successfully-appeals-for-client-denied-childrens-medicaid-after-siblings-were-approved-2/) - 11 year old Abby Jones was denied Children’s Medicaid benefits while her three siblings were approved. Her father had applied for Medicaid benefits for his four children. The reason given for denying her was that the family was determined to be over income. This was obviously an error. Abby’s father contacted the Texas Health and
- [2022 Tax Filing Season Has Begun](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/01/2022-tax-filing-season-has-begun/) - The IRS will officially begin tax season on Monday, January 24th. There have been some changes to tax-filing season this year, and you can get ahead by learning what will be expected of you. In 2021, the IRS was inundated with calls about filing extensions, unemployment, and stimulus checks, so this year they have provided
- [February is Black History Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/02/february-is-black-history-month/) - Black History Month is an annual celebration of African Americans' achievements and a time to recognize their central role in U.S. History. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson, and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. President
- [LSLA’s Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage Unit: Keeping Children Healthy](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/01/lslas-connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-unit-keeping-children-healthy/) - TEXAS MEDICAID AND CHIP PROGRAMS Texas Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offer parents peace of mind knowing their children can get the routine preventative care they need, when they need it, keeping them healthy. These programs secure medical coverage benefits for more than 45 million children. Despite the number of those covered,
- [Trinity / Houston Gardens Files Title VI Civil Rights Complaint Regarding City of Houston](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/01/trinity-and-houston-gardens-file-title-vi-civil-rights-complaint-regarding-city-of-houston/) - Houston, TX - The City of Houston’s Super Neighborhood 48 (“SN48”), covering an area known as Trinity Gardens and Houston Gardens (“The Gardens”), through its attorneys at Lone Star Legal Aid, has filed a Title VI Civil Rights Administrative Complaint with the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and
- [Replacement SNAP (Food Stamp) Benefits Available for Hurricane Laura Survivors](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/09/replacement-snap-food-stamp-benefits-available-for-hurricane-laura-survivors/) - Have you suffered food loss because of Hurricane Laura? A news release from Governor Abbot says that SNAP (Food Stamp) recipients in Hardin, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, and Tyler counties will automatically receive replacement food stamp benefits. People in these counties have until September 30, to report other food loss and ask
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Medical Coverage Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/connecting-texas-kids-to-medical-coverage-frequently-asked-questions/) - The application process for children’s CHIP or Medicaid can be confusing and overwhelming. Our team of attorneys and paralegals are here to guide you through the entire application process as well as monitor the status of your child’s application. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage team prepared answers to the most common
- [Listen to Lone Star Legal Aid on KPFT 90.1](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/01/listen-to-lone-star-legal-aid-on-kpft-90-1/) - Natalie Cochran met with Christian Pineda and Elizabeth Green from Lone Star Legal Aid to discuss what the public charge rule is in Texas and how it affects immigrants and their families, including their children, from accessing critical government services available to them. Listen here starting at 52:20.
- [January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Stalking Awareness Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/01/january-is-national-slavery-human-trafficking-prevention-month-and-national-stalking-awareness-month/) - January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raising awareness about the different forms of human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, and educating people about this crime and how to spot it. Texas is a hot spot for human trafficking in the United States.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Staff to Present at Legal Services Corporation's Innovations in Technology Conference 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/01/lone-star-legal-aid-staff-to-present-at-legal-services-corporations-innovations-in-technology-conference-2022/) - Lone Star Legal Aid Staff will present two sessions at the Legal Services Corporation’s Innovations in Technology Conference 2022 (ITC22). The ITC22 will be a fully virtual event beginning on January 12, 2022. The Innovations in Technology Conference grew out of LSC's Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) Program, which seeks to expand access to justice by promoting
- [Disabled Veterans Now Eligible for Homestead Tax Exemption in 2022](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/01/disabled-veterans-now-eligible-for-homestead-tax-exemption-in-2022/) - As of January 1, 2022, veterans who receive 100% disability compensation are eligible for a new homestead tax exemption. What is a homestead exemption? Homestead exemptions remove part of your home's value from taxation, so they lower your taxes. For example, your home is appraised at $100,000, and you qualify for a $25,000 exemption (this
- [No Surprises Act - New Federal Law Prohibits Surprise Medical Bills](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/01/no-surprises-act-new-federal-law-prohibits-surprise-medical-bills/) - Houston, TX - The No Surprises Act (NSA) establishes new federal protections against surprise medical bills. If you’ve ever received a surprise bill after a trip to an emergency room, after thinking it would be covered by insurance, it was due to something called balanced billing. Balance billing occurs when an insured patient receives care
- [January is Poverty in America Awareness Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/01/january-is-poverty-in-america-awareness-month/) - January is Poverty Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to raise awareness and call attention to the growth of poverty in America. We fight to end poverty by creating equity and opportunity. Throughout the month of January, we’ll be talking about how and why poverty continues to impact so many people. From housing and healthcare, to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Attorney Participated In Houston Bar Association's AIDS Outreach - Adopt-a-Family Project](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2022/01/houston-bar-association-aidsoutreach/) - Conroe, TX - Susan Soto, a staff attorney in our Conroe Branch Office, participated in the Houston Bar Association’s 25th Annual AIDS Outreach Holiday Adopt-a-Family Project last month. 85 law firms, legal departments and individual donors provided holiday gifts for 128 families in need. This includes a record 484 individuals (194 adults and 290 children),
- [Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Advocacy at Lone Star Legal Aid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/slavery-and-human-trafficking-awareness-month-advocacy-at-lone-star-legal-aid/) - Before the COVID-19 pandemic, LSLA staff joined CHILDREN AT RISK for an educational bus tour presentation, sponsored by Locke Lord, LLP, on human trafficking, where they were able to get a first-hand look at both where major trafficking incidents have occurred and where this crime may be currently occurring. This informative event included a detailed presentation on the
- [Sex Trafficking – She was Already in too Deep](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/sex-trafficking-she-was-already-in-too-deep/) - Kassandra met Lilah in San Diego, California in 2012 when she was just twelve years old, and instantly knew she was in love with her. She expressed to her mother that she was bisexual and did not approve. Her mother thought life would be hard for her, because she would be judged harshly. Kassandra’s father
- [Williams Spreads Christmas Cheer To Family Starting Over](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/12/williams-spreads-christmas-cheer-to-family-starting-over/) - Houston, TX - Local natural gas company Williams of the Galleria Area has sponsored one of Lone Star Legal Aid’s clients with all the furnishings for a new apartment. December is the National Season of Giving, and Williams contacted us to find out if they could sponsor one of our clients. We connected them with
- [Texas Approves Additional Funds for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/12/texas-approves-additional-funds-for-pandemic-electronic-benefit-transfer-p-ebt/) - Texas families with students who previously qualified for Pandemic Food Benefits (or the P-EBT Card) should check their balance for a recent rollout in funds for the summer of 2021. Eligible families should have already received $375 per child. These benefits act as SNAP benefits. Who is eligible? Children who are certified for free or
- [Recent School Shootings are Sparking Troubles in Mental Health: Health Benefits are Available](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/12/recent-school-shootings-are-sparking-troubles-in-mental-health-health-benefits-are-available/) - The rise in recent school shootings Mass school shootings are a traumatic event that can potentially trigger mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in people directly impacted by a violent threat, such as a school shooting. Studies show that adolescent trauma has more lifelong effects on young people with developing brains.
- [Port Arthur Community Action Network's John Beard Receives 2021 Environmental Advocacy Honors](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/12/port-arthur-community-action-networks-john-beard-receives-2021-environmental-advocacy-honors/) - Port Arthur, Texas - John Beard, the President of PA-CAN (Port Arthur Community Action Network), a community group client of our Environmental Justice Team, is being recognized for his environmental advocacy with two 2021 Awards, the FracTracker Alliance’s 2021 Community Sentinel Award for Environmental Stewardship and the Climate Law Institute's 2021 Rose Braz Award for
- [Public Libraries Are Open at 75% Capacity](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/12/public-libraries-are-open-at-75-capacity/) - Houston, TX - Following statewide guidance, public libraries are now open at 75% capacity. Masks are required to enter all government facilities. If you do not have a mask, the library will provide one free of charge. Aside from offering access to physical collections of books and movies to browse and check out, public libraries
- [3G Network Shutdowns: Preparing Older Adults and Low-income Individuals](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/12/3g-network-shutdowns-preparing-older-adults-and-low-income-individuals/) - While 4 and 5G networks are available, many older adults and low-income individuals use older cell phones, life alerts or other devices that still use 3G networks. 3G Wireless Networks are scheduled to shut down in 2022, which will prevent 3G cell phone users from placing and receiving calls, and cutting off their access to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Accepting Crypto Donations in 2021 Giving Season](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/lone-star-legal-aid-accepting-crypto-donations-in-2021-giving-season/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid is accepting cryptocurrency donations through The Giving Block this Giving Season. The Giving Block allows people to donate cryptocurrency and nonprofits to receive it safely and relatively easily. Non-profits are also businesses, and individual donations allow us to be innovative, provide high quality services, and sustain our work
- [Protect Yourself Against Holiday Scams](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/1234023/) - The six top holiday scams Charity Scams: If a website wants donations in cash or gift cards, don’t do it! Charity scams pop up around the holidays. Scammers can trick you into paying them by thanking you for a donation you never made. They may also appear legitimate by their name, but always research them first
- [Child Neglect - A Chance at Life](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/child-neglect-a-chance-at-life/) - The children were crying, screaming and covering their watery eyes while their mother starved them, neglected them and continually drowned herself in drugs. The children deserved to be loved, looked after and cared for. They didn’t deserve to be abandoned, neglected and left to fend for themselves, especially at the ages of seven and nine.
- [Invasion of Privacy and Racial Discrimination: Violation of Constitutional Rights in Housing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/invasion-of-privacy-and-racial-discrimination-violation-of-constitutional-rights-in-housing/) - The Constitutional rights of several residents were being violated in a low-income housing complex in Center, Texas. They were facing invasion of privacy and unequal protection to the laws rooted by racial discrimination. The Center Housing Authority (CHA) continually violated these residents’ Constitutional rights by breaking multiple federal laws. The landlord's rules and regulations were
- [Texas Rent Relief Portal Closing Friday, November 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/texas-rent-relief-portal-closing-friday-november-5-2021-at-500-pm/) - The Texas Rent Relief portal is closing on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM, affecting all new applications. Local rent relief may still be available in some areas. Due to the total requests for assistance now exceeding all Texas Rent Relief funds available, the program is closing its application portal to new applications and
- [WIC is Offering a Temporary Increase in Fruits and Vegetables for the Months of October through December](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/11/wic-is-offering-a-temporary-increase-in-fruits-and-vegetables-for-the-months-of-october-through-december/) - Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), WIC is a federally funded program to provide nutrition benefits, education, supplemental food, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and social services to at-risk pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding individuals, infants, and children up to the age of five. A new temporary dollar amount increase for fruits and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Bryan Branch Office Pro Bono Heroes](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-bryan-branch-office-pro-bono-heroes/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors the following with 2021 Bryan Branch Office Pro Bono Awards: Mark R. Maltsberger - Attorney of the Year, Brazos County; Donald Delgado - Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono Service; Paula E. Silva - Outstanding New Volunteer; Baker and Associates
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Nacogdoches Branch Office Pro Bono Heroes](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-nacogdoches-branch-office-pro-bono-heroes/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors the following with Nacogdoches Branch Office Pro Bono Awards: W. Albert Weatherly - Attorney of the Year, Nacogdoches County; Holly Perkins-Meyers - Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono Service; Carter A. Meyers - Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono Service; Lynda
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Tyler Branch Office Pro Bono Heroes](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-tyler-branch-office-pro-bono-heroes/) - For immediate release - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors the following with 2021 Tyler Branch Office Pro Bono Awards: Leigh Hunt Goodson - Attorney of the Year, Smith County; Cheryl Ann Wulf - Most Clients Assisted; Pete Milne - Most Pro Bono Cases Litigated;
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Baker & Associates for Pro Bono Work](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-baker-associates-for-pro-bono-work/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25 - 29), Lone Star Legal Aid honors Baker & Associates with the 2021 Bryan Branch Office Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono Service in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Smith County Attorney Cheryl Wulf for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-smith-county-attorney-cheryl-wulf-for-upholding-justice/) - INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY RECEIVES ACCOLADES FOR MOST CLIENTS ASSISTED AWARD In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors local attorney Cheryl Ann Wulf with the Most Clients Assisted Award. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono Awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who donate their time and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Smith County Attorney Tab Beall for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-smith-county-attorney-tab-beall-for-upholding-justice/) - INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY RECEIVES ACCOLADES FOR OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO PRO BONO SERVICE In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors local attorney Tab Beall for his Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono Service. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono Awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who donate
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Brazos County Attorney Donald Delgado for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-brazos-county-attorney-donald-delgado-for-upholding-justice/) - INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY RECEIVES ACCOLADES FOR OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO PRO BONO SERVICE In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors Donald Delgado for his Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono Service. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who donate their time
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Smith County Organization CAMPV as Community Partner](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-smith-county-organization-campv-as-community-partner/) - VETERANS ORGANIZATION RECEIVES ACCOLADES In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid, in collaboration with the Smith County Bar Foundation, honors local Veteran outreach organization, CampV, with a Community Partner Award. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono Awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who donate their
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Paula E. Silva As Outstanding New Volunteer](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-paula-e-silva-as-outstanding-new-volunteer/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors local attorney Paula E. Silva as an Outstanding New Volunteer. Ms. Silva will be formally recognized on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Brazos County Courthouse, in a recognition event hosted by the Honorable Kyle Hawthorne,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors  Mark R. Maltsberger for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-mark-r-maltsberger-for-upholding-justice/) - LONE STAR LEGAL AID’S BRYAN OFFICE ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors Mark R. Maltsberger as Attorney of the Year, Brazos County. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who donate their time and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Smith County Attorney Peter G. Milne for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-smith-county-attorney-peter-g-milne-for-upholding-justice/) - INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY RECEIVES ACCOLADES FOR MOST PRO BONO CASES LITIGATED In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors local attorney Pete Milne for Most Pro Bono Cases Litigated. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono Awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who donate their time and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Smith County Attorney Stephen Spitzer for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-smith-county-attorney-stephen-spitzer-for-upholding-justice/) - INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY RECEIVES ACCOLADES FOR OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO PRO BONO SERVICE In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors local attorney Stephen M. Spitzer for his Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono Service. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono Awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Smith County Attorney Leigh Hunt Goodson for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-smith-county-attorney-leigh-hunt-goodson-for-upholding-justice/) - LONE STAR LEGAL AID’S TYLER OFFICE ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR AWARD In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors local attorney Leigh Hunt Goodson as Attorney of the Year, Smith County. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono Awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who donate
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Brazos County's Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center, Division of Student Affairs, Texas A&M University as a Community Partner](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-brazos-county-veteran-service-organization-the-don-ellie-knauss-veteran-resource-support-center-division-of-student-affairs-texas-a-m-university-as-community-partne/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors local Veteran’s organization Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center, Division of Student Affairs, Texas A&M University as Community Partner. The Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center, Division of Student Affairs, Texas A&M University,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors W. Albert Weatherly for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-w-albert-weatherly-for-upholding-justice/) - LONE STAR LEGAL AID’S NACOGDOCHES OFFICE ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors W. Albert Weatherly as Attorney of the Year, Nacogdoches County. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who donate their time and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Shelby County Attorney Lynda K Russell for Pro Bono Work](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-shelby-county-attorney-lynda-k-russell-for-pro-bono-work-2/) - INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY RECEIVES ACCOLADES FOR OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO PRO BONO SERVICE In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors Lynda K. Russell for Outstanding Commitment to Pro Bono Service. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who donate their time
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Cherokee County Attorney Jill Campbell Penn for Pro Bono Work](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-cherokee-county-attorney-jill-campbell-penn-for-pro-bono-work/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 25th - 29th), Lone Star Legal Aid honors Jill Campbell Penn as Outstanding New Volunteer. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who donate their time and legal expertise to ensure that all East Texas residents have equal access to
- [November 15, 2021 Deadline for Non-Tax Filing Families to Use Child Tax Credit Portal](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/november-15-2021-deadline-for-non-tax-filing-families-to-use-child-tax-credit-portal/) - The deadline to sign up to receive monthly advanced Child Tax Credit payments is November 15. As part of the American Rescue Plan, the IRS started sending advanced Child Tax Credit payments in July. These payments represent half of the total Child Tax Credit eligible families would receive after filing their 2021 tax return. Qualifying
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates ABA's Pro Bono Week from October 24 - 30](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-abas-pro-bono-week-from-october-24-30/) - In unprecedented times like these, pro bono work becomes integral to providing assistance for underprivileged clients facing a plethora of legal issues in light of the pandemic. We recognize the hard work of our pro bono volunteers and attorneys, and thank them for their dedication and generosity to their service. During the last week of
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage: Catch us on KPFT Radio](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-catch-us-on-kpft-radio/) - Natalie Cochran sat down with Elizabeth Green and Christian Pineda from Lone Star Legal Aid to discuss why healthy children are better prepared to succeed in school and how you can get your children enrolled in CHIP or Medicaid with our free legal services. Listen here on KPFT radio starting at 13:25.
- [Legal Services Attorneys Available At Every Eviction Docket in Harris County (Week of October 18-22, 2021)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/legal-services-attorneys-available-at-every-eviction-docket-in-harris-county-week-of-october-18-22-2021/) - This week, every eviction docket in Harris County will be staffed with legal services attorneys. The Eviction Defense Coalition includes Lone Star Legal Aid, Houston Volunteer Lawyers, South Texas College of Law Houston, Thurgood Marshall School of Law’s Earl Car Institute, and the University of Houston Law Center. The Coalition’s mission is to provide an
- [EPA Agrees to Investigate Texas for Alleged Civil Rights Violations Caused by Air Pollution from Port Arthur Plant](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/epa-agrees-to-investigate-texas-for-alleged-civil-rights-violations-caused-by-air-pollution-from-port-arthur-plant/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2021 Media Contacts: Clarissa Ayala, Communications Director at Lone Star Legal Aid, (713) 652-0077 or cayala@lonestarlegal.org Colin Cox, Environmental Integrity Project (832) 316-0580 or ccox@environmentalintegrity.org Austin, Texas. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on October 15, 2021, agreed to investigate whether Texas violated the civil rights of a mostly African-American community in Port
- [5th Circuit Rules That Coppertree Village Tenants Can Request Relocation Assistance in Court](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/5th-circuit-rules-that-coppertree-village-tenants-can-request-relocation-assistance-in-court/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, Texas - Tenants of Coppertree Village Apartment and Lone Star Legal Aid’s Fair Housing Team are celebrating a U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals win. In litigation that spanned over 3 years, Coppertree Tenants shared stories of the deplorable living conditions in the Section 8 Project where they lived. Unable to
- [Wells Fargo Funds Housing Stability Program for Low-Income Renters in Harris County](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/wells-fargo-funds-housing-stability-program-for-low-income-renters-in-harris-county/) - Houston, Texas - Lone Star Legal Aid has been awarded a $500,000 grant from Wells Fargo Foundation to support the Housing Stability for Low-Income Renters in Harris County Program. With these funds, we will help renters and their families fight eviction, prevent homelessness, and gain housing stability. With Wells Fargo’s help, we will cover legal
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage: Meet the Team](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-meet-the-team/) - There are 623,000 children without health insurance in Texas. Those who lack insurance coverage typically experience far worse health status than those insured. Uninsured children in Texas may get low-cost health care from the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or no-cost health care from Children’s Medicaid. Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) has a dedicated team
- [World Mental Health Awareness Day: How the Pandemic is Affecting Mental Health  ](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/national-mental-health-awareness-day-how-the-pandemic-is-affecting-mental-health/) - Each year, on October 10, individuals and organizations join the global movement to raise awareness about mental health. Since the Covid-19 pandemic emerged, mental health conditions have been rising across all demographics. By raising awareness, we can fight the stigma, provide support, and educate the public. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the nation has
- [CONNECTING TEXAS KIDS TO COVERAGE: SNAP Benefits Permanently Extended](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-snap-benefits-permanently-extended/) - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing almost $294 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits starting in October, as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The allotments are expected to help more than 1.4 million Texas households. HHSC received federal approval from the U.S.
- [October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Advocating for Survivors of Domestic Violence](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month-advocating-for-survivors-of-domestic-violence/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is a strong supporter of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this blog, you will find common topics relevant to advocating for domestic violence survivors, such as safety planning and prevention for those who are or know anyone living with an abusive partner, knowing how to be safe while using the internet
- [National Night Out is Back: Join Lone Star Legal Aid at Emancipation Park](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/10/national-night-out-is-back-join-lone-star-legal-aid-at-emancipation-park/) - Tuesday, October 5, 2021 is National Night Out! NNO is an annual community-building campaign that enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. There are many events nationwide to support the cause, and you can find Lone Star Legal Aid participating in the event that will be hosted at the Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas
- [Avoiding Phishing Scams During the Pandemic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/09/avoiding-phishing-scams-during-the-pandemic/) - Since the early days of the pandemic, federal assistance has been available through official channels for people who are eligible. However, many fraudsters have also taken this opportunity to exploit those in need by setting up COVID phishing campaigns that target users via email, text messages, social media posts, and webpages. A phishing scam is
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Available to Help Low-income Individuals Affected by Hurricane Nicholas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/09/lone-star-legal-aid-is-available-to-help-low-income-individuals-affected-by-hurricane-nicholas/) - HOUSTON/GALVESTON—Free legal resources are available to low-income individuals affected by flooding and other conditions created by Hurricane Nicholas. The State Bar of Texas’s toll-free disaster legal services hotline—800-504-7030—puts callers in touch with legal aid providers in their areas who can help with: Replacement of important legal documents lost or destroyed in the disaster; Life, medical,
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage: Back to School Medical Coverage](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/08/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-back-to-school-medical-coverage-2/) - Having high quality, affordable health coverage is beneficial for children and their families. With children heading back to school in August, coverage will help parents can rest easy knowing their children can get the routine preventive care that keeps them healthy and the medical help they need if they get sick or injured. Healthy children are better
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Launches New Website](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/09/lone-star-legal-aid-launches-new-website/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, Texas - Our website has a new look and optimized features, thanks to Roni Lagin & Co. based out of Philadelphia, PA. Much like our Houston office’s renovation, the website has been redesigned to maximize the efficiency of our mission: providing resources and access to free civil legal assistance to low-income
- [Eviction Moratorium Cancelled: Resources for Tenants Moving Forward](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/09/eviction-moratorium-cancelled-resources-for-tenants-moving-forward/) - A month before its intended expiry date, the CDC eviction moratorium was suspended by the Supreme Court, leaving tenants vulnerable to homelessness. Over 11 million renters have had trouble paying rent on time during the pandemic as unemployment blanketed the nation. The temporary halt on evictions did not absolve renters from the responsibility of paying
- [September 5-11th, 2021 is National Suicide Prevention Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/09/september-5-11th-2021-is-national-suicide-prevention-week/) - Suicide in the United States is at an alarming rate, so high that it is one of the leading causes of death in our country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says “many factors can increase the risk for suicide or protect against it. Suicide is connected to other forms of injury and
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage – Child Denied Medical Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/07/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-child-denied-medical-benefits/) - In December of 2020, Anita started a Medicaid application for her two children, ages 13 and 15, while her 13 year-old child was still in the hospital, not able to breathe after contracting COVID-19. Anita was awarded the Medicaid Spend Down Program for both of her sons which is awarded to help with medical payments. The children were denied regular Medicaid and CHIP benefits because, according to HHSC, Anita’s income was too high to
- [CHIP and Texas Children’s Medicaid Renewal Application Extension and Updates](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/chip-and-texas-childrens-medicaid-renewal-application-extension-and-updates/) - The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons relating to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The act gives all American businesses, with fewer than 500 employees, funds to provide employees with paid leave, either for the employee's own
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates 1 Year of The Safe Space Series](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/09/lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-1-year-of-the-safe-space-series/) - Houston, Texas - We are celebrating our 1-year anniversary of The Safe Space with a video montage of the past 12 episodes. The Safe Space is a live-streaming video outreach series aimed at providing survivors of sexual assault with free legal information and resources. Sexual violence can have an immediate and devastating effect on the
- [Domestic Abuse and Suicide – From the Outside Looking In](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/domestic-abuse-and-suicide-from-the-outside-looking-in/) - Alvin was controlling, abusive and constantly playing the victim when, in reality, his victim was his wife, and he was the bully. He constantly forced his wife of almost two years, to believe she was in the wrong and that she contributed to his unhappiness. It took Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) to help Jennifer
- [National Consumer Protection Week: The Pandemic Scammer is not on Your Side](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/national-consumer-protection-week-the-pandemic-scammer-is-not-on-your-side/) - This week is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s National Consumer Protection Week. The week is “designed to focus on the importance of keeping consumers informed while providing them with free resources explaining their rights in the marketplace.” This week offers information to keep consumers aware of potential scams and keep them protected with helpful prevention
- [Identity Theft – Financial Eligibility & Identity Restored](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/identity-theft-financial-eligibility-identity-restored/) - Doctors diagnosed Joseph with Progressive Glaucoma, which is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve resulting in permanent vision loss. He was told his eyesight would gradually fade over several years until he was blind, but little did he know he would be involved in an accident that would dramatically change his
- [COVID-19 Pandemic and Domestic Violence: One Year Recap](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/covid-19-pandemic-and-domestic-violence-one-year-recap/) - Challenging circumstances like the COVID-19 health pandemic have increased tension between intimate partners and reduced access to resources. Domestic violence has increased since the beginning of the pandemic, and now one year later, cases are still rising. The same can be said for child and animal abuse. Even though the public has been encouraged to
- [Connecting Texas Kids To Medical Coverage – How COVID-19 has Impacted Family Life](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/connecting-texas-kids-to-medical-coverage-how-covid-19-has-impacted-family-life/) - The COVID-19 global health pandemic has caused widespread damage, including damage to the economy, right here in the United States. Families are suffering. They are desperate for money, food, shelter, and now, they need benefits to feed their families and take care of their children. COVID-19 has impacted family life, but thankfully Lone Star Legal Aid
- [Tax Fraud and Identity Theft – Daughter Frauds Father Out of Receiving his Stimulus Check](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/tax-fraud-and-identity-theft-daughter-frauds-father-out-of-receiving-his-stimulus-check/) - Because Jordan was incarcerated for 10 months, he was unable to file a tax return for the 2019 tax year. As a result, when the pandemic hit in 2020, he did not receive Economic Impact Payment (EIP) or stimulus payment. He was frustrated and confused because he understood that every American was eligible as long as
- [April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Building Safe Online Spaces](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/april-is-sexual-assault-awareness-month-building-safe-online-spaces/) - Since April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Lone Star Legal Aid wants to educate the community on how sexual assault crimes have become more prevalent than ever before. Now is the time to educate others on how to create safe online spaces. As people engage online, we can all learn about digital consent and how
- [April 7th is World Health Day “Doing Our Part by Providing Health Care Benefits”](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/april-7th-is-world-health-day-doing-our-part-by-providing-health-care-benefits/) - This World Health Day, Lone Star Legal Aid participates in raising awareness by featuring its Houston Public Benefits Unit on its weekly Friday Law Talk on April 9, 2021, at 3 PM at www.facebook.com/LoneStarLegalAid. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Public Benefits Unit provides assistance to eligible individuals and families with obtaining Medicare, handing nursing home problems,
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Medical Coverage: Fewer Children are Receiving Health Care](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/connecting-texas-kids-to-medical-coverage-fewer-children-are-receiving-health-care/) - *** If you or someone you know requires assistance obtaining medical benefits for your child(ren), you can apply for free legal services by calling 1-800-733-8394 or by visiting our website at http://www.lonestarlegal.org. Lone Star Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm focused on advocacy on behalf of low-income and underserved populations. Lone Star Legal Aid serves
- [April 18th -24th is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/7359/) - The purpose of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is to teach our communities about victimization, the effect victimization has on individuals, families, friends, and the community. It’s also a time to promote legislation, policies and programs that help victims of crime. Organizations are coming together this April to provide education and advocacy for crime victims.
- [Domestic Abuse and Divorce – Mother and Children Feared for their Lives](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/domestic-abuse-and-divorce-mother-and-children-feared-for-their-lives/) - Julie and Jeffrey got married in 2006 and share two young children. Jeffrey had always been abusive throughout their marriage. He would physically hit and choke her, bully his two children, and had several affairs with male partners. In addition to his violent behavior, he was an alcoholic and once under the influence, his abuse worsened. Because of his constant intoxication, he also failed
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Medical Coverage: Lone Star Legal Aid Available to Help with SNAP and Medicaid Benefit Appeals](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/connecting-texas-kids-to-medical-coverage-lone-star-legal-aid-available-to-help-with-snap-and-medicaid-benefit-appeals/) - HHSC announced SNAP and Medicaid benefit renewals will automatically be renewed so that existing clients can maintain coverage during the crisis, but many Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) clients have reported their benefits have been denied or terminated. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage Team is available to help SNAP and Medicaid
- [Financial Exploitation is the Most Common Form of Elder Abuse](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/05/financial-exploitation-is-the-most-common-form-of-elder-abuse/) - While emotional abuse, physical abuse, neglect and abandonment are frequently used forms of elder abuse, financial exploitation is the most common and fastest growing form of elder abuse. Anyone can take advantage of the elderly whether they are a caretaker, a family member, neighbors, attorneys, bank employees, doctors, or nurses. The mistreatment of vulnerable adults
- [A True Story Behind Domestic Violence](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/05/a-true-story-behind-domestic-violence/) - Domestic violence or abuse in a relationship is a pattern of behaviors used to maintain power and control over their partner. This behavior can physically cause harm or arouse fear by the use of physical and sexual violence, threats, intimidation and emotional abuse. Anyone of any race, age, religion, gender or sexual orientation can become
- [Life After Trauma](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/06/life-after-trauma/) - Overview A traumatic experience can affect a person’s entire life making them vulnerable to ongoing fear. Fear is a result of a negative outcome in which horrifying memories are engraved on the brain causing people to have terrorizing flashbacks and uncontrolled panic attacks. Trauma is real and it affects people to where they behave and
- [June is National Homeownership Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/06/june-is-national-home-ownership-month/) - June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate, promote, and reflect on the American Dream - owning your own home. Homeownership provides social and financial stability, builds communities, and helps improve the national economy. While most Americans dream of owning a home, obstacles such as student loans, credit card debt, poor credit, interest rates,
- [U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service to Provide Free Summer Meals](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/06/u-s-department-of-agricultures-food-and-nutrition-service-to-provide-free-summer-meals/) - The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program. SFSP reimburses program operators who serve free healthy meals and snacks to children and teens in low-income areas. Nutritious free meals are available for those that qualify at many locations throughout the nation throughout the summer while school is out of session. Use the
- [Lone Star Legal Aid is Named 2019 Night Court Charity](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/06/lone-star-legal-aid-is-named-2019-night-court-charity/) - Houston, TX - Houston's Own Lawyers Entertaining for Charity, Night Court's Law of the Jungle II, tells the tale of George as he tries to win at the mysterious game that sends him from the Law Library to the heart of the jungle. While trying to beat the game, George learns ethics in politics, election
- [Rent-to-Own vs. Contract for Deed](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/06/rent-to-own-homes-you-could-be-a-victim/) - Most home buyers have to have a mortgage to finance a home, however, there are alternatives: contracts for deed and rent-to-own agreements. Under a Contract for Deed, the buyer makes regular payments to the seller until the amount owed is paid in full or the buyer finds another means to pay off the balance. The
- [TxDOT’S Historical Resources Report Omits Houston's Independence Heights](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/06/txdots-historical-resources-report-omits-houstons-independence-heights/) - Houston, TX - For more than 14 years, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has been planning the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), a massive expansion of Interstate 45 that will completely reshape freeway transit around downtown Houston, with major changes to I-45, I-69, I-10 and Hwy 288 over the next decade. The proposed expansion
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Disaster Relief Unit & Environmental Justice Team Presenting at Port Arthur Town Hall](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/06/lone-star-legal-aids-disaster-relief-unit-environmental-justice-team-presenting-at-port-arthur-town-hall/) - Jefferson County, TX - The Coalition for Environment, Equity, & Resilience, Texas Appleseed, and Port Arthur Community Action Network are hosting a town hall in regards to disaster recovery on June 15th from 11:30am-4pm at Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center in Port Arthur. Free lunch, childcare, language translation, and translated print materials will be provided
- [Air Alliance Houston (AAH) Launches Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Report on TxDOT’s North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/06/air-alliance-houston-aah-launches-health-impact-assessment-hia-report-on-txdots-north-houston-highway-improvement-project-nhhip/) - On Thursday, June 13th, LSLA community partner Air Alliance Houston held a press conference announcing a report on a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) that considers the wide-ranging health impacts of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s proposed I-45 expansion project, also known as the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), on communities along the I-45 N
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s Disaster Relief Team Co-hosted Deed & Title Clinic with AARP Houston](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/06/lone-star-legal-aids-disaster-relief-team-co-hosted-deed-title-clinic-with-aarp-houston/) - Lone Star Legal Aid’s Disaster Relief Team co-hosted a Deed and Title Clinic with AARP Houston on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. The purpose of the clinic was to educate the community on what it means to legally own their homes and allow community members the opportunity to speak to lawyers for free help to resolve
- [July is Military Consumer Protection Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/july-is-military-consumer-protection-month/) - The Federal Trade Commission partners with local, state, and federal agencies every July to promote awareness into the consumer issues faced by service-members. Service-members, like all consumers, are potential targets for fraudsters. Some scams are more likely to target military families because they may relocate frequently. The FTC strives to eliminate such scams through enforcement
- [Misleading Scams and Fraudulent Acts: Targeting Veterans and their Families](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/misleading-scams-and-fraudulent-acts-targeting-veterans-and-their-families/) - Nearly 80 percent of veterans are targeted by misleading scams such as military charities, veteran loans, online exploitation and other suspicious scams. Scammers prey on the goodwill and patriotism of veterans to lure them into risky situations. Fraudulent charities use the same techniques as trusted charities by writing letters, making phone calls, sending emails and
- [All Offices Closed Thursday, July 4, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/all-offices-closed-thursday-july-4-2019/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2019, in observance of Independence Day. All offices will reopen on Friday, July 5, 2019.
- [$400 Million Available to Assist Houston Homeowners Recovering from Harvey](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/400-million-available-to-assist-houston-homeowners-recovering-from-harvey/) - Houston, TX - $400 million dollars of HUD funding is available to help Houston homeowners that are still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. The help is available through the City of Houston's Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP). WHAT IS HAP? HAP helps homeowners affected by Hurricane Harvey repair and rebuild their homes. The housing program is administered
- [Pension Poaching: Scamming Veterans out of their Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/pension-poaching-scamming-veterans-out-of-their-benefits/) - Be cautious if someone tries to offer to move your assets around for you to qualify for a VA pension. It’s a scam! You could be required to repay these benefits to the government. While there are organizations who honor our troops, beware of the organizations who are pretending to have open arms to charity.
- [City of Houston Issues 2018 Water Quality Report](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/city-of-houston-issues-2018-water-quality-report/) - Each year, the City of Houston Public Works issues a Water Quality Report on regulated contaminants found in the City’s drinking water supply. A requirement of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the City’s annual Water Quality report is a way for Houstonians to know more about the safety
- [Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/protecting-yourself-from-identity-theft/) - If your information has been stolen, it can be used for financial gain. Hackers can access your personal information to make charges on credit cards, open new accounts, get medical treatment with your health insurance, and even file a tax refund. Unfortunately, identity theft is an invisible crime and leaves victims financially and emotionally unstable.
- [Benefits of Transfer on Death Deeds](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/transfer-on-death-deeds/) - What is a Transfer on Death Deed and what is it used for? Also known as the Beneficiary Deed, the TODD is a document that states who will receive real estate upon the death of its current owners. Real estate that isn’t held in a certain way or owned by someone is considered probate property
- [Friends of Eastwood Park, Non-Profit Skater Group, Gives Voice to their Community](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/friends-of-eastwood-park-non-profit-skater-group-gives-voice-to-their-community/) - Second Ward, a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood on the East End of Houston, has been quickly gentrifying in recent months as private development moves into the neighborhood, taking advantage of the area’s close proximity to downtown and neighborhoods on the City’s near East side that have already become gentrified. As the community transforms, long-time residents are
- [Stalking: The Real Fear](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/stalking-the-real-fear/) - Stalking is a series of unwanted, harassing behaviors which is a serious and often violent crime leaving victims feeling on edge. Each year, 7.5 million people are victims of stalking in the United States. There are various ways a person can stalk you. Learn the forms of stalking below. Repeatedly calling you Following youShowing up
- [A Hidden Crime: 30 Million Victims Trapped in Human Trafficking](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/a-hidden-crime-30-million-victims-trapped-in-human-trafficking/) - Today, the globe recognizes World Day Against Trafficking. WDAT is an annual event promoting awareness and prevention of the human trafficking crisis as a massive worldwide problem. On average, 30 million victims of human trafficking are sold globally. Victims are made up of 51 percent women, 28 percent children and 21 percent men. Statistics also
- [Port Arthur Community Action Network (PA-CAN)’s Notice of Intent to Sue Leads to State’s Suit against Valero’s Port Arthur Refinery](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/07/pacans-notice-of-intent-to-sue-leads-to-states-suit-against-valeros-port-arthur-refinery/) - Port Arthur, TX – Community group and LSLA client, Port Arthur Community Action Network (PA-CAN), previously announced plans to sue Valero Energy Corporation and its subsidiary, Premcor Refining Group, Inc. (collectively, “Valero”) in federal court for hundreds of violations of the Clean Air Act, totaling over 1.8 million pounds of unauthorized air pollution released by
- [National Night Out 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/08/national-night-out-2019/) - Houston, TX – Tuesday, August 6, 2019, is National Night Out! NNO is an annual community-building campaign that enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. There are many events going on nationwide to support the cause and you can find Lone Star Legal Aid participating in the event that will be hosted at the
- [August 17, 2019 is National Nonprofit Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/08/august-17-2019-is-national-nonprofit-day/) - Right now someone is contributing their time to helping others, playing with animals or caring for the elderly. Take some time to recognize the nonprofit organizations in your community who are dedicated to public benefit. National Nonprofit Day recognizes more than a nonprofit’s altruistic goals, but the positive impacts they have had on their community
- [School is Starting: Let’s Take a Look at Bullying](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/08/school-is-starting-lets-take-a-look-at-bullying/) - When someone is being hurt either by words or actions on purpose, they have become a victim of bullying. Bullies habitually abuse, taunt and deliberately intimidate others. Acts of bullying can be physical or verbal causing victims to feel powerless and are intentional behaviors that are repeated and aggressive. People who bully others are looking
- [Fighting Climate Change in Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/08/fighting-climate-change-in-texas/) - Cities across the United States have begun to address Climate Change. On July 25th, 2019, the City of Houston joined these efforts by releasing a Draft Climate Action Plan to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions as a pathway to meet the Paris Agreement. Funded in part by CenterPoint Energy and the Jacob and Terese
- [September is National Preparedness Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/09/september-is-national-preparedness-month/) - Lone Star Legal Aid recognizes September as National Preparedness Month. The campaign promotes family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. This year's theme is "Prepared, Not scared." Homeowners, families, and communities can use this opportunity to find ways or help others understand more about preparing for disasters and reducing risks
- [Standing up to your Abuser: When Words Don’t Work](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/08/standing-up-to-your-abuser-when-words-dont-work/) - When your abusive partner doesn’t understand that what they are saying is wrong or what they are doing is hurtful, it is reasonable to look for tools on how to communicate with them so that they can comprehend the effects of their actions. If you are the survivor of or are currently in an abusive
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Monday, September 2, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/09/all-lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-monday-september-2-2019/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices are closed today, Monday, September 2, 2019, in observance of Labor Day. All offices will reopen during normal business hours tomorrow, Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
- [Prepared, Not Scared. Part 1: Legally Preparing Your Property](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/09/prepared-not-scared-part-1-legally-preparing-your-property/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is no stranger to disaster recovery. This National Preparedness Month, LSLA focuses on preparation education. While it’s important to prepare the physical structure of your home for the elements, it is also important to make sure that your property is ready legally. When creating your emergency kit, make sure you have
- [UNBELIEVABLE – Netflix Releases a Gripping Television Series on Friday, September 13, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/09/unbelievable-netflix-releases-a-gripping-television-series-on-friday-september-13-2019/) - End Violence Against Women International is collaboratively working with Netflix to promote a new limited series called Unbelievable, which will captivate its viewers by strategically enhancing the reach and impact of the message for survivors of sexual assault. On September 13, 2019, the limited series based on true events will be released, showing the horrific
- [How to Communicate with your Friend Who Might be in an Abusive Relationship](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/09/how-to-communicate-with-your-friend-who-might-be-in-an-abusive-relationship/) - Overview Domestic violence affects each person differently and can happen to anyone regardless of their social, education, or financial status. While red flags are not always proof that someone is in an abusive relationship, they are worth noting, even if your friend does not recognize them themselves. Sometimes it takes another person to point out
- [Prepared, Not scared. Part 2: Safeguarding Important Documents](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/09/prepared-not-scared-part-2-safeguarding-important-documents/) - You and your family’s personal safety comes first when preparing for a disaster. Disasters can take lives, homes, cars, as well as all of your personal belongings. Having your financial, medical, and identification information and documentation safe is vital to start the recovery process. Taking the time to protect these documents will save you from
- [State Bar of Texas and Lone Star Legal Aid promote disaster legal hotline for those affected by Tropical Storm Imelda](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/09/state-bar-of-texas-and-lone-star-legal-aid-promote-disaster-legal-hotline-for-those-affected-by-tropical-storm-imelda/) - HOUSTON, TX — The State Bar of Texas and Lone Star Legal Aid remind residents that free legal resources are available to low-income individuals affected by severe storms and flooding spawned by Tropical Storm Imelda. Lone Star Legal Aid operates a toll-free disaster legal hotline — 866-659-0666 — that can help with issues such as
- [Prepared, Not scared. Part 3: Checking Your Flood Risk](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/09/prepared-not-scared-part-3-checking-your-flood-risk/) - Bringing over 40 inches of rain to the Upper Texas Coast, many communities are just beginning to assess the damages left behind by Tropical Storm Imelda. Only two years after Hurricane Harvey’s unprecedented rainfall, Imelda submerged some areas left untouched by Harvey, while also striking hard-hit communities that are still struggling to recover from Harvey’s
- [Human Trafficking Bus Tour Event in Houston](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/09/human-trafficking-bus-tour-event-in-houston/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid and CHILDREN AT RISK for an educational bus tour presentation on human trafficking in Houston Tuesday, October 22, 2019, generously sponsored by Locke Lord, LLP. Attorneys will get a first-hand look at both where major trafficking incidents were identified, where this crime may be presently occurring, and will learn to
- [Prepared, Not scared. Part 4: Warning Signs to Avoid Shady Contractors - What to do if you are the Victim of a Scam](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/09/prepared-not-scared-part-4-warning-signs-to-avoid-shady-contractors-what-to-do-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-scam/) - After a natural disaster, scammers are eager and adamant to target homeowners with post-disaster damage. In desperate times, it can be easy to fall victim to shady contractors who overpromise and under deliver. Having to avoid shady contractors in the wake of a natural disaster is a common experience for a homeowner. Con artists and
- [October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/october-is-national-domestic-violence-awareness-month/) - National Domestic Violence Awareness Month first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect battered women’s advocates across the country. Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. It’s not just punches and black eyes -- it’s yelling, humiliation,
- [Federal Disaster Assistance is Now Available for Tropical Storm Imelda Survivors](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/federal-disaster-assistance-is-now-available-for-tropical-storm-imelda-survivors/) - Six Texas Counties have received a Presidential Disaster Declaration as of Friday, October 5, 2019, resulting from Tropical Storm Imelda. According to the National Weather Service, Imelda was one of the wettest cyclones in U.S. history, leaving over 800 homes damaged. The counties now eligible for FEMA and SBA assistance are Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty,
- [October is National Crime Prevention Month, National Bullying Prevention Month, and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/october-is-national-crime-prevention-month-national-bullying-prevention-month-and-national-cybersecurity-awareness-month/) - Every October, the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) asks us to renew or join the commitment to help “Take A Bite Out Of Crime®.” In 1984, October was designated as Crime Prevention Month through a Presidential proclamation and since then, NCPC has been working with local law enforcement, government agencies, civic groups, schools and businesses,
- [Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Tropical Storm Imelda Survivors](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/disaster-unemployment-assistance-available-for-tropical-storm-imelda-survivors/) - Houston, TX - Tropical Storm Imelda survivors can now apply for disaster unemployment assistance if they either lost their jobs or are self-employed and have not been able to work because of damage from the storm. Individuals affected by Tropical Storm Imelda in Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery and Orange Counties can apply for benefits
- [October 20-26, 2019 is National Pro Bono Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/october-20-26-2019-is-national-pro-bono-week/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is pleased to announce its 2019 Pro Bono Award recipients in celebration of the American Bar Association’s Pro Bono Week - October 20-26, 2019. The National Celebration of Pro Bono is an annual opportunity to shine a spotlight on the amazing work done by pro bono lawyers, paralegals, and law students
- [Residents Continue to Fight Expansion of Greenhouse Road Landfill as TCEQ Director Declares Permit Meets Requirements of Applicable Law](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/residents-continue-to-fight-expansion-of-greenhouse-road-landfill-as-tceq-director-declares-permit-meets-requirements-of-applicable-law/) - On September 13, the Executive Director (ED) of Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued a formal response to public comments from hundreds of community members who are opposed to a major amendment on Municipal Solid Waste Permit (MSW) #1599B for Greenhouse Road Landfill, a Type IV Landfill located on Houston’s west side near Katy. If
- [The Domestic Violence Protections of VAWA, The Violence Against Women Act](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/the-domestic-violence-protections-of-vawa-the-violence-against-women-act/) - The severity of crimes associated with domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking was finally addressed by Congress when VAWA, the Violence Against Women Act, was passed in 1994. Within a decade, the legislature expanded the act including protections and provisions, improving action and enforcing efforts to address violence in America. The bill marked the first
- [Healthcare.gov's Open Enrollment Period is November 1, 2019 - December 15, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/healthcare-govs-open-enrollment-period-is-november-1-2019-december-15-2019/) - The 2020 Open Enrollment Period runs from November 1, 2019, until December 15, 2019. If you don’t act by December 15, 2019, you can’t get coverage unless you fall into the Special Enrollment Period. Special enrollment covers individuals who have certain life-changing events, like losing health coverage through an employer, moving, getting married or divorced,
- [Free Legal Assistance Available for Individuals Affected by North Texas Tornado](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/free-legal-assistance-available-for-individuals-affected-by-north-texas-tornado/) - Longview, Paris, Texarkana, Tyler, Texas - Free legal assistance is available to low-income individuals in Cass, Lamar, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Van Zandt, and Wood counties affected by the North Texas Tornado that caused severe and widespread property damage and threatened loss of life on October 20, 2019. Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration that
- [Free Legal Assistance Available for Tropical Storm Imelda Survivors in 6 Southeast Texas Counties](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/free-legal-assistance-available-for-tropical-storm-imelda-survivors-in-6-southeast-texas-counties/) - AUSTIN, October 11, 2019 — A toll-free legal assistance hotline is available to people affected by Tropical Storm Imelda and flooding that occurred in Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, and Orange counties September 17 through 23. This service is a partnership among Lone Star Legal Aid, the State Bar of Texas, the American
- [Domestic Violence Safety Planning: Why you Should Have a Safety Plan](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/domestic-violence-safety-planning-why-you-should-have-a-safety-plan/) - PLAN YOUR ESCAPE The most dangerous time for a survivor of domestic violence is the moment when he or she decides to leave their abusive partner. When the abuser realizes they are losing control over their victim, they often take drastic and sometimes deadly steps to regain their power. Having a safety plan in place
- [Human Trafficking Bus Tour Event](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/10/human-trafficking-bus-tour-event/) - HOUSTON, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid joined CHILDREN AT RISK for an educational bus tour presentation, sponsored by Locke Lord, LLP, on human trafficking in Houston on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, where they were able to get a first-hand look at both where major trafficking incidents have occurred and where this crime may be
- [November 10-16th is Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/11/november-10-16th-is-texas-veterans-legal-aid-week/) - Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week is a statewide campaign that centers on building awareness of the legal issues facing veterans, surrounding Veterans Day. Across the state, legal aid organizations will host legal clinics, intake, legal informational workshops, seminars, media events, and issuing press releases. With 1,584,844 veterans living here, Texas ranks second in veteran population
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Equitable Development Initiative Accepts Texas Housers Award](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/11/lone-star-legal-aids-equitable-development-initiative-accepts-texas-housers-award/) - Austin, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid’s Equitable Development Initiative accepted the Texas Housers Award at its annual luncheon in Austin on Tuesday, November 6, 2019. The award “recognizes Texans who, through their work on behalf of housing and shelter, are dedicated to achieving a just and caring society that ensures all people a decent
- [November Brings a Multitude of Awareness Raising Opportunities](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/11/november-brings-a-multitude-of-awareness-raising-opportunities/) - National Military Family Month Our service members undergo many sacrifices fighting for the United States and many don’t realize the hardships military families go through as well. Military families face disparities such as moving from base to base, losing a loved one, having a loved one deployed for months, or dealing with long-term physical and
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Monday, November 11, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/11/all-lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-monday-november-11-2019/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices are closed Monday, November 11, 2019, in observance of Veterans Day. All offices will reopen during normal business hours Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Launches Veterans Pro Bono Recruitment Challenge](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/11/lone-star-legal-aid-launches-veterans-pro-bono-campaign/) - Lone Star Legal Aid launched a year-long Veteran-focused Pro Bono Recruitment Challenge. We are recruiting volunteers to help meet the dire legal needs of low-income veterans by placing veteran cases with volunteers for representation. According to a message from Legal Services Corporation Board Chair, John G. Levi, a Department of Veterans Affairs survey of homeless
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/11/all-lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-thursday-november-28-and-friday-november-29-2019/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices are closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2019, in observance of Thanksgiving. All offices will reopen during normal business hours Monday, December 2, 2019. Happy Thanksgiving!
- [Port Arthur Community Action Network (PA-CAN) and Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Town Hall on TPC Port Neches Explosion and Fire Along with Air Alliance Houston, CEER, and Public Citizen](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/12/port-arthur-community-action-network-pa-can-lone-star-legal-aid-air-alliance-houston-ceer-and-public-citizen-to-host-town-hall-on-tpc-port-nueces-explosion-and-fire/) - Port Arthur, TX - Port Arthur Community Action Network (PA-CAN) and Lone Star Legal Aid will host a town hall regarding the TPC Port Neches explosion and fire along with Air Alliance Houston, CEER, and Public Citizen on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 11 am until 1 pm, at Empowerment Church located at 3600 Memorial
- [December 10, 2019 is International Human Rights Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/12/december-10-2019-is-international-human-rights-day/) - Human Rights Day is an annual reserved date to recognize and remind the world of the inalienable rights that everyone is inherently entitled to regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on December 10.
- [Avoiding Scammers this Tax Season: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/12/avoiding-scammers-this-tax-season-protect-yourself-from-identity-theft/) - Overview Tax season is approaching and is the time of year when individual taxpayers prepare financial statements and reports from the previous year and submit their tax returns. In the United States, individuals must file a tax return by April 15 giving the IRS all reportable earnings. However, this is also the time of year
- [Holiday Scams: The Top Scams and how to Avoid Them](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/12/holiday-scams-the-top-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - The season of giving and gifting is here and we are all excited to make that perfect purchase for someone in our lives. In 2018, there were over 65,000 victims reported in the United States totally $184 million in losses. These days, scammers are very clever with their tricks. Holiday crooks can spoil your celebrations
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Tuesday, December 24, 2019, and Wednesday, December 25, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/12/all-lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-tuesday-december-24-2019-and-wednesday-december-25-2019/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, and Wednesday, December 25, 2019, in observance of the upcoming holiday. All offices will reopen during normal business hours on Thursday, December 26, 2019.
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Tuesday, December 31, 2019, and Wednesday, January 1, 2020](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/12/all-lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-tuesday-december-31-2019-and-wednesday-january-1-2020/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, and Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in observance of the upcoming holiday. All offices will reopen during normal business hours on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
- [Houston Community Fights for Clean Air Amidst Concrete Batch Plant Threat](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/houston-community-fights-for-their-right-to-clean-air/) - HOUSTON, TX – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference on January 7th in Acres Homes, a historic community of color in Northwest Houston where a concrete batch plant is attempting to secure a permit to operate its facility next to a residential home and across the street from Highland Park and Community Center,
- [January is Stalking Awareness Month: Awareness and Prevention](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/january-is-stalking-awareness-month-awareness-and-prevention/) - Overview Stalking is directed at a specific person that would cause reasonable fear. Unlike other crimes that involve a single incident, stalking is a pattern of behaviors. This crime is made up of several escalated acts intended to cause the victim to be on edge. Since stalking can happen to anyone, including you, it is
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Monday, January 20, 2020](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/all-lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-monday-january-20-2020/) - In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, during normal business hours. Have a safe and joyous holiday!
- [Figuring Out FEMA - Webinar, January 29, 2020](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/figuring-out-fema-webinar-january-29-2020/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid's Shrushti Kothari, Disaster Relief Unit Staff Attorney, collaborated with Pro Bono Net in their creation of "Figuring Out FEMA," a project they worked on with Center for Urban Pedagogy and designed by Carmen Lopez. "Figuring Out FEMA" is a pocket-sized visual resource for disaster survivors. The project is
- [Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Modern Slavery Hidden in Plain Sight](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/human-trafficking-awareness-month-modern-slavery-hidden-in-plain-sight/) - Overview With the widespread lack of awareness and understanding of slavery and human trafficking, more men, women and children are being exploited, bringing in an alarming revenue of billions of dollars for traffickers. There are 40.1 million victims of human trafficking globally with hundreds of thousands of victims right here in the United States. To
- [January 24th - February 1st is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week & January 25th is Earned Income Credit Awareness Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/january-24th-february-1st-is-tax-identity-theft-awareness-week-january-25th-is-earned-income-credit-awareness-day/) - Houston, TX - Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week aims to warn the public about tax ID thieves and IRS impostors. Tax identity theft occurs when someone uses your Social Security Number (SSN) to file a phony return and claim your refund. IRS impostors are scammers who pretend they are calling from the IRS claiming you
- [Acres Homes Community Breathes Easier as Concrete Batch Plant Abandons Plans](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/acres-homes-community-breathes-easier-as-concrete-batch-plant-abandons-plans/) - Houston, TX - In a stunning reversal of plans, a concrete batch plant operator has withdrawn its application for a permit to operate next to homes and across the street from Highland Park and Community Center, a vital community gathering space and park in Acres Homes, a historic community of color in Northwest Houston. Hundreds
- [Lone Star Legal Aid, Combined Arms, and SBP USA Collaborate to Help Veterans in Disaster Recovery](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/lone-star-legal-aid-combined-arms-and-sbp-usa-collaborate-to-help-veterans-in-disaster-recovery/) - Houston, Texas – Lone Star Legal Aid, a free civil legal aid provider; Combined Arms, a one stop shop for Veterans resources; and SBP USA, a team focused on fortifying people against unnecessary suffering, have joined forces with Bob Woodruff Foundation grant funds to find and refer veterans to one another. BWF’s key focus areas
- [Town Hall Addresses Community Concerns Surrounding Cancer Cluster](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/town-hall-addresses-community-concerns-surrounding-cancer-cluster/) - On January 21, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee held a Town Hall at Phillis Wheatley High School in Houston’s Fifth Ward, where a recent cancer cluster investigation by the Texas Department of State Health Services found higher than expected rates of cancers of the lung and bronchus, esophagus, and larynx in Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's EJ Team to Develop Client-Based Mobile App for Reporting Environmental Concerns](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/lone-star-legal-aids-ej-team-to-develop-client-based-mobile-app-for-reporting-environmental-concerns/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid clients will soon be able to report and track their environmental concerns through a new mobile app. LSLA's Environmental Justice Team, part of the Equitable Development Initiative, proposed this client-based application as a tool that community members will be able to use for reporting and tracking environmental issues
- [City of Houston to Host Community Workshops on I-45 Expansion Project](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/city-of-houston-to-host-community-workshops-on-i-45-expansion-project/) - Starting on January 30, 2020, the City of Houston will host a final round of three community workshops to learn more about TxDOT's North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), the proposed expansion of I-45N from downtown to Beltway 8 and changes to downtown-area freeway connections including I-69, I-10 and 288. The City of Houston developed
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Disaster Relief Unit to Provide Information to Watson Explosion Survivors](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/lone-star-legal-aids-disaster-relief-unit-to-provide-information-to-watson-explosion-survivors/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid will be at the Town Hall being hosted by Counsel Member Amy Peck from District A at 6:30 PM, Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 4703 East Shadowdale Drive, Houston, Texas 77041. The location has been set up
- [Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Criminal Record Clearing Clinic for Veterans](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/01/lone-star-legal-aid-to-host-criminal-record-clearing-clinic-for-veterans/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military Veterans Unit will be hosting a Criminal Record Clearing Clinic on Friday, January 31, 2020, at their office located at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030 in room 4B-249 on the 4th floor. Lone Star Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm
- [Port Arthur Community Action Network (PA-CAN) Settlement with Motiva to Bring Community Benefits for Port Arthur residents](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/02/port-arthur-community-action-network-pa-can-settlement-with-motiva-to-bring-community-benefits-for-port-arthur-residents/) - Port Arthur, TX - Port Arthur Community Action Network (PA-CAN) has secured a brighter future for Port Arthur residents through a recent settlement agreement with Motiva Enterprises LLC on the company's plans to expand its Port Arthur refinery and operations. The resulting agreement was reached on January 21, 2020 after the community group withdrew its
- [February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/02/february-is-national-teen-dating-violence-awareness-month/) - February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month which is an issue that not only impact teens, but their families, teachers, friends, and communities. Together we can raise awareness about teen dating violence (TDV) and promote safe, healthy relationships. Understanding what TDV is and what it means for those who are involved is an important
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Launches Disaster Assistance and Recovery Tool (DART)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/02/lone-star-legal-aid-launches-disaster-recovery-and-assistance-tool-dart/) - Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid and Pro Bono Net, funded by Rebuild Texas Fund, launched a web-based app that guides disaster-recovery assistance providers and their clients through the process of applying for recovery assistance. The app’s name is “DART,” for Disaster Assistance and Recovery Tool. It’s free and accessible through one of the
- [March 1st - 7th is the Federal Trade Commission's National Consumer Protection Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/03/march-1st-7th-is-the-federal-trade-commissions-national-consumer-protection-week/) - National Consumer Protection Week is the Federal Trade Commission's week-long campaign aimed at educating consumers about their rights to help them make well-informed decisions about money. Lone Star Legal Aid joins the FTC with a consumer-focused blog series to be pushed out throughout the month. Stay tuned to learn about more about: Payday & Title Loans;Reverse
- [National Consumer Protection, Part 1: Avoiding Disaster Repair Fraud](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/03/national-consumer-protection-week-avoiding-disaster-repair-fraud/) - Overview When a disaster strikes, consumers should be on the lookout for dishonest repair fraud service providers. These individuals and businesses prey on disaster victims knowing they are in their most vulnerable state. If you come across this situation, do not make any rash decisions. Research your options carefully to avoid losing your property or
- [National Consumer Protection, Part 2: Surprise Medical Billing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/03/national-consumer-protection-part-2-surprise-medical-billing/) - If you’ve received a surprise bill after a trip to an emergency room you thought would be covered by insurance, it’s a result of something called balanced billing. Balance billing occurs when an insured patient receives care from a physician, hospital or other health care provider, who is not part of a patient’s health plan
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Está Aceptando Solicitudes Por Telefono Para Asistencia Legal En Todas Las Oficinas.](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/03/lone-star-legal-aid-esta-aceptando-solicitudes-de-asistencia-legal-en-todas-las-oficinas/) - Lone Star Legal Aid está aceptando solicitudes por teléfono para asistencia legal en todas las oficinas. Para solicitar ayuda, llame al 1-800-733-6394. Lone Star Legal Aid está monitoreando de cerca la pandemia de COVID-19 / Coronavirus en nuestra área de servicio de 72 condados. Publicaremos avisos emitidos por líderes estatales y nacionales, agencias gubernamentales y proveedores de
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Launches Online Intake](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/03/lone-star-legal-aid-launches-online-intake/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is available and accepting online applications for all of its offices. We hope that our client community is safe and managing well during these ever-changing and uncertain times. We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic across our service area and Lone Star Legal Aid’s work continues with all operations running
- [National Consumer Protection, Part 3: Coronavirus Scams](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/03/national-consumer-protection-part-3-coronavirus-scams/) - Overview The Coronavirus outbreak is a global pandemic spreading fast causing panic among Americans as the outbreak kills more and more people each day. People are becoming wary of the severity and fear for their lives and the lives of others. Unfortunately, the chaos and disparity circulating the Coronavirus has caused people to fall victim
- [Medicaid and SNAP Benefits Continue for Lone Star Legal Aid Client](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/03/medicaid-and-snap-benefits-continue-for-lone-star-legal-aid-client/) - Austin, TX - 90 year old retired nurse, Louise Moore, is relieved that her Medicaid and SNAP benefits will continue after office closures prevented her from getting her recertification documents in on time. Ms. Moore worked as a nurse for over 30 years starting Panora General Hospital, then going to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital before ending
- [Isolation During the Coronavirus can be Dangerous for Domestic Violence Victims](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/03/isolation-during-the-coronavirus-can-be-dangerous-for-domestic-violence-victims/) - The outbreak and alarming spread of the Coronavirus is causing added stress and financial instability for many families around the world. This can cause an increase in domestic and sexual violence seen in abusive partners. The idea of social distancing is to flatten the curve of the rising number of COVID-19 positive cases and eliminate
- [National Consumer Protection, Part 4: Title Loans and Payday Loans in Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/03/national-consumer-protection-part-4-title-loans-and-payday-loans-in-texas/) - If there is a universal language everyone speaks, it’s money, and the lack of it is a familiar and ever-present obstacle for most people. In the United States, borrowing money is all but inevitable if you want a car, a house, tuition money, or even something as simple as a mattress. Credit is not only
- [National Consumer Protection, Part 5: Reverse Mortgages](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/03/national-consumer-protection-part-5-reverse-mortgages-increase-homelessness-in-aging-communities/) - A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that lets you convert a portion (or all) of the equity in your home into cash. Only people over age 62 or older can get a reverse mortgage. The difference between a reverse mortgage and a traditional home loan - is that borrowers don’t have
- [COVID-19 - Consumer FAQs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/03/covid-19-consumer-faqs/) - PRICE GOUGING What if I have been a victim of price gouging? According to a news release published by the Texas Attorney General, “any person or business selling goods must be aware that they are prohibited by law from engaging in price gouging if they unreasonably raise the cost of necessary supplies at any point
- [COVID-19 - Family Law FAQs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/covid-19-family-law-faqs/) - As many of you are aware, many counties in Texas have issued stay-at-home or shelter in place orders. As a result, parents might be wondering how that affects co-parenting their children. These are the top questions we are receiving right now. What about the court-ordered visitation in place for my family? How will pick up
- [COVID-19 - Public Benefits FAQs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/covid-19-public-benefits-faqs/) - Lunch Is Served! As of March 19, 2020, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Abbott declared all schools in Texas temporarily closed. To assist Texas families while schools are closed, meals are available for take-home at no cost to all children through participating school districts. Visit https://txschools.gov/ to find a food distribution site near you.
- [COVID-19 - Unemployment Benefits and Paid Leave FAQs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/covid-19-unemployment-benefits-and-paid-leave/) - Unemployment Benefits and Paid Leave Part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family Medical Leave Act are currently being established through the U.S. Department of Labor to help U.S. workers who have lost their jobs or cannot work for reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/april-is-sexual-assault-awareness-and-prevention-month/) - Nuestra unidad de ayuda para sobrevivientes de agresión sexual comparte información en apoyo del Mes de Concientización y Prevención de Agresión Sexual. President Donald Trump’s National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation can be accessed here. If you or a loved one are a victim of abuse and need assistance, you can visit the Texas
- [Univision Spanish Coronavirus Virtual Townhall, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 7 pm](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/univision-spanish-coronavirus-virtual-townhall-wednesday-april-15-2020-at-7-pm/) - Houston, TX - Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Texas State Senator Carol Alvarado, and Harris Country Judge Lina Hidalgo are hosting a Spanish language Townhall on Wednesday evening at 7 pm. The Townhall will be moderated by Raul Peimbert of Univision’s Noticias 45 Houston and will focus on Coronavirus, particularly for Latino and immigrant communities at the
- [April is Fair Housing Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/april-is-fair-housing-month-2/) - April is the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Fair Housing Month. The goal of the month is to educate the public on specific housing issues so that if they are facing them, they can seek help. Why April? On April 11, 1968, President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and Title VIII
- [COVID-19 - Evictions in Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/covid-19-evictions-in-texas/) - Common questions related to eviction in Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic. I heard that Landlords weren’t allowed to evict people in Texas right now. Is this true? Yes and No. A landlord may file in court to evict you right now but courts cannot hold a hearing to decide the matter until after April 30,
- [COVID-19 –WIC (Special Food Stamps for Pregnant Women, Infants and Children) FAQ](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/covid-19-wic-special-food-stamps-for-pregnant-women-infants-and-children-faq/) - Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), WIC is a federally funded program to provide nutrition benefits, education, supplemental food, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and social services to at-risk pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of five. With the recent passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response
- [COVID-19 - Debt Collection and Garnishment FAQs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/covid-19-debt-collection-and-garnishment-faqs/) - Texas residents anticipate receiving their Federal Stimulus payments after the federal government passed the CARES Act. With Texans expecting to receive upwards of $1,200.00 there was concern about debt collectors and their ability to freeze consumers’ bank accounts. The Texas Supreme Court issued its 10th Emergency Order to stop most actions to collect consumer debt
- [April 19th-25th is National Crime Victims’ Right’s Week: Seek Justice, Ensure Victim’s Rights, Inspire Hope](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/april-19th-25th-is-national-crime-victims-rights-week-seek-justice-ensure-victims-rights-inspire-hope/) - One week in April every year is reserved for recognizing crime victims and their rights. A national focus on crime victims dates back to 1965 and since then has strengthened federal legislation, court decisions, government action, and programs when working with crime victims. The week-long campaign promotes victim’s rights and those who advocate on their
- [Community Webinar: How to Write Comments on the Proposed Seaport Oil Terminal (SPOT) Deepwater Port Application](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/community-webinar-how-to-write-comments-on-the-proposed-seaport-oil-terminal-spot-deepwater-port-application/) - Community members have a unique voice when it comes to commenting on large infrastructure projects which can impact community health, safety, and livelihoods. The public comment process provides an opportunity for community members to share their personal experiences and concerns about a potential project undergoing the environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act. In
- [Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/celebrating-50-years-of-earth-day/) - April 22, 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, celebrated worldwide annually since 1970. Earth Day began as a grassroots movement to raise awareness about our shared dependence on the earth's environment for our lives and health, and our shared responsibility to protect it. Earth Day sparked the establishment of the U.S. Environmental Protection
- [COVID-19 - Evictions in Texas - 12th Emergency Order](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/covid-19-evictions-in-texas-12th-emergency-order/) - Texas Legal Aid Providers Offer Housing Resources During Coronavirus Pandemic As a new month approaches, many people across Texas are still reeling from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and are struggling to make rent. The Texas Supreme Court issued its 12th emergency order extending the statewide eviction trial moratorium to help Texans unable to
- [COVID-19 - Tax - Stimulus Payments](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/04/covid-19-tax-stimulus-payments/) - Who is eligible? U.S. residents will receive the Economic Impact Payment of $1,200 for individual or head of household filers, and $2,400 for married filing jointly if they are not a dependent of another taxpayer and have a work-eligible Social Security number with adjusted gross income (AGI) up to: $75,000 for individuals$112,500 for the head
- [Texas Legal Aid Providers Ready to Assist Low-Income Renters and Borrowers During Coronavirus Pandemic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/texas-legal-aid-providers-ready-to-assist-low-income-renters-and-borrowers-during-coronavirus-pandemic/) - Clarissa Ayala | Communications Director Lone Star Legal Aid | 832-627-8404 | cayala@lonestarlegal.org Shelby Alexander | Communications Director | Texas RioGrande Legal Aid 512-374-2717 | salexander@trla.org Shelby Jean | Director of Communications | Legal Aid of Northwest Texas 817-339-5384 | jeans@lanwt.org Meghan Lee | Communications Manager | Texas Legal Service Center | 281-705-4973 | mlee@tlsc.org
- [Hurricane Preparedness, Part 1: Knowing Your Flood Risk](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/hurricane-preparedness-part-1-knowing-your-flood-risk/) - Causing billions of dollars in damage annually, flooding is the biggest threat to property and lives during a hurricane or tropical storm. Storm surges can be deadly, and a hurricane’s drenching rains can have profound impacts on communities located further inland, even 100 miles from the coast. While you can never be sure whether your
- [COVID-19 - Avoiding Foreclosure Under the CARES Act](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/covid-19-avoiding-foreclosure-under-the-cares-act/) - On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act gave people with federally backed mortgages certain temporary protection from foreclosure. What is a federally backed mortgage under the CARES Act? A federally backed mortgage is a mortgage that is issued, purchased, or insured by one
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Awarded Grant from Texas Access to Justice Foundation to Serve Rural Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/lsla-awarded-grant-tajf-rural-texas/) - Rural TX - Lone Star Legal Aid was awarded a new grant from Texas Access to Justice Foundation to serve struggling Texans in rural communities. LSLA serves 47 designated rural counties and the remaining 25 counties are designated urban with rural areas. Many communities are long distances from LSLA offices, and they suffer from isolation,
- [Hurricane Preparedness, Part 2: Title Clearing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/hurricane-preparedness-part-2-title-clearing/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is no stranger to disaster recovery. This National Preparedness Month, as the world endures the COVID-19 Pandemic, LSLA focuses on continuing its hurricane preparation education. While it’s important to prepare the physical structure of your home for the elements, it is also important to make sure that your property is ready
- [City of Houston Launches $15 Million COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/city-of-houston-launches-15-million-covid-19-rental-assistance-program/) - On May 6, Houston City Council members approved a $15 million rental relief program to help landlords and renters make up for rent losses due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Funding for the City’s rental assistance program comes through the Federal CARES Act. The program will cover up to $1,056 per month in rent expenses for
- [COVID-19 - Common Family Law Questions](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/covid-19-common-family-law-questions/) - The Texas Supreme Court issued an order April 27, 2020, in effect until July 15, 2020, saying that for determining a person’s right to possession of and access to a child under a court-ordered possession schedule, the existing trial court order controls in all instances. Family Law experts from Lone Star Legal Aid's Justice for
- [Hurricane Preparedness, Part 4: Most Common Post Hurricane Scams](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/hurricane-preparedness-part-4-most-common-post-hurricane-scams/) - With the 2020 National Hurricane Preparedness Week wrapping up, Lone Star Leal Aid would like to share a different spin on other ways to be prepared for what is to come after the storm. It only takes one hurricane to ruin a community or a person’s life, but it can also only take one scammer
- [COVID-19 - Impacts on Compliance with and Enforcement of Environmental Laws](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/covid-19-impacts-on-compliance-with-and-enforcement-of-environmental-laws/) - Have environmental laws changed during COVID-19? Yes, some temporary changes were recently made to both federal and state environmental policies in response to COVID-19. On March 26, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the agency’s exercise of its enforcement discretion for noncompliance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy applies retroactively beginning on
- [Disaster During a Pandemic - The Tornado That Hit Onalaska, Texas in the Midst of the Novel Coronavirus](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/handlingdisasterduringpandemic/) - Late Wednesday night, on April 23, a wayward tornado tore through Onalaska, Texas in Polk County, leaving some dead, many injured, and even more destruction in its wake. The aftermath left many residents displaced and in dire need of help. Lone Star Legal Aid’s community partner, Red Cross, rushed to address the immediate needs of
- [Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Friday Law Talk With United Way of Matagorda County](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/lone-star-legal-aid-hosts-friday-law-talk-with-united-way-of-matagorda-county/) - With some evictions allowed to start now, it’s important to understand who can and who cannot be evicted at this time. LSLA will be hosting a chat with its community partner, United Way of Matagorda County, tomorrow afternoon on Facebook Live. Learn how the CARES Act provides protections to Texas tenants, stopping many landlords from
- [COVID-19 - Eviction Protections from the CARES Act](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/covid-19-eviction-protections-from-the-cares-act/) - What Is The CARES Act? The CARES Act temporarily protects some renters from eviction for nonpayment of rent. It also stops late fees for rent from March 26, 2020 until July 25, 2020. Landlords cannot issue notices to vacate for nonpayment during this time. You still have to pay rent even if your home is
- [LSLA Offers Help to Texans Facing Evictions](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/lsla-offers-help-to-texans-facing-evictions/) - Lone Star Legal Aid announces the launch of its Eviction HELP Project. This project is a self-guided tool that helps Texas renters to fight evictions during the COVID 19 Pandemic. Right now, thousands of renters across Texas are facing evictions. But there are protections for renters. The Eviction HELP Project helps eviction litigants prepare for
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Monday, May 25, 2020](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/all-alone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-monday-may-25-2020/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020, in observance of Memorial Day. All offices will reopen for telephone and online applications on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Have a safe and joyous holiday!
- [COVID-19 - P-EBT Food Benefits for People with School Age Children](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/covid-19-p-ebt-food-benefits-for-people-with-school-age-children/) - Updated July 1, 2020 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Agriculture, and the Texas Education Agency have created a new program to help parents of school-age children. WHAT IS IT? COVID P-EBT BENEFITS - A ONE TIME BENEFIT of $285 per child (like disaster food stamps), for people with school-age children
- [May is Mental Health Awareness Month: The Effect of Crime on Mental Health](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-the-effect-of-crime-on-mental-health/) - Each year during the month of May, individuals and organizations join the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. By raising awareness, we can fight the stigma, provide support, and educate the public. Effect of crime on mental health Victimization can be a difficult and stressful experience. Getting back to normal after a crime
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Awarded Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund Grant](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/lone-star-legal-aid-awarded-greater-houston-covid-19-recovery-fund-grant/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid announces a new grant provided by the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund. This grant is made possible as a result of the United Way of Greater Houston and the Greater Houston Community Foundation, standing together to help support those impacted by COVID-19 and those who may be impacted
- [Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Friday Law Talk With Galveston's The Jesse Tree](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/lone-star-legal-aid-to-host-friday-law-talk-with-galvestons-the-jesse-tree/) - LSLA will be hosting a chat with its community partner, The Jesse Tree, tomorrow afternoon on Facebook Live. Learn how the CARES Act provides protections to Texas tenants, stopping many landlords from going forward with evictions until August. Tune-in to our Facebook account @LoneStarLegalAid at 3 PM – Friday, May 22, 2020. Lone Star Legal Aid is
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Announces LSLA CARES, a Property Research and Documentation Tool](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/lone-star-legal-aid-announces-lsla-cares-a-property-research-and-documentation-tool/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is pleased to announce LSLA CARES, a property research and documentation tool that will help tenants search the many public databases currently available to find out if your property is subject to the CARES Act. The CARES Act temporarily protects some renters from eviction for nonpayment of rent. It also stops
- [Fort Bend County to Distribute $19.5 Million for Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Relief](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/fort-bend-county-to-distribute-19-5-million-for-rent-mortgage-and-utility-relief/) - Fort Bend County approved $19.5 million of funding to assist renters and landlords in paying rent, mortgage, and utilities during the Coronavirus pandemic. Funding for the County’s rental assistance program comes through the Federal CARES Act. The funding will be implemented in 3 phases of $6,500,000 each. Phase 1 will be from June-July, Phase 2
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Awarded Grant to Expand its Military and Veteran Services Statewide](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/05/lone-star-legal-aid-awarded-grant-to-expand-its-military-and-veteran-services-statewide/) - Lone Star Legal Aid was awarded an emergency grant to expand its military and veteran services to all of Texas. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military Veterans Unit (MVU) provides free civil legal services to low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses- now, throughout the State of Texas. The MVU can help with
- [COVID-19 - Electronic Impact Payment (EIP) Card](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/06/covid-19-electronic-impact-payment-eip-card/) - The United States Department of the Treasury began mailing prepaid debit cards to people who did not have direct deposit set up, instead of a paper check. EIP Card recipients can use them just like regular debit cards; to make purchases, get cash from in-network ATMs, and transfer funds to their personal bank account without
- [The 2020 Hurricane Season Has Started and Runs Through November 30th](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/06/hurricane-season-is-june-1st-through-november-30th-here-is-what-you-need-to-know/) - Hurricane season has officially started. With storms already being identified and named, Lone Star Legal Aid would like to remind its client community that we are available to assist in the recovery process. Our Disaster Relief Unit has extensive experience helping families in our service area as well as those who relocated to our service
- [Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Friday Law Talk with its Disaster Relief Unit](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/06/lone-star-legal-aid-to-host-friday-law-talk-with-its-disaster-relief-unit/) - LSLA will be hosting a live chat with its Disaster Relief Unit on Friday afternoon on Facebook Live. Learn how to legally prepare yourself for hurricane season. Tune-in to our Facebook account @LoneStarLegalAid at 3 PM – Friday, June 5, 2020. Lone Star Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm focused on advocacy on behalf
- [A Silent Pandemic: The Rise of Domestic Violence During COVID-19](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/06/a-silent-pandemic-the-rise-of-domestic-violence-during-covid-19/) - A Houston program is now providing free animal boarding services to survivors of abuse, in effort to help them flee from their violent homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Houston Dog Ranch is partnering with animal shelter PetSet to launch “Pet Protect,” a service to cover boarding costs, and training or rehabilitation fees for both
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Launches its Online Intake in Spanish & Vietnamese](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/06/lone-star-legal-aid-launches-its-online-intake-in-spanish-vietnamese/) - Lone Star Legal Aid’s online intake is now available in Spanish and Vietnamese. According to the Texas Tribune, “Of the nearly 24 million people in Texas five years or older, 65 percent speak only English at home. The rest speak more than 160 languages combined.” Spanish and Vietnamese are numbers 1 and 2 in the
- [ALJAZEERA Fault Lines: Houston's Cancer Cluster](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/06/aljazeera-fault-lines-houstons-cancer-cluster/) - Learn more about IMPACT, Lone Star Legal Aid's group client and community partner, who has been working to raise awareness of legacy contamination in two Houston neighborhoods that is likely the source of a newly-determined Cancer Cluster, by watching this documentary by Aljazeera news. Lone Star Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm focused
- [Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Friday Law Talk with its Foreclosure Prevention Project & Credit Coalition](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/06/lone-star-legal-aid-to-host-friday-law-talk-with-its-foreclosure-prevention-project-community-impact/) - LSLA will be hosting a live chat with its partner, Credit Coalition, and its Foreclosure Prevention Project on Friday afternoon on Facebook Live. Learn how to the CARES Act protects properties from foreclosure. Tune-in to our Facebook account @LoneStarLegalAid at 3 PM – Friday, June 19, 2020. Lone Star Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- [Harris County Distributes First Half of $30 Million Coronavirus Relief Fund](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/06/harris-county-distributes-first-half-of-30-million-coronavirus-relief-fund/) - On June 12, Harris County officially sent out half of its $30 million Coronavirus relief fund to 44 community-based organizations. These organizations are tasked with dispersing the money to eligible residents and families to help pay for housing, childcare, food, electricity, and other essential needs. Residents of Harris County in need can apply to qualify
- [COVID-19 Forcing Families to Stay Home: Children are at a Higher Risk for Abuse](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/06/covid-19-forcing-families-to-stay-home-children-are-at-a-higher-risk-for-abuse/) - Family dynamics have been altered due to the current health pandemic which have put children at a higher risk for abuse and neglect. The decline of childcare availability and economic hardship resulting from loss of employment may affect how parents and guardians treat their children. Abusive behaviors include sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. As the
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Friday, June 19, 2020](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/06/all-lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-friday-june-19-2020/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2020, in observance of Juneteenth. All offices will reopen during normal business hours on Monday, June 22, 2020. Online applications may be submitted at any time at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [COVID-19 - Homeowner Protections](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/06/covid-19-homeowner-protections/) - The Federal Government has approved protections for homeowners struggling economically as a result of COVID-19 related illness or loss of wages. Below you will find resources to several foreclosure moratoriums that could save your home. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) authorized the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement an immediate foreclosure and
- [COVID-19 - Faces of Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/07/covid-19-faces-of-eviction/) - As millions of Texans continue to struggle with financial hardships brought on by mass layoffs and record job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Houston became one of the first major American cities to allow eviction proceedings to resume after the Texas Supreme Court lifted a temporary statewide moratorium on evictions in May. While the federal
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Friday, July 3, 2020](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/07/all-lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-friday-july-3-2020/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of Independence Day. All offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2020. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org. Have a safe and joyous holiday.
- [Galveston Tenants Sue HUD in Washington, D.C.](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/07/galveston-tenants-sue-hud-in-washington-d-c/) - Galveston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid is going to Washington, D.C. to fight for Sandpiper Cove tenants in Galveston, Texas. On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, LSLA’s Fair Housing team and housing civil rights lawyers Mike Daniel and Laura Beshara of Daniel & Beshara, P.C. filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and
- [July is Military Consumer Protection Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/07/july-is-military-consumer-protection-month-2/) - Every July, the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Defense, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Military Saves, and other consumer advocacy and military support organizations join for Military Consumer Protection Month in an effort to provide military consumers with resources about managing their money. 2020 has presented brand new challenges and this year, Lone Star
- [COVID-19 - Paid Leave](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/07/covid-19-paid-leave/) - Under the existing law, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers of a certain size are required to allow workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave without losing their job for personal sickness, to take care of sick family members or for a new baby. That could well apply to anyone who is
- [COVID-19 - Renter's Rights: Lockouts and Utility Shutoffs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/07/covid-19-renters-rights-lockouts-and-utility-shutoffs/) - For tenants facing eviction, the Supreme Court of Texas issued its 20th Emergency Order on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The order applies to rental properties covered by the CARES Act and requires landlords to make three statements about the rental property. First, the landlord must state that the tenant was provided with a 30 day
- [Protecting Military Consumers: Learn More on Scams and Identity Theft](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/07/protecting-military-consumers-learn-more-on-scams-and-identity-theft/) - Purpose Every year in July, organizations and government agencies focus their efforts on working to protect the military consumer. The purpose of this annual campaign is to raise awareness of how military service members and their families are at a heightened risk for fraud scams and identity theft. Learn more about how you can protect
- [Voices of Crime Survivors: Lone Star Legal Aid’s Stories on Real Clients](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/08/voices-of-crime-survivors-lone-star-legal-aids-stories-on-real-clients/) - Sex Trafficking – She was Already in too Deep Imagine a young child, almost 14 years of age, being forced into sex trafficking, meeting a variety of men each day and night because your significant other gave you no choice. Kassandra thought this was her new normal and that sex trafficking and physical abuse was
- [July 30 was World Day Against Trafficking](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/07/july-30-was-world-day-against-trafficking/) - You can sign up for advocacy alerts with Children At Risk here. If you would like to learn more on how to recognize and report human trafficking, refer to our previous blog post here. National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 If you or a loved one is in need of help, you can apply for free
- [National Night Out 2020 – Postponed in Texas Until October](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/08/national-night-out-2020-postponed-in-texas-until-october/) - In Texas, National Night Out is celebrated on the first Tuesday in August, which is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide. In 1984, law enforcement agencies, neighborhood
- [Today is National Nonprofit Day: Celebrate with Lone Star Legal Aid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/08/today-is-national-nonprofit-day-celebrate-with-lone-star-legal-aid-2/) - August 17, 2020 is National Nonprofit Day and is a special day for nonprofits all over the world to celebrate their charitable endeavors to help others in their communities. This year is a different from all the rest because we are celebrating and recognizing each other virtually. These changing times during the pandemic haven’t interfered
- [Lone Star Legal Aid on Harris County & City of Houston Housing Stability Task Force](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/08/lone-star-legal-aid-on-harris-county-city-of-houston-housing-stability-task-force/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid’s Dana Karni, Managing Attorney of the Eviction Right to Counsel unit, has been appointed to the Harris County and the City of Houston’s Housing Stability Task Force. With sixteen years' experience, Ms. Karni’s practice covers cases in Justice of the Peace courts, state civil courts, and includes federal
- [Evictions Cancelled for 2020 - FB Live Info Session September 2, 2020, at 1:00 PM CST](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/09/evictions-cancelled-for-2020-fb-live-info-session-september-2-2020-at-100-pm-cst/) - Houston, Texas - Lone Star Legal Aid is hosting a Facebook Live event on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 1:00 PM CST to discuss the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s order preventing eviction for the remainder of 2020. Leaders in their field, Dana Karni, manager of LSLA’s Eviction Right to Counsel Project, and Jon-Ross
- [NO MORE EVICTIONS - New federal protections on evictions announced](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/09/no-more-evictions-new-federal-protections-on-evictions-announced/) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, protecting low to moderate-income renters from eviction for nonpayment of rent throughout the remainder of 2020. The order’s eviction moratorium protects only renters who meet all of the following: The renter must expect to earn no more than $99,000
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Monday, September 7, 2020](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/09/lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-monday-september-7-2020/) - In observance of Labor Day, all Lone Star Legal Aid offices are closed today, Monday, September 7, 2020. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at http://www.lonestarlegal.org. Be careful and stay safe!
- [Day of Service and Remembrance: Today we Remember Our Brave Heroes and Victims of 9/11](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/09/day-of-service-and-remembrance-today-we-remember-our-brave-heroes-and-victims-of-9-11/) - September 11th is National Day of Service and Remembrance, also known as Patriot Day. On this day, Americans across the country are called to pay tribute to the individuals lost and injured in the twin tower attacks. Today we fall silent to the first responders and the many who have signed their lives over in
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Launches Eviction Right to Counsel Project](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/09/lone-star-legal-aid-launches-eviction-right-to-counsel-project/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid is working with a coalition of eviction defenders in partnership with Harris County and the City of Houston to offer a pilot program, the Eviction Right to Counsel Project, in certain jurisdictions - on a small scale. The coalition is comprised of Lone Star Legal Aid, Houston Volunteer
- [The Safe Space, A Virtual Outreach Series for Sexual Assault Survivors, starts Thursday, September 17th at 3 PM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/09/the-safe-space-a-virtual-outreach-series-for-sexual-assault-survivors-starts-thursday-september-17th-at-3-pm/) - Lone Star Legal Aid’s Individual Safety Unit has created The Safe Space, a virtual outreach series that will premier monthly to provide information and resources about sexual assault to survivors. Sexual violence can have an immediate and devastating effect on the survivor in nearly every aspect of their life, resulting in a need for survivor-centered
- [Offices Closed Due to Tropical Storm Beta](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/09/offices-closed-due-to-tropical-storm-beta/) - Our Beaumont, Clute, and Galveston offices are closed today, Monday, September 21, 2020 due to inclement weather. This post will be updated throughout the day if more offices closures are necessary. Individuals may still apply for legal assistance over the phone at 1-800-733-8394 or online at www.lonestarlegal.org.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid hosts Facebook Live Chat with the Houston Police Department Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 1PM CST.](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/09/lone-star-legal-aid-hosts-facebook-live-chat-with-the-houston-police-department-wednesday-september-23-at-1pm-cst/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) on Facebook for a live discussion tomorrow with the Houston Police Department Victim Services Unit. LSLA’s Crime Victim Unit Staff Attorney Courtney Porter joins HPD Victim Services Lieutenant Pleasant for a live chat discussing the purpose of HPD Victim Services, the process and expectations of getting help, how the
- [Virtual Outreach Schedule for the Week of September 28th](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/09/virtual-outreach-schedule-for-the-week-of-september-28th/) - This week’s Facebook Live virtual outreach schedule is jam-packed with information about resources from several of our community partners. Tune in at www.facebook.com/LoneStarLegalAid to catch one of our presentations listed below. Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 1:00 PMOur Crime Victim’s Unit will talk with HPD’s Victim Services Department about resources for survivors of domestic abuse.
- [Texas Legal Aid Agencies Launch Pro Bono Portal For Disaster Help](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/09/texas-legal-aid-agencies-launch-pro-bono-portal-for-disaster-help/) - Thanks to the generous support of the Legal Services Corporation, Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is proud to announce two important online tools through the new Texas Disaster Legal Help portal to help Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey. Developed in partnership with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA), these
- [Economic Impact Payment Nonfiler Registration Extended to November 21, 2020](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/10/economic-impact-payment-nonfiler-registration-extended-to-november-21-2020/) - The IRS announced yesterday that they were extending the amount of time Americans have to request their Economic Impact Payment (stimulus) to November 21, 2020. This applies to people who didn’t have to file a 2019 tax return, who didn’t get their payment or register for it. If you have already completed the non-filer portal
- [October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Blog Series Announcement](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/10/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month-blog-series-announcement/) - Every October, the United States takes a stand against intimate partner violence in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Advocates wear purple, survivors tell their stories, neighbors share their resources, and social media arranges an open forum for activists to educate the world. Join Lone Star Legal Aid this October in powering up against domestic
- [National Night Out in Houston, TX Has Been Postponed until 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/10/national-night-out-in-houston-tx-has-been-postponed-until-2021/) - National Night Out was rescheduled in Texas to today, October 6, 2020, however, with COVID-19 still persisting and making social activities unsafe, the Houston Police Department (HPD) has officially postponed NNO city-wide and declared it will resume in 2021. Here is a statement from the Houston Police Department. “The Houston Police Department has decided to
- [Domestic Violence Awareness Month Blog Series PART I: Planning and Prevention](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/10/domestic-violence-awareness-month-blog-series-part-i-planning-and-prevention/) - Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Lone Star Legal Aid will discuss common topics that are relevant to advocating for domestic violence victims. Part I highlights safety planning and prevention for those who are victims living with an abusive partner and may have children and/or pets. It is as equally important to know how
- [Domestic Violence Awareness Month Blog Series PART II: Listening to Voices of Survivors](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/10/domestic-violence-awareness-month-blog-series-part-ii-listening-to-voices-of-survivors/) - Part II of Lone Star Legal Aid’s Domestic Violence Blog Series discusses listening to the voices of survivors and believing their stories. It’s important to be advocates for victims of domestic violence, but it is also essential to just listen as well. Sharing stories is a part of the October campaign which encourages the nation
- [Stop TX Eviction Launches to Keep Renters Housed](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/10/stop-tx-eviction-lauches-to-keep-renters-housed/) - Texas legal aid providers collaborate on one-stop-shop to support Texas renters Millions of Texans are struggling to pay rent and face possible evictions. Stop TX Eviction, a new online portal, is a guide to help tenants understand their legal rights and the remedies available to keep them housed. A project of Texas’ three primary legal
- [Texas Workforce Commission to Reinstate Work Search Requirements in November](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/10/texas-workforce-commission-to-reinstate-work-search-requirements-in-november/) - With the nation beginning its economic recovery, the Texas Workforce Commission will reinstate work search requirements for those in need of unemployment benefits. Work search requirements have been suspended since March when the pandemic forced sweeping shutdowns. Although the COVID crisis is nowhere near resolved, employment opportunities have been steadily cropping up in Texas as
- [Stimulus Checks Still Available for Eligible Incarcerated Persons Through November 21](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/10/stimulus-checks-still-available-for-eligible-incarcerated-persons-through-november-21/) - Many of the 1.5 million incarcerated people in the U.S. met the requirements for stimulus payments but only 85,000 of them were able to receive their checks before the action was reversed. Those who had been incarcerated as of March 27, 2020 were previously deemed ineligible by the IRS to receive their stimulus checks. However,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Daily Live Presentations During Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week, November 9-13, 2020](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/11/lone-star-legal-aid-to-host-daily-live-presentations-during-texas-veterans-legal-aid-week-november-9-13-2020/) - Every year, Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week offers the opportunity for legal aid programs, bar associations, law schools, and more, to amplify awareness of civil legal aid available to veterans. This year, LSLA is excited to announce that it is part of the Texas Veterans Legal Coalition working with several other legal aid programs throughout
- [Domestic Violence Awareness Month Blog Series PART III: The Impact of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/10/domestic-violence-awareness-month-blog-series-part-iii-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-domestic-violence/) - A pandemic in a pandemic After COVID-19 was declared a health crisis and a global pandemic, as a result, another silent pandemic was on the rise. As the virus has spread across the world affecting lives economically, socially, mentally, financially, physically, and academically, there are more stressors in place for domestic violence. There are studies
- [Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7, 2020, and December 15, 2020, for all Other Health Plans](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/11/medicare-open-enrollment-ends-december-7-2020/) - Healthcare.gov is now open for enrollment, re-enrollment, or changes to your health plan! All enrollments, re-enrollments, and changes must be made by December 15, 2020. Please note this deadline is different for Medicare Part D. The Medicare Part D open enrollment period ends December 7, 2020. The Medicare plan in place December 8, 2020, will
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Providing Free Medicaid & SNAP Application Assistance In Person](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/11/medicaid-snap-in-person-application-assistance/) - Need free or low-cost health insurance for your kids? Would you like assistance with applying for Food Stamps? Come to a free Lone Star Legal Aid enrollment clinic! Where: Spring Branch Family Development Center – Social Services Office 8575 Pitner Road Houston, TX 77080 When: Thursday, October 29th from 9 am – 2 pm Thursday,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Awarded Texas Bar Foundation Grant to Support Eviction Right to Counsel Initiative](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/11/lone-star-legal-aid-awarded-texas-bar-foundation-grant-to-support-eviction-right-to-counsel-initiative/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation that will support its Eviction Right to Counsel initiative. The concept of the program came to fruition after the pandemic pushed Houston and the rest of America into an eviction crisis. The Eviction Right to Counsel initiative
- [LSLA's Conroe Branch Extends Help to Both Tenant and Landlord During Eviction Case](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/11/lslas-conroe-branch-extends-help-to-both-tenant-and-landlords-during-eviction-case/) - Elizabeth Villareal came to LSLA after being served with an eviction petition and having her water shut off for three weeks. She, her husband, and two daughters were struggling financially as a result of COVID-19; Elizabeth contracted COVID and lost her job as a result. By the time she had recovered, the business had gone
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday - Nov 26-27th, 2020](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/11/lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-for-thanksgiving-holiday-nov-26-27th-2020/) - In observance of Thanksgiving, all Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. All offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 30th for online and telephone intakes. Happy Thanksgiving!
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit Reunites Army Mother and Child](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/11/lone-star-legal-aids-military-and-veterans-unit-reunites-army-mother-and-child/) - Kamaria Chery is an active-duty soldier currently stationed at Fort Hood and the mother to a newborn son. When her son was only 5 months old, his father filed a family suit seeking to be named the Sole Managing Conservator for him. Chery was concerned because shortly before, she had reported him to the authorities
- [International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: What Lone Star Legal Aid is doing to End Violence against Women](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/11/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women-what-lone-star-legal-aid-is-doing-to-end-violence-against-women/) - As the world continues to fight the spread of the coronavirus, domestic and family violence have intensified. To combat this increase, Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) has taken its outreach efforts online with targeted live presentations. LSLA provides virtual presentations for the community where attorneys and community partners provide legal information about the services
- [Military Family Appreciation Month: An Opportunity to Educate Military Families on Common Scams and how Legal Aid can Protect Your Family](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/11/military-family-appreciation-month-an-opportunity-to-educate-military-families-on-common-scams-and-how-legal-aid-can-protect-your-family/) - Overview This month is Military Family Appreciation Month and while we recognize the military men and women who have served and are currently serving in the line of duty, we take the time to honor the heroes besides the hero; the family members. Military families oftentimes can become victims of targeted military family scams while
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Joins the Global Generosity Movement, #GivingTuesday](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/12/lone-star-legal-aid-joins-the-global-generosity-movement-givingtuesday/) - Houston, TX- Lone Star Legal Aid joins #GivingTuesday, the national day of giving. Occurring this year on December 1st, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate on improving their local
- [The Coastal Texas Study is Open for Public Comment: Learn About the $20 Billion Plan for the Gulf Coast and How to Make Your Voice Heard](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/12/the-coastal-texas-study-is-open-for-public-comment-learn-about-the-20-billion-plan-for-the-gulf-coast-and-how-to-make-your-voice-heard/) - The Coastal Texas Study is a proposal from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to spend approximately $20 billion to protect the Texas Gulf Coast from flooding during storms and from rising sea levels. Its impacts will be broad, and affect many aspects of life on the Gulf Coast. The US Army Corps of
- [Texas Disaster Legal Help Project goes live with their new podcast series](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/12/texas-disaster-legal-help-project-goes-live-with-their-new-podcast-series/) - The Texas Disaster Legal Help project, a joint project of Lone Star Legal Aid, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, is hard at work, creating resources and integrating advanced technology, to ensure that volunteer attorneys are prepared to effectively respond to the legal needs of disaster survivors - before the next
- [Evictions Update for 2021 – FB Live Info Session December 10, 2020, at 12:00 PM CST](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/12/evictions-update-for-2021-fb-live-info-session-december-10-2020-at-1200-pm-cst/) - Houston, Texas – Lone Star Legal Aid is hosting a Facebook Live event on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 12:00 PM CST to discuss the Center for Disease Control and Prevention order preventing eviction for the remainder of 2020. As the end of the year rounds the corner, Texas tenants are anxious about their rights
- [The Season of Gifting: Holiday Scams to Avoid While Online Shopping and Gift Giving](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/12/the-season-of-gifting-holiday-scams-to-avoid-while-online-shopping-and-gift-giving/) - In 2018, there were over 65,000 victims reported in the United States totally $184 million in losses. These days, scammers are very clever with their tricks. Holiday crooks can spoil your celebrations when they steal your personal information. Seasonal deals are what we long for, but if they seem too good to be true, they
- [CDC Order Protects Three Year Old and Mother From Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/12/cdc-order-protects-three-year-old-and-mother-from-eviction/) - Linda Calhoun was supporting her three-year-old daughter on her salary from Luby’s, where she has worked for the last 14 years, with no help from the father. With the help of a roommate, Calhoun could pay all of her bills and live in a nice place close to work. However, like so many others, COVID-19
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed for New Year's – Dec 31-Jan 1, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/12/lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-for-new-years-dec-31-jan-1-2021/) - In observance of the new year, all Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed Thursday, December 31 and Friday, January 1. All offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 4 for online and telephone intakes. We wish you a happy new year and look forward to serving our community in 2021.
- [Eviction Protections Set to Continue in 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2020/12/eviction-protections-set-to-continue-into-2021/) - With at least 4 million Texans having filed for unemployment since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in eviction cases as well. Tenants and landlords have been awaiting an update on the federal moratorium on evictions. The moratorium has now been extended until June 30, 2021. The Texas Eviction Diversion
- [COVID-19 Resource: What You Need to Know About the Second Stimulus Check](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/covid-19-resource-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-second-stimulus-check/) - With the recent passage of an additional, second stimulus check, Americans are wondering when they will get their payments. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) prepared answers to the most common stimulus-related questions they are receiving. What is the stimulus? Stimulus payments, also called Recovery Rebate or Economic Impact credits, allow eligible
- [Connecting Kids to Medical Coverage January Blog Series Announcement](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/connecting-kids-to-medical-coverage-january-blog-series-announcement/) - Overview There are 623,000 children without health insurance in Texas. Those who lack insurance coverage typically experience far-worse health status than those insured. Uninsured children in Texas may be able to get low-cost health care from Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or no-cost health care from Children’s Medicaid. Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) has a
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage Blog Series PART I:  Texas Medicaid and CHIP Programs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-blog-series-part-i-texas-medicaid-and-chip-programs/) - Texas Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offer parents peace of mind knowing their children can get the routine preventative care they need, when they need it, that keeps them healthy. These programs have been able to secure medical coverage benefits for more than 45 million children. While this progress is encouraging, there
- [Law Talk Fridays to Continue in 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/law-talk-fridays-to-continue-in-2021/) - Lone Star Legal Aid’s virtual outreach program, which was initially started as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has gained significant traction and flourished into a dynamic and effective tool accessible across multiple platforms for the general public. Included in our virtual outreach schedule is our recurring Law Talk Fridays: every Friday, one of our
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage Blog Series PART II: Services LSLA Offers During Benefits Application or Renewal](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-blog-series-part-ii-services-lsla-offers-during-benefits-application-or-renewal/) - In the previous blog on Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage (CTKC), we informed you on what health insurance benefits are available for children and how having these benefits are vital to a child’s health. Texas Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are two programs our CTKC unit at Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) can
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Launches New Texas Crime Victim Legal Assistance Network Website](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/lsla-new-texas-crime-victim-legal-assistance-network-website/) - Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid is excited to announce the launch of the new Texas Crime Victim Legal Assistance Network website (“Network”). The fresh face website features new functions for both partners and survivors, and a more user-friendly interface for the dashboard. In addition to the upgrades being made to the existing features,
- [New Findings of Childhood Cancer in Cluster Found in Northeast Houston](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/new-findings-of-childhood-cancer-in-cluster-found-in-northeast-houston/) - HOUSTON (Jan. 20, 2021) -- Residents of Northeast Houston are calling on the company responsible for decades of creosote contamination in their community to move them out of harm’s way after the state of Texas found high numbers of childhood cancers. The Department of State Health Services' findings come 13 months after it identified 10
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Medical Coverage Blog Series Part III: Medicaid Expansion Affecting Uninsured Children in Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/connecting-texas-kids-to-medical-coverage-blog-series-part-iii-medicaid-expansion-affecting-uninsured-children-in-texas/) - Texas is one of the 14 states that has not expanded Medicaid, leaving 21.5% of children uninsured. About 50% of uninsured children reside in six states in the United States, with Texas taking the lead. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage Program (CTKC) legally assists low-income families when applying their kids for
- [January 31st is the IRS' Earned Income Credit Awareness Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/01/january-31st-is-the-irs-earned-income-credit-awareness-day/) - Earned Income Credit Awareness Day is an event organized by the IRS and its partners to educate the public about the EITC and requirements to claim the credit. The goal is to raise awareness of EITC to ensure every qualified worker claim and receive their EITC. What is the EITC? The Earned Income Tax Credit,
- [Local Law Live Events to Continue in 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/local-law-lives-to-continue-in-2021/) - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lone Star Legal Aid Communications department launched their virtual outreach program: a series of live discussions with community partners aimed at connecting with the Texas community to keep them informed on available services, changes and updates to government orders, and bring awareness to certain highlighted issues. One of
- [Facebook Live Chat Discussion on Domestic Violence and Teen Dating Violence – Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10:30am CST](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/facebook-live-chat-discussion-on-domestic-violence-and-teen-dating-violence-friday-february-5-2021-at-1030am-cst/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid and FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center this Friday, February 5th at 10:30am for a live discussion on Facebook. Three of our own staff members will be discussing domestic violence as well as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with our special guest and CEO of FamilyTime, Christina Allen. Social worker, Ashleigh
- [TDLH's New Podcast: The Importance of Title Clearing for Disaster Survivors](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/tdlhs-new-podcast-the-importance-of-title-clearing-for-disaster-survivors/) - Join Texas Disaster Legal Help (TDLH) for their new podcast on title clearing. Listen as Speaker Dina Hardwick delves into the effects of an uncleared title on a disaster survivor. Learn quick ways to clear the title without probate. Find out how to deal with manufactured homes transfers of ownership, and how to determine if
- [Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week: Don’t Become a Victim of Tax-related Identity Theft](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/tax-identity-theft-awareness-week-dont-become-a-victim-of-tax-related-identity-theft/) - Tax season is approaching! February 3-7, 2021 is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. In the United States, individuals must file a tax return by April 15 giving the IRS all reportable earnings. However, this is also the time of year for tax-related identity theft. Scammers are on the hunt for your identity in order to
- [The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance to Tenants and Landlords](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/the-texas-department-of-housing-and-community-affairs-to-provide-emergency-rental-assistance-to-tenants-and-landlords/) - The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has recently received $1.3 billion in Emergency Rental Assistance funds from the newly passed Coronavirus Relief Bill Rental Assistance Program. TDHCA will use the funds to help renters in Texas pay both current and past due rent and utility bills. Applicants can require assistance for past
- [Teen Dating Violence – Walking on Eggshells](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/teen-dating-violence-walking-on-eggshells/) - Walking on egg shells around your abusive partner can be terrifying, especially when you are constantly being threatened and assaulted. Kaitlyn was just a teenager when her boyfriend began violent tendencies. When Peter was 23 he met 19-year-old Kaitlyn. Soon thereafter, she became his girlfriend and then she got pregnant with his child. Early on
- [Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Four Ways to Advocate for Young Victims](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/teen-dating-violence-awareness-month-four-ways-to-advocate-for-young-victims/) - *** If you or a loved one are a victim and need assistance, you can apply for free legal services by calling 1-800-733-8394 or by visiting our website at http://www.lonestarlegal.org. For more resources, visit the Texas Crime Victim Legal Assistance Network. Lone Star Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm focused on advocacy on behalf
- [Texas Winter Storm Resource - How to Spot and Report Price Gouging](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/texas-winter-storm-resource-how-to-spot-and-report-price-gouging/) - Price gouging is illegal, and the Texas Office of the Attorney General and Harris County Attorney haves authority to prosecute any business that engages in price gouging after a disaster has been declared by the governor or president. Texas is currently under a state disaster declaration and federal emergency declaration as its residents endure a
- [Texas Winter Storm Resource - How to Submit a Homeowners Insurance Claim](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/texas-winter-storm-resource-how-to-submit-a-homeowners-insurance-claim/) - Residential homes may have structural issues related to freezing water and many will have leaks which will become even more apparent as the ice thaws due to the winter storm that wreaked havoc in Texas over the last week. If you have homeowners insurance, you may have coverage for this. Find and read your insurance
- [Texas Winter Storm Resource - Replacement SNAP (Food Stamps)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/texas-winter-storm-resource-replacement-snap-food-stamps/) - Thousands of Texas families lost all the food in their fridges after lengthy power outages and while enduring record low temperatures. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (food stamps) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to
- [Texas Winter Storm Recovery - Facebook Live Legal Information Session - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 1 PM CST](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/texas-winter-storm-recovery-facebook-live-legal-information-session-tuesday-february-23-2021-at-1-pm-cst/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is hosting a Facebook Live event on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 1:00 PM CST to discuss recovery from Texas Severe Winter Storm (DR-4586-TX), now a federally declared disaster. Texans are still feeling the effects of the deep freeze that swept through the state over the last week, leaving many with
- [Texas Winter Storm Resource - What can FEMA do for me?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/texas-winter-storm-resource-what-can-fema-do-for-me/) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe winter storm beginning on Feb. 11, 2021 and continuing. Important deadline: You have 60 days from the date of the
- [Texas Winter Storm Resource - How to Avoid Home Repair Fraud in the Wake of Disaster](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/7022/) - In the aftermath of the Texas winter storm, which resulted in more snow than the state has seen since 1968, many Texans are desperately seeking help for the physical damage their homes have sustained. While this disaster has brought many communities together, it has also opened the doors to inevitable scams, like price gouging or
- [Texas Winter Storm Resource - Small Business Administration Loans](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/texas-winter-storm-resource-small-business-administration-loans/) - If you’ve applied for FEMA and have been denied, you may receive a phone call to advise you of ways to apply for the Small Business Administration (SBA). If referred to the SBA, a loan application must be completed and returned to be considered for a loan. The SBA gives low-interest disaster loans. You don’t
- [Free legal assistance available for low-income individuals affected by the  2021 Texas winter storm](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/free-legal-assistance-available-for-low-income-individuals-affected-by-the-2021-texas-winter-storm/) - JOINT PRESS RELEASE February 23, 2021 AUSTIN—The State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, and legal aid providers across the state remind Texans that a toll-free legal assistance hotline is available to low-income individuals and families affected by the Texas winter storm that began February 11. The hotline—800-504-7030—is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
- [FACES OF EVICTION AND HEALTH CARE: Family Illegally Locked out of Home and in Need for Health Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/faces-of-eviction-and-health-care-family-illegally-locked-out-of-home-and-in-need-for-health-benefits/) - Gregory, a Houston father, contracted COVID-19 and then his family’s life took a turn for the worst. Gregory lost his job due to contracting the virus, his landlord illegally locked the entire family of their home for not being able to come up with enough money to pay the rent, and they had no medical
- [Public Utility Commission Halts Disconnection of Service for Those Unable to Pay Steep Bills](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/02/public-utility-commission-halts-disconnection-of-service-for-those-unable-to-pay-steep-bills/) - Following last week’s winter storm, many Texas consumers saw their wholesale electricity rates shoot up significantly, leaving them worried that their power would be disconnected if they were unable to make their utility payments. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has put in place several orders last Sunday that aim to protect Texans from
- [Internal Revenue Service Extends Tax Filing Deadline to June 15, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/internal-revenue-service-extends-tax-filing-deadline-to-june-15-2021/) - The Internal Revenue Service has extended the tax filing season for Texas residents after winter storms wreaked havoc on the state. Instead of April 15, the tax deadline for individuals and businesses in Texas is June 15, the IRS announced Monday in a news release. Taxpayers in other states affected by the winter storms that
- [Survivors of Texas Severe Winter Storms Already Seeing Contractor Fraud Issues](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/survivors-contractor-fraud-issues/) - Jasmine Melian, a physical therapist assistant at a Houston inpatient rehabilitation hospital, was at work last week when her children and 2 month old grandson lost power at the onset of Texas Winter Storm Uri. They immediately sought shelter with a relative and Jasmine joined them after she got off of work, and together they
- [Texas Winter Storm Resource - Disaster Unemployment](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/texas-winter-resource-108-texas-counties-approved-for-disaster-aid-thus-far/) - The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is currently accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) following February’s Winter Storm Uri. As of February 19, 2021, workers who have lost their jobs or self-employed individuals who haven’t been able to work due to damages from the storm may be eligible for DUA benefits. Am I eligible? If one
- [March is Equal Justice Works' Disaster Resilience Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/march-is-equal-justice-works-disaster-resilience-month/) - On February 23, 2021, The Equal Justice Works announced the first ever Disaster Relilience Month set for March. A collaborative of organizations has teamed up to spread awareness about disaster-related challenges and offer resources for disaster preparedness and recovery efforts. Throughout March, Lone Star Legal Aid will join Equal Justice Works, the American Bar Association
- [Powered By People Supports Houston and Harris County Eviction Defense Coalition](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/powered-by-people-supports-houston-eviction-defense-coalition/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid is excited to announce it has received a charitable donation from Powered By People on behalf of the Eviction Defense Coalition. Powered By People is a grassroots organization led by former congressman, Beto O’Rourke, that has set forth to mobilize volunteers and raise money to
- [LSLA Helps Veteran Receive Custody of His Four-Year-Old](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/lsla-helps-veteran-receive-custody-of-his-four-year-old/) - Eric Allison is an honorably discharged Army veteran who has a four-year-old daughter named Marley with his former partner and two children from another relationship. Though he and his former partner had never been married, Mr. Allison is listed as the father on their daughter’s birth certificate. In June 2019, Mr. Allison’s partner was granted
- [COVID-19 Resource: New Coronavirus Relief Bill Approved - The American Rescue Plan](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/covid-19-resource-new-coronavirus-relief-bill-approved-the-american-rescue-plan/) - On March 11, the White House approved the $1.9 Trillion Virus Relief Bill. The bill includes: $1,400 checks$300/week jobless benefits$3B for mental health$14B for Department of Veterans Affairs$1,400/week in paid leave benefits$3,600 for child allowance $125B for K-12 schools$25B for rental assistance$25B for struggling restaurants $30B for public transit$14B for Covid-19 vaccinations, testing, treatment, and prevention Stimulus
- [Lone Star Legal Aid and Texas Legal Services Center Develop New Self Help Resource Tool](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/lone-star-legal-aid-and-texas-legal-services-center-develop-new-self-help-resource-tool/) - Did you know that as of January 1, 2021, there have been new Rules of Civil Procedure in Texas? These changes impact all parties in a lawsuit and require information to be shared with the other parties at the beginning of a lawsuit. If the information is not shared by the deadline stated in the
- [Virtual Outreach Schedule for the Week of March 22nd](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/virtual-outreach-schedule-for-the-week-of-march-22nd/) - We have a busy week of lives ahead of us aimed to provide a multitude of resources for Texas residents from several of our community partners. Tune in at www.facebook.com/LoneStarLegalAid to catch one of our presentations listed below. Tuesday, March 29, 2021 at 1:00 PMOur Military and Veterans Unit will be collaborating with Baylor Veterans' Clinic to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Attorneys Recognized for their Achievements During Women's History Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/03/lone-star-legal-aid-attorneys-recognized-for-their-achievements-during-womens-history-month/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid is honored to recognize two women that have received prestigious awards during Women's History Month. Both of these women are making changes within the civil justice system to restore human dignity, heal broken lives, and enhance safety, civility, justice, and equity through their work. Sonia Lopez, Director of
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Friday, April 2, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/all-lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-friday-april-2-2021/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices are closed Friday, April 2, 2021, and will reopen on Monday, April 5, 2021. Lone Star Legal Aid accepts applications during normal business hours via phone at 1-800-733-8394 or at any time at www.LoneStarLegal.org.
- [LSLA Military & Veterans Unit Helps Disabled Veteran Buy Back His House](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/lsla-military-veterans-unit-helps-disabled-veteran-buy-back-his-house/) - Mr. William Wright is an honorably discharged veteran who requires assistance from a roommate to get around. He contacted Lone Star Legal Aid to seek help to obtain the property he owned and had lived on for the past twenty years, which was sold at an auction in Liberty County as part of a tax
- [CDC Order Preventing Eviction Extended Until June 30, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/cdc-order-preventing-eviction-extended-until-june-30-2021/) - The CDC order that stops evictions for nonpayment of rent has been extended to the end of June 2021. In order to get this protection from eviction, tenants are required to submit a declaration to their landlord. Below you will find a declaration in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese: DECLARATION (ENGLISH); DECLARATION (SPANISH); AND DECLARATION (VIETNAMESE). Please
- [Tenants Facing Eviction Deserve the Right to Legal Representation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/tenants-facing-eviction-deserve-the-right-to-legal-representation/) - The recent extension of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium is often interpreted as a sign that evictions will come to a screeching halt. However, the more realistic outcome has been that landlords and property owners have used plenty of legal methods to circumvent the order. While these owners often have
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Fair Housing Team Protects Affordable Housing in Houston](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/lone-star-legal-aids-fair-housing-team-protects-affordable-housing-in-houston/) - Houston, TX - In every large city in America, a small amount of housing is reserved for the poor, but it’s usually located in poor neighborhoods: with poor access to transportation, groceries, and jobs. Luckily, conditions improve when neighborhoods gentrify, except long-term residents don’t usually benefit from the improvements. Rising rents usually force out them,
- [April is Fair Housing Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/april-is-fair-housing-month-3/) - Enacted on April 11, 1968, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination due to disability, race, familial status, national origin, sex, religion, or skin color in the sale, rental, and/or financing of dwellings and in other housing-related transactions. This year, Lone Star Legal Aid participates in the awareness campaign by featuring its Fair Housing Team on
- [April 22 is Earth Day!](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/april-22-is-earth-day/) - The constant advancement of science, technology, and engineering has allowed for global progress, but our planet has endured the less favorable consequences of the process. With each passing day, our duty to preserve and protect the Earth grows. Though every day should present the opportunity to practice environmentally conscious and mindful behavior, April 22nd has
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Attorneys Chosen as 2021 Racial Injustice Fellows by The Shriver Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/lone-star-legal-aid-attorneys-chosen-as-2021-racial-injustice-fellows/) - The Shriver Center on Poverty Law has announced the 47 fellows that have been selected to partake in the 2020 Racial Justice Institute, “a leadership program that equips and coordinates anti-poverty advocates to affirmatively advance racial equity.” Attorneys Ashea Jones and Deborah Concepcion will be representing Lone Star Legal Aid as they explore racial equity
- [Lone Star Legal Aid and Staff Awarded Three 2021 Pro Bono Excellence Awards](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/lone-star-legal-aid-and-staff-awarded-three-2021-pro-bono-excellence-awards/) - Lone Star Legal Aid and Staff Awarded Three 2021 Pro Bono Excellence Awards Annually, the State Bar of Texas Committee for Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters presents awards to individuals, groups, and entities that perform exceptional work in the field of legal services to the poor. Lone Star Legal Aid and staff
- [Lone Star Legal Aid on KPFT Radio 90.1 - The People's News](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/lone-star-legal-aid-on-kpft-radio-90-1-the-peoples-news/)
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage: On-site Enrollment Clinics Announcement](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/04/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-on-site-enrollment-clinics-announcement/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is beginning to have more community partners join our Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage Unit for on-site enrollment clinics. Please see the dates and times below. BakerRipley Harback: Medicaid/CHIP Enrollment Clinic Frequency: Monthly Event – 3rd Wednesday of the Month Address: 6225 Northdale Street Houston, TX 77087 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM Highland Heights
- [Lone Star Legal Aid and AARP Houston to Launch 4-part Live Series on Disaster Preparedness](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/lone-star-legal-aid-and-aarp-houston-to-launch-4-part-live-series-on-disaster-preparedness/) - As the pandemic continues, so do our virtual outreach efforts. We continue to provide informational live series for the community in hopes of encouraging continued engagement and providing valuable resources to a large audience. Lone Star Legal Aid's Equal Justice Works team and AARP in Houston will be partnering together the first Friday of every
- [May 3 - 7 is National Air Quality Awareness Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/may-3-7-is-national-air-quality-awareness-week/) - In the past few years, Houston has appeared on the list of top 10 most polluted cities in the country, according to the American Lung Association “State of the Air” report. Given the size of the state and its fluctuating air quality, it is important that Texans stay informed about the role they can play
- [Lone Star Legal Aid’s New Advocacy Project: Justice for Older Adults](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/lone-star-legal-aids-new-advocacy-project-justice-for-older-adults/) - For many people, becoming an older adult brings newfound freedom and benefits: grown children, impending retirement, exploring new interests, travel, and more time for self-care. But just as often, older adulthood can bring challenges to safety, independence, self-determination, and financial security. May is Older American’s Month which raises awareness concerning elder abuse and neglect as
- [May 9th -15th is National Hurricane Preparedness Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/may-9th-15th-is-national-hurricane-preparedness-week/) - If you or a loved one are in need assistance securing public benefits, you can apply for free legal services by calling 1-800-733-8394 or by visiting our website at http://www.lonestarlegal.org. For more resources, visit the Texas Crime Victim Legal Assistance Network. Lone Star Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm focused on advocacy on behalf of
- [LSLA Military & Veterans Unit Helps Active-Duty Soldier Acquire Conservatorship of Siblings](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/lsla-helps-active-duty-soldier-acquire-conservatorship-of-siblings/) - Jane Smith is an active-duty soldier, serving as a medic at Fort Hood. She has two younger half-siblings under her care; her brothers initially lived with their mother and stepfather, but the family has had a few encounters with Child Protective Services. The parents were often homeless and unemployed, and when they were both arrested
- [Tropical Storm Imelda Survivors Eligible for Aid Through the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/tropical-storm-imelda-survivors-eligible-for-aid-through-the-homeowner-assistance-and-reimbursement-programs/) - In September of 2019--two short years after Hurricane Harvey-- the Texas Gulf Coast was hit with Tropical Storm Imelda. The storm lasted through the weekend and was dubbed the worst storm in Texas since Harvey, leaving in its wake 5 deaths and innumerable losses. The heavy rainfall shut down most roadways and flooded vehicles, buildings,
- [The Federal Communications Commission is Offering an Emergency Broadband Internet Benefit Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/the-federal-communications-commission-is-offering-an-emergency-broadband-internet-benefit-program/) - The Federal Communications Commission is offering an Emergency Broadband Benefit Program that provides support for broadband (internet) services and certain devices to help low-income households stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. About the Emergency Broadband Benefit The
- [Protecting Immigrant Families: Public Charge Rule No Longer Applies to US Citizenship Applicants or Petitioners](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/protecting-immigrant-families-public-charge-rule-no-longer-applies-to-us-citizenship-applicants-or-petitioners/) - The 2019 Public Charge Rule created confusion and fear that may have prevented immigrants and their families, including their children, from accessing critical government services available to them. It is critical that immigrants and their families, many of whom are essential workers, are able to access necessary government services for which they may be eligible
- [The Deadline to Protest Texas Property Taxes is May 15th](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/the-deadline-to-protest-texas-property-taxes-is-may-15th/) - The amount you pay in property taxes as a homeowner is determined by multiplying the assessed (calculated or estimated) value of your property and your tax rate. You can protest these values if you believe they are wrong. It may vary by county, but in most cases, the deadline to protest property taxes in Texas
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Monday, May 31, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/all-lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-monday-may-31-2021/) - In observance of Memorial Day, all Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Have a safe and joyous holiday!
- [TODAY is the deadline for Winter Storm Uri FEMA Assistance](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/today-is-the-deadline-for-winter-storm-uri-fema-assistance/) - It has been three months since Winter Storm Uri hit in February and left Texans scrambling for home and vehicle repairs. Although many Texans may have taken care of repairs on their own by now, they may be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). What can FEMA help
- [Family In Need of Health Care Benefits to Cover Deceased Child’s Medical Bills](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/05/family-in-need-of-health-care-benefits-to-cover-deceased-childs-medical-bills/) - Mrs. Martinez’s son Jason was 13 years old when he passed away from a severe illness. Jason was in the hospital from December 2020 to January 2021. With medical bills piling up, Mrs. Martinez applied for Medicaid and was never sent an approval or denial letter for the deceased child. While he was still living, the hospital continuously reached out to collect the mounting debt and insensitive phone calls
- [Virtual Public Meeting Regarding Union Pacific's New Permit and TCEQ's Upcoming Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/virtual-public-meeting-regarding-union-pacifics-new-permit-and-tceqs-upcoming-meeting/) - Union Pacific (“UP”) has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ("TCEQ") for an RCRA Permit that would address the Creosote/DNAPL Plume that is currently underneath parts of a residential neighborhood in the 5th Ward/Kashmere Gardens area, as well as its own property. Before UP’S permit is approved, the public has the right to
- [June is National Homeownership Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/june-is-national-homeownership-month/) - Every June, Lone Star Legal Aid participates in National Homeownership Awareness Month by celebrating all the work we do to keep homeowners in their homes. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Foreclosure Prevention Project helps low-income homeowners and their families preserve homeownership and, in doing so, protect home equity, gain housing stability, and safeguard communities. The Foreclosure
- [COVID-19 Resource: Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/covid-19-resource-pandemic-electronic-benefit-transfer/) - Enrolled students (up to 21 years of age) in families that temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals for the 2020–2021 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible to receive Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). P-EBT benefits can be used to buy food from any retailer that accepts the Lone
- [Elder Abuse Prevention in TX: Older Adults are Often Unaware of their Legal Rights](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/elder-abuse-prevention-in-tx-older-adults-are-often-unaware-of-their-legal-rights/) - June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month and all month, we are working with community partners and professional groups around the state to raise awareness about adult abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Our Justice for Older Adults aims at assisting older adults living in 25 high-poverty counties. This new advocacy initiative will serve older adults facing
- [Los beneficios por desempleo pandémico terminan para los tejanos el 26 de junio de 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/los-beneficios-por-desempleo-pandemico-terminan-para-los-tejanos-el-26-de-junio-de-2021/) - La participación del estado de Texas en los programas federales de beneficios por desempleo pandémico está terminando. Como resultado, la última semana de beneficios en la que la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas (TWC) pagará los beneficios federales por desempleo pandémico bajo el Plan de Rescate Americano es la semana de beneficios que
- [Pandemic Unemployment Benefits End for Texans on June 26, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/pandemic-unimployment-benefits-end-for-texans-on-june-26-2021/) - The State of Texas’ participation in federal pandemic unemployment benefit programs is ending. As a result, the final benefit week that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will pay federal pandemic unemployment benefits under the American Rescue Plan is the benefit week ending June 26, 2021. This includes the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program for those
- [Brazoria County, Texas Rental Assistance Program Launches June 14, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/brazoria-county-rental-assistance-program-launches-june-14-2021/) - Starting June 14, 2021, funding is available for Brazoria County residents for rental payments, utility payments, and household internet expenses, where applicable. To participate in the Brazoria County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a resident of Brazoria County.A member of the household must have a valid government-issued photo
- [Bell County, Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/bell-county-texas-emergency-rental-assistance-program/) - Funding is available for Bell County residents for rental payments, utility payments, and household internet expenses, where applicable. To participate in the Bell County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a resident of Bell CountyA member of the household must have a valid government issued photo IDMust have a
- [Smith County, Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/smith-county-texas-emergency-rental-assistance-program/) - Funding is available for Smith County residents for rental payments, utility payments, and household internet expenses, where applicable. To participate in the Smith County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a resident of Smith CountyA member of the household must have a valid government issued photo IDMust have a
- [Montgomery County, Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/montgomery-county-texas-emergency-rental-assistance-program/) - Funding is available for Montgomery County residents for rental payments, utility payments, and household internet expenses, where applicable. To participate in the Montgomery County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a resident of Montgomery CountyA member of the household must have a valid government-issued photo IDMust have a financial
- [McLennan County, Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/mclennan-county-texas-emergency-rental-assistance-program/) - Funding is available for McLennan County residents for rental payments, utility payments, and household internet expenses, where applicable. To participate in the McLennan County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a resident of McLennan CountyA member of the household must have a valid government-issued photo IDMust have a financial
- [Fort Bend County, Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/fort-bend-county-texas-emergency-rental-assistance-program/) - Funding is available for Fort Bend County residents for rental payments, utility payments, and household internet expenses, where applicable. To participate in the Fort Bend County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a resident of Fort Bend CountyA member of the household must have a valid government issued photo
- [Brazos County, Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/brazos-county-texas-emergency-rental-assistance-program/) - Funding is available for Brazos County residents for rental payments, utility payments, and household internet expenses, where applicable. To participate in the Brazos County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a resident of Brazos CountyA member of the household must have a valid government issued photo IDMust have a
- [Harris County, Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/harris-county-texas-emergency-rental-assistance-program/) - Funding is available for Harris County residents for rental payments, utility payments, and household internet expenses, where applicable. To participate in the Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a resident of Harris CountyA member of the household must have a valid government issued photo IDMust have a
- [Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments Begin July 15, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/advanced-child-tax-credit-payments-begin-july-15-2021/) - Normally, tax relief for the year only comes the following year when you file your taxes, no matter how much you need it now. Many families are eligible to receive half of the Child Tax Credit for next year’s taxes as a monthly payment starting in July. For every child 6-17 years old, qualifying families
- [City of Galveston, Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/galveston-county-texas-emergency-rental-assistance-program/) - Funding is available for City of Galveston residents. To participate in the City of Galveston Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Have a direct referral from one of the local non-profit social service agenciesQualify as a family as defined by HUDMust be a legal resident/citizen of the United StatesMust be
- [All Lone Star Legal Aid offices closed Friday, June 18th in celebration of Juneteenth](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/all-lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-friday-june-18th-in-celebration-of-juneteenth/) - All offices will reopen for telephone and online applications on Monday, June 21, 2021. Have a safe and happy weekend!
- [Lone Star Legal Aid on KPFT Radio 90.1 – The People’s News](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/lone-star-legal-aid-on-kpft-radio-90-1-the-peoples-news-2/) - Natalie Cochran sat down with Christian Pineda and Elizabeth Green to talk about the Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage Unit at Lone Star Legal Aid and how their work benefits the community. Listen here starting at 50:30.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid & Port Arthur Community Action Network to Host Event on Saturday for Community Members](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/lone-star-legal-aid-port-arthur-community-action-network-to-host-event-on-saturday-for-community-members/) - The Port Arthur Community Action Network and Lone Star Legal Aid are hosting an event for community members on Saturday, June 26 and would like to invite you and your family to attend! PACAN will be providing gift cards to those who were in any way affected by the February winter storm*** and free indoor air monitors
- [Eviction Moratorium Extended Until the End of July](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/06/eviction-moratorium-extended-until-the-end-of-july/) - With at least 4 million Texans having filed for unemployment since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in eviction cases as well. Tenants and landlords have been awaiting an update on the federal moratorium on evictions. The moratorium has now been extended until July 31, 2021. To get this protection
- [Brazoria County, TX Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List OPEN July 12-16, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/07/brazoria-county-tx-section-8-waiting-list-open-july-12-16-2021/) - The Brazoria County Housing Authority (BCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is opening soon. Applications will be accepted from July 12, 2021 at 8:00 am, until July 16, 2021 at 4:00 pm CT. (No exceptions!) To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here. No paper applications will be accepted. In
- [Los pagos anticipados del crédito tributario por hijos comienzan el 15 de julio de 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/07/los-pagos-anticipados-del-credito-tributario-por-hijos-comienzan-el-15-de-julio-de-2021/) - Normalmente, la desgravación fiscal para el año solo llega el año siguiente cuando declara sus impuestos, sin importar cuánto la necesite ahora. Muchas familias son elegibles para recibir la mitad del Crédito Tributario por Hijos para los impuestos del próximo año como pago mensual a partir de julio. Por cada niño de 6 a 17
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage: Back to School Medical Coverage](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/07/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-back-to-school-medical-coverage/) - Having high quality, affordable health coverage is beneficial for children and their families. With children heading back to school in August, coverage will help parents rest easy knowing their children can get the routine preventive care that keeps them healthy and the medical help they need if they get sick or injured. Healthy children are better prepared
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage – Pregnant Teen in need of Medical and Nutritional Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/07/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-pregnant-teen-in-need-of-medical-and-nutritional-benefits/) - Michelle applied for services with Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) at the Spring Branch Family Development Center Outreach Enrollment Clinic in May 2021, as a minor, with her mother signing as her guardian. Michelle was 28 weeks pregnant at the time and needed health and nutritional benefits so she could regularly visit her doctor for
- [Individuals Recently Separated or Divorced Stripped of Stimulus and Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/07/individuals-recently-separated-or-divorced-striped-of-stimulus-and-advanced-child-tax-credit-payments/) - Some people who are separated or have recently been divorced have been facing unique issues accessing Covid-19 recovery aid being provided through the IRS, namely the economic impact/stimulus payments and the soon-to-be deposited advance child tax credit payments. The first two Economic Impact payments were distributed based on information from 2018 to 2019 returns, and
- [Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are Lowering the Cost of Health Insurance – Special Enrollment Period – July 1 through August 15, 2021](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/07/centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services-are-lowering-the-cost-of-health-insurance-special-enrollment-period-july-1-through-august-15-2021/) - The American Rescue Plan (ARP) will lower health insurance for Texans struggling to make ends meet during the ongoing pandemic. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMD) encourages consumers who have received unemployment in 2021 to update their application or enrollment during the Special Enrollment Period that runs from July 1 and August 15, 2021. People who were approved to receive unemployment for any week in 2021 may
- [How Texans Can Prepare for Hurricanes](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/07/how-texans-can-prepare-for-hurricanes/) - Every year, thousands of Texans suffer damage to their homes and livelihoods because of natural disasters, namely hurricanes. There are many ways that you can prepare yourself to minimize the amount of loss sustained from hurricanes passing through the state. Every home should have an ample number of supplies in case of emergency. While gathering
- [Finally Free, A Domestic Violence Story of Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/07/domestic-violence-finally-free/) - In 2019, Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) Staff Attorney, Cheranda Robertson represented Samantha, a survivor of severe domestic violence and continual sexual assault from her husband Josh. When Robertson entered the case, the trial was in about a month and mediation resulted in a dead end. The property they shared consisted of three real estate properties, four vehicles, and personal effects. The couple came to California from
- [July 30th is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/07/july-30-2021-is-world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons/) - Overview Each year at the end of July, we recognize World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking is a serious crime and violation of human rights. Thousands of men, women and children fall into the hands of trafficking in their own countries and abroad. You can be a part of World Day Against Trafficking by jumpstarting the conversation to put an end to
- [ANNOUNCEMENT - Join Lone Star Legal Aid to Enroll your Children for Medicaid and CHIP Benefits at These Outreach Events in August](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/08/announcement-join-lone-star-legal-aid-to-enroll-your-children-for-medicaid-and-chip-benefits-at-these-outreach-events-in-august/) - This Sunday, August 8, 2021, Lone Star Legal Aid is joining Sisters of Charity Church for an outreach event starting at 10 AM at the Brookdale Villages Apartments. We will be there to help enroll your children for Medicaid and CHIP benefits as well as answer any of your questions. If you are looking to enroll your children
- [Eviction Moratorium Extended Until October](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/08/eviction-moratorium-extended-until-october/) - In response to the recent developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a new order to extend the eviction moratorium until October 3, 2021. The new order will “temporarily halt evictions in counties with heightened levels of community transmission” to prevent tenants from being evicted and help combat the
- [LSLA's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Participates in Roundtable Discussion on the Child Tax Credit](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/08/lslas-low-income-taxpayer-clinic-participates-in-roundtable-discussion-on-the-child-tax-credit/) - On Thursday, July 15, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher hosted a Child Tax Credit roundtable to spread the word and inform local families about the impact of CTC, what to expect, and how to access it if they qualify. Staff attorney Adam Matlock, from our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, attended as participant and local legal aid representative.
- [Foreclosure and Exploitation: Older Man Coerced into Agreeing to Enter an Unfair Payment Agreement](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/08/foreclosure-and-exploitation-older-man-coerced-into-agreeing-to-enter-an-unfair-payment-agreement/) - Richard, 64, and his siblings, inherited the father’s home in 2018 along with roughly $9000 in past due property taxes including penalties and interest. After their father’s passing, Richard moved into the home, maintaining the property and paying the bills which included making payments towards the taxes. When the Covid pandemic hit, Richard had trouble keeping up with the payments and with the threat of foreclosure looming, he sought relief in the
- [Environmental Groups Demand EPA Investigate Texas Industrial Plant for Pollution-Driven Civil Rights Violations](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/08/environmental-groups-demand-epa-investigate-texas-industrial-plant-for-pollution-driven-civil-rights-violations/) - The 85-Year-Old Oxbow Petroleum Coke Plant in Port Arthur is One of the Largest Sources of Sulfur Dioxide Pollution in the State EMBARGOED for Release: 10 am CST, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Media Contacts: Clarissa Ayala, Communications Director at Lone Star Legal Aid, (832) 627-8404 or cayala@lonestarlegal.org Ari Phillips, Environmental Integrity Project, (505) 629-6148, aphillips@environmentalintegrity.org
- [AMB Architects Wins 2021 Chrysalis Award for Redesign of LSLA's Houston Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/08/amb-architects-wins-2021-chrysalis-award-for-redesign-of-lslas-houston-office/) - When Hurricane Harvey struck Texas in 2017, our offices were shut down and employees were urged to evacuate and stay safe. As 60 inches of rainwater swept through streets of Houston, plumes of smoke had engulfed our main office downtown. The flooding had caused an electric explosion within the building, which quickly escalated into a
- [Connecting Texas Kids to Coverage: Children with Medical Coverage are More Likely to Succeed in School](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2021/08/connecting-texas-kids-to-coverage-children-with-medical-coverage-are-more-likely-to-succeed-in-school/) - Healthy students are better learners. With medical coverage such as CHIP and Medicaid, students are more likely to attend school and earn higher grades. Many children, including the millions uninsured in Texas have difficulty accessing quality health care. The pandemic has established a new reality that education and health care are linked. According to Centers
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- [Tax Scammers Might Target You: Here’s What to Do](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/01/tax-scammers/) - It’s that time of year — tax time. It’s also a great time to get up to speed on tax-related scams. Here are two ways tax scammers might target you and what you can do about it: Tax identity theft This kind of identity theft happens when someone files a fake tax return using your
- [IRS Imposters Targeting Taxpayers](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/02/irs-imposters/) - Tax season may just be getting started, but tax scammers have been hard at work. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has gotten thousands of complaints about one kind of scammer in particular — IRS imposters. Here’s how they work: scammers posing as IRS officials call and say you owe taxes. They threaten to
- [Trouble with the IRS? An Offer In Compromise May Be Right For You](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/02/offer-in-compromise/) - Taxpayers who have received an audit notice from the Internal Revenue Service might be in luck if there are doubts about their liability or collectability. There are even other exceptional circumstances for the IRS to accept what is called an Offer in Compromise. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic can help with this!
- [The 411 on Mortgage Forbearances](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/02/forbearances-broken-down/) - There are countless circumstances that can lead to homeowners falling behind on their mortgages. Hurricane Harvey has forced thousands of coastal Texans into financial hardship. When going through a hardship, homeowners might want to ask for a break from their lender and at that time, they could be offered a forbearance. What is forbearance? The
- [Beware of FEMA Impersonators](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/02/beware-of-fema-impersonators/) - After a disaster, scammers, con artists, and identity thieves often attempt to take advantage of vulnerable survivors. Suspicion should rise if you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be FEMA when you have not applied for FEMA benefits or if you apply and are told you already have. According to the FTC, they’ve
- [Understanding Auto Loans Starts with TILA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/03/understanding-auto-loans-starts-with-tila/) - March 4-10, 2018 is the Federal Trade Commission’s National Consumer Protection Week! In honor of such, we’ve come up with several consumer-related topics of interest. After all, we are all consumers. Whether you got a loan from your bank or you plan on executing a retail installment contract with your dealer, you must
- [Your Credit Report & Score](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/03/your-credit-report-score/) - Your credit score and the information on your credit report are important in determining whether you’ll be able to get a mortgage, credit card, auto loan or other credit. It also determines the interest rate you pay for such credit. What is a credit report? Your credit report is a statement or record that has
- [Dealing with debt collection](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/03/dealing-with-debt-collection/) - Debt goes hand in hand with credit. When you borrow money to buy something, you have to pay it back. Once a creditor thinks you are no longer going to pay them, they can sell your account (or your debt) to a third party. Why would they do that? When they do, they get paid
- [National Groundwater Awareness Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/03/national-groundwater-awareness-week/) - March 11-17, 2018 is National Groundwater Awareness Week. With our commitment to a fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens as well as equal protection from environmental hazards, we must spread the word about groundwater. According to Kevin McCray, Executive Director of the National Groundwater Association, "Some 44 percent of the U.S. population depends on
- [What are brownfields?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/04/what-are-brownfields/) - National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) celebrates the 14th annual Environmental Education Week this week, April 23rd – 29th, 2018. NEEF partners with a wide range of organizations to inspire educational learning and encourage stewardship of our essential resources: land, air, and water. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Environmental Justice team participates this year by sharing information
- [Appealing a JP Court Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/08/appealing-a-jp-court-eviction/) - In order for your landlord to evict you, the Texas Property Code states he/she must deliver to you, a written notice to vacate with a move-out date. If you don’t move out by the date, the landlord STILL must file an eviction case in Justice Court to make you move out. You will know if
- [Surprise Billing Could Be Balanced Billing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/surprise-billing-could-be-balanced-billing-here-is-what-you-should-know/) - If you’ve received a surprise bill after a trip to an emergency room you thought would be covered by insurance, it’s a result of something called balanced billing. Balance billing occurs when an insured patient receives care from a physician, hospital or other health care provider, who is not part of a patient’s health plan
- [Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11th](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/11/veterans-day-is-sunday-november-11th/) - On November 11, 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of
- [ProPublica - “Pretty Much a Failure”: HUD Inspections Pass Dangerous Apartments Filled With Rats, Roaches and Toxic Mold](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/11/propublica-pretty-much-a-failure-hud-inspections-pass-dangerous-apartments-filled-with-rats-roaches-and-toxic-mold/) - When Kimberly Miles, Fair Housing Manager at Lone Star Legal Aid, listened to the stories of deplorable living conditions at the Coppertree Apartments in Houston, she took action. Representing numerous tenants, Miles partnered with the law firm of Daniel & Beshara, P.C., and together they filed suit against HUD and Coppertree Apartments. Read about HUD's
- [April is Fair Housing Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/04/april-is-fair-housing-month/) - This week marks the 51st anniversary of the passing of the Fair Housing Act. This legislation prevents the discrimination of anyone based on sex, race, family status, disability, nationality, religion, or skin color in the act of rental, financing, or sale of housing.
- [All offices closed Monday, May 27, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/05/all-offices-closed-monday-may-27-2019/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2019, in observance of Memorial Day. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
- [HPD Victim Services Unit Cross Training: Justice for Crime Survivors](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/05/hpd-victim-services-unit-cross-training-justice-for-crime-survivors/) - HOUSTON, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid’s Crime Victims Unit attorney Zelda Howell and social worker Ashleigh Cormier hosted the Justice for Crime Survivors presentation on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the downtown Houston Police Department (HPD). The presentation covered specific methods to approach and handle cases dealing with survivors of crime. After victimization, the
- [Fighting for Clean Air, Port Arthur Community Action Network (PA-CAN) Announces Intent to Sue Valero Port Arthur](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/05/port-arthur-community-action-network-fighting-for-clean-air/) - Port Arthur, TX - Alleging over 1.8 million pounds of unauthorized air pollution were released over the past 5 years by Valero’s Port Arthur Refinery, the community group and Lone Star Legal Aid client, Port Arthur Community Action Network (PA-CAN), announced at a press conference today that it intends to sue Valero Energy Corporation and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Fighting Foreclosure for Harvey Survivor](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/05/lone-star-legal-aid-fighting-foreclosure-for-harvey-survivor/) - Fayette County, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid is fighting to save the home of Ms. Sharelle Wright from effectively being foreclosed upon by the same non-profit that helped build it for her. Ms. Wright is a single mother with 6 children whose previous home was badly damaged during Hurricane Harvey when a tree smashed
- [May is Elder Abuse Prevention Month in the State of Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/05/may-is-elder-abuse-prevention-month-in-the-state-of-texas/) - Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott has announced the month of May as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. During the month of May, Adult Protective Services (APS) collaborates with community advocates across Texas to raise awareness. Our elderly population routinely faces several forms of abuse such as neglect and financial exploitation. Consistently educating the public through advocacy
- [Lone Star Legal Aid & the Pro Bono Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas Team Up to Provide Free Continuing Legal Education to East Texas Attorneys](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/05/lone-star-legal-aid-the-pro-bono-committee-of-the-family-law-section-of-the-state-bar-of-texas-team-up-to-provide-free-continuing-legal-education-to-east-texas-attorneys/) - For Immediate Release Huntsville, TX - The State Bar of Texas Family Law Section’s Pro Bono Committee has selected Huntsville as one of the locations this year for its “Family Law Essentials” seminar on May 17, 2019. The event will take place at the City of Huntsville Municipal Court, 717 FM 2821 W., Suite 200
- [Air Quality Awareness Week is April 29 - May 3, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/04/air-quality-awareness-week-is-april-29-may-3-2019/) - April 29 – May 3 is Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW). This year’s theme, “Check the AQI and Get Outside,” encourages us to learn about air quality by checking AirNow’s Air Quality Index (AQI) to find out the healthiest times for outdoor activities in your area. LSLA’s Environmental Justice Team recently caught up with EJ
- [Texas Access to Justice Foundation Funded Project Makes Headlines](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/04/texas-access-to-justice-foundation-funded-project-makes-headlines/) - Houston, TX - With funding from Texas Access to Justice Foundation, Houston Endowment, and the Jacob & Terese Hershey Foundation, Lone Star Legal Aid’s Equitable Development Initiative is making headlines with its advocacy. The Equitable Development Initiative’s goal is to provide legal assistance to foster community revitalization in low-income neighborhoods by fighting systemic discrimination and
- [Air Alliance Houston's 2nd Annual State of the Air Gala](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/04/air-alliance-houstons-2nd-annual-state-of-the-air-gala/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid's environmental justice team attended Air Alliance Houston's 2nd Annual State of the Air Gala on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the historical Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. Air Alliance Houston believes everyone has a right to breathe clean air. Through applied research, education, and advocacy, they work to deliver
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Presents Community-Specific Information on ITC Fire Disaster to Pleasantville Civic League](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/04/lone-star-legal-aid-presents-community-specific-information-on-itc-fire-disaster-to-pleasantville-civic-league/) - Harris County, TX - On Sunday, March 17, 2019, at approximately 10am, a storage tank caught fire at the Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC) Deer Park facility, located at 1943 Independence Parkway. Industry neighbors and multiple local agencies actively fought the fire to prevent it from spreading and to extinguish it as quickly as possible. As
- [April 7 - 13th is National Crime Victims' Rights Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/04/april-7-13th-is-national-crime-victims-rights-week/) - Since 1981, America has celebrated National Crime Victims’ Week every April. During this week, we aim to educate our citizens on victimization and its effects on individuals and their loved ones. Additionally, we strive to promote policies and programs that will aid victims of crime. This year’s NCVRW theme is “Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope
- [Karni Law Firm, P.C. Awards Lone Star Legal Aid $5,000 Cy Pres](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/04/karni-law-firm-p-c-awards-lone-star-legal-aid-5000-cy-pres/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid has been given a $5,000 Cy Pres award resulting from a federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) class action Karni Law Firm, P.C. brought against Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC and its lawyers Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson, & Hornik for misrepresentations made during the course of collecting judgment
- [April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/04/april-is-sexual-assault-awareness-month/) - Each year during the Month of April, government agencies, rape crisis centers, business, campuses, and individuals plan events that emphasize the prominence of sexual violence and the dire need for prevention efforts. “I Ask” This year’s theme, as decided by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), is “I Ask”—a message that highlights the importance
- [FEMA Announces Retroactive Payments to Disaster Survivors](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/03/fema-announces-retroactive-payments-to-disaster-survivors/) - The Federal Emergency Management Administration announced in its March 18th weekly bulletin that it’s Individuals Assistance Program has been expanded to provide additional assistance to survivors of declared disasters after August 1, 2017. This will include home repair, personal property, and transportation funds. Read more, here.
- [Health Impact Assessment (HIA): Q & A with Air Alliance Houston’s Bakeyah Nelson, PhD](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/03/health-impact-assessment-hia-q-a-with-air-alliance-houstons-bakeyah-nelson-phd/) - Lone Star Legal Aid’s Environmental Justice Team recently talked with Executive Director of Air Alliance Houston, Bakeyah Nelson, PhD, to find out more about a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) being conducted by AAH this spring. Funded by the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation under the 500 Cities Data Challenge, the HIA will
- [Houston Money Week is March 30 - April 6, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/03/houston-money-week-is-march-30-april-6-2019/) - Foreclosure Prevention Project manager, Amir Befroui, will be a panelist during this year's Houston Money Week at the Keep Calm, Don't Tax Out Workshops and Resource Fair on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9:30 am until 1:00 pm. The workshops and resource fair will be located at 3710 Dacoma Street, Houston, TX 77092. Amir will
- [National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 10-16, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/03/national-groundwater-awareness-week-is-march-10-16-2019/) - This week marks the 20th anniversary of National Groundwater Awareness Week (NGAW). LSLA’s Environmental Justice Team observes NGAW as we consider this vital natural resource and its importance to our lives. This year’s theme, “Think” encourages us to think about ways that this important resource can be protected in order to ensure abundant, clean groundwater
- [National Consumer Protection Week is March 4-10, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/03/national-consumer-protection-week-is-march-4-10-2018/) - Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Maybe you’re wondering about the best way to use credit, how to shop for a used car, or maximize your security online. National Consumer Protection Week is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about their money. Director of
- [February 11th is United Way's 2-1-1 Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/02/february-11th-is-united-ways-2-1-1-day/) - 2-1-1 a free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local resources they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Every day thousands of people across North America turn to 2-1-1 for information and support—whether financial, domestic, health or disaster-related. 2-1-1 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline
- [February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/02/february-is-teen-dating-violence-awareness-month-2/) - During the month of February, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and LoveIsRespect.Org join efforts to raise awareness about teen dating violence, highlight promising practices, and encourage communities to get involved. This year, LSLA joins NRCDV and LoveIsRespect.Org, by helping raise awareness through community presentations. The first step in breaking the cycle of abuse is to start talking.
- [LSLA's Foreclosure Prevention Project Battling Bail Bond Property Liens](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/01/lslas-foreclosure-prevention-project-battling-bail-bond-property-liens/) - When Ms. Joyce Pryor applied for legal assistance with Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA), she was in the process of remodeling her home because it had been damaged by Hurricane Harvey. She purchased her home in 1988, and after 30 years and a hurricane, it needed some love. Luckily, Ms. Pryor qualified for assistance in
- [Friday, January 25, 2019 is EITC Awareness Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/01/friday-january-25-2019-is-eitc-awareness-day/) - The Earned Income Tax Credit, EITC or EIC, is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. What is Awareness Day? Community organizations, elected officials, state and local governments, schools, employers, and other interested parties partner in a national effort to increase awareness of refundable credits by shining a large spotlight on them from multiple media sources. Media coverage
- [All LSLA Offices Closed Monday, January 21, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2019/01/all-lsla-offices-closed-monday-january-21-2019/) - All LSLA offices will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All offices will reopen during normal business hours on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
- [All LSLA Offices Closed Monday, December 31, 2018, and Tuesday, January 1, 2019](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/12/all-lsla-offices-closed-monday-december-31-2018-and-tuesday-january-1-2019/) - All LSLA offices will be closed on Monday, December 31, 2018, and Tuesday, January 1, 2019. All offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
- [All LSLA Offices Closed Monday, December 24, 2018, and Tuesday, December 25,2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/12/all-lsla-offices-closed-monday-december-24-2018-and-tuesday-december-252018/) - All LSLA offices will be closed on Monday, December 24, 2018 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018. All offices will reopen for normal business hours on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Have a safe and joyous holiday!
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Houston Office Donates Toys to Star of Hope Mission](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/12/lone-star-legal-aids-houston-office-donates-toys-to-star-of-hope-mission/) - Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid’s Team Houston Director, Roslyn Jackson, started a new holiday tradition last Christmas – a toy drive benefiting the children living at Star of Hope Mission. At this year’s annual holiday breakfast, staff arrived with toys in hand. “We are currently getting ready for Christmas. Thank you for your
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Prepares to Assist Education Corporation of America Students Affected by its Closure](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/12/lone-star-legal-aid-prepares-to-assist-education-corporation-of-america-students-affected-by-its-closure/) - Friendswood & Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid is preparing to offer free legal services to students affected by the closure of Education Corporation of America. Education Corporation of America (ECA) campuses which include Brightwood College, Brightwood Career Institute, Ecotech Institute, Golf Academy of America and Virginia College announced that operations would be discontinued
- [Texas General Land Office Launches Homeowner Assistance Program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/12/texas-general-land-office-launches-homeowner-assistance-program/) - The Texas General Land Office has launched a Homeowner Assistance Program to help rehabilitate and reconstruct thousands of owner-occupied single-family homes damaged by Harvey in 2017. “…help is here for those who are still struggling to repair their homes and rebuild their lives,” said GLO Commissioner George P. Bush. The City of Houston and Harris
- [Healthcare.gov's Open Enrollment Ends Saturday, December 15, 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/12/healthcare-govs-open-enrollment-ends-saturday-december-15-2018/) - The annual open enrollment period for health insurance for individuals who are not being offered coverage through their employer or those who are not eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), will end on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Individuals with no coverage could face tax consequences for the 2018 tax year. Click
- [Acres Homes Community Fights for Clean Air Amidst Continued Threats from Concrete Batch Plant](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/12/acres-homes-community-fights-for-clean-air-amidst-continued-threats-from-concrete-batch-plant/) - Houston, TX - The Ivy Court Ballroom in Northeast Houston was filled to capacity on October 22nd as residents gathered not for a celebration, but a fight – a fight for the community’s right to clean air. Taking part in the public participation process for an air quality permit through Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ),
- [Woodville German Pellets Agrees to Install Best Available Control Technology (BACT) for a  Dramatic Reduction in VOC Emissions](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/12/woodville-german-pellets-agrees-to-install-best-available-control-technology-bact-for-a-dramatic-reduction-in-voc-emissions/) - Woodville, TX - Based on a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) decision requiring that Best Available Control Technology (BACT) be adopted by a wood pellet manufacturing facility, German Pellets, LLC has agreed to install $6 million worth of pollution controls on its Woodville German Pellets Mill. According to a new permit application submitted by German
- [PHH Mortgage Servicing and Foreclosure Settlement Claim Deadline Approaching](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/11/phh-mortgage-servicing-and-foreclosure-settlement-claim-deadline-approaching/) - The deadline for borrowers who were foreclosed upon by PHH at any point between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2012, to file a claim on the in the 45 million dollar settlement reached by the Texas Attorney General and 48 other states, is fast approaching. “Borrowers who were subjected to PHH foreclosures during the eligible
- [Know Your Rights Before & After a Disaster - Community Presentation, Saturday, December 1, 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/11/know-your-rights-before-after-a-disaster-community-presentation-saturday-december-1-2018/) - A.C.T.I.O.N. CDC and Greenhouse International Church will be hosting a free community presentation on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The presentation will take place at Greenhouse International Church, located at 200 West Greens Road, Houston, Texas 77067.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Celebrates #GivingTuesday](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/11/lone-star-legal-aid-celebrates-givingtuesday/) - Houston, TX - This #GivingTuesday, Lone Star Legal Aid will celebrate the spirit of giving! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, organizations, and communities to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this
- [All LSLA Offices Closed Thursday, November 22, 2018, and Friday, November 23, 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/11/all-lsla-offices-closed-thursday-november-22-2018-and-friday-november-23-2018/) - All LSLA offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22, 2018, and Friday, November 23, 2018. All offices will reopen on Monday, November 26, 2018.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Awarded Grant from Rebuild Texas Fund to Help Recover and Rebuild Harvey Impacted Community](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/11/lone-star-legal-aid-awarded-grant-from-rebuild-texas-fund-to-help-recover-and-rebuild-harvey-impacted-community/) - Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid has been awarded a 2.3 Million dollar grant from the Rebuild Texas Fund to help with the recovery and rebuilding of the Harvey impacted communities in its service area. This grant will allow Lone Star Legal Aid to assist Harvey survivors with various legal services necessary for recovery.
- [All LSLA Offices Closed Monday, November 12th](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/11/all-lsla-offices-closed-monday-november-12th/) - In observance of Veteran's Day, all LSLA offices will be closed on Monday, November 12, 2018, and will reopen on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
- [November 11-17 Is Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/11/november-11-17-is-texas-veterans-legal-aid-week/) - Free Legal Help Available for Veterans in LSLA Service Area Texas veterans are invited to participate in Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW), a statewide effort in honor of Veterans Day coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid programs across the state. During the week of Nov. 11-17, legal aid programs,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Lynda K. Russel for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-lynda-k-russel-for-upholding-justice/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 21-27), Lone Star Legal Aid's Nacogdoches Branch Office honors Lynda K. Russell with three prestigious Pro Bono Awards: Most Cases Handled Award, Most Litigated Cases Handled Award, and Most Contested Cases Handled Award. Lone Star Legal Aid's Pro Bono awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners
- [Pro Bono Spotlight - ABA Pro Bono Week 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/pro-bono-spotlight-aba-pro-bono-week-2018/) - Hurricane Harvey was the first time Jeremy Walter, of Baker Botts, was exposed to the devastation of a storm of its scale. “Reading about Hurricane Ike in 2008 was not remotely comparable to experiencing Harvey,” he says. Following the storm and partnering with Baker Botts at local shelters, LSLA spearheaded a large scale pro bono effort to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Pro Bono Partners in Harris County](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-pro-bono-partners-in-harris-county/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 21-27), Lone Star Legal Aid honors the following with the 2018 Houston Branch Office Awards: Joel Mack of Latham & Watkins LLP, Most Cases Handled Award; Marilyn McGuire, Most Contested Litigated Case Handled Award; Latham & Watkins LLP, Law Firm Award; Caitlyn Ashely Sawyer of Hunton Andrews
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Heather Bradford Patterson  for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-heather-bradford-patterson-for-upholding-justice/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 21-27th), Lone Star Legal Aid Nacogdoches Branch Office honors Heather Bradford Patterson with the Most Litigated Cases Handled Award. Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono awards recognize attorneys, law firms and community partners who donate their time and legal expertise to ensure that all East Texas residents
- [LSLA Celebrates the 2018 American Bar Association's National Pro Bono Week](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/lsla-celebrates-the-2018-american-bar-associations-national-pro-bono-week/) - We are proud to join with ABA President-Elect Bob Carlson to encourage you to plan and participate in events focused on disaster resiliency as part of the 2018 National Celebration of Pro Bono. Disaster survivors face countless legal issues—from insurance disputes to FEMA appeals, landlord-tenant disputes, consumer fraud, health and education issues, and so much
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Pro Bono Partners in Montgomery County](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-pro-bono-partners-in-montgomery-county/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 21-27), Lone Star Legal Aid honors the following with the 2018 Conroe Branch Office Awards: Patricia Chapman, Most Cases Handled Award; Jessica Lea Guobadia, Most Cases Handled Award; Lisa Espino, Most Litigated Cases Handled Award; William W. Morris, Most Contested Litigated Case Handled Award; Olimpia Sacaciu Law
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Brazos County Attorneys for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-brazos-county-attorneys-for-upholding-justice/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 21st -27th ), Lone Star Legal Aid, in collaboration with the Brazos County Bar Association, honors six attorneys with 2018 Bryan Branch Office Awards: Joe R. Patranella; Most Cases Handled; C. David Stasny, Most Litigated Cases Handled; Matthew D. Doss, Most Litigated Cases Handled; Julie Young, Most
- [2018 Houston Stand Down](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/2018-houston-stand-down/) - LSLA’s Military Veterans Unit staffed the annual Houston Stand Down on Friday, October 5, 2018. Over 500 veterans attended the event. LSLA attorneys were able to speak with over 90 veterans and over 50 of them filled out applications for legal assistance. STAND DOWN is military terminology referring to a brief period of time a
- [Veteran Expunction and Non-Disclosure Clinic, October 24, 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/veteran-expunction-and-non-disclosure-clinic-october-24-2018/)
- [LSLA's Community Advocacy Team will staff the Houston Community College Women's Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, October 18-19, 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/lslas-community-advocacy-team-will-staff-the-houston-community-college-womens-entrepreneurship-bootcamp-october-18-19-2018/) - LSLA's Community Advocacy Team will be at Houston Community College's Women's Bootcamp Program on Thursday, October 18, 2018, and Friday, October 19, 2018. The event will focus on inspiring and educating women who have an idea for a business. Speakers will share their successes and challenges, as well as help attendees learn the business canvas
- [Change Can Start With Only #1Thing - LSLA Celebrates Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/10/change-can-start-with-only-1thing-lsla-celebrates-domestic-violence-awareness-month/) - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, millions of people are affected by domestic violence. This year, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence’s awareness theme is #1Thing, calling to action the fact that we can all do #1thing and take part in ending domestic violence. Domestic violence is defined as a pattern
- [University of Houston Law Center - 2018 Will-A-Thon, October 27, 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/09/university-of-houston-law-center-2018-will-a-thon-october-27-2018/)
- [Federal Tax Representation for Disaster Survivors: A Disaster Resilience CLE, October 25, 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/09/federal-tax-representation-for-disaster-survivors-a-disaster-resilience-cle-october-25-2018/)
- [Federal Civil Rights Complaint Filed Against Port of Freeport](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/08/federal-civil-rights-complaint-filed-against-port-of-freeport/) - Freeport, TX - An East End resident of Freeport, Manning Rollerson, filed a federal complaint on Friday, August 17, 2018, in US District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Galveston over Port Freeport’s failure to comply with Federal law in its port expansion efforts. Represented by LSLA’s EJ attorney Amy Dinn, Rollerson’s complaint
- [LSLA Celebrates National Nonprofit Day On Friday, August 17th](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/08/lsla-celebrates-national-nonprofit-day-on-friday-august-17th/) - Today, we join many of our partner organizations to commemorate the achievements of our past and to recognize the major contributions nonprofits make in our society today. National Nonprofit Day, August 17th, is a day out of the year that encourages us to recognize the hard work and effort of public servants. On this date
- [Fair Housing Lawsuit Filed Against HUD and Arbor Court Apartments](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/07/fair-housing-lawsuit-filed-against-hud-and-arbor-court-apartments/) - Houston, TX - After years of flooded apartments and dangerous and unsanitary living conditions, current and displaced tenants of Arbor Court Apartments filed suit in federal court on July 17, 2018, against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the owners of Arbor Court Apartments, Arbor Court, LTD. The low-income plaintiffs are
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Designated Charity by Night Court](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/06/lone-star-legal-aid-designated-charity-by-night-court/) - Houston, TX - Houston's own Lawyers Entertaining for Charity, Night Court tells the epic saga of the meddling by the Greek gods in the lives of Houstonians and their quest to reclaim justice for our city and, as always, Night Court tells this saga with its cast of singing and dancing lawyers and judges from
- [Reverse Mortgages: Increasing Homelessness in Aging Communities](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/06/reverse-mortgages-increasing-homelessness-in-aging-communities/) - Houston, TX– Champion Mortgage, one of many reverse mortgage lenders, is trying to make 78 year old Linda Tabell-Boyce homeless. Linda, who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and her late husband William applied for a reverse mortgage after he had a severe stroke and could no longer work and they were facing financial hardship. The
- [What's In My Air? Part I - Q & A with Air Alliance Houston's Bakeyah Nelson, PhD](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/06/whats-in-my-air-part-i-q-a-with-air-alliance-houstons-bakeyah-nelson-phd/) - LSLA’s EJ team recently had a chance to talk with Air Alliance Houston's Bakeyah Nelson, Ph.D. - one of our community partners. Read on to learn about Air Alliance Houston as we begin a series called, “What’s In My Air?” where we take a closer look at air pollution in LSLA's service area. LSLA: Hi
- [The United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit Slammed Houston Attorney Joseph Onwuteaka in Debt Collection Appeal](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/06/the-united-states-court-of-appeals-for-the-5th-circuit-slamed-houston-attorney-joseph-onwuteaka-in-debt-collection-appeal/) - Beaumont, TX - Wednesday, the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit laid down the hammer in its ruling against a debt collecting attorney and his firm. The Circuit Court affirmed a judgment in favor of a consumer debtor and overruled all Joseph Onwuteaka’s claims of error. In November of 2014, Lone Star
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Will Staff Upcoming Hurricane Preparedness Events](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/05/upcoming-hurricane-preparedness-events/) - Pearland/Houston/Galveston, Texas - Hurricane season officially begins on Friday, June 1st. Join us at one of the events below to learn about how to best prepare yourself and your family for a disaster. Lone Star Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm focused on advocacy on behalf of low-income and underserved populations. Lone Star
- [Discrimination by Local Transit Systems Triggers Triple Legal Aid Collaboration](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/05/discrimination-by-local-transit-systems-triggers-triple-legal-aid-collaboration/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS—When a legal aid attorney learns of injustice, she responds by taking charge and working to remedy the harm. When a case is particularly egregious and the harm evident, a team of legal aid attorneys is often called for. In a case recently filed in federal court,
- [LSLA To Host Double Watch Party - Ever After: Stories of Violence, Accountability, & Healing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/05/lsla-to-host-double-watch-party-ever-after-stories-of-violence-accountability-healing/) - Houston & Conroe, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid will premiere Common Justice’s series of short videos with people who have survived or committed harm on May 17, 2018, from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm in two locations. Combined Arms 2929 McKinney Houston, Texas 77003 Lone Star Legal Aid 412 W. Lewis Street Conroe, Texas
- [LSLA Hosting Veterans Disaster Clinic - Hurricane Preparedness Week 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/05/lsla-hosting-veterans-disaster-clinic-hurricane-preparedness-week-2018/) - Houston, TX - And just like that, it's almost hurricane season once again. Weather.gov’s Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 6-12, 2018) is the time to plan and prepare for a potential tropical storm or hurricane. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military Veterans Unit and Hurricane Harvey Disaster Pro Bono Program are hosting a disaster clinic to help
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Innovators Attend Legal Server Conference](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/05/lone-star-legal-aid-innovators-attend-legal-server-conference/) - Three Lone Star Legal Aid staffers attended the Legal Server conference hosted by Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico this week in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This trip was important for two reasons: increasing access to justice using technology through our soon-to-launch new case management system and digging deeper into disaster legal aid and recovery by
- [LSLA's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Held an Offers in Compromise Pro Bono Clinic on Saturday](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/05/lslas-low-income-taxpayer-clinic-held-an-offers-in-compromise-pro-bono-clinic-on-saturday/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, together with volunteer attorneys from BP America and Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease LLP, hosted its first-ever - Offers in Compromise Pro Bono Clinic this past Saturday at Baker Ripley’s Tax Center. LSLA has a relationship with BP and Vorys as they are the
- [LSLA Named Grantee in Round 4 of  Greater Houston Community Foundation’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Funds](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/05/lsla-named-grantee-in-round-4-of-greater-houston-community-foundations-hurricane-harvey-relief-funds/) - Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid has been awarded a $1,200,000 grant as part of the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, administered through the Greater Houston Community Foundation. Lone Star Legal Aid is one of 27 local nonprofits that provide services to Houston and Harris County flood victims. Round 4’s focus is on four primary
- [LSLA Honors The Legal Heroes Of Hurricane Harvey](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/04/lsla-honors-the-legal-heroes-of-hurricane-harvey/) - “We are all just one disaster away from needing the services we provide” – Jai Collier, Directing Attorney – Hurricane Harvey Disaster Pro Bono Program National Volunteer Week, organized annually by Points of Light, is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers when they come together to tackle
- [Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Expunction & Non-Disclosure Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/04/lone-star-legal-aid-to-host-expunction-non-disclosure-clinic/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military Veterans Unit and Civil Matters in Criminal Justice Project are hosting an Expunction and Non-Disclosure Clinic on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm, at Combined Arms. Combined Arms is located at 2929 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77003. Attorneys will be present to help with:
- [National Crime Victims' Rights Week | April 8 - 14, 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/04/national-crime-victims-rights-week-april-8-14-2018/) - "The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering." – BEN OKRI (1959–) National Crime Victim Rights Week (NCVRW) is April 8-14, 2018. One week each April we dedicate to learning more about victimization and its impact on individuals, families
- [Embrace Your Voice | Lone Star Legal Aid Participates in Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/04/embrace-your-voice-lone-star-legal-aid-participates-in-sexual-assault-awareness-month-campaign-2018/) - Everywhere, USA - This month, Lone Star Legal Aid will engage with the broader community as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This year’s theme, “Embrace Your Voice” builds on the idea that we are stronger together and that new organizations and community members are needed to expand sexual assault prevention efforts and help the next generation
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Participating in Veterans Resource Fair in Bryan, TX](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/03/lone-star-legal-aid-participating-in-veterans-resource-fair-in-bryan-tx/) - Bryan/College Station, Texas – In cooperation with Post # 159 American Legion, Lone Star Legal Aid will be participating in a resource fair for all veterans and their families on Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 9 am until 12 pm. The event will be located at Post #159 American Legion, located at 101 Waco St.
- [State of the Air Gala 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/02/state-of-the-air-gala-2018/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Environmental Justice Team joined other clean air advocates at the Air Alliance of Houston's State of the Air Gala on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Houston Health Museum. In attendance were former Mayor Bill White and Dr. Robert Bullard. The team enjoyed presentations on the latest air quality and environmental
- [February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/02/february-is-teen-dating-violence-awareness-month/) - Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month was created to engage, educate, and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. Everyone deserves to be in a safe and healthy relationship. You can help make that happen by raising awareness about the issue, saying something about abuse when you see it and organizing your friends to make a difference.
- [Are you eligible for the earned income credit?](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/01/are-you-eligible-for-the-earned-income-credit/) - For Immediate Release Everywhere, USA – Workers may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit, but you must file a tax return to claim it! Tomorrow, January 26, 2018, is Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to increase awareness about EITC and free tax preparation
- [W.M. Keck Foundation Awards Lone Star Legal Aid $250,000 Hurricane Harvey Relief Grant](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/01/w-m-keck-foundation-awards-lone-star-legal-aid-250000-hurricane-harvey-relief-grant/) - For Immediate Release Houston, TX -- The W.M. Keck Foundation has awarded Lone Star Legal Aid a $250,000 grant to support LSLA’s program-wide Hurricane Harvey relief efforts by providing additional staff and resources in its Disaster Relief Unit. The attorneys and paralegals in this unit assist survivors with the complex legal issues that arise after
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Wednesday, January 17, 2018.](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/01/lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-wednesday-january-17-2018/) - Our Beaumont, Clute, Conroe, Galveston, Houston, Longview, Nacogdoches, and Tyler offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Tuesday, January 16, 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/01/lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-tuesday-january-16-2018/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid Offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Monday, January 15, 2018](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2018/01/lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-monday-january-15-2018/) - All Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2018 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Friday, December 29th, and Monday, January 1st](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/12/lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-friday-december-29th-and-monday-january-1st/) - In observance of the upcoming holiday, all Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed on Friday, December 29, 2017, and Monday, January 1, 2018. All offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Offices Closed Friday, December 22nd and Monday, December 25th](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/12/lone-star-legal-aid-offices-closed-friday-december-22nd-and-monday-december-25th/) - In observance of the upcoming holiday, all Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed on Friday, December 22, 2017, and Monday, December 25, 2017. All offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. [wpvideo Mq6O0wgy]
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Houston Staff Donates Toys to Star of Hope Mission](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/12/lone-star-legal-aids-houston-staff-donates-toys-to-star-of-hope-mission/) - Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid's Team Houston Director, Roslyn Jackson, started a new holiday tradition - a toy drive benefiting the children living at Star of Hope Mission. At this year's annual holiday breakfast, staff arrived with toys in hand. "We are currently getting ready for Christmas. Thank you for your desire to
- [Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, part of the Greater Houston Community Foundation, Awards LSLA $300,000 Grant](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/11/hurricane-harvey-relief-fund-part-of-the-greater-houston-community-fund-awards-lsla-300000-grant/) - For Immediate Release Houston, Texas - Lone Star Legal Aid has been awarded a $300,000 grant as part of the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, administered through the Greater Houston Community Foundation. Lone Star Legal Aid was chosen as one of the ninety local nonprofit organizations that will provide services to Houston and Harris County flood
- [LSLA Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday - Nov. 23-24](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/11/lsla-offices-closed-for-thanksgiving-holiday-nov-23-24/) - In observance of Thanksgiving, all Lone Star Legal Aid offices will be closed Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th. All offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 27th.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/11/lone-star-legal-aid-joins-the-global-givingtuesday-movement/) - Houston, TX- Lone Star Legal Aid has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 28, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the US) and the widely recognized shopping
- [Port Violating Freeport East Enders’ Civil Rights](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/11/port-violating-freeport-east-enders-civil-rights/) - Freeport, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid’s Environmental Justice Team and the Showalter Law Firm are collectively working to prevent Port Freeport from easing its way into the Freeport East Enders’ historic working-class neighborhood, violating their civil rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The East Enders are reluctant to move or sell
- [Free Legal Help is Available for Veterans](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/11/free-legal-help-is-available-for-veterans/) - Texas veterans are invited to participate in Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW), a statewide effort in honor of Veteran’s Day coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid programs across the state. During the week of Nov. 6-10, legal aid programs, local bar associations, law schools and pro bono private lawyers
- [Litigation Decrees Client Perpetual Disability Tax Exemption](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/11/litigation-decrees-client-perpetual-disability-tax-exemption/) - Harris County, TX – After a team litigation effort between Lone Star Legal Aid attorney Sharon Reynerson and Disability Rights Texas attorneys Rachel Cohen-Miller and Christopher McGreal, Tonia Osberg, who is legally blind, has been rightfully awarded a disability tax exemption. The exemption is also perpetual and will remain in effect until the client
- [Harris County Judge Says HHA Cannot Evict Residents of 2100 Memorial](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/harris-county-judge-says-hha-cannot-evict-residents-of-2100-memorial/) - Houston, TX – Harris County Judge Daryl L. Moore signed a Temporary Injunction Friday in favor of the residents fighting notices to vacate at the 2100 Memorial senior living facility they call home. "This ruling does exactly what we intended with filing the suit. HHA has to prove why they feel it is necessary to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Calls on HUD to Alleviate Affordable Housing Shortage Caused by Hurricane Harvey](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/lone-star-legal-aid-calls-on-hud-to-alleviate-affordable-housing-shortage-caused-by-hurricane-harvey/) - BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE, THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME Lone Star Legal Aid, and Michael Daniel and Laura Beshara of Daniel & Beshara, P.C. call on HUD to help alleviate the suffering imposed by Hurricane Harvey and the severe housing shortage for low-income Texans. Hurricane Harvey devastated large portions of Lone Star Legal
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Robbie Gail Charette for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-robbie-gail-charette-for-upholding-justice/) - For Immediate Release In commemoration of National Pro Bono Celebration (October 22-28), Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) honors Robbie Gail Charette, J.D., CPA, LLM, Sole Practitioner at the Law Offices of Robbie Gail Charette, with the Most Cases Handled Award. The Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono Award recognizes attorneys, law firms, community partners, and
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Awarded One Year Hurricane Harvey Relief Grant from Texas Bar Foundation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/lone-star-legal-aid-awarded-one-year-hurricane-harvey-relief-grant-from-texas-bar-foundation/) - For Immediate Release Beaumont, TX -- The Texas Bar Foundation has awarded Lone Star Legal Aid a one-year, $76,854 grant that will support its efforts to provide disaster legal services to Texans who are struggling to make ends meet in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. This grant will support an attorney for one year in
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Suzanne Scully for Upholding Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-suzanne-scully-for-upholding-justice/) - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Celebration (October 22-28), Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) honors Suzanne Scully, Associate at Moon, Scully and Normand, PLLC, with the All Around Rock Star Award. The Lone Star Legal Aid Pro Bono Award recognizes attorneys, law firms, community partners, and individuals who donate their time and legal expertise to
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors University of Houston Law Center with 2017 Pro Bono Community Partner Award](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-university-of-houston-law-center-with-2017-pro-bono-community-partner-award/) - For Immediate Release October 20, 2017 Harris County, TX - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 23-29) Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) honors the Civil Practice and Immigration Clinics at the University of Houston Law Center with it's 2017 Community Partner Award. LSLA Pro Bono Awards recognize attorneys, law firms, and community partners
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Harris County Attorney Ricardo Menjivar](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-harris-county-attorney-ricardo-menjivar/) - For Immediate Release October 18, 2017 Harris County, TX - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 23-29) Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) honors Harris County Attorney, Ricardo Menjivar with a special 2017 Lone Star Legal Aid - Houston Pro Bono Award. LSLA Pro Bono Awards recognize attorneys, law firms, and community partners
- [LSU Law Caravan Delivers Donated Furniture, Tech & Supplies to LSLA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/lsu-law-caravan-delivers-donated-furniture-tech-supplies-to-lsla/) - Houston, TX (Baton Rouge, LA) – What seemed like immediately after news spread about our Houston office fire, we received outpourings of support from our sister agencies, law firms, and law schools around the country. They, like us, were baffled by the chain of events in Houston at the time. Through social media channels, we
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors International Law Firm, Latham & Watkins, LLP](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-international-law-firm-latham-watkins-llp/) - For Immediate Release October 16, 2017 Harris County, TX - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 23-29) Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) honors the Houston office of international law firm Latham & Watkins, LLP, with the 2017 Lone Star Legal Aid - Houston Pro Bono Law Firm Partner Award. LSLA Pro Bono Awards
- [Advocates Convince EPA To Remove Dioxin-Filled San Jacinto Waste Pits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/advocates-convince-epa-to-remove-dioxin-filled-san-jacinto-waste-pits/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2017 Highlands, TX – The homes of residents living near the San Jacinto Waste Pits have flooded several times over the past decades. Now the residents wonder if the flood waters carried with them dioxin and other toxins that originated from the San Jacinto River Waste Pits, a Superfund site
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Harris County Attorney Pamela Kellet](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-harris-county-attorney-pamela-kellet/) - For Immediate Release October 13, 2017 Harris County, TX - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 23-29) Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) honors Harris County Attorney, Pamela Kellet with the 2017 Lone Star Legal Aid - Houston Pro Bono Award for the Most Cases Handled. LSLA Pro Bono Awards recognize attorneys, law firms,
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Harris County Attorney Omonzusi](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-harris-county-attorney-omonzusi/) - For Immediate Release October 11, 2017 Harris County, TX - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 23-29), Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) honors Harris County Attorney, Omonzusi Imobioh with two 2017 Lone Star Legal Aid - Houston Pro Bono Awards: one for the Most Litigated Cases Handled and the other for the Most
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Shelby County Attorney Lynda K. Russell  for Pro Bono Work](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/lone-star-legal-aid-honors-shelby-county-attorney-lynda-k-russell-for-pro-bono-work/) - For Immediate Release October 10, 2017 Nacogdoches, TX -- In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 22-28), Lone Star Legal Aid Nacogdoches Branch Office honors Lynda K. Russell with three prestigious Pro Bono Awards: Most Cases Handled Award, Most Litigated Cases Handled Award, and Most Contested Cases Handled Award. The Lone Star Legal Aid Pro
- [Disaster SNAP Application Process is Unduly Burdensome for the Disabled](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/disaster-snap-application-process-is-unduly-burdensome-for-the-disabled/) - Hurricane Harvey Affected Counties (Texas) – Lone Star Legal Aid attorneys Jeff Larsen, Lindsay Eustace, and Brenda Willett have contacted the office of Governor Greg Abbott concerning access to the current DSNAP application sites for our disabled client community. Limited times and locations available for applications with no alternative form of application are unduly burdensome.
- [Harvey Debris Dump Site in Low-Income Port Arthur Neighborhood](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/harvey-debris-dump-site-in-low-income-port-arthur-neighborhood/) - Port Arthur, Texas–Normally, Debris Management Sites (DMS) are planned in areas where they will cause the least harm to the health and safety of those living in the area. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Environmental Justice Unit is raising community concerns with the City of Port Arthur’s decision to locate a “temporary” storm DMS near a
- [Lone Star Legal Aid's Houston Office is up and running -- in new digs. ](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/press-release-lone-star-legal-aids-houston-office-is-up-and-running-in-new-digs/) - Houston, Texas – Lone Star Legal Aid is continuing to provide legal assistance, now from new office space. This week marks a milestone for all LSLA staff formerly working out of our Houston office. We now have official office space to continue delivering much-needed legal assistance, helping families struggling to make ends meet and recover
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Honors Attorney Eldridge Moak  For Upholding Justice In Cherokee County](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/10/press-release-lone-star-legal-aid-honors-attorney-eldridge-moak-for-upholding-justice-in-cherokee-county/) - For Immediate Release Cherokee County, TX - In commemoration of National Pro Bono Week (October 23-29) Lone Star Legal Aid honors Cherokee County Attorney, Eldridge Moak with the 2017 Cherokee County Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award. LSLA Pro Bono Awards recognize attorneys, law firms, and community partners who donate their time and legal
- [LSLA Files Suit to Protect Renters' Rights at 2100 Memorial](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/09/press-release-lsla-files-suit-to-protect-renters-rights-at-2100-memorial/) - Houston, TX - Late Friday, Lone Star Legal Aid attorneys Mark Grandich and Rich Tomlinson filed a lawsuit on behalf of 3 residents living at 2100 Memorial Drive. The Houston Housing Authority (HHA), owns the high-rise, which is the home of 198 senior citizens. The lawsuit seeks to block the HHA from canceling all of
- [Chief Justice Nathan Hecht Visits Lone Star Legal Aid’s Temporary Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/09/chief-justice-nathan-hecht-visits-lone-star-legal-aids-temporary-office/) - Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and Lone Star Legal Aid CEO Paul Furrh visited with LSLA staff at our temporary office space at McGuireWoods LLP. The worldwide firm donated office space to us following the fire at our Houston office in the middle of Hurricane Harvey. Chief Justice Hecht found our Equitable Development Initiative busy at
- [Local Brewery to Host Fundraiser for Lone Star Legal Aid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/09/press-release-local-brewery-to-host-fundraiser-for-lone-star-legal-aid/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 Houston, Texas – On September 29th, Under the Radar Brewery will be hosting a fundraiser benefiting Lone Star Legal Aid. LSLA’s Houston headquarters suffered an explosion and fire on the Monday following the first landfall of Hurricane Harvey, leaving attorneys and staff without a place to return to work.
- [HHS Accepting Client Statement as ID for D-SNAP Applications](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/09/texas-hhs-accepting-client-statement-as-id-for-d-snap-applications/) - Texas may have lost important documents like birth certificates, Social Security cards, and even driver's licenses after the floods from Hurricane Harvey. The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that they will take a client statement rather than the normal identifying documentation required when applying for D-SNAP (disaster snap benefits.) “We have Texas
- [VIDEO STORY: Twelve Feet of Water](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/09/video-story-twelve-feet-of-water/) - Residents of this South Conroe neighborhood in rural Montgomery County were living amongst the mold and trash that sat on their front yards and lined the streets for over a week. In many cases, they had water up to their ceilings and large numbers of them have tragically lost everything their families owned.
- [PRESS RELEASE: Lone Star Legal Aid Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Port Arthur Landlord](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/09/press-release-lone-star-legal-aid-granted-temporary-restraining-order-against-port-arthur-landlord/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 Port Arthur, Texas– Lone Star Legal Aid’s Beaumont Office has filed a request for a temporary restraining order that will force a landlord to halt efforts to discard a tenant’s belongings on the street following Hurricane Harvey flooding. Granted yesterday, the TRO will give the displaced and evacuated tenant
- [With the exception of Houston, all offices closed for Harvey, are now open](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/09/with-the-exception-of-houston-all-offices-closed-for-harvey-are-now-open/) - All offices closed in the anticipation and aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, are now open, Houston being an exception. All of our branch offices are operating their normal business hours and routine, in addition to providing disaster legal services and triaging calls for the Houston office. At this time, the Houston office remains closed for all
- [Offering Legal Aid After Harvey, The New Yorker](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/09/offering-legal-aid-after-harvey-the-new-yorker/) - If there is any vibe you pick up when you first start working for Lone Star Legal Aid, it's the "can do" attitude that C.E.O. Paul Furrh exudes. That mindset has been instilled in all of our staff and that is exactly why we have been able to continue our mission after being displaced ourselves.
- [Undocumented immigrants have rights after a disaster](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/08/undocumented-immigrants-have-rights-after-a-disaster/) - Undocumented immigrants may be eligible for Crisis Counseling or Disaster Legal Services, and other short-term, non-cash, emergency aid. You will not be asked to provide any information about your immigration status.
- [Rolling with the punches](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/08/rolling-with-the-punches/) - LSLA is continuing to roll with the punches and is up and running. Our phone systems are still down, but we have been able to use our fax lines in order for our open offices to continue our mission. Fax machines have been disconnected and phones have been connected so that we can still take
- [Special Disaster rules for SNAP benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/08/disaster-snap-benefits/) - In response to Hurricane Harvey, Texans who get SNAP food benefits can buy hot food such as rotisserie chicken and prepared foods from a store's deli through Sept. 30 at retailers who accept SNAP. For more information about the Special Disaster Rules for SNAP Benefits, click here.
- [Harvey has given LSLA a one-two punch, but we are still fighting...](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/08/harvey-has-given-lsla-a-one-two-punch-but-we-are-still-fighting/) - As many of you have heard, Texas was hit by Hurricane Harvey on Saturday night and the rains have continued. Although we are hit, we are still fighting. We will update everyone when our offices that closed due to the hurricane are open and our system is up and running. For now, our Angleton/Clute, Beaumont,
- [Reverse Mortgage Lenders may be the Big Bad Wolf](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/08/reverse-mortgage-lenders-may-be-the-big-bad-wolf/) - ""They don’t talk to you about the fine print,” attorney Amir Befroui of the Houston office of Lone Star Legal Aid told the Press." Amir Befroui and Elizabeth Lockett, staff attorneys in LSLA's Foreclosure Prevention Unit, were recently interviewed regarding the dangers of reverse mortgage lending as well as their experiences representing clients at risk
- [AUDIO STORY:  Potential relocation of I-45 risks displacement, loss of identity for Houston’s Fifth Ward, By Texas Housers](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/08/audio-story-by-texas-housers-potential-relocation-of-i-45-risks-displacement-loss-of-identity-for-houstons-fifth-ward/) - Amy Dinn, LSLA attorney, recently met with a reporter for the Texas Low Income Housing Information Service to discuss how the planned reroute of I45 in Houston will affect the communities in its pathway. Listen to the audio story here.
- [PRESS RELEASE: Lone Star Legal Aid Among Charities to Benefit From CON LAW- From the Beginning](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/2017/08/lone-star-legal-aid-among-charities-to-benefit-from-con-law-from-the-beginning/) - August 16-19, 2017 Houston's own Lawyers Entertaining for Charity, Night Court, brings the story of the U.S. Constitution to the stage with an all-singing, all dancing, all rapping cast of lawyers and judges. Con Law - From the Beginning features a score of parody songs from such artists as DNCE, Amy Winehouse, Pat Benatar and,

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- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1   7.282025  830AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-7-282025-830am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, paralegal and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 -1:00PM Docket - 07-28-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-100pm-docket-07-28-2025/) - 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-1 8am Docket 07/28/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-8am-docket-07-28-2025/)
- [VA CRRC Surge Event](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-surge-event/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [Eviction Defence JP 1-1   7.28.2025  1115AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defence-jp-1-1-7-28-2025-1115am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor , paralegal and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1   7.28.2025  930AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-7-28-2025-930am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, paralegal and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Baker Ripley Senior Health and Wellness Center - Denver Harbor - Community Help Desk](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/baker-ripley-senior-health-and-wellness-center-denver-harbor-community-help-desk/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Foreclosure Prevention Project staff will be present to share information about the general legal services LSLA provides as well as Homeownership education the Foreclosure Prevention Project provides.Location:Baker Ripley6402 Market St.Houston, Texas 77020
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-12/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1   7.282025  1030AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-7-282025-1030am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, paralegal and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 07-29-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp5-2-230pm-docket-07-29-2025/) - In person intake with Paralegals providing information regarding the services of LSLA. Conducting in person intakes and appeal advice to qualified individuals. Eviction Diversion Program
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-26/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 07/29/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-07-29-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense  JP 2-1 8AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-8am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 9am Docket 07/29/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-9am-docket-07-29-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 1pm Docket 07/29/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-07-29-2025/)
- [Eviction Defence  JP 2-1 8 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defence-jp-2-1-8-am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor outreach coordinator present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 2-1 830AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-830am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and outreach coordinator present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 8-1  9 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-8-1-9-am-eviction-docket-2/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-2 9am Docket 07/31/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-9am-docket-07-31-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-2 10:30am Docket 07/31/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-1030am-docket-07-31-2025/)
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-4/)
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-5/)
- [South East Texas Stand Down 2025- Event for Veterans and Their Families](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/south-east-texas-stand-down-2025-event-for-veterans-and-their-families/) - Special Event HOSTED by Jasper County Supporting Homeless Veterans and their FamiliesServices IncludeClothing, Shelter/Housing Information, Information for the Disabled, Medical Screenings, Legal Services, VA Claims and Benefit Information, Substance Abuse Treatment Information, SNAP Information, Help with DD214, Services for Women Veterans, Survival Benefits and Certification of Eligibility.
- [Central Mall Health Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/central-mall-health-fair/) - Health and Resource Fair
- [Chapel Hill ISD Back2School Expo](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/chapel-hill-isd-back2school-expo/) - Chapel Hill ISD is hosting our annual Back2School Expo on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lone Star Legal Aid will be on hand to take applications and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: Chapel Hill High School 13172 State Hwy. 64 E., Tyler, TX 75707
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1   8.4.2025  930AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-8-4-2025-930am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defence JP 1-1   8.4.2025  830AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defence-jp-1-1-8-4-2025-830am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 -1:00PM Docket - 08-04-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-100pm-docket-08-04-2025/) - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Marshall Public Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-marshall-public-library-4/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the Marshall Public Library. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 300 S. Alamo Blvd., Marshall, Texas 75670
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1  8.4.2025   1030 AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-8-4-2025-1030-am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1   8.4.2025  1115AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-8-4-2025-1115am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 2-1 8 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-8-am-eviction-docket-2/) - Intake Supervisor and paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 9am Docket 08/05/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-9am-docket-08-05-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 1pm Docket 08/05/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-08-05-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8AM Docket 05/14/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-05-14-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 8-1 9AM Docket 05/15/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-9am-docket-05-15-2025/)
- [VSACT Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/vsact-meeting-2/) - Veterans Service Alliance of Central Texas - Each year, an extensive brainstorming/needs assessment is conducted by VSACT members. These determinations move the group's priorities throughout the following calendar year.
- [Buckner Community Resource Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/buckner-community-resource-fair/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will be joining Buckner International and many other community partners at the Buckner Community Resource Fair on May 15, 2025. This will be held at the Longview Exhibit Hall at 1123 Jaycee Drive, Longview, Texas, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Lone Star Legal Aid will be on hand to take
- [Health and Wellness Fair with Sabine ISD](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/health-and-wellness-fair-with-sabine-isd/) - West Sabine High School will be hosting their Health and Wellness Night. Lone Star Legal Aid will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues and transition services.
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va/)
- [Rooted in Resilience](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/rooted-in-resilience/) - Saturday, May 17, 2024SN 49/50Hobart Taylor Community Center8100 Kenton St, Houston, TX 77028
- [Caregivers Conference](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/caregivers-conference/) - Each year, Interfaith of The Woodlands and CarePartners® join together to educate caregivers and serve as a valuable resource for our community through the annual Caregivers Conference. This wonderful event benefits many individuals and is a unique opportunity for caregivers to access resources and information traditionally unavailable to family caregivers.The next Caregivers Conference will be
- [Disaster Readiness and Resilience Clinic & Expo](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/disaster-readiness-and-resilience-clinic-expo/) - The day includes panels, speakers, demonstrations, kids activities, exhibitors, and emergency vehicles providing information on preparing for disasters. The event culminates in a prize giveaway for all those in attendance, bringing an end to an exciting, informative day.
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 05.19.2025 10:30 Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-05-19-2025-1030-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorneys and paralegal (virtual) present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 05-19-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-05-19-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 05.19.2025 9:30  Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-05-19-2025-930-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorneys and paralegal (virtual) present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 05.19.2025 8:30 Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-05-19-2025-830-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorneys and paralegal (virtual) present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-8/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-19/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP JP 2-1 - 8AM - 5-20-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-5-20-2025/) - LSLA paralegal providing on site intake and information regarding eviction and LSLA services
- [PEDIATRIC DIVISION C&G TRAINING](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/pediatric-division-cg-training/) - I provided training to new medical staff and residents on how to effectively screen and process referrals for the Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP). During these sessions, I explained the structure and goals of the MLP, walked through the referral workflow, and answered questions to ensure clarity and confidence in using the system. I also discussed the
- [TEDP JP 5-2 Eviction Docket afternoon](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-eviction-docket-afternoon-2/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 5-2to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ El Campo](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-el-campo/) - Please stop by and join us at the El Campo Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Longview, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-longview-texas-4/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Wharton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-wharton/) - Please stop by and join us at the Wharton Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Bay City](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-bay-city-2/) - Please stop by and join us at the Bay City Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [TEDP JP 7-1 Eviction Outreach Morning](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-7-1-eviction-outreach-morning-2/) - Intake Supervisor and attorneys and paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP1-1 - 8:30AM; 9:30AM - 5-21-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp1-1-830am-930am-5-21-2025/) - 8:00am to 11:30am - Outreach with LSLA Attorney and Paralegals. Providing legal advice and possible representation for qualified individuals. Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-11/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [AMOS: I OWE WHAT?!?! PROPERTY TAXES: WHAT IS DIFFERENT AND WHAT IS THE SAME](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-i-owe-what-property-taxes-what-is-different-and-what-is-the-same-2/) - LSLA staff along with Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation(NRCDC) will present legal information on understanding property taxes during their A Month of Service education courses.Courses will be online via zoom and you must register to attend.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-20/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [University of Houston Health Family Care Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/university-of-houston-health-family-care-center/) - The MLP visited one of our newest clinic sites to deliver a presentation on Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA), introducing our services and mission to clinical staff. I also conducted a comprehensive MLP training, equipping providers with the knowledge and tools to identify legal issues impacting patients' health and to effectively collaborate with our legal
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Tyler, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-tyler-texas-3/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 2-1Morning Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1morning-docket-4/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 05-27-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-05-27-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [University of Texas Physicians MLP Training of Medical Professionals](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/university-of-texas-physicians-mlp-training-of-medical-professionals/) - A Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) trains medical staff to "issue spot" legal and social determinants of health (SDOH) by integrating legal expertise into clinical practice. The goal is to help providers recognize when a patient’s health issue may have a legal component and know how to refer them for legal support.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8AM Docket 05/28/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-05-28-2025/)
- [TEDP 7-1 Eviction Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-7-1-eviction-outreach-2/) - Intake Supervisor and attorneys and paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 05.29.2025 10:30 Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-05-29-2025-1030-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney and paralegal (virtual) present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 05-29-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-05-29-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [Record Sealing Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/record-sealing-clinic/) - Record Sealing Clinic for Arkansas Residents.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 9:30AM Docket - 05-29-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-930am-docket-05-29-2025/) - 9:00am. to 11:00am. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8AM Docket 05/29/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-05-29-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 05.29.2025 8:30 Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-05-29-2025-830-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney and paralegal (virtual) present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 05.29.2025 9:30 Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-05-29-2025-930-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney and paralegal (virtual) present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [MLP UTP Jensen Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/mlp-utp-jensen-clinic/) - 01-09 Consumer10-19 Education20-29 Employment30-39 Family40-49 Juvenile50-59 Health60-69 Housing70-79 Income Maintenance80-89 Individual Rights90-99 Misc
- [9th Annual Spring Stand Down & Homeless Community Triage](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/9th-annual-spring-stand-down-homeless-community-triage/) - The Killeen Platoon of The Mission Continues is proud to support Operation Stand Down Central Texas during their Spring Stand Down event on Saturday, May 31st. This day-long initiative is dedicated to serving and honoring our local veterans, especially those facing homelessness or in crisis. Our volunteers will assist with various activities throughout the day,
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 06.02..2025 9:30 Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-06-02-2025-930-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 06.02.2025 11:15 Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-06-02-2025-1115-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Marshall Public Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-marshall-public-library-2/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the Marshall Public Library. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 300 S. Alamo Blvd., Marshall, Texas 75670
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 06.02.2025 10:30 Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-06-02-2025-1030-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 06.02.2025 8:30 Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-06-02-2025-830-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-9/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 06.02..2025 8:30 Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-06-02-2025-830-docket-2/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-2 1030am Docket 06/03/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-06-03-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 2-1 , 06.03.2025 8:AM  Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-06-03-2025-8am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Mineola Memorial Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mineola-memorial-library-6/) - Join us at the Mineola Memorial Library. Staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.301 N. Pacific Street, Mineola, Texas
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 1:00PM Docket - 06-03-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-100pm-docket-06-03-2025/) - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [TEDP JP 1-2 9am Docket 06/03/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-9am-docket-06-03-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-2 1pm Docket 06/03/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-06-03-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-2 230pm Docket 06/03/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-230pm-docket-06-03-2025/)
- [Intake Clinic Church On The Rock](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-church-on-the-rock-3/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 , 06.04.2025 8a and 9a Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-06-04-2025-8a-and-9a-docket/) - 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 06-04-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-06-04-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [TEDP JP 7-1 06/04 (9AM)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-7-1-06-04-9am/) - Intake Supervisor, paralegal , and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Legal Advanced Planning & Why You Need It - Asset Protection Series - A Month of Service (AMOS) Presentation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/legal-advanced-planning-why-you-need-it-asset-protection-series-a-month-of-service-amos-presentation/) - Join us in this in-depth presentation where we explain what is advance planning for death and incapacity, and what documents you need and why. This presentation will presented in person at Shape Community Center, 3903 Almeda Rd., Houston 77004. Or you can watch it via Zoom and Youtube. Register for the event for more details.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8AM Docket 06/05/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-06-05-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:00PM Docket - 06-05-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-200pm-docket-06-05-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-2/)
- [FLES - RMD](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/fles-rmd/) - Free Family Law Essentials CLE - Hosted by SBOT and LSLA. 5.5 hours CLE credit (1.25 Etihics). Commitment to accept 2 pro bono cases within a year from course date for Lone Star Legal Aid. Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Fort Bend County Justice Center - Jury Assembly Room.
- [5th Semi-Annual Career and Resource Expo](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/5th-semi-annual-career-and-resource-expo/) - Join us for the 5th Semi-Annual Career and Resource Expo, proudly hosted by the Army Reserve Careers Group and Private Public Partnership (P3). This event connects Houston area Veterans, Army Reserve Soldiers, their spouses, and dependents with career opportunities and resources.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8AM Docket 06/09/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-06-09-2025/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at the Theodore Johns Library- Beaumont](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-the-theodore-johns-library-beaumont/) - Join us at the Theodore Johns Library. Our staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 4255 Fannett Road, Beaumont, Texas
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Palacios, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-palacios-texas-2/) - Please stop by and join us at the Palacios HUB to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Bay City](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-bay-city-3/) - Please stop by and join us at the Bay City Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Tyler, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-tyler-texas-4/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:00-3:30 PM Docket - 6/9/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-200-330-pm-docket-6-9-2025/) - 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [TEDP JP 1-2 1030am Docket 06/10/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-06-10-2025/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Elmo Willard Library- Beaumont](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-elmo-willard-library-beaumont/) - Join us at the Elmo Willard Library. Our staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 3590 E. Lucas, Beaumont, Texas
- [Third Ward legal Lifeline Series - Expunctions & Nondisclosures: What You Need to Know](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/third-ward-legal-lifeline-series-expunctions-nondisclosures-what-you-need-to-know/) - Expunctions & Nondisclosures - What You Need to Know
- [TEDP JP 1-2 1pm Docket 06/10/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-06-10-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-2 9am Docket 06/10/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-9am-docket-06-10-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 06-11-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-06-11-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available - in person and hybrid - to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Alvin Senior Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-alvin-senior-center-2/) - Please stop by and join us at the Alvin Senior Center to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8AM Docket 06/12/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-06-12-2025/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid @ Nacogdoches HOPE](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-nacogdoches-hope-2/) - LSLA Staff Attorney and/or Paralegal will be available to meet with individuals to discuss civil legal needs for individuals. Some of the services we offer include but are not limited to divorces, estate planning, medical and durable powers of attorney, landlord/tenant matters, and family law matters. If you or a family member need legal assistance,
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 06-12-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-06-12-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available - in person and hybrid - to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at McMillan Memorial Library in Overton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mcmillan-memorial-library-in-overton-5/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the McMillan Memorial Library in Overton. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 401 South Commerce Street, Overton, Texas
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-12/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [Killeen Heights Vet Center Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/killeen-heights-vet-center-outreach-3/)
- [MLP UTP Jensen Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/mlp-utp-jensen-clinic-2/) - 01-09 Consumer10-19 Education20-29 Employment30-39 Family40-49 Juvenile50-59 Health60-69 Housing70-79 Income Maintenance80-89 Individual Rights90-99 Misc
- [Transfer on Death & Other Advance Planning Documents Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/transfer-on-death-other-advance-planning-documents-clinic/) - Come to this Advance Planning Clinic to meet with volunteer attorneys to provide a brief consultation on your advance planning needs and what documents are right for you. If needed, volunteer attorneys will draft your advance planning documents for eligible clients. Day 2, date to be determined, attendance is required.If you have drafted your own
- [TEDP JP 1-2 9am Docket 06/16/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-9am-docket-06-16-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-1 06/16/25- 10AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-06-16-25-10am/) - Intake Supervisor, Paralegal and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 06/16/25- 930AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-06-16-25-930am/) - Intake Supervisor, Paralegal, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 1:00 PM  and 2:30PM Docket - 06-11-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-100-pm-and-230pm-docket-06-11-2025/) - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available - in person and hybrid - to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [TEDP JP 1-2 1pm Docket 06/16/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-06-16-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 06/16/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-06-16-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 06-17-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-06-17-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available - in person and hybrid - to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Longview, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-longview-texas-5/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ El Campo](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-el-campo-2/) - Please stop by and join us at the El Campo Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Provider Refresher at Southwest International Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/provider-refresher-at-southwest-international-clinic/) - I conducted a refresher training for doctors at the Southwest International Clinic on issue spotting and the MLP referral process. The session focused on helping providers identify social determinants of health with potential legal remedies, such as housing instability, benefits denials, immigration issues, and family law concerns. I reviewed how to properly complete and submit
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-21/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP 7-1 Eviction Outreach 1PM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-7-1-eviction-outreach-1pm/) - Intake Supervisor, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP 7-1 Eviction Outreach  9 AM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-7-1-eviction-outreach-9-am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Estate Planning Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/estate-planning-clinic/) - Estate Planning Clinic
- [MLP UTP Jensen Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/mlp-utp-jensen-clinic-3/) - 01-09 Consumer10-19 Education20-29 Employment30-39 Family40-49 Juvenile50-59 Health60-69 Housing70-79 Income Maintenance80-89 Individual Rights90-99 Misc
- [Settegast Health and Wellness Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/settegast-health-and-wellness-fair/) - Settegast Health Center is sponsoring a Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We will have an opportunity to share a vast array of medical support to the surrounding community. Blood pressure screening, glucose monitoring, cholesterol check, immunizations, dental hygiene, eye testing, nutritional information, and a mélange of
- [Settegast Health and Wellness Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/settegast-health-and-wellness-fair-2/) - LSLA is providing a resource/info table at the Settegast Health Center located at 9105 N. Wayside Dr., Hou., TX 77028. The time is 10am -2pm
- [Baker Ripley Senior Health and Wellness Center - Denver Harbor](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/baker-ripley-senior-health-and-wellness-center-denver-harbor-3/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Foreclosure Prevention Project staff will be present to share information about the general legal services LSLA provides as well as Homeownership education the Foreclosure Prevention Project provides.Location:Baker Ripley6402 Market St.Houston, Texas 77020
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8AM Docket 06/23/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-06-23-2025/)
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Texarkana](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-texarkana/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 , 06.24.2025 2:30 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-06-24-2025-230-p-m-docket/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Intake Supervisor paralegals present at Eviction Docket JP 5-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8AM Docket 06/24/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-06-24-2025/)
- [MLP UTP Southwest International Clinic Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/mlp-utp-southwest-international-clinic-outreach/) - Today, I staffed the clinic lobby to engage with families and share information about the MLP and LSLA’s services. I also met with the social workers and clinic director to review referral numbers and provided a HIPAA refresher.
- [TEDP JP 7-1 - 9:00AM Docket - 6-25-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-7-1-900am-docket-6-25-2025/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [AMOS Mortgages: Purchase Money Mortgages, Home Equity Loans and Reverse Mortgages](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-mortgages-purchase-money-mortgages-home-equity-loans-and-reverse-mortgages-2/) - LSLA staff along with Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation(NRCDC) will present legal information on understanding Purchase Money Mortgages, Home Equity Loans and Reverse Mortgages during their A Month of Service education courses.Courses will be online via zoom and you must register to attend.
- [TEDP JP 8-1 9AM Docket 06/26/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-9am-docket-06-26-2025/) - Intake Supervisor and paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-13/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [Untangling Ownership: Heirs Property & Title Issues](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/untangling-ownership-heirs-property-title-issues/) - Our outreach aims to educate and assist community members dealing with heirs property and tangled titles—situations where ownership of a home or land is unclear due to inheritance without a will or incomplete legal paperwork. These issues often prevent families from accessing home repair programs, property tax exemptions, or selling or refinancing the property. We
- [MLP UTP Jensen Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/mlp-utp-jensen-clinic-4/) - 01-09 Consumer10-19 Education20-29 Employment30-39 Family40-49 Juvenile50-59 Health60-69 Housing70-79 Income Maintenance80-89 Individual Rights90-99 Misc
- [Frost Bank Home Improvement & Resource Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/frost-bank-home-improvement-resource-fair/) - Get the financial facts that every homeowner needs to know about home improvements, maintenance tips and asset protection. This is a resource fair homeowners can not afford to miss.YOU WILL RECEIVE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ABOUT: Home Improvement Loan Options Clearing Title for Inherited Property Wills vs Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) Basic Home Maintenance DIY
- [Own the HOU’s Interactive Homeownership Fair: A Passport to Homeownership & Preservation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/own-the-hous-interactive-homeownership-fair-a-passport-to-homeownership-preservation/) - Funded by Wells Fargo, Own the HOU is part of a national effort to address homeownership for underserved communities. Join us for a day filled with workshops, resources, and experts ready to help you navigate your pathway to homeownership in Houston and Harris County. Our mission is to support 5,000 new households in achieving homeownership,
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 06-30-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-06-30-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available - in person and hybrid - to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-10/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [TEDP JP 8-1 9AM Docket 06/30/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-9am-docket-06-30-2025/) - Intake Supervisor and paralagal present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 07/01/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-07-01-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-2 1pm Docket 07/01/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-07-01-2025/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Mineola Memorial Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mineola-memorial-library-7/) - Join us at the Mineola Memorial Library. Staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.301 N. Pacific Street, Mineola, Texas
- [TEDP JP 1-2 9am Docket 07/01/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-9am-docket-07-01-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-2 2:30pm Docket 07/01/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-230pm-docket-07-01-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 07-01-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-07-01-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available - in person and hybrid - to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-22/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP JP 2-1  Morning docket 8 and 9](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-docket-8-and-9/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Waco Women's Veteran Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/waco-womens-veteran-meeting/)
- [Intake Clinic Church On The Rock](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-church-on-the-rock-4/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [TEDP JP 2-2 10am Docket 07/03/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-2-10am-docket-07-03-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 07-03-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-07-03-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available - in person and hybrid - to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [TEDP JP 2-2 9am Docket 07/03/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-2-9am-docket-07-03-2025/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Marshall Public Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-marshall-public-library-3/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the Marshall Public Library. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 300 S. Alamo Blvd., Marshall, Texas 75670
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8AM Docket 07/07/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-07-07-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 07-07-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-07-07-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available - in person and hybrid - to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 1:00PM Docket - 07-08-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-100pm-docket-07-08-2025/) - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [TEDP JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 07/08/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-07-08-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-2 9am Docket 07/08/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-9am-docket-07-08-2025/)
- [Third Ward Legal Lifeline Series - Housing & Estate Issues](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/third-ward-legal-lifeline-series-housing-estate-issues/) - Third Ward Legal Lifeline Series - Housing & Estate Issues
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-23/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Intake Clinic-East Texas Food Bank, Texarkana Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-texarkana-texas-4/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [TEDP JP1-1 - 8:30AM; 9:30AM; 10:30AM- 7-9-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp1-1-830am-930am-1030am-7-9-2025/) - 8:00am to 11:30am - Outreach with LSLA Attorney and Paralegals. Providing legal advice and possible representation for qualified individuals. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP 7-1 Eviction Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-7-1-eviction-outreach-3/) - Intake Supervisor, Paralegal, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [MLP UTP Southwest International Clinic Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/mlp-utp-southwest-international-clinic-outreach-2/) - I staffed the clinic lobby to engage with families and share information about the MLP and LSLA’s services. I also met with the social workers and clinic director to review referral numbers and provided a general refresher.
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Alvin Senior Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-alvin-senior-center-3/) - Please stop by and join us at the Alvin Senior Center to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at McMillan Memorial Library in Overton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mcmillan-memorial-library-in-overton-6/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the McMillan Memorial Library in Overton. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 401 South Commerce Street, Overton, Texas
- [TEDP JP 2-2 9am Docket 07/10/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-2-9am-docket-07-10-2025/)
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-14/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [TEDP JP 2-2 10am Docket 07/10/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-2-10am-docket-07-10-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense  JP 2-1 8 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-8-am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 07-10-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-07-10-2025/) - In person intake with Paralegals providing information regarding the services of LSLA. Conducting in person intakes and appeal advice to qualified individuals. Eviction Diversion Program
- [Lone Star Legal Aid @ Nacogdoches HOPE](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-nacogdoches-hope-3/) - LSLA Staff Attorney and/or Paralegal will be available to meet with individuals to discuss civil legal needs for individuals. Some of the services we offer include but are not limited to divorces, estate planning, medical and durable powers of attorney, landlord/tenant matters, and family law matters. If you or a family member need legal assistance,
- [MLP UTP Jensen Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/mlp-utp-jensen-clinic-5/) - 01-09 Consumer10-19 Education20-29 Employment30-39 Family40-49 Juvenile50-59 Health60-69 Housing70-79 Income Maintenance80-89 Individual Rights90-99 Misc
- [Killeen Heights Vet Center Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/killeen-heights-vet-center-outreach-4/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1   7.14.2025   930 AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-7-14-2025-930-am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, Paralegal, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1   7..14.2025   1030 AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-7-14-2025-1030-am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, Paralegal, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Bay City](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-bay-city-4/) - Please stop by and join us at the Bay City Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 2-1115  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1115-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, Paralegal, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Palacios, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-palacios-texas-3/) - Please stop by and join us at the Palacios HUB to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 10am Docket 07/14/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-10am-docket-07-14-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1   7..14.2025   830 AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-7-14-2025-830-am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, Paralegal, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-11/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 - 1:00PM Docket - 07-15-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-100pm-docket-07-15-2025/) - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 9am Docket 07/15/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-9am-docket-07-15-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 1pm Docket 07/15/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-07-15-2025/)
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-24/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Longview, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-longview-texas-6/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 07/15/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-07-15-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 9 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9-am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, Paralegal, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Trinity River Resource Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/trinity-river-resource-center/) - Outreach for Liberty County
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ El Campo](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-el-campo-3/) - Please stop by and join us at the El Campo Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1 - 8:30am; Docket - 7-16-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-830am-docket-7-16-2025/) - In Person Intake - Eviction Right to Counsel -Providing representation and advice for qualified applicant. Attorney and Paralegals on staff to conduct intakes.
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Wharton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-wharton-2/) - Please stop by and join us at the Wharton Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Ready to Work! Veteran Resource and Career Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/ready-to-work-veteran-resource-and-career-fair/) - Ready to Work! Veteran Resource and Career Fair—a three-day event dedicated to helping veterans overcome barriers and access meaningful employment opportunities.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 2-2 9 AM  Eviction Docket HYBRID](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-9-am-eviction-docket-hybrid/) - Intake Supervisor, Paralegal, and attorney present (Zoom and in person ) at Eviction Docket JP 2-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-3/)
- [Houston Safe Summer Peace P.O.P. U.P.](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/houston-safe-summer-peace-p-o-p-u-p/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will participate in the upcoming Houston Safe Summer: Peace P.O.P.-U.P. event on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at MacGregor Park (5225 Calhoun Rd., Houston, TX 77021). This event will go from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and will feature a career fair, an expungement clinic, family-friendly activities, and a variety of community
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1   7.21.2025  830AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-7-21-2025-830am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, paralegal and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-1 8am Docket 07/21/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-8am-docket-07-21-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 - 1:00PM Docket - 07-21-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-100pm-docket-07-21-2025/) - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 1-1 1030AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-1030am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, paralegal and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 07/22/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-07-22-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense  JP 1-1  10 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-10-am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 1pm Docket 07/22/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-07-22-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 9am Docket 07/22/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-9am-docket-07-22-2025/)
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Tyler, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-tyler-texas-5/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1   7.22.2025  9AM  docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-7-22-2025-9am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-25/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Leon County Health Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/leon-county-health-fair/) - booth set up where we will be handing out brochures and flyers
- [Eviction Defense JP 7-1 9:00am Docket 07/23/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-900am-docket-07-23-2025/)
- [C.H.I.C. Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/c-h-i-c-meeting/) - Channelview Health & Improvement Coalition will be holding an in-person meeting this Thursday night, July 24th at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Channelview Fire Department Station 3 located at 1210 Dell Dale, Channelview, TX 77530. There will be a social time with refreshments from 5:30 - 6:20 p.m. before the meeting
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-15/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [Eviction Defense JP5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 07-24-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp5-2-230pm-docket-07-24-2025/) - In person intake with Paralegals providing information regarding the services of LSLA. Conducting in person intakes and appeal advice to qualified individuals. Eviction Diversion Program
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-2 9am Docket 07/24/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-9am-docket-07-24-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense  JP 8-1  9 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-8-1-9-am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [From Appraisal to Foreclosure: What You Need to Know About Property Taxes](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/from-appraisal-to-foreclosure-what-you-need-to-know-about-property-taxes/) - This outreach helps homeowners better understand how property taxes work and what to do when they face challenges paying them. We’ll explain how your property’s value is assessed, how tax bills are calculated, and what options are available if you believe your home is overvalued. We’ll also discuss exemptions you may qualify for, how to
- [2nd Annual Defend Your Rights Event](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/2nd-annual-defend-your-rights-event/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to partner with the Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel and Harris County Commissioner Precinct 2 for the second annual Defend Your Rights event on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Baldree Community Center (13828 Corpus Christi St, Houston, TX 77015).This event
- [TEDP JP 5-2 3/17/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-3-17-2025/) - OUTREACH TAB TEDP JP 5-2 3/17/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 03/17/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-03-17-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 03-18-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-03-18-2025/) - In person intake at JP5-2. On the spot application intake and appeal advice for qualified individuals
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-11/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 03/18/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-03-18-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 2-1Morning Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1morning-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and Attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. on spot representation - housing instability assistance
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Longview, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-longview-texas-2/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 7-1 3/19/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-7-1-3-19-2025/) - TEDP JP 7-1 3/19/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-7/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [TEDP JP 5-2 , 03.20.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-03-20-2025/) - Intake Supervisor psralegal and zoom paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Legal Tips for Renters- Presented by Heather B. Patterson](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/legal-tips-for-renters-presented-by-heather-b-patterson/) - Lone Star Legal Aid Staff Attorney Heather B. Patterson will present Legal Tips for Renters at the Fire House Nac Lectures Series on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00p.m. Fire House Nac is located at 702 Swift Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-5/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 , 03.24.2025 PM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-03-24-2025-pm-docket/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 2-1Morning Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1morning-docket-2/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 3/25/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-3-25-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 3/25/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-12/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Tyler, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-tyler-texas/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 03/25/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-03-25-2025/)
- [Identifying and Protecting Heirs’ Property](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/identifying-and-protecting-heirs-property/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid for a free community education event on Identifying and Protecting Heirs’ Property. Many families unknowingly own property passed down through generations without clear legal title, which can put their homes at risk of loss. This presentation will explain what heirs’ property is, why it matters, and how you can take
- [TEDP JP7-1 - 03-26-2025  (9:00am Eviction Docket)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp7-1-03-26-2025-900am-eviction-docket/) - IN PERSON - EVICTION DOCKET - JP 7-1 March 26, 2025 - 9:00AM docket - housing instability assistance. Conducting in-person intake, providing advice and representation for tenants that qualifies under the grant program.
- [Protecting Heirs’ Property:  Clearing Titles, Preventing Foreclosures, and Preserving Family Land](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/protecting-heirs-property-clearing-titles-preventing-foreclosures-and-preserving-family-land/) - On March 26, 2025, LISC Houston will host the second annual Envision: State of Communities - Neighborhoods Taking Action at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Houston. This free, day-long conference is dedicated to uplifting, shedding light on, and amplifying the voices of those driving meaningful change in their neighborhoods across Houston and Harris
- [Super Neighborhood 71 Metting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/super-neighborhood-71-metting/)
- [AMOS Mortgages: Purchase Money Mortgages, Home Equity Loans and Reverse Mortgages](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-mortgages-purchase-money-mortgages-home-equity-loans-and-reverse-mortgages/) - LSLA staff along with Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation(NRCDC) will present legal information on understanding Purchase Money Mortgages, Home Equity Loans and Reverse Mortgages during their A Month of Service education courses.Courses will be online via zoom and you must register to attend.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 03-27-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-03-27-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 1-1 - 8:30am Docket - 03-27-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-830am-docket-03-27-2025/) - 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 1-1 - 10:30am Docket - 03-27-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-1030am-docket-03-27-2025/) - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 8-1 9am Docket 03/27/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-9am-docket-03-27-2025/) - Intake Supervisor and psralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [LSLA/Beacon Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-beacon-legal-clinic/) - Beacon Law and Lone Star Legal Aid have joined forces in an inspiring partnership to establish a weekly legal clinic at our very own Combined Arms headquarters. These two remarkable organizations have come together with a common goal: to simplify the process of accessing legal assistance for our esteemed Veteran Community.
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Texarkana, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-texarkana-texas/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [Tailgate With A Hero](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tailgate-with-a-hero/) - Come join us at the VA Community Resource Center for free BBQ and a multitude of other free services including laundry, showers, haircuts, immunizations, housing education, peer support services, mental health services and health & wellness education.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 03/31/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-03-31-2025/) - Intake Supervisor and psralegal and zoom paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 , 03.31.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-03-31-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Mineola Memorial Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mineola-memorial-library-4/) - Join us at the Mineola Memorial Library. Staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.301 N. Pacific Street, Mineola, Texas
- [TEDP JP 8-1 9am Docket 04/01/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-9am-docket-04-01-2025/)
- [US Vets Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/us-vets-outreach/) - Table at US Vets, 4405 Griggs Rd., general outreach
- [TEDP  JP 2-1  Morning 8am](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-8am/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 04-01-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-04-01-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Intake Clinic-City Of Longview: Sanity Savers: The Elder Care Journey](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-city-of-longview-sanity-savers-the-elder-care-journey/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-13/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Harris County Misd Vet Treatment Court](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/harris-county-misd-vet-treatment-court/)
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 04/02/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-04-02-2025/)
- [TEDP JP7-1 - 4/2/2025 (1:00pm Eviction Docket)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp7-1-4-2-2025-100pm-eviction-docket/) - IN PERSON - EVICTION DOCKET - JP 7-1 - 1:00pm docket - housing instability assistance. Paralegals conducting in-person intake, providing appeal advice and information to tenants that qualify for the program.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 Eviction Docket Morning](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-eviction-docket-morning/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 5-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at McMillan Memorial Library in Overton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mcmillan-memorial-library-in-overton-3/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the McMillan Memorial Library in Overton. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 04-03-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-04-03-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Baytown Community Meeting on Clean Air & Clean Water](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/baytown-community-meeting-on-clean-air-clean-water/) - Addressing community concerns about air and water pollution in Baytown, TX
- [People's Law School](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/peoples-law-school/) - This free event is designed to help you better understand your legal rights by learning from experienced attorneys. People's Law School features three 45-minute sessions. During each session, there will be four class options , giving you the opportunity to select the topics that are of most interest to you. You have the opportunity to
- [TEDP JP 2-1Morning Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1morning-docket-3/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 4/7/2025 9:30AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-4-7-2025-930am/) - TEDP JP 1-1 4/7/2025 9:30AM - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 4/7/2025 8:30AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-4-7-2025-830am/) - TEDP JP 1-1 4/7/2025 8:30AM - housing instability assistance
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Beaumont Public Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-beaumont-public-library-4/) - Join us at the Theodore Johns Library. Our staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 4255 Fannett Road, Beaumont, Texas
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 04-07-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-04-07-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-6/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [Ounce of Prevention](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/ounce-of-prevention-2/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 Eviction Docket afternoon](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-eviction-docket-afternoon/) - Intake Supervisor and paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 5-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-14/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Beaumont Public Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-beaumont-public-library-5/) - Join us at the RC Miller Library. Our staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 1605 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas
- [TEDP JP 7-1 , 04.09.2025 PM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-7-1-04-09-2025-pm-docket/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 7-1 , 04.09.2025 AM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-7-1-04-09-2025-am-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 04/09/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-04-09-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 8-1 , 04.10.2025 AM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-04-10-2025-am-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 04/10/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-04-10-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 04-10-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-04-10-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-8/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [Transition Fair @ Marshall ISD](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/transition-fair-marshall-isd/) - Marshall ISD will be hosting a Transition Fair for Families of Special Education Students at the Price T. Young Fine Arts Academy, 1501 Sanford, Marshall, Texas. Lone Star Legal Aid will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues and transition services.
- [Killeen Heights Vet Center Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/killeen-heights-vet-center-outreach/)
- [BakerRipley 2025 Super Tax Day - United Way Montgomery Tax Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bakerripley-2025-super-tax-day-united-way-montgomery-tax-center/) - In partnership with Baker Ripley, volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will prepare tax returns for qualified households. Staff from Lone Star Legal Aid will be on site to provide information on our services and how to apply for assistance.
- [TEDP JP 1-1 4/14/2025 9:30AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-4-14-2025-930am/) - JP 1-1 4/14/2025 9:30AM - Housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 4/14/2025 10:30AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-4-14-2025-1030am/) - TEDP JP 1-1 4/14/2025 10:30AM- housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 4/14/2025 8:30AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-4-14-2025-830am/) - JP 1-1 4/14/2025 8:30AM - Housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 04/14/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-04-14-2025/)
- [Baker Ripley Senior Health and Wellness Center - Denver Harbor](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/baker-ripley-senior-health-and-wellness-center-denver-harbor/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Foreclosure Prevention Project staff will be present to share information about the general legal services LSLA provides as well as Homeownership education the Foreclosure Prevention Project provides.Location:Baker Ripley6402 Market St.Houston, Texas 77020
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 04-14-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-04-14-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hybrid and LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 1-2 9am Docket 04/15/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-9am-docket-04-15-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 04-15-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-04-15-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 04/15/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-04-15-2025/)
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-15/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP JP 1-2 1PM Docket 04/15/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-04-15-2025/)
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Longview, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-longview-texas-3/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 9:30 AM Docket - 04-15-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-930-am-docket-04-15-2025/) - 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 7-1 Eviction Outreach Morning](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-7-1-eviction-outreach-morning/) - Intake Supervisor , paralegal, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Gettting to Know Our Neighbors](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/gettting-to-know-our-neighbors/) - This is a general outreach to let neighborhoods in the Texarkana area know of the civil legal services of Lone Star Legal Aid for low income Texans..
- [VSACT Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/vsact-meeting/) - Veterans Service Alliance of Central Texas - Each year, an extensive brainstorming/needs assessment is conducted by VSACT members. These determinations move the group's priorities throughout the following calendar year.
- [Estate Planning Workshop at	Baker Ripley Senior Health and Wellness Center - Acres Homes](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/estate-planning-workshop-atbaker-ripley-senior-health-and-wellness-center-acres-homes/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Foreclosure Prevention Project staff will be present to share information about the legal services LSLA provides. They will also discuss our Homeowner Protection Legal Assistance Project relating to homeownserhip issues and estate planning.Location:Acres Homes Multi Service Center6719 W Montgomery RdHouston, TX 77091
- [Intake Clinic-East Texas Food Bank, Texarkana Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-texarkana-texas-2/) - Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake; discuss all services offered by Lone Star Legal Aid and to give advice and take applications for Expunctions and Non-Disclosures.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 4/17/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-4-17-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 4/17/2025- Intake Supervisor and paralegals present at Eviction Docket JP 5-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [HCDAO Expunction Clinic and Job Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/hcdao-expunction-clinic-and-job-fair/) - Free legal assistance with expunction, tenant/landlord disputes, child support questions & more.
- [Earth Day Houston 2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/earth-day-houston-2025/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the Mason Park Earth Day in partnership with Air Alliance Houston.Sunday, March 2011:00-3:00541 S 75th St. Houston, TX. 77023FREE!FREE!
- [TEDP JP 1-1 4/21/2025 10:30AM DOCKET](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-4-21-2025-1030am-docket/) - TEDP JP 1-1 4/21/2025 10:30AM DOCKET- housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 4/21/2025 8:30AM DOCKET](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-4-21-2025-830am-docket/) - TEDP JP 1-1 4/21/2025 8:30AM DOCKET - Housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-eviction-docket-3/) - Intake Supervisor , paralegal, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 5-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 4/21/2025 9:30AM DOCKET](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-4-21-2025-930am-docket/) - TEDP JP 1-1 4/21/2025 9:30AM DOCKET- housing instability assistance
- [Coffee and (Legal) Conversation: AMOS Resource Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/coffee-and-legal-conversation-amos-resource-fair-3/) - Please join us at Coffee and Conversation to learn about the A Month of Service (AMOS) partners, what services we provide, and how to apply for assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 04/22/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-04-22-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 4/22/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-4-22-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 4/22/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-2 9am Docket 04/22/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-9am-docket-04-22-2025/)
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-16/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP JP7-1 - 1:00pm 4/23/2025 - Eviction Docket)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp7-1-100pm-4-23-2025-eviction-docket/) - IN PERSON - EVICTION DOCKET - JP 7-1 - 1:00pm docket - housing instability assistance. Paralegals conducting in-person intake, providing appeal advice and information to tenants that qualify for the program.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 04-24-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-04-24-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 8-2 Afternoo  Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-2-afternoo-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 8-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-9/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [TEDP JP 8-1 9AM Docket 04/24/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-9am-docket-04-24-2025/) - Intake Supervisor and paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [AMOS - Truths, myths, and everything in between: everything Texans should know about the power of HOAs, how they can create housing instability.](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-truths-myths-and-everything-in-between-everything-texans-should-know-about-the-power-of-hoas-how-they-can-create-housing-instability/) - LSLA staff along with Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation(NRCDC) will present legal information on understanding and preventing homeowner association (HOA) led foreclosure sales during their A Month of Service education courses.Courses will be online via zoom and you must register to attend.
- [TEDP Eviction Town Hall  Saturday outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-eviction-town-hall-saturday-outreach/) - Intake Supervisor and Managing attorney present at Commissioner Briones at Spring Branch Family Development Center Eviction Town Hall to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking.Available to do intakes Managing Attorney Presented to attendees housing instability assistance
- [TEDP  JP 2-1  Morning 8am](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-8am-2/) - Intake Supervisor at Eviction Docket JP 1-2 address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 04/29/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-04-29-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-2 9am Docket 04/29/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-9am-docket-04-29-2025/)
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Tyler, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-tyler-texas-2/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 4/29/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-4-29-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 4/29/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [Protecting Your Home & Legacy: Estate Planning & Heirs’ Property Basics](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/protecting-your-home-legacy-estate-planning-heirs-property-basics/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will present a free legal information session designed to help Houston homeowners understand how to protect their property and secure their family’s future. Many families unknowingly own property with unclear legal title—often called "heirs' property"—which can put homes at risk of loss. Others may not have an estate plan in place
- [TEDP JP 1-2 1PM Docket 04/29/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-04-29-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 8-1 9AM Docket 04/30/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-9am-docket-04-30-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-1 4/30/2025 8:30AM DOCKET](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-4-30-2025-830am-docket/) - TEDP JP 1-1 4/30/2025 8:30AM DOCKET- housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1 - 9:00am 4/30/2025 - Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-900am-4-30-2025-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and paralegal at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1 - 8:00am 4/30/2025 - Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-800am-4-30-2025-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and paralegal at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 4/30/2025 10:30AM DOCKET](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-4-30-2025-1030am-docket/) - TEDP JP 1-1 4/30/2025 10:30AM DOCKET- housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 7-1 - 9:00AM Docket - 4-30-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-7-1-900am-docket-4-30-2025/) - TEDP JP 7-1 4/30/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 4/30/2025 9:30AM DOCKET](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-4-30-2025-930am-docket/) - TEDP JP 1-1 4/30/2025 9:30AM DOCKET- housing instability assistance
- [How to Draft Your Own Estate Planning Documents - Asset Protection Series - A Month of Service (AMOS) Presentation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/how-to-draft-your-own-estate-planning-documents-asset-protection-series-a-month-of-service-amos-presentation-2/) - Part 2 of the Advance Legal Planning Series. This presentation will discuss how to draft your own will using the Texas Supreme Court approved forms and a Transfer on Death Deed. The presentation will also discuss when self-help forms are useful, and when more personalized documents are needed.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 05-01-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-05-01-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 05/01/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-05-01-2025/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Marshall Public Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-marshall-public-library/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the Marshall Public Library. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 300 S. Alamo Blvd., Marshall, Texas 75670
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 05/05/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-05-05-2025/)
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-7/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 05-05-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-05-05-2025/) - Intake Supervisor and paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 5-2to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-2 9am Docket 05/06/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-9am-docket-05-06-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-2 1PM Docket 05/06/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-05-06-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 05/06/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-05-06-2025/)
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-17/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Intake Clinic-East Texas Food Bank, Texarkana Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-texarkana-texas-3/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 05-06-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-05-06-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hybrid - LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Intake Clinic Church On The Rock](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-church-on-the-rock-2/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [US Vets Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/us-vets-outreach-2/) - Join US VETS Houston an community partners on May 7th at our downtown service center. Get connected to resources specifically for veterans: benefits support, education, health and wellness, housing, workforce & career support and much more!
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-10/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at McMillan Memorial Library in Overton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mcmillan-memorial-library-in-overton-4/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the McMillan Memorial Library in Overton. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.
- [TEDP JP 8-1 , 05.08.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-05-08-2025/) - 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Killeen Heights Vet Center Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/killeen-heights-vet-center-outreach-2/)
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Palacios, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-palacios-texas/) - Please stop by and join us at the Palacios HUB to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8AM Docket 05/12/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-05-12-2025/)
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Bay City](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-bay-city/) - Please stop by and join us at the Bay City Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 05-12-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-05-12-2025/) - Intake Supervisor papralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 5-2to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-2 , 05.12.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-05-12-2025/) - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Baker Ripley Senior Health and Wellness Center - Denver Harbor](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/baker-ripley-senior-health-and-wellness-center-denver-harbor-2/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Foreclosure Prevention Project staff will be present to share information about the general legal services LSLA provides as well as Homeownership education the Foreclosure Prevention Project provides.Location:Baker Ripley6402 Market St.Houston, Texas 77020
- [Heirs Property and Deed Thefts/Title Scams MacGregor Palms Terrace Civic Club](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/heirs-property-and-deed-thefts-title-scams-macgregor-palms-terrace-civic-club/) - LSLA Foreclosure Prevention Unit will join MacGregor Palm Terrace Civic Club at their monthly Zoom meeting where LSLA staff will discuss legal information related to heir properties and deed thefts/title scams.
- [The Hidden Risks to Homeownership: What Every Family Needs to Know](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-hidden-risks-to-homeownership-what-every-family-needs-to-know/) - Lone Star Legal Aid will be presenting to the community group 3rd Ward is Home on the common but often overlooked risks to homeownership. This presentation will cover key issues that homeowners face, including mortgages, home equity loans, reverse mortgages, property taxes, and homeowner associations (HOAs). Additionally, we will address the unique legal and financial
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-18/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP JP 5-2 Eviction Docke](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-eviction-docke/) - Intake Supervisor at Eviction Docket JP 5-2to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 05.13.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-05-13-2025/) - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Mineola Memorial Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mineola-memorial-library-5/) - Join us at the Mineola Memorial Library. Staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.301 N. Pacific Street, Mineola, Texas
- [Coffee and (Legal) Conversation at Magnolia Multi-Service Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/coffee-and-legal-conversation-at-magnolia-multi-service-center/) - Lone Star Legal Aid be at Coffee and Conversation to tell you what services we provide. We will also be accepting applications for those needing assistance with estate planning and other civil legal matters.
- [TEDP JP 1-1 , 05.14.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-05-14-2025/) - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TEDP 7-1 Eviction Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-7-1-eviction-outreach/) - Intake Supervisor and attorneys and paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Alvin Senior Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-alvin-senior-center/) - Please stop by and join us at the Alvin Senior Center to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [LSLA Mondays at the Law Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-mondays-at-the-law-library/) - Free Legal Aid now at the Fort Bend County Law Library Location: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Rm 20714, Richmond, Texas 77469
- [LSLA Mondays at the Law Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-mondays-at-the-law-library-2/) - Free Legal Aid now at the Fort Bend County Law Library Location: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Rm 20714, Richmond, Texas 77469
- [LSLA Mondays at the Law Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-mondays-at-the-law-library-3/) - Free Legal Aid now at the Fort Bend County Law Library Location: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Rm 20714, Richmond, Texas 77469
- [LSLA Mondays at the Law Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-mondays-at-the-law-library-4/) - Free Legal Aid now at the Fort Bend County Law Library Location: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Rm 20714, Richmond, Texas 77469
- [LSLA Mondays at the Law Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-mondays-at-the-law-library-5/) - Free Legal Aid now at the Fort Bend County Law Library Location: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Rm 20714, Richmond, Texas 77469
- [LSLA Mondays at the Law Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-mondays-at-the-law-library-6/) - Free Legal Aid now at the Fort Bend County Law Library Location: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Rm 20714, Richmond, Texas 77469
- [LSLA Mondays at the Law Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-mondays-at-the-law-library-7/) - Free Legal Aid now at the Fort Bend County Law Library Location: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Rm 20714, Richmond, Texas 77469
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 01/06/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-01-06-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 01-06-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-01-06-2025/) - In person intake at JP5-2. On the spot application for qualified individuals
- [LSLA Mondays at the Law Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-mondays-at-the-law-library-8/) - Free Legal Aid now at the Fort Bend County Law Library Location: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Rm 20714, Richmond, Texas 77469
- [LSLA Mondays at the Law Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-mondays-at-the-law-library-9/) - Free Legal Aid now at the Fort Bend County Law Library Location: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Rm 20714, Richmond, Texas 77469
- [LSLA Mondays at the Law Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-mondays-at-the-law-library-10/) - Free Legal Aid now at the Fort Bend County Law Library Location: 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Rm 20714, Richmond, Texas 77469
- [TEDP JP 1-2 -01-07-2025 (1PM)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-01-07-2025-1pm/) - In Person intake at JP1-2 - On the spot advice and legal representation for qualified applicants.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Mineola Memorial Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mineola-memorial-library/) - Join us at the Mineola Memorial Library. Staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.301 N. Pacific Street, Mineola, Texas
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 01/07/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-01-07-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 3-2](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-3-2/) - Intake Supervisor and Attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. on spot representation - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 1/7/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-1-7-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 1/7/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [UT PEDI MLP Outreach w Gen Pedi and Chosen](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/ut-pedi-mlp-outreach-w-gen-pedi-and-chosen/) - LSLA is excited to host a virtual outreach event designed to refresh and educate clinicians on the Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) referral processes, as well as provide guidance on effective issue spotting. This session aims to enhance collaboration and empower clinicians with the tools needed to identify and address legal issues that impact patient care.
- [TEDP - CCCL-NON-JURY TRIAL 01/08/2025 -1:30PM & 2:30PM AFTERNOON  DOCKETS.](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-cccl-non-jury-trial-01-08-2025-130pm-230pm-afternoon-dockets/) - VIRTUAL - CCCL-NON-JURY TRIAL BY ASSOCIATE JUDGE 01/08/2025 - 1:30pm & 2:30PM DOCKETS. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 01/08/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-01-08-2025/)
- [CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHERLone Star Legal Aid Outreach at McMillan Memorial Library in Overton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/cancelled-due-to-weatherlone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mcmillan-memorial-library-in-overton/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the McMillan Memorial Library in Overton. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 1/9/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-1-9-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 1/9/2025- housing instability assistance
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [TEDP JP 8-2 Morning Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-2-morning-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 8-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  10 AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-10-am/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1  Morning docket 8](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-docket-8/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 01/13/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-01-13-2025/)
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 01-13-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-01-13-2025/) - In person intake at JP5-2. On the spot application intake and appeal advice for qualified individuals
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-2/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP 2-1 morning eviction docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-2-1-morning-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP CCL-NON-JURY TRIAL BY ASSOCIATE JUDGE 1/15/2025 1:30PM & 2:30PM DOCKETS](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-ccl-non-jury-trial-by-associate-judge-1-15-2025-130pm-230pm-dockets/) - TEDP CCL-NON-JURY TRIAL BY ASSOCIATE JUDGE 1/15/2025 1:30PM & 2:30PM DOCKETS - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP -CCCL -Morning Eviction Docket -01-15-2025 (9:00am - 12:00 noon)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-cccl-morning-eviction-docket-01-15-2025-900am-1200-noon/) - VIRTUAL - CCCL - 201 Caroline St, H/T 77002- 9:00AM.- 12:00PM - housing instability assistance. Conducting virtual intake and representation
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 01/15/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-01-15-2025/)
- [TEDP 7-1 Afternoon Docket in person](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-7-1-afternoon-docket-in-person/) - Intake Supervisor and Attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. on spot representation - housing instability assistance
- [Urban Heirs' Property: Unique Challenges and Innovative Solutions](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/urban-heirs-property-unique-challenges-and-innovative-solutions/) - Urban heirs' property presents a distinct set of challenges: limited land use, parcels unsuitable for physical division, cloudy titles, and heightened risks of partition actions. These issues, though often associated with urban areas, also affect smaller parcels in rural contexts. This panel will explore strategies for resolving title issues, sustaining ownership, and promoting equitable succession,
- [TEDP JP 5-2 1/16/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-1-16-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 1/16/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 8-1 Morning Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-morning-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 3-2 9:30am Docket 01/17/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-3-2-930am-docket-01-17-2025/)
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Longview, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-longview-texas/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-3/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [7th Annual Homeless Resource Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/7th-annual-homeless-resource-day/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-2/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [TEDP JP 5-2 1/27/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-1-27-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 1/27/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 1/28/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-1-28-2025/) - TEDP JP 1-1 1/28/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-4/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 01-28-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-01-28-2025/) - In person intake at JP5-2. On the spot application intake and appeal advice for qualified individuals
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 01/28/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-01-28-2025/)
- [TEDP - JP7-1 Morning Eviction Docket -1-29-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp7-1-morning-eviction-docket-1-29-2025/) - IN PERSON - EVICTION DOCKET - JP 7-1 12/18/2024 - 9:00AM.- housing instability assistance. Conducting in-person intake and representation
- [TEDP JP 2-1Morning Dockets 8 and 9](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1morning-dockets-8-and-9/) - Intake Supervisor and Attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP  JP 2- Afternoon  Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-afternoon-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and Attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Fifth Ward Creosate Updates Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/fifth-ward-creosate-updates-meeting/) - Fifth Ward Creosate Updates Meeting Thursday January 30, 20255pm-7pmMultipurpose Center 4300 Noble St. Union Pacific contaminated our community with cancer-causing chemicals.SO WHAT HAPPENS NOW?Come hear the latest updates and get your questions answered by our panel of experts.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 1/30/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-1-30-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 1/30/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8&9am Docket 02/03/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-89am-docket-02-03-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 02-03-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-02-03-2025/) - In person intake at JP5-2. On the spot application intake and appeal advice for qualified individuals
- [TEDP JP 1-1 2/3/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-2-3-2025/) - TEDP JP 1-1 2/3/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 2/4/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-2-4-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 2/4/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Mineola Memorial Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mineola-memorial-library-2/) - Join us at the Mineola Memorial Library. Staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.301 N. Pacific Street, Mineola, Texas
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-5/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP JP 1-1 Morning Eviction Dockets  8;30 9:30 10:30](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-morning-eviction-dockets-830-930-1030/) - Intake Supervisor and Attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. on spot representation - housing instability assistance
- [Intake Clinic Church On The Rock](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-church-on-the-rock/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 7-1 9:00am Docket 02/05/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-7-1-900am-docket-02-05-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 5-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-3/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [TEDP JP 5-2 2/6/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-2-6-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 2/6/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1 Morning 2.6.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-2-6-2025/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP - JP7-1 Afternoon- Eviction Docket -2-6-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp7-1-afternoon-eviction-docket-2-6-2025/) - IN PERSON - EVICTION DOCKET - JP 7-1 2/6/2025 - 1:00PM.- housing instability assistance. Conducting in-person intake and representation
- [TEDP JP 8-2 2PM Docket 02/06/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-2-2pm-docket-02-06-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 2-1 Morning Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket J2-1to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Trees Not Trash HHD Event](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/trees-not-trash-hhd-event/) - This is the first Trees and Trash 2025 event in a series that will plant approximately 400 Super Trees, with the goal of planting up to10,000 Super Trees in Fifth Ward by 2027, and combat illegal dumping.Friday, February 7, 2025 8:30am – 12:30pmBrewster Park, 1800 Des Chaumes St, Houston, TX 77026
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 02-10-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-02-10-2025/) - In person intake at JP5-2. On the spot application intake and appeal advice for qualified individuals
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-2/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP  JP 2-1 Morning Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-docket-2/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Beaumont Public Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-beaumont-public-library/) - Join us at the Elmo Willard Library. Our staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.3590 E. Lucas Drive, Beaumont, Texas
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Beaumont Public Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-beaumont-public-library-2/) - Join us at the Elmo Willard Library. Our staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.3590 E. Lucas Drive, Beaumont, Texas
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-6/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Ounce of Prevention](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/ounce-of-prevention/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [Dinner Conversation Series Wills & Estate Planning- Attorney Heather Patterson from Lone Star](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/dinner-conversation-series-wills-estate-planning-attorney-heather-patterson-from-lone-star/) - Dinner Conversation SeriesWills & Estate Planning- Attorney Heather Patterson from Lone Star Legal provides an overview of the types of documents and conversations people should have to ease the burden on family members when one becomes unable to make their own decisions or passes away. February 11th at 5:30pm. Ages 19+ years. Free. Register on
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Beaumont Public Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-beaumont-public-library-3/) - Join us at the R.C. Miller Memorial Library of the Beaumont Public Library System. Our staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.1605 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas
- [A Day in the Life of a Gov't or Public Interest Attorney](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-govt-or-public-interest-attorney/) - LSLA staff will participate in a panel discussion sponsored by South Texas College of Law - Houston covering all the ways that legal services, public interest law firms, and gov't agencies work to help their communities.LSLA staff will present information about Lone Star Legal Aid, generally, as well as specific information about how non-profit legal
- [TEDP JP 5-2 2/11/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-2-11-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 2/11/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 2/12/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-2-12-2025/) - TEDP JP 1-1 2/12/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Buna Public Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-buna-public-library/) - Join us at the Buna Public Library. Our staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.1042 TX-62, Buna, Texas
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 02/12/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-02-12-2025/)
- [TEDP- JP7-1 Morning Eviction Docket -2-13-2025  (9:00am)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp7-1-morning-eviction-docket-2-13-2025-900am/) - IN PERSON - EVICTION DOCKET - JP 7-1 2-13-2025 - 9:00AM & 1:00PM dockets - housing instability assistance. Conducting in-person intake and representation
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 02-13-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-02-13-2025/) - In person intake at JP5-2. On the spot application intake and appeal advice for qualified individuals
- [TEDP JP 8-1 Morning Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-morning-docket-2/) - Intake Supervisorpresent at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at McMillan Memorial Library in Overton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mcmillan-memorial-library-in-overton/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the McMillan Memorial Library in Overton. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.
- [TEDP JP 3-2 Morning Eviction docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-3-2-morning-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 02/17/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-02-17-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 5-2 2/17/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-2-17-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 2/17/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP  JP 2-1  Morning 2.18](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-2-18/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 2/18/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-2-18-2025/) - TEDP JP 1-1 2/18/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [BakerRipley 2025 Super Tax Day - Community Assistance Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bakerripley-2025-super-tax-day-community-assistance-center/) - In partnership with Baker Ripley, volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will prepare tax returns for qualified households. Staff from Lone Star Legal Aid will be on site to provide information on our services and how to apply for assistance.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-7/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [LSLA/Combined Arms Walk in Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-combined-arms-walk-in-legal-clinic/) - Join us for a weekly legal clinic every Wednesday at our very own Combined Arms headquarters.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 , 02.18.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-02-18-2025/) - Intake Superviso r present Paralegal by Zoom t at Eviction Docket JP 5-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Coffee and (Legal) Conversation: AMOS Resource Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/coffee-and-legal-conversation-amos-resource-fair/) - Please join us at Coffee and Conversation to learn about the A Month of Service (AMOS) partners, what services we provide, and how to apply for assistance
- [TEDP JP 3-2  Afternoon outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-3-2-afternoon-outreach/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 7-1 9:00am Docket 02/19/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-7-1-900am-docket-02-19-2025/)
- [International/Southwest Clinic- MLP Training](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/international-southwest-clinic-mlp-training/) - LSLA's Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) has been invited by our UTP Clinic, International/Southwest, to participate in their upcoming monthly staff meeting. During this session, we will present on best practices for optimizing the MLP referral process. Additionally, we will engage with the attending medical professionals on issue spotting and address any other pertinent matters that may
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-4/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [TEDP JP 8-1 Morning Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-morning-docket-3/) - Intake Supervisor sent at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [BakerRipley 2025 Super Tax Day - R.F. Meador Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bakerripley-2025-super-tax-day-r-f-meador-library/) - In partnership with Baker Ripley, volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will prepare tax returns for qualified households. Staff from Lone Star Legal Aid will be on site to provide information on our services and how to apply for assistance.
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-3/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 02/24/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-02-24-2025/)
- [Pathways to Possibilites](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/pathways-to-possibilites/) - Region 7 Education Service Center and Partners Resource Network have partnered to provide a collaborative transition symposium for students with varying abilities and their parents and teachers.Participants will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of breakout sessions related to self-advocacy, educational support systems, employment, independent living skills, and community servicesLone Star Legal Aid
- [Ellington Service member and Veteran Resource Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/ellington-service-member-and-veteran-resource-fair/) - You are invited to attend the Resource for Service Members and Veterans on Sunday February 23, 2025 at the Ellington Resource Fair. This event will be held just off-base Ellington Field in the Lone Star Flight Museum parking lot. Our goal is to bring resources to Ellington Field’s active and reserve service members while still
- [Aldine Branch Harris County Public Library Record Clearing and Re-Entry Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/aldine-branch-harris-county-public-library-record-clearing-and-re-entry-fair/) - Do you have an arrest record that needs to be cleared? Have you been impacted by the criminal justice system? Come to the Aldine Library on February 25 and speak to a Lone Star Legal Aid attorney who will be there to help. Bring any necessary documents with you for review. Those registered will be
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-8/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [CANCELLED-Care N Share- Chireno](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/cancelled-care-n-share-chireno/) - LASSA Staff Attorney Heather Patterson will be on site to share information about Lone Star Legal Aid's Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault with individuals seeking legal assistance.
- [TEDP JP 1-2 9&10am Docket 02/25/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-910am-docket-02-25-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-2 1&2pm Docket 02/25/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-2-12pm-docket-02-25-2025/)
- [TEDP  JP 2-1  Morning 2.25.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-2-25-2025/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Intake East Texas Food Bank Tyler, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-east-texas-food-bank-tyler-texas/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [Precinct 1: Lasting Legacies at Tom Bass Park](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/precinct-1-lasting-legacies-at-tom-bass-park/) - LSLA Foreclosure Prevention Staff will be on site at Tom Bass Community Center to provide information on legal services offered by LSLA.Tom Bass Community Center15108 Cullen Blvd.Houston, Texas 77047
- [TEDP  JP 2-1  Morning 2.26](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-2-26/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 1-1 - 8:30AM; 9:30AM; 10:30AM Eviction Dockets -  02-26-2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-830am-930am-1030am-eviction-dockets-02-26-2024/) - In person outreach intakes - providing advice and legal representation for qualified individuals.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 02-27-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-02-27-2025/) - In person intake at JP5-2. On the spot application intake and appeal advice for qualified individuals
- [TEDP JP 8-1 , 02.27.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-02-27-2025/) - Intake Supervisor psralegal and zoom paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [AMOS: I OWE WHAT?!?! PROPERTY TAXES: WHAT IS DIFFERENT AND WHAT IS THE SAME](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-i-owe-what-property-taxes-what-is-different-and-what-is-the-same/) - LSLA staff along with Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation(NRCDC) will present legal information on understanding property taxes during their A Month of Service education courses.Courses will be online via zoom and you must register to attend.
- [Next Chapter Saturday Series - Estate Planning Workshop (Registration Required)ing: A Free Presentation by Lone Star Legal Aid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/next-chapter-saturday-series-estate-planning-workshop-registration-requireding-a-free-presentation-by-lone-star-legal-aid/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is pleased to share free legal information about the Basics of Estate Planning. This event is designed to empower individuals with essential knowledge about wills, transfer on death deeds (ToDDs), and other critical estate planning tools to ensure peace of mind and protect their loved ones.During the presentation, attendees will gain
- [EDI-ENV Outreach for Nonprofits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/edi-env-outreach-for-nonprofits/) - EDI-ENV Outreach for Nonprofits March 1st, 1415 Fannin (LSLA Houston Office) 12-2pm
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-9/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP JP 5-2 3/4/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-3-4-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 3/4/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8&9am Docket 03/04/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-89am-docket-03-04-2025/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Mineola Memorial Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mineola-memorial-library-3/) - Join us at the Mineola Memorial Library. Staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.301 N. Pacific Street, Mineola, Texas
- [Intake Clinic Church of The Rock](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-church-of-the-rock/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [TEDP JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 03-05-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-03-05-2025/) - In person intake at JP5-2. On the spot application intake and appeal advice for qualified individuals
- [TEDP JP 7-1 Eviction Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-7-1-eviction-outreach/) - Intake Supervisor Paralegal and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [TEDP JP 5-2 3/6/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-3-6-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 3/6/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-5/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [TEDP JP 8-1 9am Docket 03/06/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-8-1-9am-docket-03-06-2025/)
- [TEDP JP 1-1 - 8:30AM; 9:30AM; 10:30AM Eviction Dockets -  03-06-2024](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-1-1-830am-930am-1030am-eviction-dockets-03-06-2024/) - In person outreach intakes - providing advice and legal representation for qualified individuals.
- [How to Draft Your Own Estate Planning Documents - Asset Protection Series - A Month of Service (AMOS) Presentation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/how-to-draft-your-own-estate-planning-documents-asset-protection-series-a-month-of-service-amos-presentation/) - Part 2 of the Advance Legal Planning Series. This presentation will discuss how to draft your own will using the Texas Supreme Court approved forms and a Transfer on Death Deed. The presentation will also discuss when self-help forms are useful, and when more personalized documents are needed.
- [TEDP  JP 2-1  Morning 3.6](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-3-6/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Lone Star Legal Aid @ Nacogdoches HOPE](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-nacogdoches-hope/) - LSLA Staff Attorney (with the Individual Safety Unit) and/or Paralegal will be available to meet with individuals to discuss civil legal needs. Some of the services we offer include but are not limited to divorces, estate planning, medical and durable powers of attorney, landlord/tenant matters, and family law matters. If you would like to make
- [High School for Law & Justice 2025 Law Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/high-school-for-law-justice-2025-law-day/) - LSLA Foreclosure Prevention staff, along with other law/justice advocates, will be guest speakers for over 400 students pursuing careers in Legal Studies and Criminal Justice. Topics of focus include:Community InvolvementEducation RequirementsCareer/Internship OpportunitiesNetworking AdvantagesLocation:High School for Law and Justice3505 Coyle St.Houston, Texas 77003*Attendance is limited to students of the High School for Law and Justice
- [Heirs' Property Homeowners: Pathways and Pitfalls to Achieving Housing Stability](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/heirs-property-homeowners-pathways-and-pitfalls-to-achieving-housing-stability/) - LSLA staff will participate in a virtual panel discussion with advocates from UT Law and St. Mary's School of Law, sponsored by the Poverty Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, focused on how advocates can better serve Texans who inherit their homes.Build out your toolkit for helping heirs’ property homeowners preserve their homes.
- [TEDP  JP 2-1  Morning 3.10](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-morning-3-10/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-4/) - Intake Clinic. Staff be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and learning the types of civil legal services we can provide.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-10/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TEDP JP 5-2 Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-eviction-docket-2/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Third Ward legal Lifeline Series - Eviction Prevention & What Happens if You’re Evicted](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/third-ward-legal-lifeline-series-eviction-prevention-what-happens-if-youre-evicted/) - Third Ward legal Lifeline Series - Eviction Prevention & What Happens if You’re Evicted
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 03/12/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-03-12-2025/)
- [Blue Marlin Public Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/blue-marlin-public-meeting/) - Blue Marlin Public Meeting March 12, 2025 5-8pm Port Arthur Convention Center Port Arthur, TX
- [Coffee and (Legal) Conversation: AMOS Resource Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/coffee-and-legal-conversation-amos-resource-fair-2/) - Please join us at Coffee and Conversation to learn about the A Month of Service (AMOS) partners, what services we provide, and how to apply for assistance
- [TEDP JP 2-1 8am Docket 03/13/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-2-1-8am-docket-03-13-2025/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at McMillan Memorial Library in Overton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mcmillan-memorial-library-in-overton-2/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the McMillan Memorial Library in Overton. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-6/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [TEDP JP 5-2 3/13/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tedp-jp-5-2-3-13-2025/) - TEDP JP 5-2 3/13/2025 - housing instability assistance
- [BakerRipley 2025 Super Tax Day - R.F. Meador Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bakerripley-2025-super-tax-day-r-f-meador-library-2/) - In partnership with Baker Ripley, volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will prepare tax returns for qualified households. Staff from Lone Star Legal Aid will be on site to provide information on our services and how to apply for assistance.
- [Nacogdoches Senior Citizens SPRING FLING](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/nacogdoches-senior-citizens-spring-fling/) - Nacogdoches Senior CenterSpring Fling Health Fair Free Health Screenings
- [3rd Annual Defend Your Rights Event](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/3rd-annual-defend-your-rights-event/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is partnering with the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel to screen participants for record-clearing services. Expunctions and nondisclosures in Texas can help individuals with criminal records access improved housing, employment, and other important opportunities.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-48/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-5/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-15/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit provides free civil legal servicesto low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Join us at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center on the first and thirdFridays of every month, starting October 4, 2024. Stop by the Conference Roomin Building 202 to speak with one of
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 10 AM 4.21.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-10-am-4-21-2026/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [AMOS: EVICTIONS - KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (April 2026)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-evictions-know-your-rights-april-2026/) - LSLA staff along with Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation(NRCDC) will present legal information on understanding evictions.Courses will be online via zoom and you must register to attend.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-49/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 11 AM 4.21.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-4-21-2026/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction defense JP 7-1  9 Am  4.22.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9-am-4-22-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [AMOS Protect Your Home: Property Taxes, Delinquency, and Foreclosure Prevention](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-protect-your-home-property-taxes-delinquency-and-foreclosure-prevention/) - Unpaid property taxes = real foreclosure risk in Texas.Join Lone Star Legal Aid and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) via a Zoom session to learn what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how to protect your home.Attendees must register online here:https://nrcdc.org/events/
- [BMT - Orange Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bmt-orange-library/) - General Information Session at the Orange Public Library
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-50/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 1pm 4.28.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1pm-4-28-2026/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 11 AM 4.28.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-4-28-2026/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 9 am  4.29](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9-am-4-29/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Spring Resource Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/spring-resource-fair/) - Lone Star Legal Aid provides free legal services to low income families on civil matters, such as landlord/tenant disputes and mortgage foreclosures; family issues such as divorces and custody issues; contract disputes; estate planning and requests for information on relevant topics within our service area. The Public Benefits Unit assists to help people obtain or
- [Eviction Defense  JP 3-2 9 AM  Morning  Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-9-am-morning-eviction/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-51/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 9AM  5.6](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9am-5-6/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-52/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 1PM  5.7.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1pm-5-7-2026/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 11 AM  5.7.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-5-7-2026/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 11 AM 1 PM 5.7.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-1-pm-5-7-2026/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 7-2  9AM eviction docket  5.26.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-2-9am-eviction-docket-5-26-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [BMT - Theodore Johns Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bmt-theodore-johns-library/) - LSLA attended monthly outreach at location for community information
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-53/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [BMT - Senior Rally](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bmt-senior-rally/) - LSLA attended the Annual Senior Rally
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-16/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit provides free civil legal servicesto low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Join us at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center on the first and thirdFridays of every month, starting October 4, 2024. Stop by the Conference Roomin Building 202 to speak with one of
- [BMT - Veteran's Stand Down - Orange](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bmt-veterans-stand-down-orange/) - LSLA attended the Orange County Veteran's Stand Down
- [Spring Caregivers Conference](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/spring-caregivers-conference/) - Interfaith of The Woodlands and CarePartners® have partnered to host the semiannual Caregivers Conference, an educational event designed to support and empower caregivers in our community. This conference offers caregivers access to valuable resources and information that are often difficult for family caregivers to obtain. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in professionally led
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-54/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-6/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [Homeless Coalition Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/homeless-coalition-meeting/) - Speaking with local community partners about changes to the eviction laws in Texas and about state wide expunction and nondisclosure grant in Texas.
- [BMT - R.C.Miller Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bmt-r-c-miller-library/) - LSLA attended monthly outreach at location for community information
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-55/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [Eviction defense JP 3-2 05.28.2026 9AM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-05-28-2026-9am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-56/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [Bryan FLES](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bryan-fles/) - n/a
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-17/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit provides free civil legal servicesto low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Join us at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center on the first and thirdFridays of every month, starting October 4, 2024. Stop by the Conference Roomin Building 202 to speak with one of
- [BMT - Annual APS Awareness Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bmt-annual-aps-awareness-meeting/) - LSLA attended the Annual APS Awareness Meeting (Walk)
- [BMT - Theodore Johns Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bmt-theodore-johns-library-2/) - LSLA attended monthly outreach at location for community information
- [Eviction defense JP 3-2 06.08.2026 9AM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-06-08-2026-9am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 11 AM 6.9](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-6-9/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-57/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  1 PM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1-pm-2/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 7-1  6.10](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-6-10/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Killeen Heights Vet Center Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/killeen-heights-vet-center-outreach-10/)
- [Eviction defense JP 4-2 6.15  1 PM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-6-15-1-pm/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 6.15 11 AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-6-15-11-am/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-58/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-7/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [BMT - Annual APS Awareness - Orange- CANCELLED](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bmt-annual-aps-awareness-orange-cancelled/) - LSLA attended the Annual APS Awareness Meeting (Walk)
- [BMT - R.C. Miller Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bmt-r-c-miller-library-2/)
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-59/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [eviction defense JP 7-1 6.24](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-6-24/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Presentation - Premier on Woodfair Apartments](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/presentation-premier-on-woodfair-apartments/) - This presentation will cover the eviction process, tenant rights, and legal assistance and resources.Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMLocation: Premier on Woodfair ApartmentsAddress: 9500 Woodfair Drive, Houston, TX 77036
- [AMOS: Mortgage Basics: Purchase Loans, Home Equity, and Reverse Mortgages Explained Understanding Risk, Default, and Foreclosure Prevention](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-mortgage-basics-purchase-loans-home-equity-and-reverse-mortgages-explained-understanding-risk-default-and-foreclosure-prevention/) - Not all mortgages work the same and some carry more risk than you think. Learn how purchase loans, home equity loans, and reverse mortgages can impact foreclosure and housing stability.Join Lone Star Legal Aid and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) for a free Zoom event!Attendees must register here: https://nrcdc.org/events/
- [Own the HOU Homeownership Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/own-the-hou-homeownership-fair/)
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-60/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 11 AM 6.30](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-6-30/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 6.30 1 PM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-6-30-1-pm/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 6-1 7.1.2926](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-6-1-7-1-2926/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 6-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction defense JP 3-2 07.02.2026 9AM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-07-02-2026-9am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-61/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2 11 AM  7.7.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-7-7-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2 1 PM   7.7.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1-pm-7-7-2026/) - ntake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Record Sealing Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/record-sealing-clinic-2/) - Record Sealing Clinic
- [Eviction defense JP 6-1 07.08.2026 9AM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-6-1-07-08-2026-9am-docket/) - Paralegal, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 6-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-21/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [Heirship Idol](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/heirship-idol/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is participating in the upcoming Heirship Idol. This event aims to empower the Kashmere Gardens community to navigate common heirship issues. Free resources from attorneys and partners will be available on site to assist with the process.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-62/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [BMT - Theodore Johns Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bmt-theodore-johns-library-3/) - Monthly outreach with our Community Partner, Theodore Johns Library. This outreach occurs the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-8/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-63/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-64/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [Statewde Expunction Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/statewde-expunction-outreach/) - This is a record clearing outreach in the Bowie County area as part of the Statewide Expunction grant. This outreach is to educate and assist members of the community who maybe affected by a criminal record in overcoming barriers to better housing and employment.
- [Statewide Expunction Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/statewide-expunction-day/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid’s Civil Matters in Criminal Justice Unit on August 1, 2026, for a live virtual outreach presentation focused on expunctions, nondisclosures, and expanding access to record clearing in Texas. LSLA, in partnership with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas and other organizations, is helping develop a new statewide tool designed to make
- [Madison Jobe Senior Expo 2026! Mark your calendars for August 12, 2026!](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/madison-jobe-senior-expo-2026-mark-your-calendars-for-august-12-2026/) - Madison Jobe Senior Expo 2026!Mark your calendars for August 12, 2026!1700 Thomas AvenuePasadena Texas, 77506Engaged seniors eager to explore new products and services!
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-22/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-9/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [AMOS - HOA Fees, Fines, and Foreclosure: Preventing Housing Instability in Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-hoa-fees-fines-and-foreclosure-preventing-housing-instability-in-texas-2/) - Got an HOA letter, fines, or violations? Join Lone Star Legal Aid and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) via Zoom for a presentation to learn how HOAs work in Texas, common myths, and steps you can take to avoid bigger problems.You must register for this event here: https://nrcdc.org/events/
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-23/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-10/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [Cancelled - AMOS - HOA Fees, Fines, and Foreclosure: Preventing Housing Instability in Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/cancelled-amos-hoa-fees-fines-and-foreclosure-preventing-housing-instability-in-texas/) - Got an HOA letter, fines, or violations? Join Lone Star Legal Aid and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) via Zoom for a presentation to learn how HOAs work in Texas, common myths, and steps you can take to avoid bigger problems.You must register for this event.
- [Plan Today. Protect Tomorrow. - HCP4 Commissioner Estate Planning](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/plan-today-protect-tomorrow-hcp4-commissioner-estate-planning/) - Before it's needed, make a plan that protects the people you love. Join Lone Star Legal Aid and Harris County Precinct 4 for a free Estate Planning workshop to learn the basics of wills, powers of attorney, and other tools that can help you prepare for the future with confidence. Planning today can provide peace
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-11/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [AMOS: Protect Your Home: Property Taxes, Delinquency, and Foreclosure Prevention](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-protect-your-home-property-taxes-delinquency-and-foreclosure-prevention-2/) - Unpaid property taxes = real foreclosure risk in Texas.Join Lone Star Legal Aid and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) via a Zoom session to learn what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how to protect your home.Attendees must register online here: https://nrcdc.org/events/
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-12/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-13/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [Tentative - AMOS: Mortgage Basics: Purchase Loans, Home Equity, and Reverse Mortgages Explained Understanding Risk, Default, and Foreclosure Prevention](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tentative-amos-mortgage-basics-purchase-loans-home-equity-and-reverse-mortgages-explained-understanding-risk-default-and-foreclosure-prevention/) - Not all mortgages work the same and some carry more risk than you think. Learn how purchase loans, home equity loans, and reverse mortgages can impact foreclosure and housing stability.Join Lone Star Legal Aid and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) for a free Zoom event!Attendee must register here: https://nrcdc.org/events/
- [Baker Ripley Senior Health and Wellness Center - Denver Harbor - Community Help Desk](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/baker-ripley-senior-health-and-wellness-center-denver-harbor-community-help-desk-3/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Foreclosure Prevention Project staff will be present to share information about the general legal services LSLA provides as well as Homeownership education the Foreclosure Prevention Project provides.Location:Baker Ripley6402 Market St.Houston, Texas 77020
- [AMOS: Deed Fraud & Scams](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-deed-fraud-scams/) - What is Deed Fraud?Deed fraud happens when someone illegally transfers ownership of your property without your knowledge or consent. Scammers forge signatures, file fake documents with the county clerk, or trick homeowners into signing papers they don’t understand. Join Lone Star Legal Aid's Foreclosure Prevention Project team members to learn more.Registration is required. Please visit
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-37/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 10.14.2025 1:00 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-10-14-2025-100-p-m-docket/) - 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 10.14.2025 9:00 a.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-10-14-2025-900-a-m-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1  9AM 10/15](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9am-10-15/) - Intake Supervisor, paralegal , and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ El Campo](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-el-campo-5/) - Please stop by and join us at the El Campo Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Wharton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-wharton-3/) - Please stop by and join us at the Wharton Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1  1PM  10/15](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-1pm-10-15/) - Intake Supervisor, paralegal , and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [LSLA/Combined Arms Walk in Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-combined-arms-walk-in-legal-clinic-8/) - Join us for a weekly legal clinic every Wednesday at our very own Combined Arms headquarters.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 2-2 9 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-9-am-eviction-docket/) - intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [ABA SEER & TSU : HBCU Engagement](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/aba-seer-tsu-hbcu-engagement/) - ABA SEER & TSU : HBCU Engagement11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Thursday October 16th, 2025Texas Southern University
- [Clairmont Place Civic Organization Monthly Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/clairmont-place-civic-organization-monthly-meeting/) - Clairmont Place Civic Organization Monthly MeetingOctober 16, 20256:30PM-8:30PMLakewood Community Center8811 Feland, 77028
- [Houston Stand Down](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/houston-stand-down/) - Every year, Houston Stand Down brings together community partners, service providers, and community volunteers to honor and support the veterans in our city.At this powerful day of service, we meet our veterans where they are—providing access to basic needs, vital resources, and a renewed sense of hope.
- [Nacogdoches Senior Solutions Fair 2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/nacogdoches-senior-solutions-fair-2025/) - Nacogdoches Senior CenterFall is near! 🍁Get ready, Nacogdoches! We're bringing the charm, the color, and all the cozy vibes to town with our new Senior Solutions Fair - happening THIS OCTOBER! 🎃🍂🍁🗓️Save the Date: October 17, 2025📍Location: 1601 W Austin St. Nacogdoches, Tx 75964⌚️Time: 10AM-1PMMark your calendars, spread the word, and come explore resources, services,
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-10/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit provides free civil legal servicesto low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Join us at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center on the first and thirdFridays of every month, starting October 4, 2024. Stop by the Conference Roomin Building 202 to speak with one of
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 10.21.2025 1:00 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-10-21-2025-100-p-m-docket/) - 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-38/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Robertson County CRCG Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/robertson-county-crcg-meeting/)
- [LSLA/Combined Arms Walk in Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-combined-arms-walk-in-legal-clinic-9/) - Join us for a weekly legal clinic every Wednesday at our very own Combined Arms headquarters.
- [AMOS Mortgages: Purchase Money Mortgages, Home Equity Loans and Reverse Mortgages](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-mortgages-purchase-money-mortgages-home-equity-loans-and-reverse-mortgages-3/) - LSLA staff along with Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation(NRCDC) will present legal information on understanding Purchase Money Mortgages, Home Equity Loans and Reverse Mortgages during their A Month of Service education courses.Courses will be online via zoom and you must register to attend.
- [Department of Neighborhoods Coffee and Conversation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/department-of-neighborhoods-coffee-and-conversation/) - The "Department of Neighborhoods Coffee and Conversation" is a series of community events hosted by the City of Houston's Department of Neighborhoods and its partners, designed for residents to meet city officials, discuss neighborhood concerns, and learn about city services. Lone Star Legal Aid will be on site to discuss the services we provide. Location:Palm
- [OSDCT12th Annual Fall Down](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/osdct12th-annual-fall-down/) - WHAT: Stand Down & Triage for ALL HOMELESS to get support, food, and servicesWHEN: 25 October 2025 09:00 – 15:00WHERE: Killeen Civic & Conference Center, 3601 S W S Young Dr, Killeen, TX 76542PROCESS: Event will provide all homeless a hot meal, haircut, medical screenings,new clothing & shoes, along with various other resources will be
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 10.28.2025 1:00 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-10-28-2025-100-p-m-docket/) - - LSLA Attorney ans intake supervisor were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 10.28.2025 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-10-28-2025-900-a-m-and-1030-a-m-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-39/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Dyersforest Board Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/dyersforest-board-meeting/) - Dyersforest Heights Board Meeting Tuesday October 28, 20251:00-4:00pmCafe Rian Cajun Cafe 12230 W Lake Houston Pkwy #190Houston, TX 77044
- [LSLA/Combined Arms Walk in Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-combined-arms-walk-in-legal-clinic-10/) - Join us for a weekly legal clinic every Wednesday at our very own Combined Arms headquarters.
- [Harris County Attorneys Office Lasting Legacies Estate Planning Workshop - George Bush Community Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/harris-county-attorneys-office-lasting-legacies-estate-planning-workshop-george-bush-community-center/) - Harris County Attorney's Office will be providing estate-planning information for the community. This includes information on securing homes and assets through wills, transfer-on-death deeds, and more. Immediately following an educational presentation, attendees will be invited to explore different government and non-profit organizations.LSLA staff will be onsite providing information on the services we provide.Location:George Bush Community
- [OST Boo-tacular Community Event](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/ost-boo-tacular-community-event/) - Join RYSS Early Childhood Academy at OST & OST Lofts on Thursday, October 31st from 3 to 6 p.m. for an afternoon full of fin, costumes, and community spirit. Come explore the amazing resources and support offered by local businesses - plus enjoy festive fun for the whole family. LSLA will be on site to
- [Caregivers Conference](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/caregivers-conference-2/) - Interfaith of The Woodlands and CarePartners® join together to educate caregivers and serve as a valuable resource for our community through the semiannual Caregivers Conference. This wonderful event benefits many individuals and is a unique opportunity for caregivers to access resources and information traditionally unavailable to family caregivers. The event will feature 13 professionally led
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-40/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [CANCELLED - East Harris County Empowerment Council - Estate Planning and Inherited Property presentation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/cancelled-east-harris-county-empowerment-council-estate-planning-and-inherited-property-presentation/) - LSLA's Foreclosure Prevention Project staff will be on site to present legal information around the importance and estate planning and legal issues that can arise with inherited property.Location:Felix L Baldree Building 13828 Corpus Christi St.Houston, TX 77015-3912)
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-11/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit provides free civil legal servicesto low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Join us at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center on the first and thirdFridays of every month, starting October 4, 2024. Stop by the Conference Roomin Building 202 to speak with one of
- [Houston Economic Growth Collaborative Kick Off Event](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/houston-economic-growth-collaborative-kick-off-event/) - Come join us to support the Houston Economic Growth Collaborative’s Rooted in the Northeast event.This event is a Celebration of Northeast Houston’s diverse communities. Hosted by Houston Habitat for Humanity.All are welcome to enjoy:Free family fun and community engagement;Food trucks offering local eats;Local makers’ market showcasing artisans and small businesses; andHands-on workshops for learning and
- [Next Chapter Saturday Series - Estate Planning Workshop (Registration Required)ing: A Free Presentation by Lone Star Legal Aid](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/next-chapter-saturday-series-estate-planning-workshop-registration-requireding-a-free-presentation-by-lone-star-legal-aid-2/) - Lone Star Legal Aid is pleased to share free legal information about the Basics of Estate Planning. This event is designed to empower individuals with essential knowledge about wills, transfer on death deeds (ToDDs), and other critical estate planning tools to ensure peace of mind and protect their loved ones.During the presentation, attendees will gain
- [TVLAW2025 + LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Palacios, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-lsla-monthly-outreach-palacios-texas/) - Please stop by and join us at the Palacios HUB to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1 , 11.10.2025 8:30-1115 a.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-11-10-2025-830-1115-a-m-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [TVLAW2025 + LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Bay City](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-lsla-monthly-outreach-bay-city/) - Please stop by and join us at the Bay City Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [TVLAW2025 Vet Week Online: Survivor's Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-vet-week-online-survivors-benefits/) - Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week is November 10-14, 2025! As part of our Vet Week Online series, Staff Military & Veterans Unit staff will provide an overview of survivor's benefits. Tune in on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarLegalAid/
- [TVLAW2025 Hiring Red, White & You](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-hiring-red-white-you/) - Hiring Red, White & You! is a statewide hiring event that connects veterans, transitioning military members, and military spouses to employers across Texas. Thirteen Years of Hiring SuccessHiring Red, White and You! has been working to connect Texas veterans with employers since 2012.In that time, we've:Worked with more than 26,569 employersConnected more than 153,407 job
- [TVLAW2025 - Harris County Attorneys Office Lasting Legacies Estate Planning Workshop - Bayland Community Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-harris-county-attorneys-office-lasting-legacies-estate-planning-workshop-bayland-community-center/) - Harris County Attorney's Office will be providing estate-planning information for the community. This includes information on securing homes and assets through wills, transfer-on-death deeds, and more. Immediately following an educational presentation, attendees will be invited to explore different government and non-profit organizations.LSLA staff will be onsite providing information on the services we provide.Location: Bayland Community
- [Third Ward legal Lifeline Series - Environmental & Fair Housing Information](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/third-ward-legal-lifeline-series-environmental-fair-housing-information/) - Third Ward legal Lifeline Series - Environmental & Fair Housing Information
- [TVLAW2025 DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-debakey-outreach/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [TVLAW2025 Vet Week Online: Discharge Upgrades and Character of Discharge Review](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-vet-week-online-discharge-upgrades-and-character-of-discharge-review/) - Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week is November 11-14, 2025! As part of our Vet Week Online series, Staff Military & Veterans Unit staff will provide an overview of discharge upgrades and character of discharge reviews. Tune in on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarLegalAid/
- [ TVLAW2025 Texas A&M University-Central Texas (TAMUCT) Vet Benefits Expo](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-texas-am-university-central-texas-tamuct-vet-benefits-expo/) - This expo stands as a testament to TAMUCT's commitment to honoring our U.S. Military veterans. Through it, we aim to not just commemorate their brave sacrifices but also provide them and the community with crucial information regarding VA and veteran-related benefits and services.Last year, we witnessed participation from over 150 attendees. Given our student veteran
- [TVLAW2025 Vet Week Online: Service Connected and Non-Service Connected Disability](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-vet-week-online-service-connected-and-non-service-connected-disability/) - Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week is November 11-14, 2025! As part of our Vet Week Online series, Staff Military & Veterans Unit staff will provide an overview of service connected and non service connected disability. Tune in on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarLegalAid/
- [TVLAW2025 LSLA MVU/Beacon Law](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-lsla-mvu-beacon-law/) - Join us as these two remarkable organizations come together with a common goal: to simplify the process of accessing legal assistance for our esteemed Veteran Community.Please visit us at:Combined Arms2929 McKinneyHouston, TX 77003
- [TVLAW2025 VA Community Resource Center Walk in Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-va-community-resource-center-walk-in-legal-clinic/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [TVLAW2025 Tyler Homeless Veterans Stand Down](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-tyler-homeless-veterans-stand-down/) - VA Homelessnesshousing program• communityorganizations• VA health careinformation• VA benefits information• Employment services• Vaccinations• Flu shots• Food & entertainment• Giveaways
- [TVLAW2025 Vet Week Online: Texas Specific Veteran Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-vet-week-online-texas-specific-veteran-benefits/) - Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week is November 11-14 2025! As part of our Vet Week Online series, Staff Military & Veterans Unit staff will provide an overview of Texas Specific Veteran Benefits. Tune in on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarLegalAid/
- [How to Draft Your Own Estate Planning Documents - Asset Protection Series - A Month of Service (AMOS) Presentation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/how-to-draft-your-own-estate-planning-documents-asset-protection-series-a-month-of-service-amos-presentation-3/) - Part 2 of the Advance Legal Planning Series. This presentation will discuss how to draft your own will using the Texas Supreme Court approved forms and a Transfer on Death Deed. The presentation will also discuss when self-help forms are useful, and when more personalized documents are needed.
- [TVLAW2025 Vet Week Online: Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/tvlaw2025-vet-week-online-service-members-civil-relief-act-scra/) - Join us for a virtual session discussing the SCRA. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) gives military members a wide range of legal protections not available to the public. This session will discuss how to work with its protections for the benefit of our veterans.https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarLegalAid/
- [Baker Ripley Senior Health and Wellness Center - Denver Harbor - Community Help Desk](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/baker-ripley-senior-health-and-wellness-center-denver-harbor-community-help-desk-4/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Foreclosure Prevention Project staff will be present to share information about the general legal services LSLA provides as well as Homeownership education the Foreclosure Prevention Project provides.Location:Baker Ripley6402 Market St.Houston, Texas 77020
- [Lone Star Legal Aid at Deep East Texas Resource Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-at-deep-east-texas-resource-center-2/) - Lone Star Legal Aid attorney will be at the Deep East Texas Resource Center/East Texas Food Bank to share information about our free legal services- for low income individuals.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2 11.18 11 AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-18-11-am/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2 11.18 10 AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-18-10-am/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 11.18.2025 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-11-18-2025-900-a-m-and-1030-a-m-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 11.18.2025 1:00 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-11-18-2025-100-p-m-docket/) - 1:00 pm. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Lone Star Legal Aid at Deep East Texas Resource Center (DETRC)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-at-deep-east-texas-resource-center-detrc/) - Lone Star Legal Aid staff will be available to meet in person with persons at the DETRC located at 105 Lofton, Lufkin, Texas 75904, between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (these are regular pantry hours).If you would like to schedule an appointment in advance, please call Samantha Payne at (936) 560-1455, ext.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1  9AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9am/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-2/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [Eviction Defense  JP 1-2  9:30 AM Eviction Docket 12/09](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-930-am-eviction-docket-12-09/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 1-2 (Intake in person / Attorney zoom) to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 12.02.2025 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-12-02-2025-900-a-m-and-1030-a-m-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Docket Virutal - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2   1PM  12/2](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1pm-12-2/) - Intake Superv to Intake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. -
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  10AM 12/02](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-10am-12-02/) - Intake Supervor to aIntake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistanceddress housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information,
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  11AM 12/02](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11am-12-02/) - Intake Supervisor to aIntake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. -
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1  1 PM 12/03](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-1-pm-12-03/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1  9AM 12/03](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9am-12-03/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 3-2 Morning Docket    12/5/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-morning-docket-12-5-2025/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Palacios, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-palacios-texas-6/) - Please stop by and join us at the Palacios HUB to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [UHFCC Clinic Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/uhfcc-clinic-outreach/) - I am embedded on-site at the University of Houston Family Clinic to provide direct Medical-Legal Partnership outreach. In this role, I meet with patients in person to explain the MLP model and the legal services offered by Lone Star Legal Aid, identify unmet legal needs that affect health and stability, and connect patients to legal
- [Eviction Defense  JP 1-2 1030 AM  Eviction Docket 12/09](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1030-am-eviction-docket-12-09/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 1-2 (intake in person , attorney by Zoom) to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 1-2  1PM Eviction Docket 12/09](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1pm-eviction-docket-12-09/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 1-2 (Intake supervisor in person , attorney zoom) to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Alvin Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-alvin-library/) - Please stop by and join us at the Alvin Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1  230 PM 12/10](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-230-pm-12-10/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1  9AM 12/10](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9am-12-10/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorneys present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Legal Aid & Lattes](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/legal-aid-lattes-2/)
- [Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis (OCRE)  2025 Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon and Resource Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/office-of-commissioner-rodney-ellis-ocre-2025-annual-senior-holiday-luncheon-and-resource-fair/) - The office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis (OCRE) will host a 2025 Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon and Resource Fair. This event is more than a celebration, it's a comprehensive resource fair complete with vaccinations, health screenings, and social services. Lone Star Legal Aid will be on hand to provide information on services provided by LSLA.Location:Marriott Marquis
- [The Citadel on Elgin](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-citadel-on-elgin/) - Outreach at Senior Apartments for General Information purposes.Went to Senior Apartments to informed Residents what LSLA does, passed out LSLA Brochures, Local Resources, various flyers.
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Longview, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-longview-texas-8/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Tyler, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-tyler-texas-7/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-41/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Conroe-CVU-Community Assistace Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/conroe-cvu-community-assistace-center/) - Burleson County Community Resource Collaboration Group MeetingLocation: 1022 McCall Ave, Conroe, TX 77301
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 Morning  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-morning-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Killeen Heights Vet Center Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/killeen-heights-vet-center-outreach-8/)
- [Eviction defense JP 4-2 11 AM   1.09.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-1-09-2026/) - ntake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  2 PM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-2-pm/) - ntake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  1 PM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1-pm/) - ntake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 3-2 9 AM  Morning  Eviction Docket 1/12/2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-9-am-morning-eviction-docket-1-12-2026/) - ntake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  3 PM 1.13.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-3-pm-1-13-2025/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  1 PM 1.13.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1-pm-1-13-2025/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 01.13.2026 12:30-2:00 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-01-13-2026-1230-200-p-m-docket/) - 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  2 PM 1.13.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-2-pm-1-13-2025/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-42/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 1.13.2025 8:30-1130 a.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1-13-2025-830-1130-a-m-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Bankruptcy Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bankruptcy-clinic/) - Location: 515 Rusk, Houston, TX 77002
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-12/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit provides free civil legal servicesto low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Join us at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center on the first and thirdFridays of every month, starting October 4, 2024. Stop by the Conference Roomin Building 202 to speak with one of
- [Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis (OCRE)  Community Affordability Help Hub](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/office-of-commissioner-rodney-ellis-ocre-community-affordability-help-hub/) - In observance of MLK Day, the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis is hosting this walk-in clinic will provide one-on-one assistance for vulnerable residents facing immediate affordability pressures, including seniors, low-income households, and individuals experiencing housing instability. Residents an get help with Housing and Property taxes, Utility and Bill review, and benefits and resource navigation.Location: OCRE
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Longview, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-longview-texas-9/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Eviction defense  JP 4-2  1.20  11 AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1-20-11-am/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction defense  JP 4-2  10 AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-10-am-2/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 01.20.2026 8:30-10:30 a.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-01-20-2026-830-1030-a-m-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-43/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [VSACT Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/vsact-meeting-3/) - Several Veteran Service Affiliates offering services for Active Duty, Disabled and Retired Veterans in the community coming together monthly to share information about upcoming events and give information about what their agency/business offers.
- [Eviction defense  JP 7-1   1.21 9AM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-1-21-9am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Homeless Resource Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/homeless-resource-day/) - Are you homeless? Do you need to know what resources are available for you? Need civil legal help? Join us for the annual Homeless Resource Day at the Longview Exhibit Center. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide
- [MLP UTP Jensen Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/mlp-utp-jensen-clinic-6/) - Staffed the clinic lobby to engage with families and share information about the MLP and LSLA’s services.
- [Eviction defense  JP 4-2  1.27   1PM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1-27-1pm/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 01.27.2026 1:00 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-01-27-2026-100-p-m-docket/) - 1:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Eviction defense  JP 4-2  1.27  11 AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1-27-11-am/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 01.27.2026 9:00 a.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-01-27-2026-900-a-m-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Eviction defense  JP 7-1   1.28 9AM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-1-28-9am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Understanding the Air Permitting Process and Navigating a Contested Case Hearing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/understanding-the-air-permitting-process-and-navigating-a-contested-case-hearing/) - Join us for a Legal 101 teach-in with attorney Amy Dinn from Lone Star Legal Aid, to walk through the basics of the air permitting and contested case hearing process, using the Verti-Crete case as a real-world case study. This session is designed for residents living within 440 yards of a concrete batch plant who
- [MLP UTP Jensen Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/mlp-utp-jensen-clinic-7/) - Staffed the clinic lobby to engage with families and share information about the MLP and LSLA’s services.
- [Eviction Defense JP 3-2 1.30   930AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-1-30-930am/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-44/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction defense  JP 7-1   2.04 9AM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-2-04-9am-docket/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [MLP UTP Jensen Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/mlp-utp-jensen-clinic-8/) - Staffed the clinic lobby to engage with families and share information about the MLP and LSLA’s services.
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-13/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit provides free civil legal servicesto low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Join us at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center on the first and thirdFridays of every month, starting October 4, 2024. Stop by the Conference Roomin Building 202 to speak with one of
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-45/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 1 PM  Eviction Docket 2.11](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-1-pm-eviction-docket-2-11/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 9AM  Morning  Eviction Docket 2.11](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9am-morning-eviction-docket-2-11/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction defense JP 6-1 2.11.2026 9AM Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-6-1-2-11-2026-9am-docket/)
- [Killeen Heights Vet Center Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/killeen-heights-vet-center-outreach-9/)
- [MLP UTP Jensen Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/mlp-utp-jensen-clinic-9/) - Staffed the clinic lobby to engage with families and share information about the MLP and LSLA’s services.
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Longview, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-longview-texas-10/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  1 PM 2.17.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1-pm-2-17-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-46/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 9AM  Morning  Eviction Docket 2.18](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9am-morning-eviction-docket-2-18/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [VSACT Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/vsact-meeting-4/) - Several Veteran Service Affiliates offering services for Active Duty, Disabled and Retired Veterans in the community coming together monthly to share information about upcoming events and give information about what their agency/business offers.
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-3/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 1 PM  Eviction Docket 3.18.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-1-pm-eviction-docket-3-18-2026/) - ntake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 3-2 9 AM  Morning  Eviction Docket  930 AM docket  2.19.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-9-am-morning-eviction-docket-930-am-docket-2-19-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 o address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [High School for Law & Justice(HSLJ) Law Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/high-school-for-law-justicehslj-law-day/) - Law Day offers students a unique chance to explore careers in legal studies and criminal justice. Lone Star Legal Aid staff will be on hand to guide the next generation of public service professionals, providing students with invaluable insights into law, justice, and community service careers.This event is only for students of HSLJ.
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-14/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit provides free civil legal servicesto low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Join us at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center on the first and thirdFridays of every month, starting October 4, 2024. Stop by the Conference Roomin Building 202 to speak with one of
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2   11 AM  2.24](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-2-24/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  12 PM 2.24.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-12-pm-2-24-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  1 PM 2.24.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1-pm-2-24-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Tyler, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-tyler-texas-8/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1  9 AM   2.25.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9-am-2-25-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [3rd Annual Transition/Career/Resource Fair Premier High School](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/3rd-annual-transition-career-resource-fair-premier-high-school/) - Career/College/Resource Fair for young adults who are transitioning from high school/college into the real world and looking for employment, etc.
- [AMOS - HOA Fees, Fines, and Foreclosure: Preventing Housing Instability in Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-hoa-fees-fines-and-foreclosure-preventing-housing-instability-in-texas/) - Got an HOA letter, fines, or violations? Join Lone Star Legal Aid and Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) via Zoom for a presentation to learn how HOAs work in Texas, common myths, and steps you can take to avoid bigger problems.You must register for this event: https://nrcdc.org/events/
- [Eviction Defense  JP 3-2 9 AM  Morning  Eviction Docket  930 AM docket 3.2.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-9-am-morning-eviction-docket-930-am-docket-3-2-2025/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 11 AM 3.3.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-3-3-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 ro address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 1PM 3.3.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1pm-3-3-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [BMT - Prince Hall Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/bmt-prince-hall-clinic/)
- [Eviction Defense  JP 3-2 9 AM  Morning  Eviction Docket  930 AM docket 3.9.2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-9-am-morning-eviction-docket-930-am-docket-3-9-2025/) - ntake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 4-2  1 PM 3.10.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1-pm-3-10-2026/) - ntake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 11 AM 3.10.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-3-10-2026/) - ntake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 10 AM 3.10.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-10-am-3-10-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 3-2  130 Eviction docket 3.16.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-130-eviction-docket-3-16-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-2  11 AM docket  3.17.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-2-11-am-docket-3-17-2026/) - ntake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 7-2  9AM  eviction docket   3.17.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-2-9am-eviction-docket-3-17-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 1 PM  Eviction Docket 3.18.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-1-pm-eviction-docket-3-18-2026-2/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [The Grateful Plate - Stone Soup LSLA information table](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/the-grateful-plate-stone-soup-lsla-information-table-4/) - The Grateful Plate is a free community meal prepared from food donated by our neighbors, for our neighbors that is sponsored by Stone Soup Nacogdoches - a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by preparing and distributing meals, primarily using donated ingredients, to individuals and families in need, including
- [Protesting Property Taxes Town Hall](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/protesting-property-taxes-town-hall/) - Join State Representative Senfronia Thompson for a Property Tax Town Hall focused on protesting property taxes and understanding available resources for homeowners.Representatives from the Harris County Appraisal District, the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office, and the Harris County Attorney’s Office will share important information about the property tax protest process and answer questions from the
- [Harris County Attorneys Office Lasting Legacies Estate Planning Workshop](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/harris-county-attorneys-office-lasting-legacies-estate-planning-workshop/) - The Harris County Attorney’s Office is hosting an estate planning outreach to provide information on planning tools that help families protect their homes and pass property to the next generation. Attendees can learn about wills, transfer on death deeds, and common title issues that affect inherited property. Community partners, including Lone Star Legal Aid, will
- [Eviction Defense  JP 3-2 9 AM  Morning  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-3-2-9-am-morning-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 3-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction defense Jp 7-2 9AM 3.31.](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-2-9am-3-31/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 7-2  11AM  eviction docket   3.31.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-2-11am-eviction-docket-3-31-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Larry J. Ringer Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/larry-j-ringer-library/) - Lone Star Legal Aid partnership with Bryan+College Station Public Library System to occur on the first Thursday of every month.
- [Clara B. Mounce Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/clara-b-mounce-library/) - Lone Star Legal Aid partnership with Bryan+College Station Public Library System to occur on the first Thursday of every month.
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 1PM 4.7.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-1pm-4-7-2026/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-47/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Building 108A Room 128
- [Eviction Defense JP 4-2 11 AM 4.7.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-4-2-11-am-4-7-2026/) - intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 4-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 9 AM docket   4.8.2026](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9-am-docket-4-8-2026/) - Intake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-27/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 08/05/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-08-05-2025/)
- [2025 Grimes County Back to School Health and Safety Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/2025-grimes-county-back-to-school-health-and-safety-day/) - set up booth where we will hand out brochures and flyers
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at Mineola Memorial Library](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mineola-memorial-library-8/) - Join us at the Mineola Memorial Library. Staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.301 N. Pacific Street, Mineola, Texas
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 9 1 PMEvictionDocket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9-1-pmevictiondocket/) - Intake Supervisor, paralegal , and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 9 AM  EvictionDocket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9-am-evictiondocket/) - Intake Supervisor, paralegal , and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-1 8am Docket 08/06/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-8am-docket-08-06-2025/)
- [Harris County Attorneys Office Lasting Legacies Estate Planning Workshop - Tom Bass Senior Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/harris-county-attorneys-office-lasting-legacies-estate-planning-workshop-tom-bass-senior-center/) - Harris County Attorney's Office will be providing estate-planning information for the community. This includes information on securing homes and assets through wills, transfer-on-death deeds, and more. Immediately following an educational presentation, attendees will be invited to explore different government and non-profit organizations. LSLA staff will be onsite providing information on the services we provide.Location: Tom
- [Homeowner Help: Mortgages, Equity, and Reverse Mortgages](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/homeowner-help-mortgages-equity-and-reverse-mortgages/) - This outreach is designed to help homeowners understand their legal rights and responsibilities related to mortgages, home equity loans, and reverse mortgages. We’ll cover how these loans work, what protections you have under Texas and federal law, and how to recognize warning signs of foreclosure or scams. Whether you're struggling with payments, facing default, or
- [Legal Advance Planning: What Is It & Why You Need It- Asset Protection Series - A Month of Service (AMOS) Presentation](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/legal-advance-planning-what-is-it-why-you-need-it-asset-protection-series-a-month-of-service-amos-presentation/) - Part 1
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 08-07-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-08-07-2025/) - In person intake with Paralegals providing information regarding the services of LSLA. Conducting in person intakes and appeal advice to qualified individuals. Eviction Diversion Program
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-2 10:30am Docket 08/07/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-1030am-docket-08-07-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-2 9am Docket 08/07/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-9am-docket-08-07-2025/)
- [Killeen Heights Vet Center Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/killeen-heights-vet-center-outreach-5/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at the Theodore Johns Library- Beaumont](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-the-theodore-johns-library-beaumont-2/) - Join us at the Theodore Johns Library. Our staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 4255 Fannett Road, Beaumont, Texas
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 -1:00PM Docket - 08-11-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-100pm-docket-08-11-2025/) - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [Cancelled - Baker Ripley Senior Health and Wellness Center - Denver Harbor - Community Help Desk](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/cancelled-baker-ripley-senior-health-and-wellness-center-denver-harbor-community-help-desk/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Foreclosure Prevention Project staff will be present to share information about the general legal services LSLA provides as well as Homeownership education the Foreclosure Prevention Project provides.Location:Baker Ripley6402 Market St.Houston, Texas 77020
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Bay City](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-bay-city-5/) - Please stop by and join us at the Bay City Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Palacios, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-palacios-texas-4/) - Please stop by and join us at the Palacios HUB to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Estate Planning for the Small Business Owner](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/estate-planning-for-the-small-business-owner/) - Are you a small business owner? Do you have your succession plan for your business? Join us for the online presentation where our volunteer attorney, Melissa Botting, will talk about advance planning for the small business owner. Topics will include overview of estate planning, how to choose an agent, and how to plan for the
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-28/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Alvin Senior Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-alvin-senior-center-4/) - Please stop by and join us at the Alvin Senior Center to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Eviction Defense  JP5-2  - 2:30PM - 8-13-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp5-2-230pm-8-13-2025/) - Intake Supervisor and paralegal present at Eviction Docket JP 5-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 7-1 9:00am Docket 08/13/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-900am-docket-08-13-2025/)
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-16/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [Lone Star Legal Aid Outreach at McMillan Memorial Library in Overton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-outreach-at-mcmillan-memorial-library-in-overton-7/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid at the McMillan Memorial Library in Overton. LSLA staff will be on hand to take applications for legal services and provide more information on our services that focus on educational issues.Address: 401 South Commerce Street, Overton, Texas
- [Eviction Defense  JP 2-2 1030AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-1030am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 2-2to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 2-2 9AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-9am-eviction-docket/) - intake Supervisor and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 2-2 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 8-1 9:00am Docket 08/14/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-8-1-900am-docket-08-14-2025/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid @ Nacogdoches HOPE](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-nacogdoches-hope-4/) - LSLA Staff Attorney and/or Paralegal will be available to meet with individuals to discuss civil legal needs for individuals. Some of the services we offer include but are not limited to divorces, estate planning, medical and durable powers of attorney, landlord/tenant matters, and family law matters. If you or a family member need legal assistance,
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1 , 08.18.2025 1030a.m.,](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-08-18-2025-1030a-m/) - Intake Supervisor, PARALEGAL (hybrid) and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-1 8am Docket 08/18/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-8am-docket-08-18-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1 , 08.18.2025 8:30 a.m.,](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-08-18-2025-830-a-m/) - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1 , 08.18.2025 9:30 am](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-08-18-2025-930-am/) - Intake Supervisor, PARALEGAL (hybrid) and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 1pm Docket 08/19/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-08-19-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 08/19/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-08-19-2025/)
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-29/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-1 , 08.19.2025 8:00 a.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-08-19-2025-800-a-m-docket/) - 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Super Neighborhood 49/50 Executive Board Meeting](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/super-neighborhood-49-50-executive-board-meeting/) - Super Neighborhood 49/50 Executive Board Meeting with LSLA presentation on Truck Route Pilot updatesAugust 19, 20256:30-8:30pmZoom
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Longview, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-longview-texas-7/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 9am Docket 08/19/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-9am-docket-08-19-2025/)
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ El Campo](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-el-campo-4/) - Please stop by and join us at the El Campo Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 , 08.20.2025 2:30 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-08-20-2025-230-p-m-docket/) - 2:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Texarkana](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-texarkana-2/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-2 9am Docket 08/21/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-9am-docket-08-21-2025/)
- [Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: Estate Planning Help](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/plan-today-protect-tomorrow-estate-planning-help/) - Planning ahead is one of the best ways to protect your loved ones and your property. This outreach provides clear, accessible information on estate planning tools like wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, and transfer-on-death deeds. We’ll explain how these tools work, how they can help avoid probate or tangled titles, and what steps you
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-1 8am Docket 08/25/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-8am-docket-08-25-2025/)
- [Intake Clinic PATH](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-path-13/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 - 1:00PM Docket - 08-25-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-100pm-docket-08-25-2025/) - In person and virtual intake with Paralegals providing information regarding the services of LSLA. Conducting in person intakes and appeal advice to qualified individuals. Eviction Diversion Program
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 , 08.26.2025 2:30 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-08-26-2025-230-p-m-docket/) - 2:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-30/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Intake Clinic East Texas Food Bank Tyler, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/intake-clinic-east-texas-food-bank-tyler-texas-6/) - Need civil legal help? Join us at our Intake Clinic. Staff will be available to assist individuals with completing an initial intake and answer your questions, You'll also receive valuable information about the wide range of civil legal services Lone Star Legal Aid can provide to eligible individuals.
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 08-26-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-08-26-2025/) - In person and virtual intake with Paralegals providing information regarding the services of LSLA. Conducting in person intakes and appeal advice to qualified individuals.
- [Eviction Defense JP 7-1 9am Docket 08/27/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-9am-docket-08-27-2025/)
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-17/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [AMOS - Truths, myths, and everything in between: everything Texans should know about the power of HOAs, how they can create housing instability.](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-truths-myths-and-everything-in-between-everything-texans-should-know-about-the-power-of-hoas-how-they-can-create-housing-instability-2/) - LSLA staff along with Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation(NRCDC) will present legal information on understanding and preventing homeowner association (HOA) led foreclosure sales during their A Month of Service education courses.Courses will be online via zoom and you must register to attend.
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-2 10:30am Docket 08/28/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-1030am-docket-08-28-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 08-28-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-08-28-2025/) - In person intake with Paralegals providing information regarding the services of LSLA. Conducting in person intakes and appeal advice to qualified individuals.
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-2 9am Docket 08/28/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-9am-docket-08-28-2025/)
- [Housing Meets Consumer Law: Advocacy Without Silos](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/housing-meets-consumer-law-advocacy-without-silos/) - Housing instability—whether through eviction or threats to homeownership—is often rooted in broader economic challenges. This session explores how legal issues that surface in housing cases are frequently symptoms of underlying financial distress. By integrating consumer law strategies into housing advocacy, legal aid attorneys can help clients understand their rights, prioritize limited resources, and push back
- [Know Your Rights Record Clearing and Re-Entry Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/know-your-rights-record-clearing-and-re-entry-fair/) - The Galveston Texas Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., in partnership with Lone Star Legal Aid will be hosting a Record Clearing and Re-Entry Fair where volunteer attorneys will be on-sight to assist individuals with clearing their criminal records. Please bring all documents pertaining to your case with you that may give insight
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-6/)
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-31/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [LSLA/Combined Arms Walk in Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-combined-arms-walk-in-legal-clinic-2/) - Join us for a weekly legal clinic every Wednesday at our very own Combined Arms headquarters.
- [Eviction Defense JP 7-1 - 9:00AM Docket - 9-3-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-900am-docket-9-3-2025/) - In person intake with Attorneys and Paralegals providing information regarding the services of LSLA. Conducting in person intakes, representation, and appeal advice to qualified individuals.
- [Eviction Defense JP 7-1 - 1:00PM Docket - 9-3-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-100pm-docket-9-3-2025/) - In person intake with Attorneys and Paralegals providing information regarding the services of LSLA. Conducting in person intakes, representation, and appeal advice to qualified individuals.
- [HOA/COA Law - Living with an HOA: Your Rights & Responsibilities](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/hoa-coa-law-living-with-an-hoa-your-rights-responsibilities/) - This outreach is for homeowners and condo owners living in communities managed by Homeowners Associations (HOAs) or Condominium Owners Associations (COAs). We’ll cover your rights and responsibilities under Texas law, including what associations can and cannot do when it comes to rules, fines, assessments, and liens. We’ll also explain your options if you're facing violation
- [Lone Star Legal Aid at Deep East Texas Resource Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-at-deep-east-texas-resource-center/) - Lone Star Legal Aid attorney will be at the Deep East Texas Resource Center/East Texas Food Bank to hand out information about our legal services.
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-7/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit provides free civil legal servicesto low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Join us at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center on the first and thirdFridays of every month, starting October 4, 2024. Stop by the Conference Roomin Building 202 to speak with one of
- [VetConnect Day @ Fort Bend Epicenter](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/vetconnect-day-fort-bend-epicenter/) - At ease, friends, colleagues and fellow Community Leaders,Time to fall in and get your tables ready! VetConnect Day is BACK and it’s coming in hot on Saturday, September 6 at the Fort Bend Epicenter — and you do NOT want to miss this mission!Whether you’re actively hiring or have resources to offer our veteran and
- [Eviction Defense  JP 2-1 8AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-8am-eviction-docket-2/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 2-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Baker Ripley Senior Health and Wellness Center - Denver Harbor - Community Help Desk](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/baker-ripley-senior-health-and-wellness-center-denver-harbor-community-help-desk-2/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Foreclosure Prevention Project staff will be present to share information about the general legal services LSLA provides as well as Homeownership education the Foreclosure Prevention Project provides.Location:Baker Ripley6402 Market St.Houston, Texas 77020
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Bay City](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-bay-city-6/) - Please stop by and join us at the Bay City Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 - 1:00PM Docket - 09-08-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-100pm-docket-09-08-2025/) - In person and virtual intake with Paralegals providing information regarding the services of LSLA. Conducting in person intakes and appeal advice to qualified individuals. Eviction Diversion Program
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1 , 09.09.2025 830a.m.,](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-09-09-2025-830a-m/) - Intake Supervisor, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-32/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 2:30pm Docket 09/09/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-230pm-docket-09-09-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 10:30am Docket 09/09/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1030am-docket-09-09-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 9am Docket 09/09/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-9am-docket-09-09-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 , 09.09.2025 2:30 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-09-09-2025-230-p-m-docket/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Docket Hybrid and In Person - LSLA Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 1-1 9.9  930 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-9-9-930-am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisorand attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense  JP 1-1  1030 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-1030-am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 1pm Docket 09/09/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-1pm-docket-09-09-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-1 8am Docket 09/10/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-8am-docket-09-10-2025/)
- [Eviction Defense JP 7-1 - 9:00AM Docket - 9-10-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-900am-docket-9-10-2025/) - In person intake with Attorneys and Paralegals providing information regarding the services of LSLA. Conducting in person intakes, representation, and appeal advice to qualified individuals.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 8-1  9 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-8-1-9-am-eviction-docket-3/) - Intake Supervisor present at Eviction Docket JP 8-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction informationand other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [LSLA/Combined Arms Walk in Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-combined-arms-walk-in-legal-clinic-3/) - Join us for a weekly legal clinic every Wednesday at our very own Combined Arms headquarters.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1  afternoon Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-afternoon-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [Understanding Estate Planning: Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/understanding-estate-planning-plan-today-protect-tomorrow/) - Join Lone Star Legal Aid and Precinct 1 for a free community workshop focused on the essentials of estate planning. Learn how wills, Transfer on Death Deeds, powers of attorney, and advance directives can help you protect your home, provide for your loved ones, and avoid future legal complications. Whether you're just getting started or
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-2 9am Docket 09/11/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-9am-docket-09-11-2025/)
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-18/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 09-11-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-09-11-2025/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid @ Nacogdoches HOPE](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lone-star-legal-aid-nacogdoches-hope-5/) - LSLA Staff Attorney and/or Paralegal will be available to meet with individuals to discuss civil legal needs for individuals. Some of the services we offer include but are not limited to divorces, estate planning, medical and durable powers of attorney, landlord/tenant matters, and family law matters. If you or a family member need legal assistance,
- [Killeen Heights Vet Center Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/killeen-heights-vet-center-outreach-6/)
- [EmpowerCDC Expungement Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/empowercdc-expungement-legal-clinic/) - Get a clean slate at the 2025 Expungement & Legal Clinic, where we'll help you wipe the slate clean in person.
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 09-16-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-09-16-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available virtual and in person to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-33/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-1 8am Docket 09/16/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-1-8am-docket-09-16-2025/)
- [LSLA/Combined Arms Walk in Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-combined-arms-walk-in-legal-clinic-4/) - Join us for a weekly legal clinic every Wednesday at our very own Combined Arms headquarters.
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-2 9am Docket 09/18/2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-9am-docket-09-18-2025/)
- [Texarkana Resource Day](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/texarkana-resource-day/) - This is a community based outreach to the homeless population. Local agencies are participating to reach out to the homeless to let them know what resources are available for them. This is for both sides of the state line in Texarkana.
- [Eviction Defense JP 5-2 - 2:30PM Docket - 09-18-2025](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-5-2-230pm-docket-09-18-2025/) - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LSLA Paralegal were available virtual and in person to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions. Also provide in person intake and appeal advice to qualified applicants.
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-8/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit provides free civil legal servicesto low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Join us at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center on the first and thirdFridays of every month, starting October 4, 2024. Stop by the Conference Roomin Building 202 to speak with one of
- [Houston Airport System:  Serving Those Who Served | Veteran Resource Fairs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/houston-airport-system-serving-those-who-served-veteran-resource-fairs/)
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-34/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [LSLA/Combined Arms Walk in Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-combined-arms-walk-in-legal-clinic-5/) - Join us for a weekly legal clinic every Wednesday at our very own Combined Arms headquarters.
- [Eviction Defense JP 7-1 ,09.24 9 AM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-09-24-9-am/) - ntake Supervisor, paralegal , and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-19/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) Estate Planning Seminar](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/northwest-assistance-ministries-nam-estate-planning-seminar/) - LSLA's Foreclosure Prevention Project staff will be on site to present legal information around the importance and estate planning and legal issues that can arise with inherited property.Location:Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM)15555 Kuykendahl Rd.Houston, TX 77090
- [Eviction Defense  JP 1-1 9.25  930 AM  Eviction Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-9-25-930-am-eviction-docket/) - Intake Supervisor, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance Paralegal also available virtual
- [AMOS: I OWE WHAT?!?! PROPERTY TAXES: WHAT IS DIFFERENT AND WHAT IS THE SAME](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/amos-i-owe-what-property-taxes-what-is-different-and-what-is-the-same-3/) - LSLA staff along with Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation(NRCDC) will present legal information on understanding property taxes during their A Month of Service education courses.Courses will be online via zoom and you must register to attend.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1 , 09.25.2025 8:30-a.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-09-25-2025-830-a-m-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. Intake Supervisor, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance Paralegal also available Virtual
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-1 , 09.25.2025  1030. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-1-09-25-2025-1030-docket/) - . Intake Supervisor, and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 1-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance Paralegal also available Virtual
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-35/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 09.30.2025 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-09-30-2025-100-and-230-p-m-docket/) - 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [DG TEST 10-1-25](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/dg-test-10-1-25/) - TEST
- [LSLA/Combined Arms Walk in Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-combined-arms-walk-in-legal-clinic-6/) - Join us for a weekly legal clinic every Wednesday at our very own Combined Arms headquarters.
- [Temple VA](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/temple-va-9/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military and Veterans Unit provides free civil legal servicesto low-income United States military veterans, their dependents, and survivingspouses. Join us at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center on the first and thirdFridays of every month, starting October 4, 2024. Stop by the Conference Roomin Building 202 to speak with one of
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 10.06.2025 1:00 p.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-10-06-2025-100-p-m-docket/) - 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Eviction Defense JP 1-2 , 10.06.2025 9:00 a.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-1-2-10-06-2025-900-a-m-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [Harris County Tax Office Tax Workshop](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/harris-county-tax-office-tax-workshop/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Foreclosure Prevention Project's Staff will be on hand to provide general information on the services LSLA provides.Location:Mangum-Howell Community Center2500 Frick RoadHouston, Texas 77038
- [DeBakey Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/debakey-outreach-36/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at Michael E. DeBakey to meet in person at:2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030Room 6C-105
- [SFA Fall 2025 Wellness Fair](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/sfa-fall-2025-wellness-fair/) - Here's what you need to know about the Fall 2025 Wellness Fair:Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Twilight Ballroom, Baker Pattillo Student CenterThis event is designed to engage SFA students in learning about the seven dimensions of wellness: Intellectual, Career/Financial, Spiritual, Emotional, Physical, Socio-Cultural, and Environmental.We expect around 300 students to
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Alvin Senior Center](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-alvin-senior-center-5/) - Please stop by and join us at the Alvin Senior Center to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [Eviction Defense  JP 7-1 230PM](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-7-1-230pm/) - ntake Supervisor,and attorney present at Eviction Docket JP 7-1 to address housing instability. provide Flyers with LSLA information, Eviction information, possible representation and other resources available for the taking. We are available to complete intakes, offer Eviction advice, for Eviction hearings. - housing instability assistance
- [LSLA/Combined Arms Walk in Legal Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-combined-arms-walk-in-legal-clinic-7/) - Join us for a weekly legal clinic every Wednesday at our very own Combined Arms headquarters.
- [Eviction Defense JP 2-2 , 10.09.2025 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Docket](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/eviction-defense-jp-2-2-10-09-2025-900-a-m-and-1030-a-m-docket/) - 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Docket Hybrid - LSLA Attorney and Paralegals were available to provide brief information and presentation to the attendees about the LSLA, Eviction Diversion Programs and answer general questions.
- [VA CRRC Shared Office Space](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/va-crrc-shared-office-space-20/) - Lone Star Legal Aid's Military & Veterans Unit will be available weekly at the VA Community Resource and Referral Centers (CRRC).1700 Webster Street Houston, TX 77003
- [Killeen Heights Vet Center Outreach](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/killeen-heights-vet-center-outreach-7/)
- [Legal Aid & Lattes](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/legal-aid-lattes/)
- [HOW TO PREPARE FOR PROBATE COURT](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/how-to-prepare-for-probate-court/) - Please join us along with Probate Judge Pamela Medina and Re. Ana Hernandez for a free informative seminar covering an overview of estate planning, wills, and probate, followed by a question and answer session.Breakfast and Coffee will be provided.Please register by October 8 by calling 713-675-8596 or emailing District143.Hernandex@house.texas.gov
- [Family Home Workshop – Third Ward](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/family-home-workshop-third-ward/) - The Harris County Attorney's Office hosts a public program called Lasting Legacies to provide free information on estate planning, covering topics like wills, transfer-on-death deeds, and how to protect family assets. These events aim to educate community members, offer access to legal services and government resources, and help residents secure their families' future. Lone Star
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Palacios, Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-palacios-texas-5/) - Please stop by and join us at the Palacios HUB to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.
- [LSLA - Monthly Outreach @ Bay City](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/event/lsla-monthly-outreach-bay-city-7/) - Please stop by and join us at the Bay City Library to complete an application and receive more information on our legal services.

## Cases

- [26-1197110](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/case/26-1197110/) - Probate
- [26-1196954](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/case/26-1196954/) - Harris County Divorce
- [26-1195241](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/case/26-1195241/) - Brazos County Divorce - no minors
- [26-1194911](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/case/26-1194911/) - Grimes County Divorce - no minors
- [26-1192550](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/case/26-1192550/) - Brazos County Divorce - no minors
- [26-1189310](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/case/26-1189310/) - Brazos County Divorce - no minors
- [25-1169387](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/case/25-1169387/) - Bankruptcy - Chapter 7
- [25-1112646](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/case/25-1112646/) - Bankruptcy

## Resources

- [General Brochure (Spanish)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/general-brochure-spanish/)
- [General Brochure (Vietnamese)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/general-brochure-vietnamese/)
- [General Brochure (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/general-brochure-english/)
- [Disaster SNAP - Disaster Flyer (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/disaster-snap-disaster-flyer-english/)
- [Disaster Unemployment - Disaster Flyer (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/disaster-unemployment-disaster-flyer-english/)
- [What can FEMA do for me - Disaster Flyer (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/what-can-fema-do-for-me-disaster-flyer-english/)
- [Small Business Administration - Disaster Flyer](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/small-business-administration-disaster-flyer/)
- [What's your flood risk? (Vietnamese)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/whats-your-flood-risk-vietnamese/)
- [What is your flood risk? (Spanish)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/what-is-your-flood-risk-spanish/)
- [What's your flood risk? (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/what-is-your-flood-risk/)
- [Replacing Lost Documents (Vietnamese)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/replacing-lost-documents-vietnamese/)
- [Replacing Lost Documents (Spanish)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/replacing-lost-documents-spanish/)
- [Replacing Lost Documents (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/replacing-lost-documents/)
- [School Rights (Vietnamese)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/school-rights-vietnamese/)
- [School Rights (Spanish)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/school-rights-spanish/)
- [School Rights (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/school-rights/)
- [Renter's Rights (Vietnamese)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/renters-rights-vietnamese/)
- [Renter's Rights (Spanish)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/renters-rights-spanish/)
- [Home Repair Fraud (Viet)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/home-repair-fraud-viet/)
- [Home Repair Fraud (Span)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/home-repair-fraud-span/)
- [Home Repair Fraud (Engl)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/home-repair-fraud-engl/)
- [Insurance Steps (Viet)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/insurance-steps-viet/)
- [Insurance Steps (Span)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/insurance-steps-span/)
- [Insurance Steps (Engl)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/insurance-steps-engl/)
- [What to do after a Notice to Vacate (Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/what-to-do-after-a-notice-to-vacate-video/) - This video explains what to do after receiving a Notice to Vacate from your landlord.
- [Language Access Know Your Rights Toolkit (2024)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/language-access-know-your-rights-toolkit-2024/)
- [Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative Resources (Spanish)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/houston-immigration-legal-services-collaborative-resources-spanish/)
- [Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative Resources (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/houston-immigration-legal-services-collaborative-resources-english/)
- [Differences between Conservatorship, Guardianship, and Powers of Attorney](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/conservator-guardianship-and-poa-comparison/)
- [Houston-Area Immigration Legal Resources](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/houston-area-immigration-legal-resources/)
- [Self-Help Repair Packet - Tenant's Rights to Repairs (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/self-help-repair-packet-tenants-rights-to-repairs/)
- [Guardianship 101 Guide](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/guardianship-101-guide/)
- [Self-Help Repair Packet - Tenant's Rights to Repairs (Spanish)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/self-help-repair-packet-tenants-rights-to-repairs-spanish/)
- [Legal Aid for Children's Health and Security - Medical Legal Partnership Flyer (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/legal-aid-for-childrens-health-and-security-medical-legal-partnership-flyer-english/)
- [Legal Aid for Children's Health and Security - Education Flyer (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/legal-aid-for-childrens-health-and-security-education-flyer-english/)
- [USDA Single Family Housing Rural Disaster Home Repair Grants](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/usda-single-family-housing-rural-disaster-home-repair-grants/)
- [Surviving Debt](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/surviving-debt/) - Surviving Debt, recently named "the best all around guide to navigating debt" by Business Insider, is NCLC's leading resource for consumers, counselors and other non-attorneys.
- [Community Pollution Reporter](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/community-pollution-reporter/) - The Community Pollution Reporter allows individuals across 72 counties in the Eastern and Gulf Coast regions of Texas to report various types of pollution like odors, releases, water pollution, air pollutants, and noise from facilities in their neighborhoods. Individuals can use the Community Pollution Reporter to make a report anonymously; however, to ensure that we
- [Texas Civil Court Initial Disclosures (Instructional Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/texas-initial-disclosures/)
- [Introduction to Texas Initial Disclosures (Instructional Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/introduction-to-texas-initial-disclosures/)
- [FEMA Reforms Disaster Assistance to Help Survivors (2024)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/fema-reforms-disaster-assistance-to-help-survivors-2024/)
- [2024 Tax Fraud Prevention Project (Español)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/2024-tax-fraud-prevention-project-espanol/) - Descubra cómo protegerse de las amenazas de fraude por fax. Tax Fraud Prevention Project - Spanish
- [2024 Tax Fraud Prevention Project (Vietnamese)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/2024-tax-fraud-prevention-project-vietnamese/) - Khám phá cách bảo vệ bạn khỏi các mối đe dọa gian lận qua fax.
- [2024 Tax Fraud Prevention Project (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/2024-tax-fraud-prevention-project-english/)
- [JP Appeal Form & Statement of Inability to Pay Costs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/jp-appeal-form/)
- [Statement of Inability Instructions (Instructional Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/statement-of-inability-instructions-instructional-video/) - The statement of inability to afford court costs is a form you file with the court, so that you do not have to pay court fees. This video shows you how to fill out the form. Remember, you are swearing an oath that everything you say in this form is true. The information you put
- [Nursing Home Debt FAQ](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/nursing-home-debt-faq/)
- [State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/state-of-texas-emergency-assistance-registry-stear-2/)
- [How to Remove Discriminatory Language in Real Property Instruments](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/how-to-remove-discriminatory-language-in-real-property-instruments/)
- [Help with Discovery Filings before trial in Civil Court (A2J Self-Help Tool)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/help-with-discovery-filings-before-trial-in-civil-court-a2j/)
- [Getting Texas Unemployment Benefits Tool (A2J Self-Help Tool)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/getting-texas-unemployment-benefits-tool/)
- [Debt Collection Defense (A2J Self-Help Tool)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/consumer-debt-tool-a2j/)
- [Help with Recovery From a Hurricane or Other Disaster (A2J Self-Help Tool)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/help-with-recovery-from-a-hurricane-or-other-disaster-a2j/)
- [Eviction, Lockout, and Utilities (A2J Self-Help Tool)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/get-help-if-you-cant-pay-your-rent-or-are-locked-out-a2j/) - Is your landlord evicting you? Did your landlord lock you out of your home? Did your landlord shut off your electricity, water, or gas? You can file documents with the court to defend yourself against eviction, get back into your home, or have your utilities turned back on. This self-help tool will help you make
- [Get Help If You Can't Pay Your Mortgage (A2J Self-Help Tool)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/get-help-if-you-cant-pay-your-mortgage-a2j/)
- [FEMA Roadmap to Federal Resources for Disaster Recovery](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/fema-roadmap-to-federal-resources-for-disaster-recovery/)
- [DD214 Corrections for Veterans Discharged Under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and Prior Policies](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/dd214-corrections-for-veterans-discharged-under-dont-ask-dont-tell-and-prior-policies/)
- [Military and Veterans Unit - DeBakey VA Medical Center Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/military-and-veterans-unit-debakey-va-medical-center-office/)
- [Military and Veteran Unit Services](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/military-and-veteran-unit-services/)
- [Renter's Rights After a Disaster](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/renters-rights/)
- [How to Complete a Statement of Inability to Pay Costs](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/how-to-complete-a-statement-of-inability-to-pay-costs/)
- [What Every Lawyer Should Know About Sexual Violence](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/what-every-lawyer-should-know-about-sexual-violence/)
- [Lone Star Legal Aid: Responding to Legal Needs in the Face of a Disaster](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/lone-star-legal-aid-responding-to-legal-needs-in-the-face-of-a-disaster/)
- [TRỢ GIÚP KHI BỊ TRỤC XUẤT - Eviction Help Flyer (Vietnamese)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/tro-giup-khi-bi-truc-xuat-eviction-help-flyer-vietnamese/)
- [AYUDA DE DESALOJO - Eviction Help Flyer (Spanish)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/ayuda-de-desalojo-eviction-help-flyer-spanish/)
- [Eviction Help Flyer (English)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/eviction-help-flyer-english/)
- [Finding a New Home After Eviction (Flyer)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/finding-a-new-home-after-eviction/) - This flyer provides information on finding a new home after eviction.
- [How To Use The Self-Help Tools (Instructional Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/a2j-self-help-tool-instructions/)
- [Băng Hình: Tiến Trình Thẩm Cung Nội Vụ Và Dữ Kiện Phải Tiết Lộ (Instructional Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/introduction-to-disclosures-vietnamese/)
- [El Proceso De Divulgación y Divulgaciones Requeridas (Instructional Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/introduction-to-disclosures-spanish/)
- [Băng Hình: Tiết Lộ Sơ Bộ (Instructional Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/initial-disclosures-vietnamese/)
- [Las Divulgaciones Iniciales (Instructional Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/initial-disclosures-spanish/)
- [Eviction Answer & Appeal (Instructional Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/eviction-answer-appeal-instructional-video/) - This video will give you instructions on filing your eviction appeal answer. It is important to file your eviction answer with the court when appealing your case. Here are the steps to fill out the eviction answer document: Step 1, Check the boxes for your defenses. The document will have a list of defenses that
- [Eviction Appeals Information Packet For Nonpayment of Rent (Instructional Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/eviction-appeals-information-packet-for-nonpayment-of-rent/) - This video is designed to help you if you've lost an eviction case in Justice Court and want to appeal to County Court. These instructions are for people who were evicted for not paying their rent in Texas. Eviction Appeals Information Packet For Nonpayment of Rent - Welcome to Lone Star Legal Aid's instructions on
- [At the Court Hearing (Instructional Video)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/at-the-court-hearing/) - Things to know when attending a court hearing.
- [ProPublica's Toxic Mapping Tool](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/toxmap/)
- [Eminent Domain - Guidance for Community Members (Freeport)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/eminent-domain-guidance-for-community-members-freeport/)
- [Eminent Domain - Summary Guidance (Flow Chart)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/eminent-domain-summary-guidance-flow-chart/)
- [Mosquito Pesticide - Do Not Spray List](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/mosquito-pesticide-do-not-spray-list/)
- [Divorce Process in Texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/divorce-process-in-texas/)
- [Military Discharge Upgrades](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/military-discharge-upgrades/)
- [Expunctions](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/expunctions/)
- [Non-Disclosures](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/non-disclosures/)
- [Preventing Identity Theft](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/preventing-identity-theft/)
- [Identity Theft Solutions](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/identity-theft-solutions/)
- [VA Service Connected Disability Claims](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/va-service-connected-disability-claims/)
- [Avoiding Contract Fraud](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/avoiding-contract-fraud/)
- [Flood Insurance Guide](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/flood-insurance-guide/)
- [Clearing Title Guide](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource/clearing-title-guide/)

## Offices

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- [Clute Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office/clute-office/)
- [Waco Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office/waco-office/)
- [Houston Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office/houston-office/)
- [Tyler Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office/tyler-office/)
- [Paris Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office/paris-office/)
- [Nacogdoches Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office/nacogdoches-office/)
- [Longview Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office/longview-office/)
- [Bryan Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office/bryan-office/)

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- [eviction diversion program](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/tag/eviction-diversion-program/)
- [eviction in texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/tag/eviction-in-texas/)
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- [texas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/tag/texas/)
- [CNR Conroe Office](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/news/tag/cnr-conroe-office/)

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- [Divorce Separation Annulment](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/legal-area/divorceseparationannulment/)
- [Wills Estates](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/legal-area/willsestates/)

## Counties

- [Harris County](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/county/harris-county/)
- [Fort Bend County](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/county/fort-bend-county/)
- [Brazos County](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/county/brazos-county/)
- [Grimes County](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/county/grimes-county/)

## Resource Topics

- [Covid-19](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/covid-19/)
- [Community Education](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/community-education/)
- [Criminal](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/criminal/)
- [Healthcare](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/healthcare/)
- [Debt Collection](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/debt-collection/)
- [Consumer](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/consumer/)
- [Surviving Sexual Assault](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/surviving-sexual-assault/)
- [Surviving Violence](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/surviving-violence/)
- [Disaster Relief](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/disaster-relief/)
- [Employment](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/employment/)
- [Environmental Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/environmental-justice/)
- [Eviction](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/eviction/)
- [Fair Housing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/fair-housing/)
- [Renter's Rights](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/renters-rights/)
- [Divorce](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/divorce/)
- [Custody / Visitation / Support](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/custody-visitation-support/)
- [Financial Assistance and Public Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/financial-assistance-and-public-benefits/)
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- [Military - Veteran](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/military-veteran/)
- [Public Education](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/public-education/)
- [Foreclosure](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/foreclosure/)
- [Housing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/housing/)
- [Self-Help](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/self-help/)
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- [Elder Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/elder-justice/)
- [Limited English Proficiency (LEP)](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-topic/limited-english-proficiency-lep/)

## Resource Hidden Tags

- [Civil Matters in Criminal Justice Project](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/civil-matters-in-criminal-justice-project/)
- [Consumer](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/consumer/)
- [Disaster Relief Unit](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/disaster-relief-unit/)
- [Environmental Justice](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/environmental-justice/)
- [Eviction Right to Counsel Project](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/eviction-right-to-counsel-project/)
- [Fair Housing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/fair-housing/)
- [Family](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/family/)
- [Financial Assistance and Public Benefits](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/financial-assistance-and-public-benefits/)
- [Foreclosure Prevention Project](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/foreclosure-prevention-project/)
- [Justice for Older Adults Project](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/justice-for-older-adults-project/)
- [Legal Assistance to Survivors of Sexual Assault](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/legal-assistance-to-survivors-of-sexual-assault/)
- [Low Income Taxpayer Clinic](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/low-income-taxpayer-clinic/)
- [Medical Legal Partnership](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/medical-legal-partnership/)
- [Military and Veterans Unit](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/military-and-veterans-unit/)
- [Public Education](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/public-education/)
- [Housing](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/housing/)
- [Court Help](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/resource-hidden-tag/court-help/)
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## Resource Types

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## Counties

- [Hardin](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/hardin/)
- [Jefferson](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/jefferson/)
- [Liberty](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/liberty/)
- [Orange](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/orange/)
- [Bell](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/bell/)
- [Coryell](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/coryell/)
- [Hamilton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/hamilton/)
- [Lampasas](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/lampasas/)
- [Milam](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/milam/)
- [Brazos](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/brazos/)
- [Burleson](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/burleson/)
- [Grimes](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/grimes/)
- [Lee](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/lee/)
- [Leon](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/leon/)
- [Madison](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/madison/)
- [Robertson](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/robertson/)
- [Brazoria](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/brazoria/)
- [Matagorda](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/matagorda/)
- [Wharton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/wharton/)
- [Bowie](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/bowie/)
- [Walker](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/walker/)
- [Montgomery](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/montgomery/)
- [Polk](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/polk/)
- [San Jacinto](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/san-jacinto/)
- [Trinity](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/trinity/)
- [Waller](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/waller/)
- [Chambers](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/chambers/)
- [Galveston](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/galveston/)
- [Harris](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/harris/)
- [Camp](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/camp/)
- [Gregg](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/gregg/)
- [Harrison](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/harrison/)
- [Marion](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/marion/)
- [Panola](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/panola/)
- [Rusk](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/rusk/)
- [Upshur](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/upshur/)
- [Anderson](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/anderson/)
- [Angelina](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/angelina/)
- [Cherokee](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/cherokee/)
- [Houston](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/houston/)
- [Jasper](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/jasper/)
- [Nacogdoches](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/nacogdoches/)
- [Newton](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/newton/)
- [Sabine](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/sabine/)
- [San Augustine](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/san-augustine/)
- [Shelby](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/shelby/)
- [Tyler](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/tyler/)
- [Delta](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/delta/)
- [Franklin](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/franklin/)
- [Hopkins](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/hopkins/)
- [Lamar](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/lamar/)
- [Morris](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/morris/)
- [Red River](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/red-river/)
- [Titus](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/titus/)
- [Austin](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/austin/)
- [Colorado](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/colorado/)
- [Fayette](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/fayette/)
- [Fort Bend](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/fort-bend/)
- [Washington](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/washington/)
- [Cass](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/cass/)
- [Henderson](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/henderson/)
- [Rains](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/rains/)
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- [Van Zandt](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/van-zandt/)
- [Wood](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/wood/)
- [Bosque](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/bosque/)
- [Falls](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/falls/)
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- [McLennan](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/mclennan/)
- [Navarro](https://www.lonestarlegal.org/office-county/navarro/)