Ashley Norris

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 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.  […]

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 growing criticism for planning to […]

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 was simply working to get […]

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 was simply working to get […]

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 locks to protect her and […]

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 lease agreement. Losing their home […]

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 that include Lone Star Legal […]

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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.

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.

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 endured severe storms on May […]

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 on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The […]

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 low-income communities across the United […]

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 for low-income individuals to access […]

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 war torn and under strict […]

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 the realities of domestic sex […]

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 any form of pollution to […]

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. The now 28-year-old Lone Star […]

A Brief History of Discriminatory Language Instruments In the Southern United States from the 1920s to the 1940s, cities had laws requiring People of Color to live in certain areas. Property was also restricted by instruments that created “white only” subdivisions. In 1948, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Shelley v. Kraemer struck down racially restrictive housing covenants. In 1985, […]