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 pay two months’ rent of […]
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 sole heir, FEMA denied her […]
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 our nation. Throughout the week, […]
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, and several other significant contributors, […]
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 assistance, toll-free hotline available For […]
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 counties. This aid can help […]
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 […]
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 AM to 4 PM. This […]
