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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 Saturday, December 13, 2025, at […]

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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, families, and vulnerable communities across […]

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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 civil legal services to qualified […]

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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 professionals whose service expands access […]

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Night Court’s “Law’s Anatomy” to Benefit Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military & Veterans Unit

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: https://my.thehobbycenter.org/overview/7719?promo=LONESTAR  Use promo code LONESTAR […]

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Night Court’s “Law’s Anatomy” to Benefit Lone Star Legal Aid’s 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 Location: The Hobby Center for […]

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Lone Star Legal Aid’s 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 joined LSLA to recognize Amy’s […]

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Lone Star Legal Aid’s 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 Presidential Pillar Award, recognizing her […]

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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 Carl Institute for Legal and […]

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Lone Star Legal Aid Joins East Texas Giving Day to Provide Free Legal Services to 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 on their community by donating […]

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Lone Star Legal Aid Partners with Texas Housers, HYLA, Beck Redden, and CCPPI for Film Screening & 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 hosting a public film screening […]

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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 regulations to keep legal content […]

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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, including Gloretta Thornton, honored for […]

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Lone Star Legal Aid’s 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 growing criticism for planning to […]

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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 our nation. Throughout the week, […]

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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 wake of the natural disaster. […]

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Free Legal Assistance, Toll-free Hotline for Low-income Individuals Affected by Hurricane 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 assistance, toll-free hotline available For […]

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Federal Disaster Recovery Assistance Available for Residents in Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker Counties

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 […]

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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 low-income communities across the United […]

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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 for low-income individuals to access […]

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