News and stories about our work advancing civil legal rights for low-income Texans.
♥ GIVE TO LSLA – Make a gift today to ensure more families get life-saving help.
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 truth of what can go […]
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 a place to safeguard important […]
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.
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 to health and the environment. […]
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 relationship, the National Domestic Abuse […]
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 Hershey Foundation, the development of […]
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 to gain a feeling of […]
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 and the world. Lone Star […]
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 University of Houston Downtown (UHD) […]
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 Valero’s Port Arthur refinery since […]
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 show that forced labor and […]
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 you Showing up wherever you are Sending […]
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 seeking to protect their neighborhood’s […]
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 and must inevitably pass through […]
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. What is identity theft? Identity […]
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 and quality of their drinking […]
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. These are people seeking to […]
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 by the GLO and provides […]
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.
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 texts, and even using similar […]