Help with utility bills The State of Texas's 211 service gives residents a central place to search for resources across the state, including assistance to with paying utility bills. Texans can call 211 orvisit the website. 211 also has more information on cooling centers and air conditioning u...
As utility bills continue to rise, more and more households are struggling to keep the lights on. In fact, according toThe National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association (NEADA), over 20.5 million households were behind on their electricity bills as of January 2023. That’s one out of six...
The article reports on the assistance offered by the Texas Association of School Boards to school districts that participated in a defunct health insurance trust that left 8.5 million in unpaid claims. The S...
The Nazarene institution with the largest enrollment* is Korean Nazarene University with an enrollment of 4,610 students; followed by Point Loma (4424); Trevecca (3801); Olivet (3608) and South Asia Bible college (3151). In 2023, Nazarenes gave $14,864,372 in support of its educational i...
While the first thought of many is to find a house, houses, duplexes or homes, deposits are usually much higher (one months rent) than a newer apartment, another factor not always considered is utility bills, it is not unusual for utility bills to be 2 to 3 times HIGHER in a duplex ...
Senate Bill 2142 directs the Public Utility Commission to order ERCOT to reassess prices, which in some cases were being passed down to customers. AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Senate passed a bill that could help reduce overcharges to electric companies during last month's wi...
Other State Programs. LIHEAP isn’t the only state-run program that helps with utility bills. Some states have other programs, run with state money, to help people who don’t qualify for LIHEAP. TheCalifornia Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)and theUniversal Service Fund (USF)in New Jersey...
States have used the money for testing and contact tracing, assisting businesses, helping residents with utility bills and rent and expanding broadband access for students attending school remotely. But they have not generally been allowed to use it for one of their major needs: replacing declining...
“The pandemic has dealt a heavy blow to many Texas families. The Texas Rent Relief program is for those Texans who need help to pay rent and utility bills and I encourage those who need it to apply. These resources will provide support for Texas families who need it while our economy co...
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux has been working with the United Way to streamline the process. The SWAP program is designed to assist people facing financial constraints in paying water and sewer bills. Mayor Arceneaux says SWAP represents our city's dedication to assuring that no resident faces...