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Before Katrina hit, housing prices were beginning to crash here in Houston, and the economy was getting lackluster. Now the city has grown by almost a quarter of a million people in just a week. The Astrodome has its own zip code now, its own phone exchange, and is even about to get its own low power FM radio station. Reliant Arena is also packed, and so is the huge George R. Brown Convention Center. Everyone is being processed into other parts of the city, where hopefully, many can make a fresh start.
Each family evacuated is getting $2,000.00 debit cards, and they will all be spending that money as they attempt to get back on their feet. Many are in the process of resettling here in Houston.
The result is a huge heating up of the economy here, which is a huge benefit to the City of Houston. But do we deserve it? Absolutely. Many in Houston have donated and volunteered, and some have even opened up their own homes to evacuees. One young woman even moved back in with her parents, after giving up her apartment to a Louisiana family.
I moved to Houston 30 years ago, and have never regretted that move. I can say so even more today, with emphasis.
Houston has always been a city that has come together during times of crisis. During Tropical Storm Allison, I saw people come together to give each other needed help with my own eyes, so I wasnt the least surprised that Houstonians would answer this new call in a big way.
Houston, you rock. I am proud to live here. And ultimately, Houston deserves every bit of good that comes out of this, not only economically, but especially the world recognition that Houston is a city that does care.
Finally, despite the mediawhores' negative and viscious spin about these Louisianans being looters and lazy, I have no doubt that our newest Houstonians from Louisiana are going to be true assets to our community.
If any of our new Houstonians from New Orleans are reading this right now, welcome to Houston. Glad to have you, and may our heating economy be a blessing to you also.
Each family evacuated is getting $2,000.00 debit cards, and they will all be spending that money as they attempt to get back on their feet. Many are in the process of resettling here in Houston.
The result is a huge heating up of the economy here, which is a huge benefit to the City of Houston. But do we deserve it? Absolutely. Many in Houston have donated and volunteered, and some have even opened up their own homes to evacuees. One young woman even moved back in with her parents, after giving up her apartment to a Louisiana family.
I moved to Houston 30 years ago, and have never regretted that move. I can say so even more today, with emphasis.
Houston has always been a city that has come together during times of crisis. During Tropical Storm Allison, I saw people come together to give each other needed help with my own eyes, so I wasnt the least surprised that Houstonians would answer this new call in a big way.
Houston, you rock. I am proud to live here. And ultimately, Houston deserves every bit of good that comes out of this, not only economically, but especially the world recognition that Houston is a city that does care.
Finally, despite the mediawhores' negative and viscious spin about these Louisianans being looters and lazy, I have no doubt that our newest Houstonians from Louisiana are going to be true assets to our community.
If any of our new Houstonians from New Orleans are reading this right now, welcome to Houston. Glad to have you, and may our heating economy be a blessing to you also.