US to suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

Washington– The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose citizens the Trump administration believes are likely to need public assistance while living in the United States. The State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, said it had … Read more

Some small Colorado counties plan to pay for food assistance as SNAP funding remains in limbo

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries remain in limbo as the federal government shutdown continues. Federal officials announced Monday that they will release partial funding for the food assistance program. However, it is still unclear how much money Coloradans will receive or when the funding will be distributed. List: Denver metro area … Read more

Denver Inner City Parish sees calls for food assistance jump by 50% amid government shutdown

DENVER (KDVR) — On Saturday, thousands of Coloradans lost federally supported SNAP food assistance as the government shutdown continues. Denver food banks say they’re already seeing more people showing up for help due to loss. The Diocese of the Inner City of Denver has been in existence for more than six decades. Uncertainty over federal … Read more

City to consider $4M for emergency rental assistance program amid rising eviction filings

Austin – Austin City Council will Voting at the next council meeting on whether additional funding will be allocated to the “I belong to Austin” programWhich helps Ostnet face the evacuation in paying the rent. The program is run through Bueen SamaritanoThe Ministry of Performing Awareness devoted to helping families in health care, education, access … Read more

Abbott issues extension of FEMA assistance registration period for July 4th flood victims

Austin (KXAN) – The fourth of July affected July has an additional time to register for individual assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Governor Greg Abbott announced in a press statement on Tuesday an extension of the period of registration of FEMA. Individuals now have until September 28 to report damage and submit … Read more

FEMA assistance deadline approaches for Central Texas flood survivors

Central Texas (KXAN) – Nearly two months after Independence Day floods killed at least 138 people, many still pick up the pieces. For Harry Sherwood, he destroyed everything he owned almost. Texas affected by the floods: find shelter, supplies and assistance He said, “I am getting. I hope everyone will pass here, but I am … Read more

Driver's assistance tech could increase your risk of crashing, UT researcher says

Austin – New Research from the University of Texas in Austin has revealed that technology that aims to make driving more safely may endanger you. Blind spot assistant in the car. Leadership help. (Adobe shares) In a new paper published in Production and Operations ManagementProfessor Austin Ashish Agarawal discovered how human drivers interact with alerts … Read more