Ways to #help #Texas #Flood relief efforts.

This list came from the office of #TX State Senator #MollyCook.

- Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country established this fund to support relief and rebuilding efforts. Your donations directly help neighbors recover. https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201

- The Red Cross: The agency opened shelters and two reunification centers in the Kerr County area and is accepting donations on their website. https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html

- World Central Kitchen: The nonprofit provided food to stranded campers at Camp La Junta who have since been evacuated and continues to support affected communities. https://wck.org/

- Austin Pets Alive!: The organization has taken in more than 150 animals from flood-affected areas as of July 7. They need monetary donations and supplies including flea/tick medications, carriers, and food. https://www.austinpetsalive.org/blog/helping-our-neighbors-affected-by-devastating-floods-in-kerr-county

- GoFundMe: The platform maintains a page of verified fundraisers connected to the Central Texas flooding, which is updated as new campaigns are verified. https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/flood-relief#/

- Texas Search and Rescue: This first responder nonprofit is actively helping with rescue operations. You can donate directly to support their efforts. https://texsar.networkforgood.com/projects/254910-responding-to-the-july-4-texas-floods

- Hands Off Central TX: They're raising funds for mutual aid response across four affected Texas counties, providing housing, food, and supplies. Check their website for the latest updates. https://www.handsoffcentraltx.org/

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Texas Senator embarrasses DINO Former District Attorney pushing GOP bills: “I heard no data today.”

State Senator Molly Cook embarrassed Former Houston DA Kim Ogg with one question as she appeared at a Senate Hearing at the Austin Capitol. She was defending GOP Paul Bettencourt’s SD 2046 Bill.

#DA #DistrictAttorney #KimOgg #MollyCook #Senator

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Houston lawmaker’s bill to ban guaranteed income programs passes Texas Senate

The proposed law would outlaw programs such as Harris County’s Uplift Harris, which is on hold because of a court challenge by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Molly Cook wins election for Senate District 15, filling John Whitmire’s vacancy

Molly Cook expected to win with about 62% of the votes. Earlier this year she assumed office after narrowly winning a special election against State Representative Jarvis Johnson.

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Houston area officials to speak at Texas Democratic Convention in El Paso

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and newly elected Senator Molly Cook will be among the local officials in attendance.

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Why #Houston's #MollyCook is ‘willing to die’ to #change #Texas #politics.

Texas' newest and youngest #statesenator stepped into her #role just a week before her #runoff #election against State Rep. #JarvisJohnson. What went into her meteoric rise, and how far will she go?

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Texas #DemocraticParty #Allies #Politics #Progress

https://www.chron.com/politics/article/molly-cook-houston-texas-senator-19464266.php

Molly Cook Just Became Texas’ First Out LGBTQ+ State Senator

Cook, a nurse and community organizer, has said that trans Texans are “in the cross hairs of hateful policymaking.”

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Molly Cook defeats State Rep. Jarvis Johnson in special election for Senate District 15

Cook’s 14-point victory sets her up as the heavy favorite to win both the Democratic primary runoff on May 28 and the general election to fill SD 15 in the next legislative session.

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Molly Cook and state Rep. Jarvis Johnson will compete in a May 4 special election to determine who completes the 2024 Texas Senate term of new Houston Mayor John Whitmire. Then Cook and Johnson will square off again May 28 in primary runoff.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2024/04/16/483841/molly-cook-jarvis-johnson-squaring-off-in-back-to-back-elections-with-eyes-on-vacant-texas-senate-seat/

#Houston #Local #News #Politics #Texas #MollyCook #RepJarvisJohnson #RunoffElection #Shows #SpecialElection #TexasSenate #TexasSenateDistrict15

Molly Cook, Jarvis Johnson squaring off in back-to-back elections with eyes on vacant Texas Senate seat

Cook and Johnson, the state representative for House District 139, are vying to succeed new Houston Mayor John Whitmire in the state senate. A special election to complete the 2024 portion of Whitmire's term is scheduled for May 4, and Cook and Johnson will again compete in a Democratic primary runoff on May 28.

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State Rep. Jarvis Johnson and Molly Cook will face each other in a primary runoff for Senate District 15

John Whitmire held SD 15 for four decades before winning election as Houston’s mayor last year.

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