Lone Star Legal Aid Blog
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The Lone Star Legal Aid Blog provides a valuable platform for disseminating crucial information. They protect and advance the civil legal rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensures equal access to justice. Covering a range of legal topics, it serves as an informative resource for individuals seeking insights into legal matters...
Lone Star Legal Aid Blog
1w ago
For many, caring for animals is a simple act of kindness. For Mr. Goodall, a senior living in a 55+ community, feeding a few stray cats turned into a heated legal battle. The property manager of his senior community insisted that Mr. Goodall pay “pet rent” for the strays he was feeding, even though he was simply working to get ..read more
Lone Star Legal Aid Blog
1w ago
Cecelia, a 50-year-old Houston woman with a disability, lived with her mother in their family home for several years. Cecelia’s mother had twelve children, some of whom she outlived. When she passed away without a will, Cecelia found herself unable to afford the high property taxes and at risk of foreclosure. Desperate for help, Cecelia contacted Lone Star Legal Aid ..read more
Lone Star Legal Aid Blog
3w ago
Leaving an abusive relationship is challenging in and of itself, but it can feel almost impossible when also facing financial struggles. Irene, a veteran mother in Texas, sought freedom from an abusive relationship, determined to gain control of her life and provide stability for her daughter. When Irene’s husband Derek moved out, she changed the locks to protect her and ..read more
Lone Star Legal Aid Blog
1M ago
After facing numerous challenges, a single mother, Maria, moved with her three children into a new home. Less than a week later, their excitement was shattered by an eviction notice. One of Maria’s children is disabled and relies on emotional support animals for their well-being. The landlord claimed these support animals were pets, violating the lease agreement. Losing their home ..read more
Lone Star Legal Aid Blog
1M ago
Local groups ask the EPA to take over to require monitoring of emissions to protect public health. HOUSTON—On August 29, 2024, community groups and environmental advocates filed a notice of intent to sue (NOI) the EPA to bring the Valero Houston Refinery’s Title V federal operating permit into compliance with the Clean Air Act. The groups claim the Texas Commission ..read more
Lone Star Legal Aid Blog
2M ago
Pat, a grandfather of two boys ages one and three, called Lone Star Legal Aid seeking custody of his grandsons after the boys’ parents, Hannah and Jonathan, were incarcerated following their conviction for causing the death of the boys’ infant sibling. The infant boy was smothered between a mattress and a wall while the parents were under the influence of ..read more
Lone Star Legal Aid Blog
2M ago
In observance of Labor Day, Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org ..read more
Lone Star Legal Aid Blog
2M ago
Pat, a grandfather of two boys ages one and three, called Lone Star Legal Aid seeking custody of his grandsons after the boys’ parents, Hannah and Jonathan, were incarcerated following their conviction for causing the death of the boys’ infant siblings. The infant boy was smothered between a mattress and a wall while the parents were under the influence of ..read more
Lone Star Legal Aid Blog
2M ago
The Poverty Law Conference is hosted annually by the State Bar of Texas to educate poverty law attorneys about the legal issues that affect low-income Texans. This year, the 2024 conference is hybrid, with in-person presentations and award ceremonies in Austin, Texas. Many Lone Star Legal Aid staff will be in attendance this year. Presentations that include Lone Star Legal ..read more
Lone Star Legal Aid Blog
3M ago
Pat, a grandfather of two boys ages one and three, called Lone Star Legal Aid seeking custody of his grandsons after the boys’ parents Hannah and Jonathan were incarcerated following their conviction for causing the death of the boy’s infant siblings. The infant boy was smothered between a mattress and a wall while the parents were under the influence of ..read more