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Houston Groups Offer Services To Evacuees

Evacuees Must Show Valid Driver's License From Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama

POSTED: Tuesday, August 30, 2005
UPDATED: 5:41 am CDT September 14, 2005

Hurricane Katrina
HOUSTON -- While evacuees of Hurricane Katrina are waiting to return home, many Houston-area organizations, businesses and attractions are trying to give them a break from their worries.

The following Houston-area groups are offering free or reduced services to evacuees who provide a valid driver's license from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

City Resources:

Schools and Universities:

  • University of Houston
    University is accepting applications from enrolled students whose universities are unable to open due to this disaster. UH is waiving the application fee and students will more than likely be charged in-state tuition. Limited housing accommodations are available. Call (713) 743-2255 for more information.
  • Rice University
    Rice University will offer Houston-area undergraduates enrolled at Tulane University the opportunity to take fall semester classes at Rice on a space-available basis. Call (713) 348-7423 for more information.
  • Texas Southern University
    TSU will admit any student currently enrolled for the Fall 2005 semester and will hire displaced faculty, where needed, who are from any institution affected by the hurricane. Call (713) 313-1059 for more information.
  • Houston Independent School District
    Pre-K through high school students will be accepted at any of the district's 305 schools. Call (713) 892-6699 for more information.

Free, Reduced Admission To Houston Attractions:

  • Downtown Aquarium
    Offering 50 percent off admission to the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit and the Shark Voyage, plus 50 percent off rides and amusements through Sept. 18. Call (713) 223-3474 for more information.

  • Kemah Boardwalk
    Offering 50 percent off rides and amusements through Sept. 18. Call (281) 334-9880 for more information.

  • The Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz
    Free admission for adults and children through Sept. 30. Call (713) 522-1138 for more information.

  • Space Center Houston
    Half-priced admission through Sept. 30. Call (281) 244-2100 for more information.

  • The San Jacinto Museum of History
    Free admission to museum through Sept. 30. Call (281) 479-2428 for more information.

  • George Ranch Historical Park
    Free admission to park until Sept. 30. Call (281) 343-0218 ext. 258.

  • The Houston Museum of Natural Science
    Free admission to all nine permanent exhibit halls through Oct. 29; Buy one, get one free admission to IMAX, Planetarium, Buttlerfly Center. Call (713) 639-4629 for more information.

  • The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
    Free admission through Nov. 30. Call (713) 713-639-7300 for more information.

  • Moody Gardens
    $19 Day Pass ($13 discount on general admission). Call (800) 582-4673 for more information.

  • Hard Rock Cafe
    Offering 15 percent off food and merchandise purchases, excluding alcoholic beverages. Call (713) 227-1392 for more information.

  • Hermann Park
    Free pedal boat rides to families affected by the storm. Call 713-845-1000.

  • Gulf Greyhound Park
    Free parking and admission. Call (800) ASK-2WIN for more information.

  • The Orange Show
    Free admission. Call (713) 926-6368 for more information.

  • Lawndale Art Center
    Free admission. Call (713) 528-5858 for more information.

  • The Rothko Chapel
    Free admission. Call (713) 524-9839 for more information.

  • John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science
    Free admission up to six people. Call (713) 521-1515 for more information

  • The Heritage Society
    Free tours for up to four people. Call (713) 655-1912 for more information

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