Houston Groups Offer Services To Evacuees
Evacuees Must Show Valid Driver's License From Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama
City Resources:
- Houston Association of Realtors
Providing housing information to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Houston Apartment Association
Offering information for refugees seeking to temporarily relocate to Houston. Harris County Public Library
Offering computer and Internet resources, visitor library cards, and ability to attend library-sponsored events. Call (713) 749-9000 for more information. YMCA of Greater Houston
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 informationThe Heritage Society
Free tours for up to four people. Call (713) 655-1912 for more information
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