HOUSTON STRONG

HOUSTON – After seven months of sleeping in a car, Maria Baez and her son will finally have beds to sleep in tonight. “It’s incredible because for seven months we didn’t see the light,” said Baez. Shelters wouldn’t accept the family dogs and Maria said that she couldn’t part with them so the family has been living out their SUV. Since the report aired, Maria said she has been inundated by the generous offers from others. Anything good happens to me, anything any kindness, the smallest or whatever, I am totally grateful,” said Maria.

Things that didn't exist in Houston 10 years agoHouston Strong as a rally cry for the city Following 2017's Hurricane Harvey and its devastation to Houston and its several surrounding communities, Houstonians rallied behind these words to lift the city's spirits. The Houston Astros went all in, putting a patch on their jerseys for the remainder of the season. Speaking of those Astros ... less Houston Strong as a rally cry for the city Following 2017's Hurricane Harvey and its devastation to Houston and its several surrounding communities, Houstonians rallied behind these words to lift the ... more Photo: Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle Photo: Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 25 Caption Close Things that didn't exist in Houston 10 years ago 1 / 25 Back to GalleryA lot can change in 10 years, and Houston isnt immune. As the decade ends in the coming weeks, lets reflect on what Houston has today that wasnt here 10 years ago. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and our subscriber site, HoustonChronicle.com | Follow him on Twitter at @JayRJordan | Email him at jay.jordan@chron.com