The American Red Cross and local nonprofit Mosaic in Action are teaming up to repair 30 roofs in Brazoria County damaged by Hurricane Beryl for free.

The details: Brazoria County single-family homeowners, not renters, are encouraged to apply for the free roof repair by filling out this form.

The funding source: The roof repair costs will be covered by a $499,000 grant from the American Red Cross, according to a Jan. 16 news release from Mosaic in Action.

Founded in 2014, Mosaic in Action is a local nonprofit focusing on supporting Brazoria County residents affected by natural disasters.

Manvel City Council approved an updated fee schedule at its Feb. 18 meeting, officially eliminating the $5 to $10 animal registration fees previously approved on Feb. 2.

The details: Following approval, the updated fee schedule will not require animal registration, but other fees, including fire protection and utility charges, remain unchanged. Enforcement-related charges, such as the $30 first-day animal impound fee and $5 for each additional day, remain in effect, according to city documents.

Houston-area renters opened 2026 with more choices and slightly lower prices, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ January Rental Market Update released Feb. 18. 

A closer look: The average lease price for a single-family rental fell 3.3% from a year earlier to $2,214, which HAR officials said is the lowest level since December 2023. 

Even with prices easing, demand didn’t disappear. Leased listings rose 11% year over year to 3,447 homes, while new listings climbed 16.4% to 6,499 properties, giving renters more inventory to work with, according to the report.