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AAA: 5M Stranded Motorists Likely for Holidays

AAA estimates 5 million motorists will get stranded this holiday season, many because they aren't spending money on maintaining their cars. The organization is urging motorists to prepare their vehicles for winter. (Nov. 25)

Richardson Likely Pick for Commerce Secretary

Officials say New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has emerged President-elect Barack Obama's likely pick for Commerce Secretary. (Nov. 21)

Obama Likely to Name Geithner Treasury Secretary

An official close to Barack Obama says the President-elect is likely to name Timothy Geithner as Treasury secretary next week. (Nov. 21)

Mexican Crash Likely Caused by Turbulence

The turbulent wake of a larger plane likely caused the crash of a government jet that killed Mexico's second-most powerful official, investigators said Friday. (Nov. 15)

Five Palestians Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Five Palestinians were killed when Israel launched an airstrike on Gaza early on Wednesday after its troops fought a fierce gunbattle with Hamas militants who fired mortars into southern Israel. (Nov. 4)

Hurricane News

Emmett recaps Ike, hurricane season (West University Examiner)

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett met with city officials and members of the media Monday to officially announce the end of the 2008 hurricane season. Emmett stressed that while this year’s string of storms is past, it is never too early to begin preparing for a new hurricane season, which will begin in six months.

Disaster unemployment assistance deadline approaching for workers in 34 counties affected by Hurricane Ike (Eastex Advocate)

The last day to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-1791-DR for individuals whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted due to Hurricane Ike between Sunday, Sept. 7, and Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.

SBA transitions The Woodlands Disaster Recovery Center to a loan center for Hurricane Ike victims (The Potpourri)

On Nov. 24, a new disaster center for Hurricane Ike victims opened in The Woodlands.

SBA Transitions The Woodlands Disaster Recovery Center to a loan center for Hurricane Ike victims (The Potpourri)

On Monday, Nov. 24, a new disaster center for Hurricane Ike victims opened in The Woodlands. Manuel R. Gonzalez, Houston District Director for the the United States Small Business Administration announced the transition of The Woodlands Disaster Recovery Center to an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center on the day of the opening.

Disaster unemployment assistance deadline approaching for workers in 34 counties affected by Hurricane Ike (Cleveland Advocate)

The last day to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-1791-DR for individuals whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted due to Hurricane Ike between Sunday, Sept. 7, and Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.

STORM AFTERMATH: Emmett recaps Ike, hurricane season (River Oaks Examiner)

With a new hurricane season just six months away, it’s not too early to start preparing, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett said Monday.

Hawk injured during Hurricane Ike nursed back to health (11 News Houston)

A red-tailed hawk injured during Hurricane Ike is flying high again.

Disaster unemployment assistance deadline approaching for workers in 34 counties affected by Hurricane Ike (Cleveland Advocate)

The last day to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-1791-DR for individuals whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted due to Hurricane Ike between Sunday, Sept. 7, and Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.

Life after ike: Patience required in Hurricane’s aftermath (Bellaire Examiner)

The hurricane season of 2008 is official over but Ike’s effects are still visible everywhere.

Disaster unemployment assistance deadline approaching for workers in 34 counties affected by Hurricane Ike (Eastex Advocate)

The last day to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-1791-DR for individuals whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted due to Hurricane Ike between Sunday, Sept. 7, and Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.