HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Monday the city of Houston is providing 350 air conditioning units to people who qualify, so they can be comfortable during the summer months.
This is part of the Beat the Heat program, which is in its 18th year. The Houston Health Department, Reliant, and Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia are part of the initiative.
The city received a $75,000 donation from Reliant and $20,000 from Harris County officials.
Reliant also helps customers pay for their electric bills if they have less resources. To participate in this program go here.