The City of Houston starts another summer swimming season when its network of 38 pools open on Saturday, May 24. So cool off and take a dip; there are also free swim classes and summer job prospects available in the swimming program.

The Foundation for Historical Louisiana has commissioned an extensive structural review of the closed Charity Hospital in New Orleans, to find out if it can be revived and reopened.

FEMA announced that it has authorized funding for a massive Lousiana Recovery Authority flood prevention program that will help elevate thousands of homes in that state.

The Teach for America organization will add 250 teachers in New Orleans schools in the next school year, more than doubling its presence.

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has requested an extension to the planned June 1 withdrawal of 360 National Guard soldiers who have been assisting police in law enforcement there.

American Red Cross officials in New Orleans said the last of what has been $2.2 billion in survivor relief funds is expected to be depleted by summer, although some longer-term transitional aid grants will continue.

Adonis Rose is another New Orleans musician who has spread the unique Crescent City sounds as a result of his Katrina evacuation. Rose, founder of the Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra, has a Friday (May 16) concert in Arlington.

If you are planning on returning to the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, two groups provide services to ease your transition. They will also host a large job fair on May 17.

Hurricane survivors who relocated from New Orleans´ Lower 9th Ward can get help in returning, from the Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood Empowerment Network Association (NENA).

The Port of Houston and The WorkSource will host a large job fair May 22 for many openings at companies with port-related work.