We are just north of the Theater District, just east of the Galleria. We are only a few blocks from the lake from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

We estimate that close to a million people lost their water over the course of the evening [Thursday].

His support will be invaluable. He has a fabulous grass roots organization that is going to help tell our story.

We have been working with HUD and the U.S. Conference of Mayors to identify places where people can be provided with shelter and an opportunity to care for their families on a long-term basis.

We got in, rolled up our sleeves. Now the finance department can add and subtract. The law department can write a contract. The building department can issue a permit do an inspection. City Hall works for our citizens.

Right now, the consistent message we're getting from the gulf region is, please do not send stuff. They have no capacity to store clothing and water, and all that.

We will no longer be separated from our waterfront by highways. Instead residents and visitors will experience the lake through increased access and development.

This makes me smile. Both of these (the defense jobs and dropped poverty ranking) are an affirmation of our work. It points to improved economic vitality.

All of our water tanks and towers are filling up right now.