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It's KRBE Houston PD Leslie Whittle's turn to report in on how her team is doing in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. She says Houston is definitely entering the recovery phase of this effort. "As we begin to recover, we continue to ask for the continued prayers and assistance from our fellow broadcasters." In the meantime, KRBE's live, local coverage continues.

Cox Media Group in Atlanta has partnered with WSB-TV, The Atlanta Journal Constitution for a “Convoy of Care.” This week this group of media stars filled an entire semi-truck with bottled water and are sending it to Houston. Listeners and viewers packed the truck in just 10 hours. The response was so huge that the group is doing it for a second time this week.

Could this be a sign of a possible run for higher political office? FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will be heading to Texas, Tuesday, to inspect the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey and meet with those engaged in recovery efforts. Pai said, “Working in close coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, the FCC will do everything it can to help restore communications services after this terrible storm."

In keeping with the general benevolence of the radio industry, Scripps Media in Springfield, MO. raised $7,151 for Hurricane Harvey victims. KTTS, KSGF, KSPW, and KRVI were at the Battlefield Mall on Wednesday, August 30, 6-9 a.m., collecting donations for Convoy of Hope, based in Springfield.

Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Springfield is partnering with Sinclair Broadcasting's TV stations to raise funds and supplies for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the Gulf Coast region.

Beasley’s B103.9, 96KRock, and Sunny 106.3 will be partnering with the local chapter of the American Red Cross to collect donations during a special “MUSICTHON” to benefit those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Beginning at 6 a.m. the stations will broadcast live and stay on the air to play special song requests for donations.

Ruth Presslaff's e-mail marketing company has been purchased by Second Street, a company that provides private-label online audience engagement and interactive content platforms to media companies, including contesting, quizzes, ballots, polls, and e-mail communications. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Presslaff is staying on with the new company. She is pictured here with Second Street co-founders Matt Coen (left) and Doug Villhard.

The Early Bird Rate is a skinny $499, but time is running out. On Monday, September 11, registration for Country Radio Seminar 2018 will increase to the advance rate of $599. The $499 early bird rate is still available through www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

Radio Ink is pleased to announce that Daymond John (pictured) will be sitting down for an exclusive interview with his mentor and marketing expert, Jay Abraham on November 15 at Forecast 2018 at New York City’s Harvard Club. The annual executive summit will feature an in-depth chat with John that speaks to his vast role in small business, entrepreneurship, branding, and more.

Typically, Chicago radio stations work together to promote the power of radio for advertisers. Now they're turning their attention to how the power of radio can work to help communities in need across the country.