Houston Chronicle: Many in Louisiana and Texas lament Hurricane Rita 'amnesia'

The Houston Chronicle had an insightful article yesterday on the challenges still facing those affected by Hurricane Rita, who seem somewhat overlooked in light of the devastation wrought by Katrina.

Four months after Rita caused $4.7 billion in damage, people in southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas say they're concerned the storm has been erased from the country's memory, overshadowed by Katrina's assault on New Orleans. While New Orleanians fret about "Katrina fatigue," people here say they've been victims of "Rita amnesia."

Obviously not everyone has Rita amnesia, but the news cycle has passed and people are still hurting and in need. True compassion stays until the job is done. We will continue to organize trips out to Sabine Pass and Port Arthur as long as we can be of use.

Houston Chronicle: Many in Louisiana and Texas lament Hurricane Rita 'amnesia'