New Orleans Buys Full Page Ad In Houston Newspaper To Give The City Hope

September 12, 2017

12 years after Katrina devastated New Orleans, Harvey rocked Houston. But New Orleans hasn't forgotten what Houston did for them - and they're ready to return the favor.

In the Sept. 10 edition of the Houston Chronicle, the City of New Orleans bought a full page ad to send Texans a stirring message of support.

"To our friends in Texas..."

New Orleans ad in Houston newspaper
Twitter / Matt Schwartz

New Orleans ad in Houston newspaper
Twitter / Matt Schwartz

"This is a letter from the whole city," said the author of the letter Andrew Hunter, who works for New Orleans Tourism Department. "It's a small moment of hope and gratitude. Houston - and the entire Texas region, among others - was there for us when we needed help the most. We'll never forget the kindness of strangers turned lifelong friends."


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