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Mattress Mack offers shelter to Texans after winter storm.

Mattress Mack opens Gallery Furniture in Houston as shelter.

Published July 11, 2024 at 2:21pm by Marley Malenfant


Mattress Mack to the Rescue (Again)

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale opens his Gallery Furniture store in Houston as a shelter, providing relief to Texans affected by flooding and power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl.

Who is Mattress Mack?

  • Owner of Houston-based Gallery Furniture, a retail chain.
  • Known for his generosity, previously opening his store as a shelter during Hurricane Harvey, Tropical Storm Imelda, and the 2021 winter freeze.
  • "We're all so dependent on electricity... especially in Texas in 100-degree heat," Mack said. NewsNation

Over 1 million Texans remain without power as of Thursday, days after Hurricane Beryl.

  • CenterPoint Energy and Entergy are working to restore power: CenterPoint and Entergy updates.

Mattress Mack's Shelter:

  • Gallery Furniture is open as a shelter with food, cooling, device charging, and relaxation.
  • Location: 6006 North Freeway, Houston
  • Hours: 8am-10pm CST, daily

Mack, a Texan hero, once again proves that kindness and community support matter. Texans in need can rely on his open-door policy during this challenging time.

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