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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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