HOUSTON – Nearly 900,000 people in the greater Houston area rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table, but those payments could stop next month if Congress fails to reach a deal to fund the government by tomorrow.

The Texas Health and Human Services said SNAP will not be issued in November if the government shutdown goes past Oct. 27.

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The federal government shutdown has already surpassed 25 days, making it the second longest in history.

Houston mother Leondera Levy, who is disabled and raising two children, said she’s bracing for the worst.

“I have to look at my children in the eyes and not be able to feed them,” Levy told KPRC 2. “The holidays are coming up, what are we goi

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