Winter storm news: Houston’s professional athletes, Beyonce step up to help out

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Dynamo, Dash players create winter storm relief fund

HOUSTON — After the deep freeze spared few in the Houston area, helping is now the goal of soccer player Zarek Valentin.

“It was important that we try to figure out a way to use our platform to help the community,” Valentin said.

Valentin and other members of Houston Dynamo FC and the Dash are now among the first to assist. They established a Winter Storm Relief Fund.

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