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Fort Bend County has eighth-highest coronavirus vaccination rate in Texas, state data shows
The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group. (Courtesy Pexels)
FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11
Medical experts from Texas Medical Center institutions are offering helpful advice to stay safe during Halloween. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Trick-or-treating during COVID-19: Tips to stay safe this Halloween
The study found that even though COVID-19 caused an estimated 40% decrease in public transportation use due to fear of the virus, a significant number of essential workers continued to rely on the METRO transit system to get to their jobs as their only source of transportation. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Report finds need for sustainable, reliable public transit throughout COVID-19 pandemic
(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Texas Medical Center coronavirus updates: Average daily hospitalizations continue decline, drop below 100 since early July
Texas Medical Center: Coronavirus patient numbers drop 25% in one week, dip below 800
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the county was lowing its coronavirus threat level from red to orange in a press conference Oct. 13. (Courtesy Fort Bend County)
Fort Bend County lowers COVID-19 risk level
Texas Medical Center: Weekly average for COVID-19 hospitalizations continues downward trend, drops to lowest since mid-July
Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 11 signed an executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates (Courtesy Office of the Governor)
Gov. Abbott signs executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Under the Child Care Voucher Program, qualified Fort Bend County families can receive a voucher for up to $500 for up to three children per family. The voucher can be used at a participating, licensed child care facility in Fort Bend County. (Courtesy Kids 'R' Kids)
Fort Bend County allocates an additional $2 million for child care voucher program
(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Texas Medical Center coronavirus updates: In 3 weeks, patient numbers drop 43%; ICU patients see nearly 24% decrease
On Sept. 28, Gov. Greg Abbott announced six appointees to the Texas Energy Reliability Council. (Courtesy The Texas Tribune)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Fort Bend County sees COVID-19 cases decline; Abbott announces Texas Energy Reliability Council appointees, and more top stories
The shots are available to those age 65 and older and adults at greater risk of contracting the virus. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
COVID-19 booster shots now available in Fort Bend County
Here are the latest COVID-19 data updates from Fort Bend County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Fort Bend County COVID-19 updates for Sept. 27: Seven-day new case average declines after early September high
Texas Medical Center coronavirus updates: Daily average hospitalizations drop 15% week over week; ICU sees dip in number of patients
Amazon built a 219,000-square-foot delivery station in Spring that will open this week. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Amazon delivery station opens in Spring; Montgomery County sees shortage of COVID-19 antibody drug and more top Houston-area news
The Project SAFE grant would go to school districts and local education agencies that had funding withheld for enacting mask mandates. (courtesy Adobe Stock)
U.S. Department of Education approves grant funding for school districts facing state punishment for mask mandates
Senate Bill 15 would provide ISDs with two years of state funding to enact virtual learning, and allows ISDs to contract with each other to exchange students for virtual learning. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Inside Senate Bill 15: Gov. Abbott signs state funding for virtual learning into law
(Courtesy Conroe ISD)
Conroe ISD COVID-19 cases reach peak; The Woodlands home prices increase and more top Houston-area news