When interest rates are low, homeowners may look to save money by refinancing, which means getting a new mortgage with a better term or interest rate to lower payments. (Source: Matt Frankel/Community Impact Newspaper)
'Refinancing isn't free:' How to navigate refinancing a mortgage
Houston-based Christian Brothers Automotive operates more than 200 locations across the United States. (Courtesy Christian Brothers Automotive)
Q&A: Christian Brothers Automotive CEO talks commercial real estate, essential business operations amid pandemic
In communities across the nation, Walmart Supercenter parking lots will be transformed into contact-free, drive-in movie theaters beginning in August. (Courtesy Walmart)
Walmart to bring drive-in movies to 160 stores nationwide in August, launch virtual summer camp
The First Street Foundation's dataset includes a forecast models that anticipate the effects of climate change and sea level rise. (Screenshot via First Street Foundation)
Analysis: FEMA may be undercounting national total flood risk by as much as 70%
Montgomery County health officials are urging residents to wear face masks and practice social distancing. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Montgomery County confirms 37th coronavirus death July 2 as active cases continue rising
Registration for the voucher program is now available by phone or online. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Montgomery County COVID-19 testing voucher program registration now available online
Houston fireworks display
Here’s how to celebrate Fourth of July across the Greater Houston area
The Kemah Boardwalk will be open Fourth of July weekend. (Courtesy Kemah Boardwalk)
3 Houston-area amusement properties will be open Fourth of July weekend
The laboratory is located in a business park in Oak Ridge North. (Eva Vigh/Community Impact Newspaper)
Conroe-based company made unusable COVID-19 test supplies using $10-million FEMA grant
Gov. Greg Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott: Texans must wear masks in public starting July 3
Episcopal Health Foundation
Survey: Texans support emphasis on improving economy, safety, pollution to address overall health
Montgomery County Memorial Library System will allow Texas residents to access its services through a new online access card. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Montgomery County Memorial Library System launches temporary online library card system
The county has now recorded 2,257 total COVID-19 cases, including 917 that are currently active. (Community Impact staff)
Montgomery County marks highest single-day increases of new, active COVID-19 cases July 1
The City of Galveston has decided to close all beaches for the 4th of July weekend. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Galveston closes beaches for Fourth of July weekend
Texas Medical Center entered Phase 2 surge levels as of July 1. (Courtesy Texas Medical Center)
Texas Medical Center enters Phase 2 of capacity plan as COVID-19 ICU use continues to rise