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Fort Bend County July 15 coronavirus update: 73 new cases, 2 new deaths
COVID-19 cases in the Katy area increased by 271 on July 15.
Katy-area COVID-19 cases increase by 271 on July 15
The way elections are run and voters are registered in Harris County could look different following the 2020 elections, as Harris County Commissioners Court has begun exploring alternatives to the county's current democratic system. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County begins exploring voter registration, election alternatives
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Katy July sales tax revenue down 8% year over year, but fiscal year so far up 2%
Oak Ridge High School held graduation for an audience of family members in two ceremonies with social distancing measures in place. (Courtesy Conroe ISD)
Teachers, parents express concern about what 2020-21 could hold for Houston-area schools
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Gov. Abbott: Texas Education Agency to extend online learning option for school districts in 2020-21 school year
Walmart and Sam's Club leaders announced in a press release July 15 all stores nationwide will require shoppers to wear a face covering beginning July 20. (Courtesy Walmart)
UPDATED: Kroger joins Walmart, Sam's Club in requiring face coverings in all stores
The Texas Renaissance Festival returns to Todd Mission for its 46th season Oct. 3. (Courtesy Texas Renaissance Festival)
Texas Renaissance Festival to offer limited number of date-specific tickets July 18; face masks encouraged during 46th season
Candidate Mike Siegel declared victory over opponent Pritesh Gandhi during a Zoom call with media July 14. (Screenshot via Zoom)
ELECTION RESULTS: Siegel declares victory, will face Republican incumbent Michael McCaul in November
The number of COVID-19 patients in Harris County intensive care units is down, but overall hospitalizations are up due to a boost in general ward occupancy. (Community Impact staff)
Harris County coronavirus count: New cases top 1,400 for fourth straight day as positivity rate rises
Michael Moore has defeated Diana Martinez Alexander in the Democratic primary runoff for Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner, according to unofficial results.
UPDATED: Michael Moore wins Democratic runoff, will face Tom Ramsey in race for Harris County Precinct 3 commissioner seat
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Fort Bend County July 14 coronavirus data shows 196 new cases
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July 14 primary runoff: Democrats Eric Fagan, Geneane Hughes in tight race to face Trever Nehls in Nov. for Fort Bend County sheriff
A voter shows up to vote at the Moody Park Community Center on election day in Harris County. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
HARRIS COUNTY ELECTION UPDATES: All voting centers fully closed, no lines remain as of 9 p.m.
(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
UPDATE: Nehls claims spot on Nov. 3 ballot as Republican candidate in US Congress District 22 race