Crystal Lagoon opened for resident use in early June, and public access is available July 15-Sept. 13. (Courtesy of Lago Mar)
Crystal Lagoon in Texas City opens to public, new businesses in the Heights: News from Houston area
Several Humble ISD teachers addressed the board of trustees during a teleconference meeting July 14, sharing their questions and concerns about the upcoming school year. (Community Impact staff)
Humble ISD discusses options for teachers, students in 2020-21 school year
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
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
America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, a discount eyewear and eye examination provider, opened June 26 in Valley Ranch Town Center. (Courtesy Signorelli Co.)
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses now open in Valley Ranch Town Center
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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
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
Voting results show incumbent candidate Harold V. Dutton Jr. is likely to have beat Jerry Davis in the Democratic primary runoff for state representative of District 142. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
UPDATE: Incumbent Harold V. Dutton Jr. wins runoff race for state representative of District 142
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.
Republican candidates Joe Danna and Paul Day faced each other in a primary runoff for Harris County sheriff July 14. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
ELECTION RESULTS: Joe Danna wins Republican primary for Harris County sheriff
Eric Yollick and Vince Santini were the two Republican candidates vying for the Montgomery County's 457th Judicial District judge. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
UPDATE: Vince Santini wins Republican runoff for Montgomery County's 457th district court judge
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texans to wear face masks in public beginning July 3. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Montgomery County commissioners: Voluntary compliance best way to reduce COVID-19 spread
Esthetician Melissa Reyes gives a client a facial treatment. (Courtesy Trox Photography)
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