Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Harris County. (Community Impact Staff)
Harris County coronavirus count: 907 cases, 12 deaths confirmed July 9
Effective July 9, hospitals in more than 100 counties across the state must now postpone elective surgeries unrelated to COVID-19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
MAP: Governor expands restrictions on elective surgeries to more than 100 Texas counties
Cypress Creek Fire Department officials can notify residents of nearby emergencies, road closures and other safety alerts on a street-by-street level through the app. (Courtesy Cypress Creek Fire Department)
Cypress Creek Fire Department partners with Ring app
Construction is underway on Allora Spring Cypress, a 351-unit multifamily housing community, located at 4410 Spring Cypress Road in Spring. (Adriana Rezal/Community Impact Newspaper)
Allora Spring Cypress to add 351 apartment units by October
In compliance with Gov. Greg Abbott's July 2 executive order, the University Interscholastic League is requiring the use of facial coverings when practical to do so for all summer activity participants, among other guidelines. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
UIL releases guidelines for conducting summer activities during COVID-19 pandemic
Construction is underway on Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Phase 2E to improve intersections and modify traffic signals along the Beltway 8 frontage road between West Gulf Bank Road and TC Jester Boulevard. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Beltway 8 improvements continue between West Gulf Bank Road, TC Jester Boulevard
Craft Burger is one of 15 restaurants, catering companies and food trucks participating in this year's Black Restaurant Week. (Courtesy Craft Burger)
Houston's fifth annual Black Restaurant Week returns July 10-19
The city of Houston confirmed only 204 new cases July 8, down from over 1,000 July 7, a discrepancy that officials attributed to a "computer system slowdown." (Community Impact Staff)
Harris County coronavirus count: 701 new cases confirmed as hospitalizations hold steady July 8
Eligible businesses in Harris County may receive a grant of up to $25,000. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Apply for Harris County small-business loan, see Rock the Row summer series and more: News from Houston area
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2020 census: Bureau prepares nonresponse follow-up field operations
Home sales were up across most pricing categories in Houston in June, with a 15.7% jump as compared to the same period last year. (Community Impact staff)
Despite COVID-19, year-over-year Houston-area home sales up nearly 16% in June
Emler Swim School operates 28 year-round locations in Texas and Kansas. (Courtesy Emler Swim School)
Emler Swim School now offering interactive lessons online
The community comprises 102 single-family home lots with construction headed by HistoryMaker Homes. Phase 2 will open to prospective homeowners in the coming months. (Adriana Rezal/Community Impact Newspaper)
HistoryMaker Homes continues construction on Klein Grove Phase 2
Construction wrapped up in late June on a project to widen Gosling Road to a four-lane concrete section with improved drainage between Mossy Oaks and West Rayford roads. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Construction wraps up on Gosling Road Segment 2
Eligible businesses in Harris County may receive a grant of up to $25,000. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Applications open soon for Harris County's $30 million small business assistance program