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Houston residents can apply for $1,200 stimulus-style checks. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston residents can get $1,200 in aid and more popular area stories
The proposed design includes Tomball's railroad roots' the city's mascot, Rusty Rails; and the city's slogan: Tomball, Texan for Fun. (Sketch courtesy city of Tomball)
Tomball's first downtown mural slated for information center pending council approval
City of Magnolia considering alternatives to wastewater expansions
Missouri City is extending early voting in its Dec. 12 runoff elections beginning Dec. 5. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City extends early voting hours for runoff race
Cy-Fair's religious groups regather, find new normal amid COVID-19 pandemic
Several projects around the area will add stormwater capacity and improved drainage. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
7 flood-fighting projects to know around Bellaire-Meyerland-West University
Harris County has launched a tool to allow homeowners to identify appraisal activity in their neighborhood. (Courtesy Pexels)
Harris County Appraisal District launches new 'Appraiser Field Operations Map' tool
League City wants to paint traffic utility boxes with miniature murals, similar to those seen in Houston. (Jake Magee/Community Impact Newspaper)
League City to create painted murals on utility boxes
The Harris County Flood Control District has begun work on channel improvements near the Timberlake Estates and Ravensway neighborhoods in Cy-Fair, which is expected to be completed in 2021. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Despite millions spent on projects, flooding to remain a reality for many on Cypress Creek, experts say
The Woodlands Township board of directors met at the township building Dec. 2. (Screenshot via The Woodlands Township)
COVID-19 patients in more than 15% of Montgomery County hospital beds; free testing seeing demand in The Woodlands
Missouri City announced in a Dec. 2 press release that it will file a lawsuit against Fort Bend County for election-related issues. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City set to sue Fort Bend County over early-voting locations for Dec. 12 runoff election
The letter came a week after Longoria was virtually sworn into the office by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Nov. 18. (Screenshot via Zoom)
Harris County scrambles to make creation of Elections Administrator Office lawful after Attorney General's letter identifies deficiencies
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Houston residents can apply for $1,200 in direct cash assistance
Gwen Sims first joined Harris County Public Health in 1997. (Courtesy Harris County Public Health)
Deputy Director Gwen Sims appointed interim executive director of Harris County Public Health
CCEMS provides emergency medical services for approximately 177 square miles of North Harris County. (Courtesy Cypress Creek EMS)
Judge rules Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 can no longer withhold payments from Cypress Creek EMS