GOVERNMENT
Mayor Sylvester Turner issued a set of recommended social distancing guidelines June 2 that go beyond what is required by Gov. Greg Abbott. (Courtesy HTV)
Houston mayor recommends limit on gatherings over 10, businesses scale back to 25% capacity
Fort Bend County community continues to have conversations on racial injustice
West University Place has canceled its Fourth of July celebration and will soon temporarily close some nonessential services. (Community Impact staff)
West U Fourth of July event canceled; non-essential services on hold starting July 3
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announces a partnership between the city, Harris County and a team of nonprofits to address chronic homelessness at a July 1 press conference. (Screenshot courtesy Zoom)
Updated: Harris County, Houston commit $58 million to program that could "functionally end chronic homelessness" in the county
Construction on a project that will add a stormwater detention basin at Willow Waterhole Bayou is set to begin. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Willow Waterhole Bayou stormwater detention basin project set to begin construction
The order requires anyone age 10 or older to wear face coverings while patronizing businesses that serve the public. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County disaster declaration, mask order extended through Aug. 26
The George R. Brown Convention Center is one of several venues operated by the Houston First Corp. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
Houston convention agency announces layoffs, furloughs amid coronavirus downturn
Montgomery County Commissioners Court
Montgomery County approves extending homelessness assistance deadline, acquiring building for families
Here is the latest coronavirus case count information for Fort Bend County. (Community Impact Staff)
60 new coronavirus cases added, ICU hospitalizations down in Fort Bend County on June 30
Masks will be mandatory in most Fort Bend County businesses through the month of July after commissioners extended a face covering order June 30. (Courtesy Pexel)
Fort Bend County extends order requiring face masks inside businesses through July
The June visa suspension includes skilled foreign workers associated with various fields, such as energy, technology, medicine and academics. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Experts: National visa suspension could affect workforce in top Houston-area industries
Umair Shah, Harris County Public Health director, urged local residents to follow health and safety protocols. (Courtesy Pexels)
Harris County health director: Health, safety must be prioritized when reopening businesses
Texans receiving unemployment benefits will have a little extra time before they have to prove they are actively looking for work to continue receiving state assistance. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Work search requirement paused for Texans on unemployment benefits
The project has been divided into two projects with a split from about north and south of West Ridge Creek. (Courtesy TxDOT)
Katy City Council approves relocation of water and sewer lines for FM 1463 widening project
Catch up on the biggest news stories of the month, from local business news to statewide coronavirus updates. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
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