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The Harris County Justice Administration Department is working to release final reports and launch pilot programs in early 2021. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Harris County Justice Administration Department makes headway on countywide criminal justice studies
Laura Colangelo
Q&A: Laura Colangelo discusses challenges facing private schools during pandemic
In fiscal year 2019-20, which ended Sept. 30, the city met its goal of spending $50 million on capital improvement projects in a single year. (Courtesy city of League City)
League City reaches capital improvement project milestone
"Remember, we don't want to invite COVID-19 to the dinner table," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said at a Nov. 23 press conference urging caution amid rising COVID-19 positivity rates. (Screenshot via ABC13)
Mayor Sylvester Turner urges caution heading into Thanksgiving holiday
Schools now have the power to temporarily suspend on-campus instruction if “a significant number of the instructional staff at the campus is impacted due to a confirmed COVID-19 outbreak." (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas Education Agency authorizes schools to close doors for 14 days due to coronavirus-related staffing concerns
State Rep. Greg Bonnen has filed a bill related to election fraud.
State Rep. Greg Bonnen files bill related to election fraud
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Houston approves patio dining in downtown on Main Street
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Isabel Longoria was sworn in as Harris County's first-ever elections administrator in a virtual ceremony Nov. 18. (Screenshot via Zoom)
Isabel Longoria sworn in as Harris County's first-ever elections administrator
League City Mayor Pat Hallisey has just tested positive for COVID-19; he attended several events last week, a League City public information officer confirmed. (Courtesy Pat Hallisey)
League City Mayor Pat Hallisey tests positive for COVID-19
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo called on county residents to limit gatherings to people already living within the same household ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. (Screenshot courtesy Ready Harris)
Hidalgo calls on residents to cancel gatherings, citing 'narrow window' to 'turn the ship around'
Umair Shah, the executive director of Harris County Public Health, will be leaving the department after 16 years to serve as the secretary of health for the state of Washington, effective Dec. 18, HCPH officials announced Nov. 17. (Courtesy Harris County Public Health)
Umair Shah to step down as Harris County Public Health executive director effective Dec. 18
Harris County Commissioners Court authorized funds to establish the Office of the Elections Administrator and infused an additional $20 million into the Harris County COVID-19 Emergency Direct Assistance fund during a special meeting Nov. 17. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County ups COVID-19 Emergency Direct Assistance fund to $60M, funds Office of the Elections Administrator
The Coastal Texas Study proposes several projects working together to protect Galveston Bay with multiple lines of defense. (Courtesy Army Corps of Engineers)
Experts accept public input as Coastal Texas Study nears completion
The Greater Houston Partnership hosted a panel Nov. 13 on the November general election and Texas politics. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Public policy panelists discuss general election results, 87th Legislature
This holiday season, League City is promoting small businesses affected by COVID-19 and encouraging residents to shop local. (Courtesy city of League City)
League City promoting small businesses with holiday season events