GOVERNMENT
Mayor Sylvester Turner said July 13 that he would like to see a two-week stay-home order in Houston. (Courtesy HTV)
Houston coronavirus updates: Mayor Turner seeking two-week shutdown; 1 in 4 tests coming back positive
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, shown here in March, announced July 13 the U.S. Department of Defense would provide additional resource to help Texas combat COVID-19. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Department of Defense task forces deployed to help Texas combat COVID-19
The Texas Republican Convention was originally scheduled for July 16-18. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
Texas Supreme Court rejects GOP appeal to host convention in Houston
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke about the county's continuing response to COVID-19 and a new small-business coronavirus relief program at a July 13 press conference. (Screenshot via Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management)
Harris County now accepting applications for $30M small-business assistance program
Early voting is underway in Harris County. (Emma Whalen/Community Impact Newspaper)
See how many Harris County residents voted early in the July 14 primary runoff election
The new partnership will provide on-site, same-day testing and results for assisted-living facility staff and their residents. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
State announces partnership for increased COVID-19 testing for patients, staff at assisted-living facilities, nursing homes
Bay Area prepares for busy hurricane season during COVID-19
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Firefighters, police officers, solid waste collectors and bus drivers in Houston have all been affected by coronavirus exposure. (Courtesy Pexel)
From solid waste collectors to firefighters, Houston’s public workers facing strain from coronavirus exposures
The Texas Republican State Convention was set to be held July 16-18 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
Two new lawsuits aim to reverse GOP convention cancellation
The design plans for several League City drainage projects will go before City Council for approval later this month. (Courtesy city of League City)
League City officials give updates on drainage projects amid hurricane season
Census worker
2020 census: Bureau prepares nonresponse follow-up field operations
Protests after the death of Houstonian George Floyd have spurred ongoing discussions about police reform at City Hall. (Emma Whalen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Body cameras, equipment become flashpoint between Houston City Council, police
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
(Courtesy city of League City)
League City to concentrate on birding, boating to promote tourism
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Judge Mark Henry starts Galveston County COVID-19 task force; League City Council Member Hank Dugie will chair