GOVERNMENT
Montgomery County Commissioners Court
Montgomery County approves extending homelessness assistance deadline, acquiring building for families
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
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
Following Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to close Texas bars due to a rise in coronavirus cases, more than 30 bar owners filed a lawsuit June 29 challenging Abbott’s emergency order. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
More than 30 Texas bars sue over Gov. Greg Abbott's recent shutdown order
Gov. Greg Abbott was part of a press conference at UT Southwestern Medical Center. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Greg Abbott, Vice President Mike Pence urge Texans to wear face coverings
George Bush Intercontinental Airport experienced a 3.5 million drop in passengers in April compared to April 2019. Gov. Greg Abbott signed into order some travel restrictions for passengers from specific states, though those orders expired in May. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
MAP: Texans may face entry restrictions and mandatory quarantines while traveling in U.S., abroad
North Houston Highway Improvement Project
H-GAC group will look at crafting a five-party agreement around I-45 overhaul
Government officials have used positivity rates, which factor in total tests, to make key decisions and policies regarding coronavirus restrictions. (Courtesy CommUnityCare Health Centers)
Montgomery County commissioner: Expanding COVID-19 testing ‘waste of time’; health experts say otherwise
The Texas positivity rate for COVID-19 cases has exceeded 10%, which Gov. Greg Abbott previously called a "warning flag." (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas’ coronavirus positivity rate exceeds 'warning flag' level Abbott set as businesses reopened
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott paused reopening phases for Texas June 25. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Abbott pauses reopening phases due to recent surge of COVID-19 cases
The number of coronavirus hospitalizations in Texas has surged in June. On June 24 the Texas Department of State Health Services reported 4,389 hospitalizations, a new high. (Design by Shelby Savage/Community Impact Newspaper)
As Fourth of July approaches and coronavirus numbers spike, local officials, medical experts plead with Texans to be safe
The shelter will be put in a hospital parking lot, as requested by hospital officials. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Montgomery County purchases portable shelter ahead of expected COVID-19 wave
Texans who receive a coronavirus tests at a state-run mobile testing site will now be provided four free face masks. (Courtesy Pexels)
Texas agency to distribute free masks to those tested for coronavirus at state-run locations
Conroe Mayor Toby Powell has allegedly dropped his lawsuit against one tax official of Montgomery County. (Courtesy Fotolia)
UPDATED: Conroe Mayor Toby Powell allegedly drops property value lawsuit against tax official
Montgomery County commissioners met June 23 in Conroe. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County commissioners OK budget for 457th district court; judge candidates disagree on how to run court