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Mayor Sylvester Turner said the work of the housing stability task force will continue through the city's housing and community affairs committee. (Courtesy HTV)
Houston withdraws from Harris County housing task force and more popular area news
Gov. Greg Abbott said Sept. 17 that data from Texas' 22 hospital regions will dictate when certain businesses can reopen at 75% capacity. (Screenshot of Sept. 17 press conference)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: Retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, gyms can reopen at 75% capacity as early as Sept. 21
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar shared details on the state's financial situation ahead of the 2021 legislative session during a Transportation Advocacy Group virtual event. (Screenshot via Transportation Advocacy Group)
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses state budget, economic planning
First announced in April 2019, the long-anticipated Willowbrook restaurant will serve the brand's signature hamburgers, shakes and french fries, which will also be available "animal style." (Courtesy In-N-Out Burger)
In-N-Out Burger opens in Willowbrook, Rudy's Bar-B-Que opens in Conroe: Popular news from this week
Weeks of budget hearings culminated with a vote to approve the tax rate Sept. 10. (Andy Li/Community Impact Newspaper)
Conroe City Council approves FY 2020-21 tax rate Sept. 10
Montgomery County commissioners met Sept. 8 for a regular and special court session. (Eva Vigh/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County commissioners reduce FY 2020-21 tax rate as citizens push for relief
The tech company's retail location will open on the mall's first floor next month. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Popular in August: What Houston-area readers clicked on the most
Katy ISD is sanitizing school buses between each trip. (Courtesy Katy ISD)
New coronavirus tracking system in place by Texas Education Agency and more Houston-area news
Tropical Storm Imelda Houston
As Hurricane Laura looms, Texas Flood Registry details physical, mental toll of storms
Students across Montgomery County began their school year with remote learning, and districts have faced challenges acquiring enough devices and hot spots. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Montgomery County approves using over $650,000 in CARES funds to help local school districts
Hurricane warnings are in effect for southeast Texas ahead of Hurricane Laura. (Courtesy National Hurricane Center)
Ahead of Hurricane Laura, Central Texas counties preparing to shelter Gulf Coast evacuees
As of the 1 p.m. press conference, mandatory evacuations had been issued in Jasper, Jefferson, Newton and Orange counties, as well as in the cities of Galveston and Port Arthur. Additionally, voluntary evacuations had been issued in Chambers and Brazoria counties; Harris County ZIP code zones A and B; and the cities of Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Tikki Island, Jamaica Beach and Bolivar Peninsula. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Gov. Greg Abbott outlines how hurricane evacuation will work amid COVID-19 pandemic
The plan, which was proposed by Commissioner James Noack, would have provided stimulus checks to all Montgomery County individuals and entities with 2019 property tax filings using a portion of the county’s nearly $105 million in federal funding. (Courtesy Fotolia)
UPDATED: Montgomery County backs down on proposal to offer $500 stimulus checks to county residents
Katy ISD is sanitizing school buses between each trip. (Courtesy Katy ISD)
Texas Education Agency announces new COVID-19 tracking system for public schools
The Texas Workforce Commission has applied for additional unemployment benefit funding to provide more assistance for unemployed Texans. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas Workforce Commission applies for additional unemployment benefit funding