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Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 11 signed an executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates. (Courtesy Office of the Governor)
Gov. Abbott bans all COVID-19 vaccine mandates; The Woodlands ends ExxonMobil tax abatement and more top Houston-area news
The county’s team would aid adult victims of sexual assault and streamline response operations, the DA’s office said. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office presents plan for sexual assault response team
The Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program has helped local families avoid eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy Pixabay)
Harris County evictions trending up as federal moratorium ends
The Smoking Joint is now open under the umbrella of Click Click Chew virtual food hall in Cypress. (Courtesy Kirsten Gilliam)
Virtual food hall opens in Cypress; Smoke Stack Bar-B-Q coming to Kingwood and more Houston-area news
State law now requires each county to establish an adult sexual assault response team. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County to establish state-mandated sexual abuse response team
A rendering is shown of a flexible space inside Panther Creek High School, which includes learning stairs and a collaboration board. The school's attendance zones are drawn to pull from Lone Star and Memorial high schools. (Courtesy Corgan)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Frisco ISD proposes attendance zone modifications; concerns are voiced over Grogan's Mill Village Center vacancies, plus more top stories
Lina Hidalgo discusses the "Clean Streets, Safe Neighborhoods" initiative at an Oct. 12 press conference. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Judge's Office)
Harris County approves $50M neighborhood cleanup initiative in high-crime areas
Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 11 signed an executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates (Courtesy Office of the Governor)
Gov. Abbott signs executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Texas Renaissance Festival returns for its 47th year beginning Oct. 9-10 with an Oktoberfest-themed weekend. (Courtesy Steven David Photography)
Main Event is being built in Tomball; the Texas Renaissance Festival returns Oct. 9, plus more top stories from the Greater Houston area
Main Event, an entertainment center featuring bowling, arcade games, food and a bar, is under construction in Tomball, said Bruce Hillegeist, president of the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy Main Event)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Main Event is under construction in Tomball; "Love and Death" has begun filming in Hutto, and more top news
The Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an overall tax rate decrease for the fourth year in a row during a special meeting on Oct. 5, with the final rate reflecting a compromise between the court’s Republicans and Democrats. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County Commissioners Court approves lower overall tax rate for FY 2021-22
person on snowy road
Federal report finds more work is needed to prevent power outages during future winter storms
Texas Department of Transportation employees work on Segment H of the Grand Parkway in Montgomery County, which is set to be completed in the spring of 2022. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)
Statewide November ballot propositions explained; East Montgomery County sees explosive growth and more top Houston-area news
Norman Funderburk was sworn in as the 15th mayor of Humble on May 13, following a successful election against opponent Arliss Ann Bentley on May 1. (Courtesy Norman Funderburk)
Q&A: Get to know Humble mayor Norman Funderburk
The ordinance states residents must be approved for a permit with the animal services department before owning chickens. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
CI NATION ROUNDUP: Chickens are now allowed in Plano backyards; McKinney ISD releases details for new elementary school, and more top news
Harris County's precinct boundaries were last redrawn in 2011. (Courtesy Harris County)
Here is how to get involved in Harris County's redistricting process
A week after proposed maps were released for the Texas Senate, commissioners approved a resolution criticizing the proposal’s plan for Montgomery County. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County commissioners approve resolution against Texas Senate redistricting proposal
On Sept. 28, Gov. Greg Abbott announced six appointees to the Texas Energy Reliability Council. (Courtesy The Texas Tribune)
Abbott announces Texas Energy Reliability Council appointees
Big League Dreams will reopen in December with updated turf, seating, nets, fencing, graphics and other upgrades. (Courtesy city of League City)
Big League Dreams to reopen in League City; New Caney ISD officials address student possession of a gun, and more top stories from Greater Houston