GOVERNMENT
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
Pearland City Council gave initial approval to the fiscal year 2020-21 tax rate and budget. (Haley Morrison/Community Impact Newspaper)
Pearland City Council gives initial approval to tax rate, budget
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
(Community Impact staff)
Friendswood applying for grant for $78 million drainage project
Vehicles drive alongside the Tomball Tollway in Harris County. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Newly formed corporation could divert Harris County toll road revenue to non-mobility projects
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Friendswood property tax rate will likely end up lower than originally proposed
(Community Impact Staff)
Friendswood City Council fails to approve lower property tax rate
Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess announced Sept. 14 the resumption of in-person jury trials in the county's district courts. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Harris County resumes in-person jury duty
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
At a July 1 press conference, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a partnership between the city, Harris County and a team of nonprofits to address chronic homelessness. (Screenshot courtesy Zoom)
Harris County, Houston to consider $10 million partnership on new facility for homeless individuals
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
PPP boon: Federal loans help local businesses during pandemic
Pearland City Council held a special meeting Sept. 2 to discuss the city's proposed fiscal year 2020-21 budget. (Haley Morrison/Community Impact Newspaper)
Pearland City Council continues FY 2020-21 budget process with public hearing, discussion
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Friendswood City Council prepares to pass FY 2020-21 budget
Residents and landlords can apply to the program through Sept. 2. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Residents, landlords have through Sept. 2 to apply to Harris County's rent relief program