GOVERNMENT
Pearland City Council voted to allocate money to hotels financially affected by COVID-19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Pearland City Council allocates funds to one-time payment program for hotels affected by COVID-19
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
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
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
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Judge Mark Henry starts Galveston County COVID-19 task force; League City Council Member Hank Dugie will chair
The city has taken measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus in city facilities, which includes requiring staff to wear personal protective equipment in common areas of city facilities. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Friendswood City Council votes to reallocate funds to Galveston County for coronavirus efforts, closes city facilities
In-person appointments for driver license renewal and replacement are now being offered at driver license offices across the state. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas driver license offices reopen for in-person renewal, replacement services
The Texas Education Agency and Renaissance have partnered to give students unlimited access to enhanced digital books in English and Spanish. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas students given access to thousands of books, news articles for summer reading through TEA partnership
Pearland Council Member Gary Moore has withdrawn from the 2020 Pearland mayoral race. (Courtesy Pexels)
BREAKING: Pearland City Council Member Gary Moore withdraws from mayoral race
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announces a partnership between the city, Harris County and a team of nonprofits to address chronic homelessness at a July 1 press conference. (Screenshot courtesy Zoom)
Updated: Harris County, Houston commit $58 million to program that could "functionally end chronic homelessness" in the county
The order requires anyone age 10 or older to wear face coverings while patronizing businesses that serve the public. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County disaster declaration, mask order extended through Aug. 26
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
Umair Shah, Harris County Public Health director, urged local residents to follow health and safety protocols. (Courtesy Pexels)
Harris County health director: Health, safety must be prioritized when reopening businesses