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Fort Bend County increases COVID-19 threat level from moderate to high risk
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
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
Sugar Land City Council has been closely monitoring the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on city finances. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Sugar Land takes steps to maximize flexibility for budget season during coronavirus pandemic
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
Missouri City will offer Odis Jones, the former city manager of the city of Hutto, the city manager position. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
UPDATED: Missouri City Council members speak out on city manager selection process, hiring of Odis Jones
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Fort Bend County official: Early voters 'turning out in record numbers’ for July 14 primary runoff
Fort Bend County community continues to have conversations on racial injustice
Here is the latest coronavirus case count information for Fort Bend County. (Community Impact Staff)
60 new coronavirus cases added, ICU hospitalizations down in Fort Bend County on June 30
Masks will be mandatory in most Fort Bend County businesses through the month of July after commissioners extended a face covering order June 30. (Courtesy Pexel)
Fort Bend County extends order requiring face masks inside businesses through July
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
Missouri City's local order mirrors those issued by the Harris and Fort Bend county judges. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Missouri City order requires face masks in businesses through July 9