GOVERNMENT
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
The Shenandoah City Council began budget discussions during a July 8 meeting. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Shenandoah City Council considers bigger budget for personal protective equipment
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough (right) offered to host the state Republican Party convention in a Facebook video July 8. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County Judge Keough offers to host Republican convention after Houston cancellation
Census worker
2020 census: Bureau prepares nonresponse follow-up field operations
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
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
Residents walk through a shopping center in north Conroe wearing masks before Gov. Greg Abbott issued his statewide mask order. (Andy Li/Community Impact Newspaper)
In Montgomery County, ‘individual liberties’ a sticking point amid public health crisis
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
Montgomery County Commissioners Court
Montgomery County approves extending homelessness assistance deadline, acquiring building for families
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
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