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Sheldon State Park, along with other state parks across Texas, will temporarily close at 5 p.m. April 7. (Courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)
State parks, historic sites in the Greater Houston area close under Gov. Greg Abbott's order
VIDEO: Texas Tribune interview with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar about the coronavirus's effects on the state economy
NRG Stadium
Construction underway for coronavirus medical shelter at NRG Stadium
Essential workers struggling to find child care amid coronavirus shutdowns can now find a provider and potentially receive financial assistance through a new Southeast Texas database. (Courtesy Pexels)
Essential workers in Southeast Texas can now search for child care, receive financial assistance
Six jail employees who had contact with the inmate have been sent home for self-quarantine. (Courtesy Pexels)
Montgomery County inmate tests positive for coronavirus
Houston Airport System officials expect March passenger data to be significantly lower than in other months. Foot traffic at IAH was light March 24. (Emily Heineman/Community Impact Newspaper)
TSA limits checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport; Houston Airport System expects significant decline in March passengers
The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial put up signs saying "Hope is not cancelled," according to Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough. (Andy Li/Community Impact Newspaper)
The Woodlands Township board, Montgomery County officials discuss local coronavirus updates
All nonessential businesses throughout the county, including in downtown Conroe, have been closed. (Andy Li/Community Impact Newspaper)
PHOTOS: Scenes of Montgomery County as residents deal with stay-at-home order
The Woodlands Township is accepting a variety of medical protective gear through its "Help Our Heroes" campaign. (Courtesy Fotolia)
The Woodlands Township launches medical supply donation campagin
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo provided updates on the county's "Stay Home-Work Safe" order at a March 30 press conference. (Screenshot via Harris County)
VIDEO: Texas Tribune interviews Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo about the coronavirus outbreak’s impact in Houston
The Woodlands Township board of directors met via video conference for a special meeting April 2. (Screenshot via The Woodlands Township)
The Woodlands Township considers community coronavirus response, expected budget shortfalls
An apartment complex for adults age 55 and older is under a shelter-in-place order as of March 31. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
UPDATED: Montgomery County orders shelter-in-place for Alden Bridge senior-living facility; third death reported
Census day is April 1. (Courtesy U.S. Census Bureau)
With local funding on the line, Houston's census advocates navigate coronavirus challenges
Harris County's "Stay Home-Work Safe" order has been extended through April 30. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County stay-at-home order extended until April 30; some nonviolent inmates to be released from county jail
Gov. Greg Abbott updated Texans and issued an executive order regarding the state's response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis during a March 31 afternoon press conference. (Screenshot via livestream)
'Now is the time to redouble our efforts': Abbott issues executive order for state on COVID-19 extending school closures, clarifying essential services