Initial claims for unemployment insurance rates are increasing across the nation in the midst of COVID-19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas sees 77% increase in unemployment insurance claims during week ending March 28
Emergi Care celebrates 10 years in Clear Lake
Here is what to know about rent, mortgages and utility bills during the coronavirus. (Courtesy Fotolia)
FAQ: Paying bills in the time of coronavirus
Texas Tribune: Some local elections in Texas moving ahead despite coronavirus spread
Lake Travis Fire Rescue is one of hundreds of emergency service districts serving millions of Texas residents across the state. Firefighters, EMTs and medical professionals said they are concerned about the availability of personal protective equipment as the coronavirus public health crisis continues. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
First responders, medical professionals across Texas worry about inadequate personal protective equipment supplies
Harris County is the third fastest-growing county in the U.S., according to 2019 census data. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
Harris County ranked fastest-growing, most populous county in Texas by 2019 census data
Clear Creek ISD will close all facilities through at least May 4. (Jake Magee/Community Impact Newspaper)
Clear Creek ISD extends school closure through May 4
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Bay Area counties have begun breaking down counts for the coronavirus COVID-19 by city and region, and data indicates that the Clear Lake and League City areas have a total of about 90 positive cases, not counting Houston numbers. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
DATA: How many positive coronavirus cases are there in Clear Lake, League City?
Houston City Council has established a COVID-19 account for its coronavirus response. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
City of Houston establishes coronavirus disaster fund
Houston City Council approved a purchase of $64,000 of hand sanitizer April 1. (Adobe Stock Photo)
Houston City Council approves $64,000 purchase of citywide hand sanitizer stations
Census day is April 1. (Courtesy U.S. Census Bureau)
Galveston County trailing behind in 2020 census responses
Jane Sweeney and approximately 30 other members of the Lakeview Quilters Guild decided to take action after hearing of the need for personal protective equipment in area hospitals. (Photo courtesy of Jane Sweeney)
Bay Area residents sew nearly 400 masks for local medical centers
METRO bus
Two additional METRO employees test positive for COVID-19
Census day is April 1. (Courtesy U.S. Census Bureau)
With local funding on the line, Houston's census advocates navigate coronavirus challenges
City- and county-led testing sites have the capacity to test 1,000 people per day collectively. (Matt Dulin/Community Impact Newspaper)
Second Houston-led drive-thru coronavirus testing site opens April 1