Here are some recent noteworthy stories dealing with the impact of the coronavirus in South Houston.

Houston ISD announces food distribution sites for the week of April 13

Houston ISD will distribute 30-pound bags of food to families at five different locations each weekday this week. The district is operating under revised protocols after an individual at a distribution site was potentially exposed to the coronavirus.

H-E-B locations in Montrose, Washington corridor and Bellaire report positive COVID-19 cases

H-E-B’s Montrose Market, Buffalo Heights and Bellaire Market locations have each reported one coronavirus case among its employees. The grocer’s operations remain unaffected.



Equip-A-Student campaign hopes to bring technology, necessities to Fort Bend ISD students

A campaign launched for Fort Bend ISD on April 3 will raise funds to provide technology, food and other necessities to students in need.

Bay Area slowdown: Coronavirus pandemic affecting Clear Lake, League City

In the Bay Area, businesses across industries, including dining and tourism, are adapting to soften the blow of losses in revenue.


Fort Bend County Appraisal District extends rendition deadline to May 15

To accommodate business owners affected by the county’s stay-at-home order, the Fort Bend County Appraisal District extended the deadline to report tangible personal property used to produce income.

Matt Dulin, Claire Shoop, Jake Magee and Colleen Ferguson contributed to this report.