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Texas officials respond to demonstrations, unrest in wake of George Floyd killing
After the killing of George Floyd, a black man from Houston’s Third Ward, in Minneapolis police custody May 25 led to demonstrations throughout the country, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster and deployed National Guard troops to multiple cities.
George Floyd visitation, funeral scheduled for June 8-9 in Houston area
A public memorial for Floyd will be held June 8 at The Fountain of Praise church in southwest Houston.
Fort Bend County prepares for Tropical Storm Cristobal
The Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management is preparing to activate at a moment’s notice if Tropical Storm Cristobal, which is currently in Mexico, reaches the area.
UPDATED: Protesters convene in downtown Conroe over George Floyd's death
Demonstrators gathered in downtown Conroe on May 31 to peacefully mourn Floyd. A Conroe Police Department sergeant praised the organizers for working with police before the event.
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Montgomery County commissioners greenlight $500 economic stimulus proposal
Montgomery County will move forward with a plan to send homeowners who complete an application $500 stimulus checks following the approval of the Commissioners Court.
Ben Thompson, Claire Shoop, Jen Para, Andy Li and Eva Vigh contributed to this report.
