The coronavirus has prompted several local entities to postpone May elections. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Lone Star College-CyFair has continued to increase its student enrollment and dual-credit partnerships over the years.
Lone Star College System has moved about 97% of its more than 9,000 class sessions online since mid-March as facilities have closed during the coronavirus pandemic, LSCS Chancellor Stephen Head said. He foresees LSCS continuing to enhance its online options even after stay-at-home orders are lifted.
In partnership with the Houston-Galveston Area Council, Harris County launched a $10 million Small Business Economic Assistance Loan Program on April 7 to help small businesses on the road to recovery.
The fund hopes to start cutting checks as early as this week.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced via a news release April 7 that state parks and historic sites should be temporarily closed to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Proms planned for this spring have been canceled, and graduation ceremonies could potentially be postponed.
Abbott said the closure is to help prevent large gatherings and strengthen social distancing.
Updated April 7 at 9:20 p.m.
From face masks to hand sanitizer, North Houston residents and companies are getting creative to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
At 8 a.m. April 7, The Texas Tribune will host a live interview with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, conducted by Texas Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey.
Total coronavirus cases in the Greater Houston area continue to rise.
New data from the Rice University Kinder Instutite of Urban Research suggests social distancing efforts have been effective.
