Houston City Council approved a purchase of $64,000 of hand sanitizer April 1. (Adobe Stock Photo)
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Meanwhile, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said 45% of new cases statewide between May 26 and June 2 can be tied to prisons, jails, meat packing plants or nursing homes.
The day after a march honoring Houston native George Floyd, speakers called for more spending on social services and better police oversight.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continues to lift coronavirus-related business restrictions.
"I think the data is clear and convincing that there is a problem. I think that we now have societal consensus of that problem and accepting that data."
The Houston Food Bank is distributing more than double the usual amount of food throughout the community.
People of all ages, colors and creeds packed downtown Houston June 2 to march in memory of former Houston resident George Floyd.
Each recipient is eligible for up to $20,000 to pursue a two-year degree or technical career track.
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue, the Harris County Public Health Department released a statement asking people to take precautionary measures if they plan to attend a protest.
Among a series of marches across the U.S. to honor George Floyd, his hometown of Houston turned out in the thousands June 2.
The Robert W. Kneebone Volunteer of the Year Award was presented at United Way's annual meeting May 26.
Despite an enormous budget shortfall, the city of Houston is aiming to use an 'out-of-the-box' solution to avoid furloughing over 3,000 employees in fiscal year 2020-21.
A public memorial will take place June 8 at The Fountain of Praise church from noon-6 p.m.
