The postponement follows the canceling of other major public events due to coronavirus concerns from officials March 11, including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. (Rendering courtesy U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Tax collection revenue fell significantly in several sectors from May 2019 to May 2020, according to the comptroller's office.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a state of disaster in Texas on May 31, while various city officials and law enforcment responded to protests and violence over the weekend.
A partnership on Cypress Creek is looking to improve water quality in the creek by reducing the amount of fecal waste and bacteria.
The Barbara Bush Branch Library will administer free drive-thru coronavirus testing from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1-6, excluding June 5.
The rate of new cases being confirmed is still up compared to the end of April and early May.
Homeowners associations are deciding whether to open swimming pools under state-mandated restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas Medical Center continued to see week-over-week decreases in the total number of active COVID-19 hospitalizations but also saw a significant increase in patient deaths, the medical center reported May 29.
“This is what we’re doing because we’re tired of what we’ve seen and we want to make it better for people,” Chief Operating Officer Robert Pinard said.
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The Kemah-based nature conservation nonprofit is hosting a rain barrel workshop this weekend for Houstonians thirsting for a way to help conserve the community’s water supply.
In a May 28 statement, General Manager Joseph Bailey said new safety measures are in the works to comply with governmental recommendations, and an operating plan is expected to be reviewed with officials in June.
Co-owner Chris Clarabut catered his brother-in-law’s wedding four years ago, not knowing it would be the start of 2 Guys 1 Pit BBQ & Catering, he said.
