Gardenkids of Kemah aims to help local youth 'protect, plant and play'
The nonprofit will participate in Eco Fest at Hometown Heroes Park in League City on Sept. 19.
IMPACTS ROUNDUP: Pizza Lounge new location coming soon and more
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Texas Renaissance Festival to offer free COVID-19 rapid testing throughout season
Additionally, a free drive-thru testing site will be set up in Todd Mission on Sept. 19.
Texas Supreme Court issues order strengthening CDC eviction moratorium
The action aims to strengthen a federal order that renters' advocates say has been falling short in eviction court.
Galveston County removes many of Sept. 8 reported deaths; total now 139
The percentage of active COVID-19 cases has also dropped below 20% for the first time in September.
Q&A: St. Luke's physician shares advice on flu season, vaccine and prevention
The influenza vaccine is recommended for nearly all patients of all ages ahead of this year's flu season, Dr. Sam Rolon said.
TEA launches statewide COVID-19 dashboard for public schools
The Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Services, has launched its latest COVID-19 dashboard for positive cases in Texas public schools.
Houston Police Department to join Harris County cite-and-release program
Houston Police Department is joining Harris County's cite-and-release program.
Clear Creek ISD superintendent search continues with board discussion of targets
The CCISD board of trustees have defined the 2020-21 superintendent targets that will be be used in the annual review process this spring during campus planning.
Houston Food Bank: COVID-19 pandemic amplifies already-high food insecurity rates across region
Before COVID-19, the Houston Food Bank distributed about 400,000 pounds of food daily. That number has since increased to about 1 million pounds a day.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: Retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, gyms can reopen at 75% capacity as early as Sept. 21
Nursing home and long-term care facilities will also be allowed to reopen for visitation as early as Sept. 24.
Newly formed corporation could divert Harris County toll road revenue to non-mobility projects
A new limited government corporation formed by Harris County Sept. 15 could result in surplus revenue from the Harris County Toll Road Authority going to other county needs outside of the realm of transportation and mobility.
Curry Masala opens in The Woodlands and more Houston-area news
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Q&A: National Center for Learning Disabilities expert discusses challenges of special education, remote learning during pandemic
The NCLD's director of policy and advocacy spoke about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on special education students and their development in and out of the classroom.
Houston taking new approach to citywide street repairs, including sidewalks
A new system of street repairs aims to get more projects done quickly and save money to use on sidewalk work
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market 2020 moves fall event fully online
Last year's event drew over 100,000 shoppers.
Galveston County reports record-low new cases of COVID-19
Galveston County reported a record-low number of new cases of COVID-19 on Sept. 14.
Hidalgo: Harris County trending toward COVID-19 threat level downgrade
Harris County has been at the highest possible COVID-19 threat level since late June, but the data related to the number of new cases per day, hospitalizations and testing positivity mean the threat level could be downgraded in the near future, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said Sept. 15.
Harris County resumes in-person jury duty
In-person jury trials have largely been on hold since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March.
City of Houston tasks human trafficking office to support domestic violence victims
Since pandemic restrictions began, the Houston Area Women’s Center has experienced a 40% increase in calls for help, and municipal courts have seen as high as a 90% increase in requests, officials said.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses state budget, economic planning
Hegar shared his outlook on the state's finances and economic outlook in a September TAG Houston livestream.
Harris County, Houston to consider $10 million partnership on new facility for homeless individuals
A partnership is expected to move forward this week between the city of Houston and Harris County to open a new facility to help the area's homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six months in, Houston-area apartment rents still feeling COVID-19 squeeze
Rents for high-end Class A properties averaged $1,463 in August, the lowest such level in over two years.
Harris County coronavirus count: Testing positivity rate in Texas Medical Center under 5% for 7 consecutive days
See the latest trends on COVID-19 in Harris County.
As Harris County prepares to send mail ballot applications, state requests quick ruling in appeal
In the meantime, Harris County officials said they are moving forward with their plan to send mail ballot applications to all registered voters.