Body cameras, equipment become flashpoint between Houston City Council, police
Discussions about equipment became heated among council members as they sought transparency from HPD Chief Art Acevedo.
Bellaire City Council appoints Brant Gary interim city manager effective Aug. 3
Plans for seeking a full-time replacement have not been announced.
Education organizations call for STAAR requirements to be waived another year
Gov. Greg Abbott waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, testing requirements in March of earlier this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Q&A: Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. David Corry discusses immunity, vaccine production amid COVID-19 pandemic
Rapid development and distribution of a vaccine worldwide and successful achievement of herd immunity will be key players in determining the lifespan of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr. David Corry, a professor of Medicine in the Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology Section at Baylor College of Medicine.
State announces partnership for increased COVID-19 testing for patients, staff at assisted-living facilities, nursing homes
These test sites will help the state work toward the goal of processing up to 100,000 tests in the first month.
Texas Medical Center reports only 4% uptick in ICU bed use despite continued COVID-19 case increases
Compared to 1,350 total intensive care units in use June 30, Texas Medical Center has seen only a slight uptick in occupancies since then, with 1,394 reported July 9.
UPDATE: As end of early voting nears, nearly 129,000 Harris County residents have cast ballots
Reminder: Today is your last chance to vote early before the the July 14 primary runoff.
Harris County coronavirus count: 907 cases, 12 deaths confirmed July 9
The 12 deaths—the largest single day total in Harris County since the pandemic began—brings the total COVID-19 death count in the county to 423.
From solid waste collectors to firefighters, Houston’s public workers facing strain from coronavirus exposures
Houston’s core city services are being strained by coronavirus exposures, city leaders report.
Two new lawsuits aim to reverse GOP convention cancellation
The lawsuits come the day after the contract for hosting the event was terminated.
MAP: Governor expands restrictions on elective surgeries to more than 100 Texas counties
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the restrictions that initially required only hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties to postpone all non-medically necessary surgeries and procedures that are unrelated to COVID-19.
Comptroller’s office: July sales tax revenue up in West University Place, down in Bellaire
July sales tax revenue figures released July 8 by the Office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts shows that Bellaire’s sales tax revenue has slipped year over year, while West University Place's has seen an uptick.
I-610 West Loop main lanes closed through weekend
All main lanes, both north and southbound, of the I-610 West Loop at the I-69 Southwest Freeway will be closed from 9 p.m. July 10 through 5 a.m. July 13.
UIL releases guidelines for conducting summer activities during COVID-19 pandemic
The University Interscholastic League released udpated guidelines for schools conducting summer activities such as sports training and marching band practices on July 8.
Houston's fifth annual Black Restaurant Week returns July 10-19
Participating patrons can play Black Restaurant Week Bingo and vote for their favorite participating eateries for a chance to win prizes such as restaurant gift cards, culinary treats and cash prizes.
DATA: 2018-2020 Bellaire-Meyerland-West University Place real estate market at a glance
Here is a look at year-over-year data for the real estate market, reflecting sales between June 1 through May 31 each year.
Harris County coronavirus count: 701 new cases confirmed as hospitalizations hold steady July 8
The city of Houston confirmed only 204 new cases July 8—down from over 1,000 July 7—a discrepancy that officials attributed to a "computer system slowdown."
Apply for Harris County small-business loan, see Rock the Row summer series and more: News from Houston area
Read the latest business and community news from the Houston area.
Houston First Corp. cancels Texas GOP convention under guidance from Mayor Turner
The decision came one week before 6,000 delegates were expected to attend the event at the George R. Brown Convention Center
2020 census: Bureau prepares nonresponse follow-up field operations
For individuals who have not responded to the 2020 census, one of about 500,000 census takers will visit the their household between Aug. 11-Oct. 31.
How It Works: Houston Police Department budget breakdown
Protests have put city budgets across the U.S. in the spotlight. Here's a breakdown of where HPD comes from and what it goes toward.
Despite COVID-19, year-over-year Houston-area home sales up nearly 16% in June
Home sales were up across most pricing categories in Houston in June, with a 15.7% jump as compared to the same period last year.
Emler Swim School now offering interactive lessons online
Families can choose to receive training via weekly video calls or through instructional videos online.
Applications open soon for Harris County's $30 million small business assistance program
Eligible small businesses may receive a grant of up to $25,000 to cover payroll costs, rent and other operating expenses.
Harris County coronavirus count: 1,535 new cases, six deaths confirmed July 7
See the latest data on COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Harris County.