Coronavirus testing: Where to find testing sites in Houston the week of July 13
Here is the latest information on how and where to find coronavirus testing locations in Houston
Teachers union: Houston ISD should offer virtual learning until case numbers flatten
In a set of recommendations published July 13, the Houston Federation of Teachers called on Houston ISD to start the school year with equitable virtual learning and begin phasing in school reopenings only after two weeks of slowing case counts.
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Houston coronavirus updates: Mayor Turner seeking two-week shutdown; 1 in 4 tests coming back positive
Mayor Turner made a series of announcements July 13 related to COVID-19 precautions.
Harris County coronavirus count: 2,001 cases, 8 deaths confirmed July 13
Public health officials in Houston and Harris County reported that 2,001 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed July 13, a new single-day record for the county.
Department of Defense task forces deployed to help Texas combat COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott announced July 13 the U.S. Department of Defense would provide more resources to Texas to combat the rise of COVID-19.
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Texas Supreme Court rejects GOP appeal to host convention in Houston
The potentially 6,000-person event has drawn criticism in recent weeks from officials who perceive it as a threat to public safety.
Harris County now accepting applications for $30M small-business assistance program
Harris County businesses with fewer than 30 employees may apply for funding through July 24.
See how many Harris County residents voted early in the July 14 primary runoff election
About 46% of Harris County voters cast mail-in ballots during the early voting period.
Harris County coronavirus count: After three weeks of surging cases, death toll starts to rise
The seven-day rolling average of deaths per day in Harris County has increased from 3.86 on July 8 to 8.29 on July 12.
Sugar Land Skeeters start summer stretch, Black Restaurant Week returns: Business and community updates from Houston area
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Houston's Inner Loop multifamily construction boom faces COVID-19 headwinds
Houston apartments are seeing rents and occupancy rates decline. And 4,000 new units are set to open this year.
Refinancing a home, police departments address protests: Popular news this week from Greater Houston
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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.
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.
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.