DATA: New Caney, Atascocita home sales rise at least 12% compared to prior year
The real estate market fared well in most Lake Houston-area ZIP codes in the 12-month span from June 2019-May 2020 compared to the prior 12 months.
UPDATED: New ZIP code counts show 1,986 confirmed coronavirus cases, 903 active cases in Lake Houston area
Within the seven ZIP codes that make up Community Impact Newspaper's Lake Houston-area coverage, there are 1,986 confirmed coronavirus cases as of July 10.
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.
Montgomery County adds 40 active COVID-19 cases, reaches 3,000 cumulative cases July 10
Five new hospitalizations and 87 new recoveries were also reported July 10.
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.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules could affect thousands of Lone Star College students
Lone Star College is currently unsure how a recent ICE rule will be affected its foreign student population.
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.
May sales tax data shows city of Humble closing gap from coronavirus
The city of Humble's sales tax revenue is slowly rebounding from the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Montgomery County reports decrease in active coronavirus cases for third day in a row
An additional 122 people have recovered, and the seven-day new case average is currently decreasing.
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.
Timber Forest Drive extension to break ground in early 2021
Harris County Precinct 2 is partnering with Harris County Precinct 1 and Humble ISD to extend Timber Forest Drive south of Madera Run Parkway.
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.
Montgomery County Judge Keough offers to host Republican convention after Houston cancellation
“We will be great hosts. We will not put any political pressure on you. There will be no last-minute changes,” Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said. “Montgomery County is open for business.”
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.
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.
Montgomery County records 147 new COVID-19 recoveries July 8; total case count continues to rise
Active cases fell slightly for the second straight day, while nearly 150 recoveries were recorded.
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.