DATA: Roughly 5% of Brazoria, Galveston counties file for unemployment in June
The majority of the claims are in the oil and gas industry and the restaurant industry.
Brazoria County reports 99 new coronavirus cases July 10
The county is also reporting 43 recoveries.
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.
Brazoria County reports 84 coronavirus cases, one death July 9
The death was of a Pearland nursing home resident.
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.
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.
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.
Brazoria County reports 125 coronavirus cases July 8, a new daily high
As of July 8, all age groups have more confirmed cases than recoveries.
UPDATED: A look at coronavirus case counts over the July 4 weekend in Brazoria County
The 20-29 age bracket is now the age bracket with the most infected cases in the county.
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.
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.
Judge Mark Henry starts Galveston County COVID-19 task force; League City Council Member Hank Dugie will chair
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry is putting together a countywide COVID-19 business task force. Henry has appointed League City City Council Member Hank Dugie to chair the COVID-19 Business Taskforce.
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.
4 Houston-area pastors take steps urging racial unity across region
"We wanted to unite as many pastors as possible around some basic common denominators that we felt like could make a real impact in our city and move some things forward in the area of racial injustice in our city," said Jason Shepperd, the lead pastor of Church Project in The Woodlands.
Texas Education Agency issues guidelines for 2020-21 school year
The guidelines address on-campus activities, attendance requirements, and health and safety precautions that should be enforced at Texas schools this year.
Museum scales back reopening, bar owners react to second shutdown and more: Houston-area business, community news
Read the latest news from the Greater Houston area on Community Impact Newspaper’s website.
Brazoria County reports 105 new COVID-19 cases July 7
The county is also reporting another death.
Friendswood City Council votes to reallocate funds to Galveston County for coronavirus efforts, closes city facilities
The city closed city facilities starting July 7.