Fort Bend County discusses FY 2020-21 budget, lowering property tax rates
Commissioners Court and county staff considered the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on both the county and its residents.
Missouri City City Council to address street names, consider authorizing coronavirus response spending and more at Aug. 3 meeting
Looking to learn more about the topics Missouri City City Council will discuss during its Aug. 3 meetings? Read our preview here.
6 Sugar Land restaurants participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2020 on Aug. 1-Sept. 7
Houston Restaurant Weeks—an annual, monthlong fundraiser benefiting the Houston Food Bank—began Aug. 1 and runs through Labor Day weekend.
Texas State Teachers Association demands TEA prohibit in-person classes until Sept. 8
The statement was released after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton earlier this week said that local districts have the sole authority to close schools due to the ongoing pandemic.
Service First Automotive opens Aug. 3 in Missouri City after experiencing coronavirus-related delays
While the auto repair store was initially scheduled to open in mid-March, it was delayed because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Businesses open in Bellaire Town Center, Tony's Italian Delicatessen expands delivery to Spring: News from Houston area
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Tips for Cy-Fair ISD parents, Harris County schools to stay closed until Sept. 8: Most popular news from Houston area
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Attack wing commander talks mission, future of Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base
The airport is for both military and public use and is located about 17 miles southeast of downtown Houston.
Crumbl Cookies coming to Cypress, The Rose Lounge to open in The Woodlands: News from the Houston area
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Texas Association of School Administrators asks state for more local control, clear guidelines in 2020-21
TASA leaders said in the letter that changing guidelines coming from the state are overly complicated and have only created confusion.
Texas Education Agency to fund online program supporting schools, parents in 2020-21
Teachers, students, parents and administrators can access classes, assignments and grades through the system whether learning from the classroom or elsewhere.
Charter school plans to launch complete virtual program for all Texas students in August
All classes will be conducted live, giving students the opportunity to engage with teachers and fellow classmates.
Here’s what the moviegoing experience will look like when Regal theaters reopen this summer
Face masks will be required of guests in lobbies, hallways, restrooms and in auditoriums when not eating or drinking.
New offerings in the Inner Loop, music school opens in The Woodlands: Updates from Houston area
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FEMA adapts disaster responses due to convergence of COVID-19, busy hurricane season
FEMA has adjusted its pre- and post-disaster response due to COVID-19.
Q&A: Houston business leader says federal Paycheck Protection Program has ‘made a significant difference’
"The doors [for business assistance] have been opened just about as wide as they can be made because it’s very unusual times," said Tim Jeffcoat, the district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Houston.
Fort Bend ISD to begin 2020-21 school year online as COVID-19 cases increase in Fort Bend County
As school districts across the state determine how to best educate students amid rising coronavirus numbers, Fort Bend ISD announced students will begin the 2020-21 school year 100% online with the goal of gradually phasing in face-to-face instruction.
Texas' freestanding emergency centers ask state for flexibility during coronavirus pandemic
The requested changes would help freestanding emergency centers relieve overcrowding at hospitals and reduce the cost of coronavirus testing at their facilities, according to the Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers.
Sugar Land museum to debut new exhibit, Humble luxury apartments to open in fall: News from Houston area
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American Federation of Teachers releases resolution supporting 'safety strikes' as 2020-21 school year approaches
According to AFT President Randi Weingarten, the ability for schools to reopen safely hinges on the federal government as state budgets continue to get slashed amid the pandemic-induced economic downturn.
Fort Bend County extends emergency declaration, passes resolution against hate crimes
The emergency declaration and the resolution both passed in 3-2 votes along party lines.
Some breweries may qualify to operate as restaurants under new TABC guidelines
Some breweries across the state may now reopen as restaurants after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission released new guidelines on how restaurants may calculate their alcohol sales receipts.
Attorney General Ken Paxton: Decision to close schools lies with school districts, not health officials
The Texas Education Agency said July 28 it will follow the guidance laid out by Attorney General Ken Paxton and will not allow schools to close in-person instruction based solely on a blanket order from a local health authority.
Deadline extended for program providing grocery help for Texas families
Families have until Aug. 21 to apply for the program that provides a one-time payment of $285 per child to help those who lost access to free and reduced-priced meals when schools closed.
Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land set to open to public with new exhibit July 31
The museum is welcoming back visitors with health and safety precautions in place and a new special exhibit, Robot Zoo.