Sugar Land Skeeters begin two-month summer league at Constellation Field on July 10
Four baseball teams, including the Sugar Land Skeeters, will compete in 56 games at Constellation Field this July and August.
With 111 new coronavirus cases July 9, Fort Bend County has seen 4,524 total cases since March
There are now more than eight cases of the coronavirus per every 1,000 Missouri City residents.
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.
Fort Bend County July 10 coronavirus updates: 93 new cases, record number of hospitalizations
With 93 new coronavirus cases reported in Fort Bend County July 10, there have been a total of 4,617 cases countywide.
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.
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.
'The current budget that we are spending is not adequate': Missouri City looks to invest more in street maintenance program
If Missouri City continues funding its Pavement Maintenance and Management Program at current levels, in five to six years most city streets will need to be reconstructed, according to the city's public works department.
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.
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.
Fort Bend County hospitals see record number of coronavirus patients July 8
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services confirmed 67 new cases of the coronavirus and one additional death July 8.
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.
Sugar Land takes steps to maximize flexibility for budget season during coronavirus pandemic
The city of Sugar Land will have additional flexibility when planning for its fiscal year 2020-21 budget due to the unanimous passage of a resolution during the July 7 City Council meeting.
Gyro Hut brings New York-style gyros to Sugar Land with second Houston-area restaurant
The build-your-own-gyro restaurant opened May 5.
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.
Fort Bend County July 7 coronavirus update: 60 new cases, 2 deaths, new hospitalization data
Fort Bend County has seen a total of 4,346 coronavirus cases. Of these, 2,882 are considered active.
Memorial Hermann Health System hospitals rank in top 10 in the nation
Six of the top 10 hospitals in the Houston area are part of the Memorial Hermann Health System.
Texas driver license offices reopen for in-person renewal, replacement services
The second phase of reopening announced July 7 expanded services offered at driver license offices.
New U.S. guidelines require exchange students to take in-person classes this fall
The guidelines released by ICE require foreign students to take mostly in-person classes to stay in the U.S. on education visas.
Texas students given access to thousands of books, news articles for summer reading through TEA partnership
The Texas Education Agency and Renaissance have partnered to give students unlimited access to enhanced digital books in English and Spanish.
State Fair of Texas cancels 2020 season
This is the eighth time in the fair’s 134-year history that the event has been called off.