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Karen Waldrup (top) and The Soul Rebels (bottom) both had to cancel shows scheduled in Houston due to coronavirus. (Photo illustration by Justin Howell/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston-area musicians go virtual to play for fans amid coronavirus cancellations of live shows
Southern Smoke Foundation
Q&A: Houston chef Chris Shepherd on how to support the local restaurant industry
Nancy Garner works on face masks at her sewing machine. (Courtesy Nancy Garner)
Lake Conroe resident puts sewing skills to use making face masks
This mural of a horse is Socie's most recent work and one of his favorites. (Haley Morrison/Community Impact Newspaper)
Friendswood muralist gains worldwide recognition
New social media groups are helping people connect with people in need during the coronavirus concerns. (Screenshot by Miranda Jaimes/Community Impact Newspaper)
Coronavirus crisis sparks gatherings of online communities in Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake
A toll-free number will allow people to visit with a chaplain from the Grapevine-based organization and to receive prayer and encouragement. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Baptist group sets up hotline to provide access to disaster relief chaplains
In the midst of concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Round Rock resident Marissa Almaguer created a group on the social media platform Nextdoor to connect locals who need help with those who are able to offer assistance to their neighbors. (Taylor Jackson Buchanan/Community Impact Newspaper)
'In this together': Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto residents help neighbors in need during coronavirus scare
Prodigy Learning Academy
Higher Education Guide 2020: Prodigy Learning Academy offers resources to help Katy-area children of all ages succeed in postsecondary education
Highland Village City Manager Michael Leavitt will retire this fall. (Courtesy city of Highland Village)
Highland Village city manager announces retirement
Brittany Perez draws on her own experiences with homelessness to mentor youth at Montrose Grace Place. (Emma Whalen/Community Impact Newspaper)
In her words: Formerly homeless Houstonian shares message of hope
Christina West has worked for Chipotle for the past six years. (Colleen Ferguson/Community Impact Newspaper)
League City resident stars in national Chipotle ad campaign
Tom Reid
Tom Reid looks back on time at the city as he retires
Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced Nelda Luce Blair's appointment to the Texas Public Safety Commission in January. (Photo courtesy Nelda Luce Blair)
Former Woodlands director Nelda Luce Blair appointed to Texas Public Safety Commission
Demetrius Ennett’s 5 Star Cutz is one of 20 Shop Talk partners in the city of Irving. (Gavin Pugh/Community Impact Newspaper)
Irving police officer's Shop Talk program bridges relationships in community
Chet Garner stands in the retail storefront of The Daytripper World Headquarters in Georgetown. (Sally Grace Holtgrieve/Community Impact Newspaper)
Chet Garner, 'Daytripper' star passionate about restoring historic structures in Georgetown