(Courtesy The Republic Grille/Liz Grimm Public Relations)
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Gov. Greg Abbott on July 27 issued an executive order extending the early voting period for the Nov. 3 election. (Screenshot of Sept. 17 press conference)
Lawsuit takes aim at start date for early voting as some Texas Republicans challenge Gov. Greg Abbott's order
This photo, which was taken in early August, shows the upcoming El Tiempo Cantina in Kingwood. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
El Tiempo Cantina to open in Kingwood
The city of Houston must still agree to the county's conditions, and an interlocal agreement must be approved before the land can be purchased. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County commissioners approve earnest money contract for Woodridge Village development
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Harris County increased by more than 14,000 on Sept. 21 as the Texas Department of State Health Services worked through a backlog of test results, but data shows most new cases added were recoveries. (Community Impact staff)
Harris County coronavirus count: 14,000-case backlog added to total, mostly recoveries
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Texas Central Railroad bullet train project receives rulings on safety framework, selected alignment
The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 3 election is Oct. 5. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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George Buenik, Houston's director of safety and homeland security, urged residents to stay home throughout the day and evening Sept. 22. (Courtesy Houston Office of Emergency Management)
Tropical Depression Beta: Houston officials urge residents to stay home over next 24 hours
Montgomery County commissioners met Sept. 22 for a regular Commissioners Court meeting. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Homeless shelter plans advance with Montgomery County approval, $1.8M in federal funding
The deadline to register to vote in Harris County is approaching. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Here’s how to register to vote in Harris County
All students will switch to the district's online learning platform Sept. 22. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Humble ISD switches to online only Sept. 22 due to Tropical Storm Beta
Takeaways include changes to reporting methods and a slight increase in active cases. (Community Impact staff)
Montgomery County makes progress on backlog; school districts begin reporting cases: Five COVID-19 updates the week of Sept. 15-21
The Harris County Department of Education lowered its tax rate for the 2020-21 fiscal year. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Harris County Department of Education lowers tax rate for 2020-21
Another 1,372 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Harris County over the Sept. 19-20 weekend along with 48 deaths caused by the virus. (Community Impact staff)
Harris County coronavirus count: Texas Medical Center positivity rate under 5% for two straight weeks
Free COVID-19 testing will be available to festival staff, participants and patrons every weekend of the festival this fall. (Courtesy Steven David Photography)
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