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The Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund is a $30 million fund administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation that aims to financially assist vulnerable individuals and families with essential needs who do not otherwise qualify for other pandemic-related assistance. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
1:59 PM Jun 15, 2020 CDT
UPDATED: Here's how to apply for assistance through the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund
Legal aid organizations in the Harris County area are offering legal assistance to renters amid the coronavirus pandmeic. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
4:33 PM Jun 15, 2020 CDT
Houston-area legal aid organizations provide assistance to those struggling to pay rent during COVID-19
The flyer with information on George Floyd's Houston-area services was released June 2. (Courtesy Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center)
Houston
12:21 PM Jun 9, 2020 CDT
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo declares June 9 George Perry Floyd, Jr. Day
Two weeks after Houston native George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Harris County Commissioners Court is set to consider several items that relate to criminal justice reform during its June 9 meeting. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
4:04 PM Jun 8, 2020 CDT
Criminal justice reform to take center stage at Harris County's June 9 Commissioners Court meeting
While the Texas Supreme Court's 15th Emergency Order issued May 14 allowed residential eviction proceedings to resume statewide beginning May 19 following a two-month hiatus, the order does not require those proceedings to resume. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
4:54 PM Jun 4, 2020 CDT
Hidalgo, Turner request eviction moratorium be extended through Aug. 24
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the formation of a testing strike team that will be deployed to high-risk communities, such as nursing homes, during a previous press conference. (Screenshot courtesy Facebook)
Houston
3:15 PM May 21, 2020 CDT
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo extends 'Stay Home, Work Safe' order, releases worker protection guidelines
Previously set to expire May 20, the disaster declaration allows the county to adequately respond to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said during the meeting. (Screenshot courtesy ABC 13)
Houston
3:42 PM May 20, 2020 CDT
Harris County further extends disaster declaration through June 10
Hollins, who said he has no intentions of running for the office, will serve as interim county clerk throughout the remainder of 2020 until a new county clerk is elected in November. (Courtesy Christopher Hollins)
Houston
12:32 PM May 20, 2020 CDT
Commissioners appoint Christopher Hollins interim Harris County clerk beginning June 1
Here’s a timeline looking back on the work Community Impact Newspaper has done covering the pandemic in the Spring and Klein area and beyond. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:11 PM May 11, 2020 CDT
LOOKING BACK: 2 months of coronavirus pandemic coverage by Community Impact Newspaper
One day after Gov. Greg Abbott announced his plan to begin reopening Texas on May 1, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo unveiled a three-pronged approach to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19 as businesses begin to reopen: "Test, Trace, Treat." (Courtesy ReadyHarris)
Houston
1:27 PM Apr 28, 2020 CDT
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo outlines three-pronged approach for COVID-19 containment
Harris County residents will be required to wear face coverings when out in public for at least 30 days beginning April 27. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:56 PM Apr 22, 2020 CDT
Harris County residents will be required to wear face coverings in public beginning April 27
The two new testing sites, located at 14531 Westheimer Road, Houston, and 101 W. Southmore Ave., Pasadena, will offer drive-thru testing for up to 200 people per day. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
1:09 PM Apr 16, 2020 CDT
Harris County opens 2 new coronavirus testing sites in Houston, Pasadena through Walgreens partnership
Dr. Sherri Onyiego, the medical director for Nutrition and Chronic Disease for Harris County Public Health, spoke with Community Impact Newspaper about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and Harris County's preparedness. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
1:16 PM Apr 11, 2020 CDT
OFFICIAL: Harris County Public Health expects to see coronavirus peak in early May
Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper
Houston
4:29 PM Apr 8, 2020 CDT
Harris County in ‘standoff’ over proposed inmate release to curb coronavirus spread
In partnership with the Houston-Galveston Area Council, Harris County launched a $10 million Small Business Economic Assistance Loan Program on April 7 to help small businesses on the road to recovery. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
6:25 PM Apr 7, 2020 CDT
UPDATED: H-GAC no longer accepting applications for Harris County's Small Business Economic Assistance Loan Program
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo signed an order April 8 to temporarily close all parks countywide throughout the upcoming Easter weekend, April 10-13, in hopes of discouraging social gatherings. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
1:33 PM Apr 8, 2020 CDT
Harris County to close parks countywide for Easter weekend, April 10-13
RESULTS FROM MORNING BREAKDOWN STORIES
Four Missouri City representatives pose for a photo
Podcast
5:10 PM
Harris County & Missouri City governments field controversies and upheaval
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Harris County Public Health will administer vaccines for children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years beginning on June 24. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
1:57 PM
Harris County Public Health begins vaccine rollout for young children
The Harris County Election Commission met June 15 to discuss the appointment of a new elections administrator. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Election Commission)
Houston
2:22 PM
Two candidates remain in search for Harris County elections administrator
At the June 14 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting, Jessica Le, a member of the organization March For Our Lives Houston, spoke at the meeting about her experience during an active shooter lockdown in her school. (Screenshot via harriscountytx.gov livestream)
Houston
3:56 PM
Harris County commissioners call for youth gun violence data, create safe school commission
Houston skyline
Houston
1:22 PM
As Houston-area temperatures rise, local leaders advise weather preparedness
The new elections administrator for Harris County is on track to be appointed by June 30. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
6:15 PM
Harris County Election Commission continues search for new administrator
The county judge is the presiding officer on the Commissioners Court—the main governing body of Harris County, which is the third largest county in the U.S. with a population of more than 4.5 million and a budget of roughly $4.3 billion. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
6:36 PM
UPDATE: Alexandra del Moral Mealer wins Republican nomination for Harris County judge
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the new initiative at Change Happens on May 5. (Courtesy Harris County Judge's Office)
Houston
1:01 PM
Harris County launches Youth Reinvestment Fund to prevent crime
Harris County analysts have determined illegally issued temporary license plates could be costing the county $80 million-$88 million in lost annual revenue and contributing to higher crime rates, county leaders announced during an April 26 news conference. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:45 AM
Temporary license plates cost Harris County $80M-$88M annually, report finds
Harris County employees face felony indictments for two criminal charges in relation to a controversial canceled county COVID-19 contract investigation, according to the Harris County District Clerk's online records. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
3:59 PM
3 Harris County employees face felony indictments in COVID-19 contract case
Vivian King, chief of staff for the Harris County District Attorney's Office, asks commissioners to fund open prosecutor positions. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Commissioners Court)
Houston
4:17 PM
Harris County District Attorney’s Office secures $7.5M for prosecutors