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Houston
7:25 AM Nov 4, 2021 CDT
Fort Bend County has eighth-highest coronavirus vaccination rate in Texas, state data shows
Under the Child Care Voucher Program, qualified Fort Bend County families can receive a voucher for up to $500 for up to three children per family. The voucher can be used at a participating, licensed child care facility in Fort Bend County. (Courtesy Kids 'R' Kids)
Houston
3:52 PM Oct 6, 2021 CDT
Fort Bend County allocates an additional $2 million for child care voucher program
Consumers will receive vouchers to participating local businesses in return for buying gift cards from any Sugar Land business. (Courtesy city of Sugar Land)
Houston
10:58 AM Jun 9, 2021 CDT
Sweet Cash program returns to Sugar Land
Less than 10% of students, or about 440, will be virtual learners starting Jan. 4 at Friendswood ISD. (Haley Morrison/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:33 PM Dec 16, 2020 CST
Friendswood ISD calendar, safety protocol changes to watch for in 2021
Pearland City Council voted to allocate more of its federal coronavirus relief funds to Pearland and Alvin ISDs. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
6:15 PM Dec 8, 2020 CST
City of Pearland allocates additional CARES Act funding to Alvin, Pearland ISDs
Missouri City has established a payroll protection program using additional coronavirus relief funding. (Photo courtesy Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels)
Houston
12:49 PM Nov 18, 2020 CST
Missouri City City Council sets up payroll reimbursement program for local small businesses
Federal coronavirus relief funds were awarded to Pearland and Friendswood, and both cities are allowed to allocate the funds toward various expenses. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
3:26 PM Nov 6, 2020 CST
Pearland, Friendswood balance state CARES Act requirements
Missouri City is using a portion of its $6.1 million in federal coronavirus relief funding for residential and business assistance programs. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
12:01 PM Nov 6, 2020 CST
MIssouri City accepts additional CARES Act dollars, uses funding to help residents, businesses
Pearland will provide up to two months of rent relief with a portion of its federal coronavirus relief funding allocation to those who qualify. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
10:12 AM Oct 23, 2020 CDT
Pearland launches rent assistance program
Early voting for the November election, when voters will choose candidates for national, state and local positions, begins Oct. 13. Election Day is Nov. 3. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
11:30 AM Oct 12, 2020 CDT
Q&A with Democrat L. Sarah DeMerchant, Republican Jacey Jetton—candidates for Texas House District 26
Missouri City will run a $1.5 million small-business grant program using money from the federal CARES Act. (Courtesy Pexel)
Houston
4:27 PM Oct 6, 2020 CDT
Missouri City approves plan to spend $4.1 million in CARES Act funding
Here are the candidates running for Pearland City Council Position 7. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
11:47 AM Oct 2, 2020 CDT
Election Q&A: Pearland City Council Position 7 candidates
With its $4.1 million of CARES Act funding, Missouri City is proposing a small business grant program and a mortgage, rental and utilities assistance program. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:50 PM Sep 9, 2020 CDT
Missouri City City Council presents survey results, proposes priorities for COVID-19 aid spending
Federal coronavirus funding will be used in Missouri City to establish a rent and utilities assistance program. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
5:35 PM Aug 4, 2020 CDT
Missouri City to spend $2.3 million on coronavirus relief, including rental assistance, small-business grants
Missouri City City Council will discuss the street naming and renaming process, how to spend federal coronavirus funding and the upcoming year's budget during its Aug. 3 meetings. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:57 PM Jul 31, 2020 CDT
Missouri City City Council to address street names, consider authorizing coronavirus response spending and more at Aug. 3 meeting
Pearland City Council gave direction on potential allocation of CARES Act money at the June 8 meeting. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
4:05 PM Jun 12, 2020 CDT
Pearland City Council discusses uses for CARES Act allocations
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Child care can be expensive for families, especially those with limited incomes. According to the Economic Policy Institute, child care in Texas for one child at age 4 can cost $7,062 annually, while infant care costs more. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:40 AM
Lake Houston-area parents battle rising child care costs as industry faces challenges
Aimee Yentes
Phoenix
1:41 AM
Gilbert Town Council approves more CARES Act expenditures
Early voting will run Feb. 14-25 with the primary election March 1. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
9:51 AM
Q&A: Get to know the candidates for Montgomery County Precinct 2 commissioner before March 1 primary
Water bill comparisons, timeline of rate increase
Phoenix
2:45 PM
Gilbert prepares to raise utility rates to recoup cost of services
Williamson County Courthouse at Christmas
Austin
1:31 PM
UPDATED: Following concerns over school books, Williamson County approves COVID-19 relief funds for Round Rock ISD, Leander ISD
Williamson County allocated some remaining CARES Act funding to area school districts but excluded Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD over concerns about school books and curriculum. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:04 PM
UPDATED: Williamson County commissioners exclude Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD from coronavirus relief funds
Maggie Titterington, president of The Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo-Selma Area), said local businesses have had a hard time with recruitment and retention. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
San Antonio
2:11 PM
Local businesses in Northeast Metrocom adapt to changing workforce
Williamson County Commissioners Court will discuss allocating the remaining CARES Act funding during its Dec. 14 meeting. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:15 PM
Williamson County officials discuss how to spend remaining federal coronavirus relief funding
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Houston
1:12 PM
Katy area trails Fort Bend, Harris counties in COVID-19 vaccination rate
The county has received over $18 million in emergency rental assistance from the U.S. Treasury Department since 2020, and will continue other rental assistance programs using CARES Act funding. (Jishnu Nair/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:29 AM
Montgomery County returns over $7 million in rental assistance funds to US Treasury, opens aid portal