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Houston
6:00 AM Apr 7, 2022 CDT
Opioid overdose deaths continue to rise due to pandemic, fentanyl
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced he was reinstating a mask mandate in all county buildings, including public schools—defying Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order that prohibits local government entities from issuing mask mandates—during an Aug. 11 news conference. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
4:32 PM Aug 11, 2021 CDT
UPDATE: Fort Bend County Judge KP George announces mask mandate in public schools and county buildings, among other COVID-19 measures
The Fort Bend ISD board of trustees unanimously approved its 2021-22 student code of conduct and dress code on Aug. 4. The dress code makes masks optional for the upcoming school year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
2:48 PM Aug 6, 2021 CDT
Fort Bend ISD board of trustees approves dress code, code of conduct with masks optional
The CDC reversed its masking guidance for fully vaccinated individuals in response to the transmissibility of the delta variant of COVID-19 in a press conference July 27. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
4:01 PM Jul 27, 2021 CDT
NEW CDC GUIDANCE: All individuals should wear masks in K-12 schools, including those who are fully vaccinated
The May 18 board of trustees meeting will involve an update and discussion on “matters associated with the COVID-19 realities and board/administration advocacy efforts,” per the meeting agenda packet. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
2:59 PM May 18, 2021 CDT
Pearland ISD makes masks optional outdoors
Masks will soon be optional at Friendswood ISD. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
2:22 PM May 12, 2021 CDT
Friendswood ISD eliminates virtual schooling, lifts mask mandate starting June 1
Friendswood ISD trustees voted to shorten the district's mandated quarantine period from 14 days to 10 in accordance with CDC guidelines. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
9:45 PM Jan 19, 2021 CST
Friendswood ISD modifies COVID-19 protocols for 2020-21
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 ISD will begin voluntary COVID-19 testing for symptomatic students Jan. 11. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
5:28 PM Dec 16, 2020 CST
Pearland ISD will be able to begin administering voluntary COVID-19 tests to symptomatic students after winter break
Less than 10% of students will be virtual learners starting Jan. 4 at Friendswood ISD. (Haley Morrison/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:17 PM Dec 9, 2020 CST
Friendswood ISD updates: 93% of learners to return in-person in January; district implements TEA-sponsored rapid coronavirus testing for staff
Pearland and Friendswood have canceled their annual citywide Fourth of July celebrations; Friendswood has instead opted for seven smaller parades through the city. (Courtesy Pexel)
Houston
4:12 PM Jul 1, 2020 CDT
Pearland cancels Fourth of July event; Friendswood opts for 7 small parades instead of citywide parade
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Houston
11:00 AM Jun 14, 2020 CDT
Nursing homes grapple with protecting vulnerable residents from COVID-19
The University Interscholastic League has issued guidelines for practices, rehearsals and workouts to begin in June. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
6:15 AM Jun 10, 2020 CDT
Fort Bend ISD UIL athletics to begin workouts June 10; fine arts rehearsals to start in July
Students enrolled in the University of Houston College of Nursing can take classes at the Sugar Land campus. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:41 PM May 28, 2020 CDT
Q&A: UH College of Nursing dean reflects on how coronavirus has affected education, profession
The resident, who died March 25, was a woman in her 70s with significant pre-existing medical conditions. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
12:25 PM Mar 27, 2020 CDT
UPDATED: Fort Bend County COVID-19 case count reaches 119
Conscientious vaccine exemption rates have risen in Tomball- and Magnolia-area public and private schools since the Texas Legislature passed a law allowing for these exemptions in 2003. Previously, only medical or religious reasons were considered.
Houston Metro
3:31 PM May 7, 2019 CDT
DATA: More Tomball, Magnolia ISD parents opting out of vaccine requirements
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
ACCESS Harris County will support vulnerable residents through a coordinated care approach. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
2:53 PM
Commissioners approve $16M IT contract to power Harris County Public Health initiative
Austin Public Health is investigating five presumptive monkeypox cases in Travis County. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
10:32 AM
First monkeypox case in Travis County confirmed; health department investigates 5 others
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District offers free COVID-19 and flu vaccines during the June Fourth Mission Marquee Farmers Market at 3134 Roosevelt Ave. Metro Health urges residents to take advantage of vaccination clinics and take precautions as COVID-19 case and hospitalization numbers increase citywide. (Courtesy City of San Antonio)
San Antonio
6:26 PM
Amid climbing COVID-19 numbers, San Antonio Metro Health issues tips on celebrating July Fourth safely
Here is the latest COVID-19 news for Travis County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
7:08 PM
Be safe this holiday weekend: COVID-19 cases steadily increasing in Travis County; first presumptive monkeypox case reported
Stock image of a man writing on a clipboard while a woman looks in a microscope.
Austin
2:38 PM
First presumptive case of monkeypox detected in Travis County
Texas has been working to address its higher-than-average rates of maternal mortality and morbidity for several years. These rates continue to climb across the U.S., and experts said Black women and women who have babies later in life face the highest risks of complications in pregnancy and childbirth. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:25 AM
Maternal mortality rates on the rise in Harris County
Children ages 5-11 became eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in November. (Courtesy Dell Children's)
Austin
1:10 PM
Austin Public Health expands COVID-19 vaccine offerings to children under 5
Phoenix
11:02 AM
City, health officials hope to use wastewater monitoring in the future
San Marcos CISD currently has a lower counselor-to-student ratio than the statewide average but lands higher than the Texas Counseling Association's recommended ratio. (Graphics by Rachal Elliott/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
2:11 PM
Post-pandemic mental health issues rise in youth
Here are the latest COVID-19 news for Travis County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
6:22 PM
Travis County moves to medium level community spread