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The average monthly rental rates in the Lake Houston, Humble and Kingwood area fluctuated throughout the pandemic with prices spiking in March through the end of September. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:55 AM Nov 22, 2021 CST
As federal eviction moratorium ends, more Lake Houston-area residents seek housing assistance
The average monthly rental rates in the Spring and Klein area fluctuated throughout the pandemic with prices spiking in March through the end of September. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:42 AM Nov 15, 2021 CST
As federal eviction moratorium ends, more Spring residents seek housing assistance
The unemployment rate in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area has remained above 6.6% since the pandemic started with more than 224,000 individuals still unemployed as of May—the most recent data available. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:25 AM Jul 27, 2021 CDT
Lake Houston-area restaurants feel effects of Texas labor shortage
Clarissa and Randy Hall will open another Spring snow cone store in July. (Brooke Ontiveros/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:10 AM Jul 20, 2021 CDT
Spring, Klein businesses look for labor as unemployment aid ends
The Spring ISD board of trustees comprises, from top left to bottom right: Kelly P. Hodges, Winford Adams Jr., Justine Durant, Donald Davis, Jana Gonzales, Rhonda Newhouse and Deborah Jensen. (Courtesy Spring ISD)
Houston
1:48 PM Jun 23, 2021 CDT
Approved Spring ISD budget includes 2% staff raises for 2021-22 school year
The Spring ISD board of trustees comprises (from top left to bottom right) Kelly P. Hodges, Winford Adams Jr., Justine Durant, Donald Davis, Jana Gonzales, Rhonda Newhouse and Deborah Jensen. (Courtesy Spring ISD)
Houston
2:49 PM Jun 9, 2021 CDT
Spring ISD proposes 2% increase to staff salaries in 2021-22 budget; district continues exploring virtual academy despite state funding stall
North Belt Elementary will be one of the first rebuilt elementary schools with the play-based learning design, which educators said they believe will lead to higher student engagement. (Courtesy Humble ISD)
Houston
7:56 PM May 20, 2021 CDT
Humble ISD reveals preliminary renderings for North Belt Elementary rebuild, Humble High School complex detention basin
Changes in instruction have created strained learning environments for students across the state. Preliminary studies by the Texas Education Agency show students may have lost about three and a half months of instruction due to the pandemic. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:00 AM Apr 19, 2021 CDT
COVID-19 slide creates uphill climb for Spring, Klein school districts
Houston
9:40 AM Jan 28, 2021 CST
Local lawmakers, Humble ISD consider budgets ahead of session
As student enrollment has a direct correlation to average daily attendance—a component used to calculate how much financial aid a school district will receive from state—Westbrooks said the district is also facing a revenue shortfall of roughly $12.2 million. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
2:43 PM Dec 7, 2020 CST
Spring ISD budget outlook shows district overstaffed, underenrolled for 2020-21 school year
Harris County Commissioners Court authorized funds to establish the Office of the Elections Administrator and infused an additional $20 million into the Harris County COVID-19 Emergency Direct Assistance fund during a special meeting Nov. 17. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
2:04 PM Nov 17, 2020 CST
Harris County ups COVID-19 Emergency Direct Assistance fund to $60M, funds Office of the Elections Administrator
Data shows 4,129 area companies received Paycheck Protection Program loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. (Designed by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:30 AM Sep 28, 2020 CDT
Lake Houston-area businesses wade through rent relief, loan forgiveness
With many school districts starting the school year remotely or offering remote instruction options for the 2020-21 school year, access to the internet and internet-accessible devices will be vital for educating amidst a global pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
6:26 PM Aug 11, 2020 CDT
Harris County aims to end digital divide among students through new $32.1M program
Contractors are moving forward this summer on a billion-dollar expansion program at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. (Rendering courtesy Houston Airport System) (Designed by Ethan Pham)
Houston
12:00 PM Aug 3, 2020 CDT
$1.3B airport plan could bring international business, construction jobs to Houston region
According to a July 17 news release from Gov. Greg Abbott, the funding will allow the Texas Education Agency to purchase and distribute devices, hot spots and routers, among other technological needs as identified by local education agencies. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
1:05 PM Jul 17, 2020 CDT
Texas Education Agency receives $200M in CARES Act funds for e-learning devices, internet connectivity solutions
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
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Aimee Yentes
Phoenix
1:41 AM
Gilbert Town Council approves more CARES Act expenditures
Eric Braun
Phoenix
9:20 AM
Gilbert Town Council approves utility rate hikes
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
The Woodlands shuttle service to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
Houston
6:48 PM
The Woodlands adds Feb. 24-26 dates to rodeo shuttle services
A one-time, lump sum payment to Georgetown ISD staff will be funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
8:40 PM
Georgetown ISD approves one-time lump sum payment to staff for COVID-19 relief
Cool Springs Brewery, located at 600 Frazier Drive, Ste.135, Franklin, announced Jan. 11 that it had closed permanently. (Community Impact Staff)
Nashville
1:01 PM
Franklin's Cool Springs Brewery closes doors as of Jan. 11
The San Marcos CISD board of trustees met Dec. 13 and approved retention payments to staff and an additional COVID-19 booster incentive. (Courtesy SMCISD)
Austin
2:54 PM
COVID-19 vaccine stipend passes for SMCISD staff along with annual retention payments
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 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