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The 14-day average for the COVID-19 testing positivity rate in Harris County has hit its lowest point since May 25, according to new data from the Harris County Public Health Department released over the Sept. 26-27 weekend. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
11:13 PM CDT
Harris County coronavirus count: Positivity rate hits lowest point since late May
The effective reproduction rate—which tracks how many new people are infected by each person who contracts the coronavirus—has stayed below 1 in Harris County for 14 consecutive days, meeting one of the three key goals set by medical center officials to slow community spread of the virus. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
5:32 PM Sep 24, 2020 CDT
Harris County coronavirus count: Transmission rates, daily new cases on the decline
The city of Jersey Village is looking to adopt a lower property tax rate, but one that will also raise more revenue because of rising property values. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
11:28 PM Sep 23, 2020 CDT
Jersey Village adopts budget, sets tax rate public hearing for Sept. 28
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)
Houston
10:50 PM Sep 22, 2020 CDT
Harris County coronavirus count: 14,000-case backlog added to total, mostly recoveries
The deadline to register to vote in Harris County is approaching. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
11:35 AM Sep 22, 2020 CDT
Here’s how to register to vote in Harris County
Harris County continues to report more confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Cy-Fair area. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
10:04 AM Sep 22, 2020 CDT
70 new COVID-19 cases reported in Cy-Fair on Sept. 24
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)
Houston
4:54 PM Sep 20, 2020 CDT
Harris County coronavirus count: Texas Medical Center positivity rate under 5% for two straight weeks
Bevin Gordon (left) and William McDugle were sworn in as new Harris County ESD No. 9 commissioners after two standing commissioners stepped down (photos courtesy Bevin Gordon, William McDugle)
Houston
5:57 PM Sep 20, 2020 CDT
Harris County ESD No. 9 cancels November election after board members step down and new commissioners appointed
Hope Impacts has expanded its services to the Richmond and Rosenberg areas and is operating from an open space in their parking lot in order to follow CDC guidelines. (Courtesy Hope Impacts)
Houston
8:41 PM Sep 17, 2020 CDT
Katy-area homeless population still suffering effects of COVID-19, recession
Vehicles drive alongside the Tomball Tollway in Harris County. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:43 PM Sep 16, 2020 CDT
Newly formed corporation could divert Harris County toll road revenue to non-mobility projects
Harris County has been at the highest possible COVID-19 threat level since late June, but the data related to the number of new cases per day, hospitalizations and testing positivity mean the threat level could be downgraded in the near future, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said Sept. 15. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
5:18 PM Sep 15, 2020 CDT
Hidalgo: Harris County trending toward COVID-19 threat level downgrade
Public officials, law enforcement officers and members of the Sikh community mourn the loss of Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal on Oct. 2, 2019. (Courtesy Harris County Sheriff's Office)
Houston
4:31 PM Sep 15, 2020 CDT
Name change proposed for Houston post office to honor fallen Harris County sheriff’s deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess announced Sept. 14 the resumption of in-person jury trials in the county's district courts. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
8:43 AM Sep 15, 2020 CDT
Harris County resumes in-person jury duty
Harris County continues to report more confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Cy-Fair area. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
4:16 PM Sep 14, 2020 CDT
134 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Cy-Fair on Sept. 17
At a July 1 press conference, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a partnership between the city, Harris County and a team of nonprofits to address chronic homelessness. (Screenshot courtesy Zoom)
Houston
3:09 PM Sep 14, 2020 CDT
Harris County, Houston to consider $10 million partnership on new facility for homeless individuals
The testing positivity rate for coronavirus tests conducted at Texas Medical Center hospitals has been under 5%—a target set by TMC officials—for seven consecutive days as of Sept. 12. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
10:58 PM Sep 13, 2020 CDT
Harris County coronavirus count: Testing positivity rate in Texas Medical Center under 5% for 7 consecutive days
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Learn where to vote, who is on the ballot and how to vote in Hays County. (Community Impact staff)
Austin
4:31 PM
General Election Guide: How to vote, who is on the ballot and what to know about the Nov. 3 election in Hays County
The preliminary designs for Phase 1 of the project, the Northpark Drive overpass project, were released at a public meeting in February. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:25 PM
Preliminary designs to begin in 2021 for Northpark Drive reconstruction project
The Tomball community celebrated the opening of Broussard Park with a ribbon-cutting Sept. 25 after more than five years of work. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:40 PM
PHOTOS: Get a first look at Tomball's newly opened Broussard Park
The latest Fort Bend County coronavirus updates from the week of Sept. 18-24. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
11:52 AM
DATA: Fort Bend County sees week-over-week increase in new coronavirus cases
Early voting begins Oct. 13, ballot box
Austin
11:00 AM
November 2020 election: Here are the candidates on the ballot in Williamson County
The board of directors for METRO has approved the $1.15 billion FY 2020-21 budget. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
2:35 PM
METRO board approves $1.15 billion budget for FY 2020-21 with 23% revenue loss
A section of Cypress Creek experiences flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:57 PM
Harris County Flood Control District to apply for $20M federal grant for TC Jester, Westador projects
Conroe and Montgomery County firefighters assigned to Strike Team 143 are assisting California departments with containing Creek Fire, the largest single fire in California's history. Crews from the Porter Fire Department are assigned to the August Complex, which is the largest fire in the state's history, as of Sept. 23. (Courtesy Conroe Fire Department)
Houston
12:17 PM
Montgomery County firefighters battle largest single wildfire in California’s history
Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
7:00 AM
2020 Voter Guide: Who is on the ballot in the Bay Area?
Additional items coming out of Bellaire City Council’s Sept. 21 meeting include renewing emergency management plans. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
1:10 PM
Bellaire roundup: Council reappoints Gore as deputy assistant city attorney, renews Harris County emergency management plan