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Study results showed that the new COVID-19 mutation alone does not compromise the Pfizer vaccine’s neutralizing activity against the virus, which is good news for the vaccine. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
3:00 PM Jan 11, 2021 CST
UTMB researchers find Pfizer vaccine effective against new COVID-19 strain
As of Jan. 5, the Texas Department of State Health Services recorded COVID-19 hospitalizations in Trauma Service Area Q–which includes Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties–surpassed the 15% total capacity threshold from Dec. 29-Jan. 4. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
7:00 AM Jan 9, 2021 CST
New restrictions coming for Houston-area counties due to COVID-19; former superintendent accused of theft and more top local news
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, League City is offering free COVID-19 tests and conducting a blood drive next week. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
1:05 PM Jan 8, 2021 CST
League City offering free COVID-19 testing, hosting blood drive
Friendswood ISD reported 53 total active coronavirus cases Jan. 6, a new high for the 2020-21 school year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
10:58 AM Jan 8, 2021 CST
Coronavirus updates: Case counts from 4 southeast Houston ISDs after holiday break
Here are the coronavirus data updates to know this week in Galveston County. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
7:33 PM Jan 6, 2021 CST
DATA: Nearly 1 in 4 Galveston County COVID-19 cases are active
The Galveston County Health District Is offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine—one of two available coronavirus vaccines—to county residents who meet certain criteria. (Courtesy Baylor College of Medicine)
Houston
4:05 PM Jan 4, 2021 CST
League City to receive COVID-19 vaccinations from Galveston County
Restaurants have been reduced to 50% capacity, bars have been closed and elective surgeries have been canceled in the city of League City, all in accordance with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order GA-32. (Adobe Stock Photo)
Houston
1:27 PM Dec 23, 2020 CST
Coronavirus updates: League City enacts new COVID-19 restrictions, 17% of Galveston County cases active
Sen. Larry Taylor spoke Dec. 9 at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus about the 87th Texas Legislature.
Houston
11:20 AM Dec 23, 2020 CST
Local politicians focusing on coastal barrier, budget during legislative session
Guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allows for schools and other entities to reduce quarantine length from the 14-day standard "based on local circumstances and resources," including access to testing. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
7:00 AM Dec 22, 2020 CST
Clear Creek ISD updates: Board approves 2021-22 calendar, Superintendent Greg Smith encourages safety over holiday break
One superintendent target approved by the board involves initiating an equity audit, which is ongoing and will be complete by approximately March. (Jake Magee/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:45 PM Dec 21, 2020 CST
Clear Creek ISD leaders make progress on 2020-21 targets to ensure success amid pandemic
Mayor Pat Hallisey has been released from the hospital after contacting COVID-19. (Courtesy city of League City)
Houston
9:31 AM Dec 17, 2020 CST
League City Mayor Pat Hallisey out of hospital after COVID-19 battle
A total of 168 people have died from the coronavirus in Galveston County. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
2:03 PM Dec 11, 2020 CST
Galveston County sees highest COVID-19 positivity rate in 5 months; case fatality drops to 1%
(Courtesy Pat Hallisey)
Houston
12:34 PM Nov 30, 2020 CST
League City officials: Mayor on the mend from COVID-19
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan for the state Nov. 23 for a vaccine he said could be available as soon as December. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
5:35 PM Nov 25, 2020 CST
Number of daily new COVID-19 cases in Galveston County up nearly 300% since late October
The Galveston Bay Foundation partners with Bay Area restaurants to recycle oyster shells back to Galveston Bay. (Courtesy Galveston Bay Foundation)
Houston
6:45 AM Nov 20, 2020 CST
Bay Area oyster industry makes strides in sustainability
Here are the coronavirus data updates to know in Galveston County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
7:37 PM Nov 16, 2020 CST
Number of active COVID-19 cases in Galveston County on rise as fatality rate drops
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
H-E-B is preparing to accept coronavirus vaccine appointments through an online portal. (Nicholas Cicale/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:00 AM
H-E-B launches vaccine portal; Whipped Bakery opens in Leander and more top Central Texas news
Trauma Service Area O, which comprises 11 counties, is nearing hospital and ICU bed capacity. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
4:42 PM
Record-high 582 new COVID-19 cases reported in Williamson County on Jan. 15
Photoo of Travis County sign
Austin
3:23 PM
Austin City Council, Travis County Commissioners Court will hold rare joint session to address 'dire' COVID-19 status
At a Jan. 15 emergency court hearing, officials came up with a plan to try to reduce the inmate population at the Harris County Jail that centers on hosting more bail reduction hearings. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Houston
11:12 AM
With open beds dwindling, officials look for ways to reduce Harris County jail population
Minute Maid Park
Houston
11:09 AM
Houston Health Department vaccine appointments fill up in 16 minutes
The second round of the Paycheck Protection Program launched Jan. 13. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Nashville
11:01 AM
Q&A: What to know about round two of the Paycheck Protection Program
Here are the latest coronavirus case count updates in Fort Bend County. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
9:43 AM
Fort Bend County totals 2,886 new coronavirus cases Jan. 8-14; active cases increase by 1,000
Greyson is a student at Primrose School of West Lake Hills. (Sally Grace Holtgrieve/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
8:40 AM
Central Texas child care provider Primrose aims for a sense of normalcy during trying times
See how COVID-19 is impacting Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Austin
4:20 PM
455 new cases of coronavirus reported in Williamson County on Jan. 14
Dr. Anthony Fauci gave remarks while accepting the Ken Shine Prize in Health Leadership from Dell Medical School. (Screenshot via The University of Texas)
Austin
12:56 PM
Dr. Anthony Fauci praises UT researcher’s role in vaccine development