ABBOTT ORDERS END TO VIRUS “STAY HOME”: Governor reopens Texas on May 1
Businesses that open subject to restrictions AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Monday, April 27 announced the first phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely …
Month: April 2020
Food drive helps feed 500 families
Community volunteers feed many HIGHLANDS – With much of the population observing “Stay Home” rules, or temporarily without a job, food availability has become a major concern. A …
Complications in Arkema trial
HOUSTON – Arkema SA’s U.S. arm has the dubious distinction of being one of few industrial companies charged with criminal behavior related to exploding chemicals and the fumes …
Houston, Harris County appoint ‘Recovery Czars’ to lead relief from Covid-19 crisis
HARRIS COUNTY – April 20, 2020, County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Monday selected State Representative Armando Walle to lead the COVID19 pandemic relief and recovery effort on her …
Governor plans to reopen state
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott last Friday, April 17, 2020, announced initial steps to re-open the Texas economy as it continues to …
Mobile virus test site opens in Humble, free total sites now number 18
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Mobile coronavirus testing sites temporarily in the Tomball and Humble area starting this week, the Harris County Pct. 4 Commissioner’s Office confirmed Monday. Harris …
Where you can get tested for coronavirus in the Houston area
Here’s a list of free, COVID-19 testing sites in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend and Galveston counties. There are several free, drive-thru coronavirus test sites in the Greater …
Crosby’s rodeo, concerts cancelled but auction, cook-off still on for now
CROSBY – According to a letter from the Crosby Fair & Rodeo Board the entertainment and rodeo has been cancelled for this year but the livestock auction is …
Crosby EMS is Front Line against Virus
CROSBY – Crews of first responders are thrust into the front lines of the war on COVID-19. Locally, Harris County ESD #5, Crosby’s ambulance service (ESD#5), are medical …
San Jacinto River Coalition holds virtual meeting
HIGHLANDS – The San Jacinto River Coalition and its sister organization, THEA held its monthly meeting last Tuesday night by video instead of its usual in-person meet. The …