Abbott lists 7 Legislative Priorities
STATE OF THE STATE: By Patrick Svitek Texas Tribune SAN MARCOS Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday outlined his highest priorities for the legislative session, offering an agenda centered …
COVID-19
COVID-19 Novavax Vaccine Now Available at HCPH Sites
Houston – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is pleased to announce that there is a new option for people to get their COVID19 vaccine. On July 13, 2022, …
COUNTY PROVIDES $48M FOR CHILDCARE
New program funded by American Rescue Plan funds will allocate historic $48 million dollar investment for childcare and early childhood development HARRIS COUNTY – June 14, 2022, In …
UPDATE ON COVID SHOTS FOR CHILDREN
Harris County Public Health Now Administering COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Under 5 Years Old Vaccination for children 6 months to 4 years follows the recent approval by FDA, …
Comm. Garcia tests positive for COVID-19
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia has tested positive for COVID19 and will be working a limited schedule while isolating at home. The Commissioner’s symptoms are minor, and he …
County Begins Providing Second Booster
Harris County Public Health is now administering the 2nd booster dose of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at all our vaccination sites. If you are over 50 or …
County moves COVID threat to Level 2 ORANGE
Harris County Judge Lowers COVID Threat Level to Orange Harris County, Texas — February 24, 2022 — Judge Lina Hidalgo today announced that she is lowering the county’s …
Houston offers $50 to $1000 incentives to get vaccinated
HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department is launching a new program to encourage more Houstonians to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The 6- week initiative will award 12 people …
Dealing with COVID-19 in a New Year
County Connection by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo A new year is a time for new beginnings, and I know we are all ready to start fresh. Unfortunately, …
County raises COVID threat level
INCREASE IN COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS TRIGGERS INCREASE IN HARRIS COUNTY COVID-19 THREAT LEVEL Harris County, Texas – On January 10, 2022, Judge Lina Hidalgo announced that she is raising …