What to know about the new mask order:

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a new mask order, mandating businesses to require wearing of face masks, starting today.

"The idea is to see this as a no shirt, no shoes, no mask, no service," she said.

The order directs any businesses providing goods or services to require all employees and visitors to wear face coverings in areas of close proximity to co-workers or the public.

Businesses must post the health and safety policy in a place where it can easily be seen by employees.

The Harris County order is set to expire June 30, the same day the disaster declaration expires. However, both could be extended.

We will be hosting a Live Community Meeting on Tuesday June, 23rd, at 6:30 p.m. at the Free Indeed Church International at 7111 Homestead, Houston TX. 77028.

We will be discussing the Police Reform Task Force.

Due to the climate of Covid-19 the church will be conducting a pre-screening prior to entry. If you have a high temperature, you will not be permitted to enter.

Masks are required.No Masks=No Entry If you are unable to attend in person, the instructions to join the Zoom meeting are below:

Instructions Via Zoom App:

Open Zoom App. Click Join A

Meeting. Input 85811507172

Password: 929606

Via Phone In:

From Mobile or Home phone dial

346-248-7799

For Meeting ID input: 85811507172#

Via Computer:

Go to Link: https://zoom.us/join

Input Meeting ID: 85811507172

Password: 929606

In addition to wearing facial coverings, daily precautions recommended to #SlowtheSpread are to:

-Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when you can't wash your hands.

-Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

-Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue away. If you don't have a tissue, use the elbow of your sleeve. Don't use your hands to cover coughs and sneezes.

-Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

This week, Harris County will begin accepting applications for its COVID-19 relief fund.

The application opens Tuesday, June 23 at 6 a.m. and runs through 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 24.It is an online application that can be found at harriscountyrelief.org

You can also apply by phone at 832-848-0214

during these times:

June 23rd: 6:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. CT

June 24th: 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. CT

You will need the following documents when you apply:

-Proof of residency in Harris County

-Household income documentation OR proof of enrollment in a public assistance program

Any Houstonian, regardless of symptoms, may receive one FREE COVID-19 test at our drive-thru testing sites. Call 832-393-4220 to be provided an access code and instructions on where to go.

Harris County Clerk Urges Voters 65 and Older to Vote by Mail as a Precaution to COVID-19 Early Voting for the Primary Runoff Elections is July 6-10

Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman urges voters 65 and older to vote by mail to ensure their safety during the COVID-19 outbreak. Last month, the governor postponed the May 26 Primary Runoff Elections and rescheduled them for July 14, with early voting taking place July 6-10. The deadline to apply to vote by a mail ballot for these elections is July 2.

“Our office will do everything it can to ensure a safe, secure, and accessible election,” said Trautman. “In order to do anything different from a normal uniform election, our office will require explicit guidance from the Texas Secretary of State.”

To be eligible to vote by mail in Texas, a voter has to be 65 years or older, have a disability or illness, be out of the county during the election period, or be confined in jail, with no conviction. Voters can go to www.harrisvotes.com to print out the application or call 713-755-6965 to request one. The last day to register to vote for the July 14 election is June 15. For voter registration information,- please contact the Harris County Tax Office.

“The procedure for mail ballot applications has always been to honor any request from a voter who checks the disabled box. We are not going to question someone's disability,” added Trautman. “Any ability to expand the Ballot-By-Mail program will need to be granted at the state level.”

Residents are encouraged to visit HarrisVotes.com and follow on them on social media for updates and information.

Reminder that the deadline for the 2020 census has been extended! Please fill it out here! It is important to fill it out for the City of Houston to receive the proper funding in the coming years! Make sure you are counted so that you and your community are properly represented and your needs are met. If you are unable to fill it out online, call 844-330-2020 for English or call 844-468-2020 for Spanish!

If you have any questions or concerns, call our office at 832-393-3009