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Houston Community College Creates Community Partnership to Address Protective Gear Shortages in Houston
Houston Community College (HCC) announced that San Jacinto College, University of Houston at Sugar Land, Fort Bend County Judge’s Office, TX/RX Labs, Alief ISD and Houston ISD have joined efforts to help address personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages for local area medical professionals and first responders in the fight against COVID-19. The collaborative effort – known as H-Force – will be a comprehensive community partnership platform bringing together members’ resources, technologies and expertise to address the Houston area’s growing needs amidst this global crisis.
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‘Do Not Wait’ How to Apply for Harris County’s Small Business Loan Program
Commissioner Adrian Garcia Announces Details
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia announced details Thursday on how small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for a 0% interest or potentially-forgivable loan from a $10 million county-funded program.
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Fort Bend County Expands COVID-19 Testing Sites to All Residents
Available Tests, Free To All, No Screening for Symptons
County Judge KP George announced publicly on Tuesday that the Fort Bend County testing site for COVID-19 is now open to all residents -- whether or not they are experiencing symptoms from the novel coronavirus. The Judge announced the expansion in the open session of the Commissioner’s Court.
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Are You Quarantined With An Abuser?
Harris County District Attorney’s Office Remains Ready to Respond to Domestic Violence
I hope this message finds you and yours healthy and safe. The lack of certainty during these times has a way of making every day a little more challenging, and the close quarters we share may cause frustration. It’s in times like these that we need to find our patience and, for everyone’s sake, remain calm.
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Congressman Al Green and Fort Bend County’s Ninth Congressional District Elected Officials Hosted PPE Donation Drive
On Thursday, April 16, 2020, Congressman Al Green, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Missouri City Mayor Yolanda Ford, and Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella hosted a personal protective equipment (PPE) donation drive. They released the following statement:
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Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan Applauds Mail-in Ballot Decision
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan applauded the decision by District Judge Tim Sulak to issue a temporary injunction allowing all voters at risk of contracting the coronavirus if they vote in person to ask for a mail-in ballot.
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Texas CRNAs: Assisting States Hit Hardest By COVID-19
Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TxANA) and Texas CRNAs Answer the Call of States Overrun by the Pandemic
Texas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are among the many health care professionals on the ground in cities like New York City which are currently being hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. CRNAs have the responsibilities of administering anesthesia and monitoring patients during elective surgeries and procedures, but many have stepped up to assume different roles during the pandemic.
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Growing conditions peachy for Texas fruit growers
Texas’ peach crop looks good amid improved growing conditions despite warmer-than-normal weather that impacted tree chill hours, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
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Harris Health System—University of Houston Collaboration Fills Emergency Need for Face Shields in Hospitals Caring for Coronavirus Patients
With supply companies unable to fulfill emergency requests for medical face shields, and with a need to assure this critical resource for staff in its hospitals, Harris Health System reached out to an unlikely partner for help—the University of Houston.
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Judge Signals Texas Democratic Party Will Win Lawsuit Allowing All Eligible Voters the Opportunity to Request a Mail-In Ballot
Today, Judge Tim Sulak of the Travis County District Court signaled that the Texas Democratic Party will win its lawsuit against the State of Texas demanding that all eligible voters who believe their health will be compromised under the threat of the coronavirus be able to cast a mail-in ballot in the upcoming runoff elections.
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Local Government Entities are Eligible to Apply for Federal Funding
The Texas Comptroller’s Office is urging eligible local governments to apply for federal funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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Major Intersection Closure at Kingwood Drive and Texas Loop 494
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make Kingwood area residents aware, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be closing the intersection of Kingwood Drive and Texas Loop 494 on Friday, April 17 through Monday, April 20, weather permitting, for a roadway project. The scope of work includes removing the existing dip located at the existing railroad track by raising the intersection of Kingwood Drive and Tx Loop 494, two feet with asphalt.
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Governor Abbott Announces $38 Million In Federal COVID-19 Emergency Funding For Local Governments
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will provide $38 million in federal funds to local units of government in Texas. These funds come from the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program authorized by the federal Emergency Appropriations for Coronavirus Health Response and Agency Operations Act.
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CEO/President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce Jay King Launches Covid-19 "Everybody Pitch In" GoFundMe Campaign To Save California-Based Small Black Businesses
Jay King, the CEO and President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), has announced the launch of a special Covid-19 "Everybody Pitch In" GoFundMe campaign, to assist and save California-based small Black businesses. Even with the recent passage of the CARES Act, a $2 trillion-dollar Covid-19 stimulus bill, King is concerned that small Black enterprises will be overlooked. As the largest African American non-profit business organization, representing thousands of small and emerging businesses, affiliates and chambers of commerce throughout California, the CBCC is extremely concerned about the aftermath of Covid-19 which has immobilized and shut down businesses around the entire world
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Fort Bend County Expands COVID-19 Testing Site to All Residents
More available tests, free for all, no screening for symptoms
County Judge KP George announced publicly on Tuesday that the Fort Bend County testing site for COVID-19 is now open to all residents -- whether or not they are experiencing symptoms from the novel coronavirus. The Judge announced the expansion in the open session of the Commissioner’s Court.
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Why black cardiologists are vital – and rare
Dr. Rachel M. Bond has seen the difference black cardiologists can make.
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Houston Parks Board and Houston BCycle Celebrate New Brays Bayou Greenway Bridge and 100th Bike Share Station
Bayou Greenways 2020 pedestrian/bike bridge and Houston BCycle bike share stations connect University of Houston and Third Ward to MacGregor and OST/South Union Communities
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Three METRO Bus Operators Test Positive for COVID-19
METRO has received confirmation that three bus operators have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 10 METRO employees and one contractor. The Authority continues to track positive test results among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of all employees before they begin their workday.
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Reminder: Kingwood Drive Panel Replacement
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to remind Kingwood area residents that Houston Public Works will begin a panel replacement project on Kingwood Drive this Thursday, April 16, weather permitting. The project will begin in the westbound lanes of Kingwood Drive near the intersection of Kingwood Drive and Royal Forest Drive.
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Harris County Attorney Ryan Files Court Brief In Support of Expanding Vote by Mail Ballot
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed a “friend of the court” brief on Monday in the lawsuit seeking to enforce the vote-by-mail ballot option to all voters whose health may be endangered by voting in person and ensure safe and fair elections for all.
