COVID-19 a Double Disaster for Attorneys Hit with a $250,000 Judgment for Challenging Fort Bend ISD’s Illegal Truancy Court
Can the public trust Fort Bend ISD after it criminalized poor and black students for absences in an illegal truancy court and then ruthlessly pursued a $250,000 judgment against attorneys who exposed them?
Construction Scheduled for Ramada Drive Safe Sidewalk Project
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin is pleased to announce, in an effort to provide increased pedestrian mobility as well as safety, Houston Public Works will be making repairs to the sidewalk on the northern side of Ramada Drive from El …
METRO Systems Specialist and Second Bus Operator Test Positive for COVID-19
Two more METRO employees have tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19. We received confirmation of the positive results for both employees today, March 31.
The Health Museum to Host Emergency Blood Drive from March 31 to April 3
This week, from Tuesday, March 31, 2020, to Friday, April 3, 2020, The Health Museum in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will hold an Emergency Blood Drive to alleviate some of the need created by COVID-19 in …
Legacy Community Health Opens Virtual Pediatric Clinic in Wake of COVID-19
Beginning today, Legacy Community Health is offering remote pediatric appointments, including for pediatric behavioral health, through Legacy’s new Virtual Pediatric Clinic. Specifically targeting new and existing patients ages 0-17 in the Houston area, the program will allow sick and well …
Houston Sailor works on flight deck of U.S. Navy warship
Airman Ramiro Fuentes, from Houston, follows an F/A-18 Super Hornet with a chock on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Arabian Sea March 27, 2020.
Harris County Reports Second Death Related to COVID-19
It is with great sadness that Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is reporting the second COVID-19 related death of a resident in Harris County (outside the City of Houston). The woman, between the ages of 50-60 years old, lived in …
METRO Bus Operator, METROLift Dispatcher Test Positive for COVID-19
Two METRO employees have tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19. We received confirmation of the positive results for both employees today, March 29.
In Memoriam Frankie Young
Frankie LaVerne YoungFrankie LaVerne Young was born on July 22, 1941, to Frank Thomas Young and Georgia Loretta Covington-Young who precedes her in death. She had six siblings; three sisters and three brothers:Ira Grace Williams (preceded her in death), (Frank), …
METRO Delivers Essential Trips, Modifies Service, Adds More Cleaning
Beginning Monday, March 30, METRO is making more adjustments to its bus and rail schedules to continue to provide the highest level of service possible. The modified schedule will maintain service throughout the region with some possible delays. All Park …
The Ensemble Theatre Cancels Remainder of 2019-2020 Season
The Ensemble Theatre has announced that they have canceled the remainder of the 2019-2020 season and fundraising gala. The announcement comes after gaining advice from authorities.
‘Because We Care’ Packages To Be Distributed to HCDE Head Start Families March 27
Some 400 care packages for Harris County Department of Education Head Start families have been assembled and will be distributed by HCDE staff. The program called “Because We Care” provides food items meeting healthy food guidelines selected by nutrition staff …
Congress members Introduce Legislation in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, announced today that she has introduced H.R. 6292, the COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grants Act, to help struggling farmers, ranchers, and small businesses …
HISD @ H.O.M.E. Distance Learning Plan Provides Essential Resources for Students Online
The Houston Independent School District is launching HISD @ H.O.M.E. (Home-based Online Mobile Education), a distance learning plan to ensure students’ academic and non-academic needs are met as the district remains closed due to COVID-19 precautions.
Houston Couple Leaves $9,400 Tip at Restaurant to Help Staff Get Through Coronavirus Shutdown
The staff at a popular Houston restaurant got a $9,400 tip from some regular customers who wanted to help them get by during the coronavirus shutdown.
