Fort Bend County Expands COVID-19 Testing Sites to All Residents
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 …
Are You Quarantined With An Abuser?
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 …
The Milk Man Delivers Again
Houston Texans fans finally have a reason to smile again. After being disgruntled and disappointed over the DeAndre Hopkins trade to Arizona, they learned on Monday that three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, J.J. Watt was named to the …
METRO Salutes Frontline Workers by Sounding the Horn
METRO will join a national coordinated day of action to honor transportation workers and the Authority will go a step further by also honoring our region's health care workers and first responders.
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.
HISD announces new food distribution sites for week of April 13
The Houston Independent School District will continue food distribution efforts at 25 sites throughout the district during the week of Monday, April 13.
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.
James Harden Teams Up With Kroger to Feed Five Thousand Local Families in Underserved Communities
In response to the COVID-19 impact on Houston’s most vulnerable communities, Houston Rockets star James Harden has teamed up with Kroger to provide a weeks’ worth of groceries to six hundred families each week for eight consecutive weeks, benefitting five …
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.
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
Council Member Pollard Delivers Essentials to Elderly Veterans Using goPuff Delivery Service
Council Member Pollard has partnered with goPuff to deliver food and essential home items to elderly residents in District J. goPuff is an on-demand convenience store service that delivers essential items such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper, detergent, milk, eggs, …
Rockets’ Star Russell Westbrook Purchases 650 Laptops for Local Students
Even when he is not on the court, Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is still making his presence felt in the community. Westbrook is teaming up with Comp-U-Dopt and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to donate 650 laptops through his WHY …
Kroger Houston Helps Fight Hunger with $25,000 Donation to Interfaith of the Woodlands
Earlier this week, Kroger Houston and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation presented Interfaith of the Woodlands with a check for $25,000 to help support the fight against hunger in our communities.
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 …
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 …
