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The Harris County Commissioners Extend Mask Order Until August 26th
The Harris County Commissioners have voted to extend the recently-issued mask order until August 26th. The order directs any businesses providing goods or services to require all employees and visitors to wear face coverings in[...]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Moves Harris County COVID-19 Threat Level to Level 1 – Severe (red) Stay Home
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is increasing the COVID-19 threat level in the area to red. Calling for a return to the stay-at-home conditions of March and April, as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to spike. She[...]
Gov. Greg Abbott Orders Texas Bars to Close Again and Restaurants to Reduce to 50% Occupancy as Coronavirus Spreads
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the number of people testing positive[...]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Issues a New Mask Order
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a new mask order, mandating businesses to require the wearing of face masks, starting Monday, June 22, 2020. The order directs any businesses providing goods or services to require[...]
University of Houston medical school presents inaugural class as construction begins on new building
UH has broken ground on its $80 million medical school building that is expected to be completed in 2022, and the program has named its inaugural class. The new cohort of future doctors is a[...]
Hines, Levit partner on 52-acre development near Medical Center
Houston-based Hines and the Levit family announced plans to redevelop 52 acres near the Texas Medical Center into a project called Levit Green, a mix of office space, residences, shops, and research facilities targeting this[...]
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Commissioners Court Approves $30 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund for Equitable Economic Relief for Vulnerable Harris County Residents
Proposed by Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the $30 million COVID-19 Relief Fund will help our most vulnerable residents pay for rent, food, medical care, child care and other basic needs. The Harris County COVID-19[...]