West University had already scaled back its plans for a traditional community Fourth of July, and now even those have been canceled — along with reductions in non-essential services that will start Friday. The city had planned a “bike, walk or run through West U Parks” community Fourth event at four locations where residents would be able to pick up a giveaway item at each. … [Read more...] about West U cancels Fourth of July event, puts hold on Parks & Rec activities
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See what’s changing: Bellaire orders closings, slowdowns, cancellations in response to COVID-19 surge
With the governor pausing his reopening plans for Texas and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo declaring a Level 1 emergency as COVID-19 cases surge, the city of Bellaire is following suit — scaling back some services, closing a few activities, and slowing down the restart of others. This comes as Bellaire shows a total of 42 cases in its ZIP code — with 23 active, 19 … [Read more...] about See what’s changing: Bellaire orders closings, slowdowns, cancellations in response to COVID-19 surge
Staying home urged as Harris County now at Level 1 for ‘severe and uncontrolled’ COVID-19 spread
Judge Lina Hidalgo took the ultimate step within her authority Friday (June 26) and upgraded Harris County into a Level One Red threat level — a “severe and uncontrolled level of COVID-19” that urges staying at home and taking strict safety precautions. She also issued an advisory to prohibit gatherings of more than 100 people in unincorporated county areas and urged cities … [Read more...] about Staying home urged as Harris County now at Level 1 for ‘severe and uncontrolled’ COVID-19 spread
Bellaire cancels Fourth of July Parade because of virus surge
The last effort at a community Fourth of July celebration in Bellaire — for “some semblance of normalcy” — has been abandoned. The city of Bellaire announced Thursday (June 25) that it was canceling the Fourth of July Parade in the face of the worsening COVID-19 pandemic in the Houston area and Texas. After first canceling the traditional Fourth of July Festival in Bellaire … [Read more...] about Bellaire cancels Fourth of July Parade because of virus surge
JUST IN: New Harris County order mandates masks for employees, customers at businesses
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has ordered businesses in Harris County to require employees and customers 10 and older to wear face masks or face fines up to $1,000 for each violation beginning Monday and lasting through June 30. She likened the requirement to a common practice and sign: “No shoes, no shirts, no service” — adding “no mask” to that list. Gov. Greg Abbott … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Harris County order mandates masks for employees, customers at businesses