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
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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
Colonial Park Pool stays open as staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The city of West University said Thursday (June 18) that an employee at the Colonial Park Pool has tested positive for COVID-19 after exposure to the virus at a gathering outside of work on June 13. The pool remains open. That employee — and other pool staff with “prolonged exposure to the individual” — are under quarantine. The city isn’t releasing names or positions … [Read more...] about Colonial Park Pool stays open as staff member tests positive for COVID-19
Governor says students will return to classrooms in August, as HISD abandons year-round calendar
Houston ISD has abandoned a proposal for a year-round school calendar starting Aug. 1, reverting to its original schedule, with an Aug. 24 start date. This comes as Gov. Greg Abbott reportedly told legislators on a conference call Thursday (June 18) that Texas schools will reopen for in-person instruction in August with no requirements for districts to mandate the wearing of … [Read more...] about Governor says students will return to classrooms in August, as HISD abandons year-round calendar