U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-7th District) is suffering from a respiratory infection and not Coronavirus, her office has announced. “I am thankful to report that my COVID-19 test came back negative,” Fletcher said in a statement. “Although I did test positive for a different respiratory infection, I am now on the mend.” The congresswoman self-quarantined last week when … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Fletcher’s Coronavirus test comes back negative
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Former West U Mayor Ballanfant has died from Coronavirus
Former West University Mayor Richard Burton “Burt” Ballanfant has died of Coronavirus at the age of 72. Ballanfant served two terms as West U mayor, and his career on City Council spanned 15 years and included being chosen president of the Harris County Council of Mayors and Councils. Most recently, he was elected to council as part of a slate, serving through 2017. A … [Read more...] about Former West U Mayor Ballanfant has died from Coronavirus
Rep. Fletcher has symptoms, self quarantines as she awaits virus test results
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-TX07 — who represents West University Place, Bellaire and a large part of west Houston and is seeking re-election in November — has self-quarantined at home in Houston after being tested for the COVID-19 virus, her office said Thursday evening (March 26). The first-term congresswoman, 45, has symptoms including a fever, and her doctor reportedly … [Read more...] about Rep. Fletcher has symptoms, self quarantines as she awaits virus test results
It’s back-to-school as district unveils ‘HISD@HOME’ digital learning and support
By Charlotte Aguilar Families who have worried about their youngsters’ “screen time” are going to have to get used to it as a way of life, as Houston ISD unveiled its “HISD@HOME” learning plan Monday (March 23) to continue educating more than 200,000 youngsters during its shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district is currently projecting an April 13 date to restart … [Read more...] about It’s back-to-school as district unveils ‘HISD@HOME’ digital learning and support
West U closes city buildings to public, asks residents to go electronic, telephonic
West University Place has restricted public access to the Municipal Building and other city facilities starting today (March 23) — the Police Department lobby being an exception — but is doing business by phone, email and online access. It’s the latest move to help halt the spread of the Coronavirus, with the Recreation Center, Community Building/Seniors Center already … [Read more...] about West U closes city buildings to public, asks residents to go electronic, telephonic