Backed by county and city of Houston government and health officials and data that shows an alarming rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Friday (July 24) ordered the closing of public and non-religious private schools for in-person instruction “until at least Sept. 8.” “Let me be clear…that might be too soon,” she said. “The last thing we want … [Read more...] about Returning ‘not safe now,’ so Harris County, Houston order schools closed until ‘at least’ Sept. 8
Lina Hidalgo
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
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
Ever independent, here’s how West U, Bellaire voted in 2018 general election
The results of the Nov. 6 general election long ago sank in, Harris County solidly blue now, Texas a bit more purplish than bright red. The lingering headlines for West U-Bellaire: •A new congressional representative, as moderate Democrat Lizzie Fletcher, boosted by straight-party voting that favored Democrats and by incumbent U.S. Rep. John Culberson’s allegiance to … [Read more...] about Ever independent, here’s how West U, Bellaire voted in 2018 general election