City of Galena Park distributes food to the community
By Julieta Paita GALENA PARK, Texas –– Last Monday Galena Park Mayor Esmeralda Moya, along with other community leaders distributed free fresh food and masks to the residents. […]
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Food/mask Distribution in Jacinto City by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, others
By Allan Jamail JACINTO CITY, MAY 13 – The Jacinto City food distribution, virus masks giveaway and U. S. Census information event was organized by the Office of […]
As Governor Abbott expands opening of businesses, virus deaths increase
Health officials want more testing, more tracking HARRIS COUNTY – Two new sites for testing of the COVID-19 virus opened last week and this week, as health officials […]
ABBOTT ORDERS END TO VIRUS “STAY HOME”: Governor reopens Texas on May 1
Businesses that open subject to restrictions AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Monday, April 27 announced the first phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely […]
Harris County Judge orders residents to wear masks in public for next 30 days
Harris County, Texas – April 22, 2020 — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Wednesday issued an order requiring residents to wear masks when in public for the […]
Governor plans to reopen state
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott last Friday, April 17, 2020, announced initial steps to re-open the Texas economy as it continues to […]
Houston, Harris County appoint ‘Recovery Czars’ to lead relief from Covid19 crisis
HARRIS COUNTY – April 20, 2020 — County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Monday selected State Representative Armando Walle to lead the COVID19 pandemic relief and recovery effort on […]
Harris County Expands COVID-19 Testing
Mobile Units to Reach All Precincts, Conduct 200 Tests Per Day HARRIS COUNTY – County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced last Monday, April 13, 2020, that two new Harris […]
EMS is ‘Front Line’ against Covid-19
HARRIS COUNTY – Crews of First Responders are thrust into the front lines of the war on COVID-19, and deserve recognition for their sacrifice. EMS technicians must answer […]
San Jacinto River Coalition holds virtual meeting
HIGHLANDS – The San Jacinto River Coalition and its sister organization, THEA held its monthly meeting last Tuesday night by video instead of its usual in-person meet. The […]