Houston
Houston Iranians speak out as crackdown on protests over woman’s death continue
Posted on · The young 22-year-old student died after being arrested by the Iranian morality police for not wearing her hijab correctly.
Infrastructure
More electrical vehicle charging stations to be built across Texas
Posted on · Texas’ EV charging plan outlines how the state will grow its emerging charging network of approximately 5,798 public charging ports, using funding from President Biden’s infrastructure law.
Health & Science
Flu season in Texas beginning earlier than usual; expert recommends not waiting for flu shot
Posted on · The current numbers of flu cases throughout the Houston area aren't usually seen until December or January.
Energy & Environment
Rise in Houston-area alligator sightings doesn’t mean there is a population increase
Posted on · There hasn’t been any kind of explosion in the alligator population in Harris County, rather there are multiple dynamics at play for the recent uptick in sighting.
Houston
City of Houston will partner with HCC to train employees on resiliency and preparedness
Posted on · The school will offer public safety training courses including nursing, respiratory care and firefighter training
Health & Science
Harris County has its first monkeypox case in a child, under 2 years old
Posted on · The child is asymptomatic as of now and does not attend a school or daycare.
Health & Science
New COVID vaccine option being administered through Harris County
Posted on · The Novavax vaccine is now the fourth vaccine available in the on-going fight against Covid-19.
Health & Science
Houston begins COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5
Posted on · The doses have been tailored for young children, at one-quarter of the adult dose for Moderna and one-tenth the adult dose for Pfizer.