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Tag: coronavirus pandemic

Criminal Justice

Houston Leaders Grapple With Continued Rise In Violent Crime

Florian Martin

Posted on March 16, 2021 · Murder and other violent crime went up significantly last year. Now Houston-area leaders are looking for answers as to why.

Tags coronavirus pandemic crime murder violence

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‘No Water, No Rent’: Houstonians Risk Eviction To Organize Rent Strike Following Winter Storm

Jen Rice

Posted on March 12, 2021 · After two weeks without water, tenants decided on a strike.

Tags apartment renters coronavirus pandemic houston tenants union Houston winter storm rent strikes

Houston

Houston Begins Eviction ‘Grace Period’ Giving Renters Impacted By The Pandemic More Time To Pay

Jen Rice

Posted on February 18, 2021 · It's the first time the city has passed an eviction protection policy for renters during the pandemic.

Tags coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 eviction houston city council Houston evictions Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

Coronavirus

1 Region, 2 Different Approaches To Vaccinating Greater Houston

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on February 2, 2021 · At its vaccine clinics, the city has been using a first-come, first-served approach, while the county has created a waitlist online to promote more equitable access to the vaccine.

Tags city of houston Coronavirus coronavirus pandemic covid vaccine COVID vaccine waitlist COVID-19 harris county Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo vaccine waitlist

Health & Science

Texas Medical Center Exceeds ICU Capacity As Leaders Discuss Future Pandemic Preparedness

Florian Martin

Posted on December 10, 2020 · Hospitals are switching to Phase 2 operations for the first time since the summer.

Tags coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 Texas Medical Center TMC

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