Houston
Mayor Turner Announces Task Force To Review Houston Police Practices
Posted on · In his announcement, Turner said his "Task Force on Policing Reform" consisted of “members who represent a cross-section of our very diverse community.”
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Harris County
COVID-19 Hospitalizations At All-Time High In Harris County, After Post-Memorial Day Surge
Posted on · A recent surge in COVID-19 cases has raised the county's "threat level" and made it more likely that a new stay-at-home order would be issued, though it remained unclear whether the county had such authority.
Criminal Justice
Rappers, Elected Officials Join Family Of George Floyd In Downtown March
Posted on · Rappers Bun B and Trae tha Truth organized the rally, to honor the family of George Floyd and call for policing reforms.
Houston
Houston Closes Roads Ahead Of George Floyd March, Funeral Details Released
Posted on · Houston is set for another day of demonstrations, a week ahead of George Floyd's funeral.
Texas
In Texas Cities, Protests Over Police Violence Lead To Clashes
Posted on · Despite some violent encounters between police and protesters Friday night, Houston's weekend of protests was largely peaceful compared to other cities.
Criminal Justice
Houston Increases Police Presence As George Floyd Protests Enter Second Day
Posted on · Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said the entire police force would work rotating 12-hour shifts, after a day of protests turned tense and sometimes violent between demonstrators and police Friday.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Water Parks, Food Courts Can Reopen This Weekend
Posted on · As Houston enters its 12th week dealing with the coronavirus, Houston Public Media provides more live updates.
Houston
$15 Million In Rent Relief Claimed In Less Than 2 Hours, As Tenant Demand Creates Lag In Response
Posted on · The site was flooded with some 30,000 users before the application process even opened, the city and Baker Ripley said.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Harris County To Train 300 New Contact Tracers By Next Week
Posted on · As Houston enters its 10th week dealing with the coronavirus, Houston Public Media provides more live updates.
Houston
Mayor Turner To Propose COVID-19 Rent Relief For Houston
Posted on · The plan would allocate $15 million for emergency rental assistance. But some housing advocates said that wasn't enough.
Texas
Former State Rep. Al Edwards, Who Helped Make Juneteenth A State Holiday, Dies At 83
Posted on · Al Edwards, known to some as "Mr. Juneteenth," helped recognize the abolition of slavery as a statewide holiday.
Houston
Houston Begins COVID-19 Mobile Testing In At-Risk Communities Of Color
Posted on · The goal was to rotate mobile units throughout Northside and other areas, making them accessible to as many people as possible, Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
Health & Science
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Face Covering Order In Harris County
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ordered most residents to wear a face covering when leaving the house. Here's what you should know.
Harris County
Harris County Requiring Residents To Wear Masks Outdoors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially announced her order requiring face coverings on most county residents who leave the house, in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Under the executive order, people ages 10 and older must cover noses and mouths with a mask, bandanna, scarf or other face covering if leaving […]
Coronavirus
Houston, Harris County Appoint ‘Recovery Czars’ To Help Region Bounce Back From Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted on · Texas State Rep. Armando Walle (D-Aldine) and former Houston Hurricane Harvey recovery officer Marvin Odum were tapped to lead the efforts by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.