Transportation
Despite The Pandemic, Transit Service In East Harris County Reaches Major Ridership Goal
Posted on · Harris County Transit says demand for bus service continues to grow in greater Houston's outlying areas.
Harris County
Coronavirus
Harris County Confirms Texas’ First Case Of More Contagious COVID-19 Variant
Posted on · The COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 is believed to be up to 70% more transmissible than previously identified strains of the virus, though not more severe.
Coronavirus
Houston Region Passes Threshold For Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions
Posted on · Under Gov. Greg Abbott's orders, if COVID-19 patients made up 15% or more of all hospitalizations, it would automatically trigger restrictions that include the closure of all bars and a reduction of restaurant capacity to 50%.
Coronavirus
How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In The Houston Area — If You Qualify, And If It’s Available
Posted on · Vaccines are limited, and are only going to those populations who qualify so far. But here’s how to find a vaccination clinic.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: City Temporarily Moving Vaccine Clinic To Minute Maid Park
Posted on · As Texas moves into Phase 1B, people over 65 and those at least 16 with underlying chronic health conditions can begin receiving their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Transportation
New Plan Looks At Ways to Make Cycling Safer In Houston’s East End
Posted on · The plan covers 16 square miles and it includes the neighborhoods of Second Ward, Magnolia Park, Eastwood, Lawndale, and Pecan Park.
Coronavirus
Houston Safety Net Hospitals Treat The Most Vulnerable Patients For COVID-19. Here’s What It’s Like
Posted on · Two of Houstons safety net hospitals have treated more than 3,500 COVID-19 patients since the start of the pandemic, and COVID-19 patients represent 18% of the total capacity in the two hospitals, slightly higher than average for all Harris County hospitals.
Harris County
No Evidence Of Election Fraud In Harris County, Task Force Finds
Posted on · The multiagency, bipartisan taskforce responded to hundreds of complaints, but found no cases of ballot harvesting or vote tampering.
Town Square
How Are Hospitals Dealing With The Post-Thanksgiving COVID Rise? And What’s The Plan For Vaccine Rollout In Houston?
Posted on · We take a closer look at what Houston hospitals are seeing with COVID patients and what’s really happening with the increase in cases. Plus, more on the topic on everyone’s mind – vaccine rollout.
Houston
New Bike Trail Will Highlight Nature Areas Along Houston’s Sims Bayou
Posted on · The trail is the longest segment constructed at one time in the extensive Bayou Greenways network. It will link three Houston parks and connect neighborhoods in the southern part of the city.
Houston
Popular Neighborhood Near Downtown Houston Looks To Fix Its Mobility Issues
Posted on · Despite being close to downtown's attractions, Old Sixth Ward residents have a problem getting there by foot or by bike. New development on Washington Avenue has also created traffic and parking challenges.
Harris County
Harris County Won’t Withdraw Its New Election Administrator, Despite Threats From AG Paxton
Posted on · Attorney General Ken Paxton has threatened to sue the county unless it withdraws the creation of the office and voids the appointment of Isabel Longoria.
Town Square
Repeat: More Than 40 Million COVID Cases Globally: Lessons Learned? How To Prepare For Winter Months Ahead?
Posted on · Experts discuss the local, national and global situation of the pandemic, and a Houstonian shares the tragic story of his family’s battle with COVID.
Politics
Harris County GOP Chair Who Assumed Role After Facing Backlash For Racist Facebook Post Resigns
Posted on · Keith Nielsen won the job in March, but as he prepared to take office this summer, he faced widespread condemnation for posting a Facebook graphic juxtaposing a Martin Luther King Jr. quote with a banana.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: ‘Time To Be Very, Very Serious’ About COVID-19 Ahead Of Holidays, Mayor Turner Says
Posted on · As Thanksgiving approaches, COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Texas -- and health officials are worried holiday travel will lead to a coronavirus surge.