HOUSTON (April 8, 2020) – The Houston Symphony announced that it is extending its concert cancellations, canceling all previously scheduled concerts and community activities through the months of May and June 2020 in order to protect the health of audiences, musicians, and staff. […]
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Closes All County Parks
Parks and Recreational Facilities Closed Starting Friday, April 10 through Monday, April 13 Harris County, Texas – April 8, 2020, County Judge Lina Hidalgo today will sign an order closing all county public parks. The closures begin Friday, April 10th […]
HCPH | COVID-19 Outbreak Reported in Assisted Living Facility in La Porte
Multiple COVID-19 cases are under investigation Houston—As part of our ongoing investigation efforts, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is reporting a COVID-19 outbreak at the LaPorte Healthcare Center. HCPH’s initial investigation of this same facility that was reported on April 4. […]
Harris County Jail Staff Experience Major Increase in COVID-19 Diagnoses
April 7, 2020 – The number of Harris County Sheriff’s Office employees diagnosed with coronavirus more than doubled in the first week of April as the virus appears to be spreading among jail staff. Since April 1, positive COVID-19 test […]
Women Veterans Defend the Community by Making Masks for Volunteers Distributing Food at Mamie George Community Center
RICHMOND – First they defended our country. Now, they’re creating a first line of defense in the war against COVID-19 in Fort Bend County. Women veterans affiliated with Catholic Charities’ Women Veterans Program are making fabric masks to protect the […]
Texas Provides Guidance for Nursing Facilities Current Guidance Addresses Infection Control Recommendations
AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services is releasing current guidance to nursing facilities across the state on how to respond in the event of a presumptive or confirmed case of COVID-19. This current guidance – COVID-19 Response for Long-term […]
New Date: The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency 5th Annual Wine Dinner
Rescheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2020 HOUSTON (April 7, 2020) – The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, has rescheduled its 5th Annual Wine […]
Texas State Parks Temporarily Close to the Public
AUSTIN—At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff. The Texas Parks […]
The Center for Pursuit selling world-famous Gingersnaps and other treats at Houston Ballet’s online Spring 2020 Nutcracker Market
Houston, April 7, 2020 – The Center for Pursuit, Houston’s largest not-for-profit organization serving adults with intellectual and development disabilities, is selling its wildly popular Gingersnaps, other tasty cookies in a variety of flavors (chocolate, raspberry, lemon and cinnamon) and Cheesesnaps […]
Katy ISD Continues to Feed Thousands of Katy Children No Meal Distribution on Good Friday Holiday
KATY [April 6, 2020] – Katy Independent School District remains committed to ensuring children stay healthy and receive the needed nutrients during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Just last week, 103,297 Katy area children received both breakfast and lunch through the District’s […]
