The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will begin accepting applications on Sept. 3 for three new grant programs made possible by emergency pandemic funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Available funds total at least $1.8 million […]
COVID-19
Harris County raises COVID threat meter to ‘Severe’
Today, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo updated the county’s COVID-19 public threat level from Significant (orange, Level 2) to Severe (red, Level 1). Level 1 indicates a “severe and uncontrolled” level of COVID-19, meaning outbreaks are worsening, contact tracing capacity […]
The George Foundation Awards Attack Poverty a Multi-Year $300,000 Grant with Additional Match
Support Will Help Nonprofit End the Cycle of Generational Poverty Attack Poverty, a local nonprofit organization committed to strengthening under-resourced communities through spiritual growth, education, revitalization, and basic needs, announced it will receive a multi-year $300,000 grant from The George Foundation with […]
More Than a Dozen Delta Variant Cases Found in Houston
COVID-19 cases are continuing to decline in Harris County, but people are still getting sick and dying from the virus and now the Delta variant is here too. Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has more than a dozen Delta variant […]
COVID-19 Delta Variant Confirmed in 14 Residents in Harris County
All 14 Residents were Unvaccinated Harris County Public Health (HCPH) reports 14 individuals in unincorporated Harris County contracted the COVID-19 Delta variant between April and June 2021. All 14 individuals were unvaccinated. The CDC reports nearly 25 percent of new […]
Ages 12 and Up Get Vaccinated, Under 12 Get Tested
Vaccines work. COVID-19 cases are declining, but not enough people have been vaccinated yet to declare victory against the virus. Some parts of the country are still experiencing increases in COVID-19 cases of children and teens who need hospitalization, including […]
Harris County Judge Moves COVID-19 Threat Level to Level 3: Yellow
Vaccinations Continue Driving Down Key COVID-19 Metrics; Hidalgo Urges Community to Stay Vigilant, Particularly Over Memorial Day Weekend Judge Lina Hidalgo today announced that she is moving the county’s COVID-19 Threat Level Indicator from Level 2: Orange to Level 3: […]
Harris Health Surpasses Half-Million Virtual Visit since Pandemic Start
The COVID-19 pandemic caught healthcare providers worldwide off guard. Almost immediately, doors shuttered to most in-person non-COVID care. Harris Health System, like many providers, quickly ramped up its virtual and telemedicine program—most recently completing nearly 565,000 virtual care visits since […]
Get Family Members Vaccinated or Tested
Less than 40% of the Population has been Vaccinated Thanks to vaccinations, COVID-19 numbers are finally going in the right direction. Adult cases and deaths are declining. However, children’s cases have been increasing nationwide and children are getting sicker from […]
Harris County Judge Moves COVID-19 Threat Level to Level 2: Orange
Key COVID-19 Trends Continue Downward Trajectory; Hidalgo Commends Community for Driving Indicators Down By Getting Vaccinated, Urges Continued Vigilance and Action to Reach Non-Vaccinated Population Judge Lina Hidalgo today announced that she is moving the county’s COVID-19 Threat Level Indicator […]
