In order to help ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff at the University of Houston-Victoria, the university will continue to offer most of its classes virtually and hold limited events on campus during the spring semester. “It is important that UHV continues to provide a safe environment for our students and employees,” UHV President Bob Glenn said. “At every step of the way, we have emphasized transparency with our students, employees and the […]
COVID-19
Small U.S. Biotechnology Company Races To Acquire FDA Approval For Its Covid-19 Therapeutic, Which Is Showing Tremendous Positive Results In Those Severely Ill
CytoDyn Inc. (CytoDyn), a late-stage biotechnology company, announced today that it is currently accepting only 155 more candidates across the country for its Phase 2b/3 registrational trial in patients with severe-to-critical COVID-19. Three of the sites in Texas where CytoDyn is conducting its trial are University of Texas Health in Houston, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas. CytoDyn has already registered 235 patients in its trial, and the Data Safety […]
Harris County Issues New $40 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund, To Be Administered by Catholic Charities
Fund Will Provide $1200 Payments to 33,000+ Families; Open Enrollment for Harris County Residents November 2-6 (Not a first-come, first-served program) A new $40 million COVID-19 relief fund, issued by Harris County, opens Monday, November 2, and will accept applications through Friday, November 6. The Harris County COVID-19 Emergency Direct Assistance Fund will be administered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and will provide one-time payments of $1200 to up to 33,333 families […]
Kelsey-Seybold Hosts: CareConnect Convos – Cold, Flu, Allergies, or COVID-19?
Spend your lunch break with Kelsey-Seybold physicians and specialists at one of our CareConnect Convo virtual events. Sniffles and sneezes are common symptoms of cold, flu, allergies, and COVID-19. How do you tell the difference? Chandra Chaudhuri, M.D., a board-certified Family Medicine physician, will discuss the symptoms that set cold, flu, allergies, and COVID-19 apart and how to keep your family healthy and safer during holiday gatherings. WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. HOW: […]
Ford Fund, Elena Ford Expand Support for Reading; Invest $200,000 to Keep Young Students Learning During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic may have disrupted traditional school life, but Ford Motor Company wants to make sure children keep reading and learning. As champion of a Ford Motor Company Fund initiative aimed at increasing literacy among young people, Elena Ford is announcing a $200,000 investment that will provide 30,000 books and other critically needed school supplies for 1,500 educators and their students hard hit by COVID-19 in Dallas, Houston and Phoenix. The effort is part […]
Halloween is NOT Canceled at Quick Quack!
Quick Quack Car Wash Celebrating Halloween Safely During the Time of COVID-19 Quick Quack Car Wash has brought back the ghosts and goblins for their Second Annual Haunted Car Wash. The Haunted Car Wash will be held Wednesday, October 28th through Friday, October 30th, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Quick Quack Car Wash located at 6020 North Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449. “We know that many events have been canceled due to […]
The Home Keepers Celebrates 13 Years of Helping Cancer Patients
The Home Keepers has been donating cleaning services to local cancer patients for 13 years through their partnership with nonprofit Cleaning for a Reason. Julie Parish, Owner and President of The Home Keepers, understands the importance of a clean environment when undergoing illness and is committed to making a difference for cancer patients and their families. “It is extremely meaningful for us to be trusted with the care of Cleaning for a Reason patients,” said […]
New COVID-19 Testing Site Available for Students
In an ongoing effort to support health and safety practices within Katy Independent School District during the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning Monday, October 19, the District will expand its employee COVID-19 testing services to Katy ISD enrolled students. This unique partnership with RediMD is designed to provide parents/guardians with a timely alternative to confirm if their child is positive or negative of COVID-19. “Students will have a designated drop off area and a separate room for […]
The number of COVID-19 Cases is Increasing in Our Community
Get Tested for FREE at Any of 10 HCPH Locations Unfortunately the numbers of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing once again in Harris County. With flu season starting, local health officials are worried the combination of both diseases in our community could overwhelm our hospitals. Get your flu shot now, continue to take precautions when you are in public and get tested for COVID-19. Testing is free and there are new testing locations for the […]
Saturday Appointments Still Available at Driver License Offices
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans that many driver license (DL) offices across the state continue to offer appointments on Saturdays — and appointments remain available at offices statewide. Saturday appointments are specifically for customers to renew or replace Texas driver license (DL) and identification (ID) cards. Saturday appointments also include services to renew or replace Election Identification Certificates (EICs). Saturday appointments will be offered through Dec. 19, with the exception of Nov. […]