Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote
The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.
The number of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
Here is a county-by-county list of reported cases, deaths, and recoveries in the greater Houston area.
Woodland’s College Park High School students create new initiative to help feed others
It’s easy to forget about the world around you when you're stuck inside, keeping it casual, and maybe eating more than usual, but what if our extra time and food could make a difference?
THE LATEST: Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.
Gov. Abbott's mask order draws mixed reaction over holiday weekend
As Governor Greg Abbott’s statewide mask order went into effect Friday, just ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend, local authorities like the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office say they will take no action to enforce the $250 fine for those in violation.
Early voting begins for both Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections
Early voting begins June 29 and runs through July 10 for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections.
Montgomery County authorities continue to combat child exploitation amid COVID-19
Taskforce members with Houston Metro-Internet Crimes Against Children, who are working in Montgomery County, have filed 22 cases involving crimes against children.
Fort Bend, Montgomery Counties work to give stimulus money to families in need
Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties are working to give rent, mortgage, and utility help to families in need due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Second suspect in Spring Pizza Hut shooting kills himself
A suspect in the shooting of a Pizza Hut employee this past Sunday, shot and killed himself inside a home in The Woodlands, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Houston-area cheerleader hospitalized after snake bite that was caught on video
Tracy says her daughter's leg continued to swell and quickly started turning purple, so an ambulance rushed her to Texas Children's Hospital in The Woodlands.
Band plays for healthcare workers at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Woodlands
So many people are taking meals to medical staff but what happened at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands is a different sweet lunchtime treat, as the band Willow Creek Junction took to the makeshift stage.
Man caught stealing checks from mailboxes in New Caney
One of the checks was for $400 from Lone Star College. Another was a stimulus check for $1,200.
Magnolia salon in rebellion as Gov. Abbott lifts restrictions on hairstylists
Despite multiple alerts, local law enforcement in Montgomery County did not respond to the opening, and aren’t likely to, given Gov. Abbott’s mid-afternoon announcement freeing barbers, stylists and salons to re-open Friday, legally.
Local company pivots to stay relevant during COVID-19 crisis
Looking for a way to stay relevant the company started filling orders for personal protective equipment. They also sell a "Kooty Key" to keep from touching things, and signs that make it socially acceptable to not shake hands.
Montgomery Co. hair salons, gyms, bars can open Friday because Gov. Abbott's order is "vague", says judge
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough called Texas Governor Greg Abbott's new executive order to reopen Texas unclear, vague, and inconsistent.
Joe's Italian Restaurant feeds Montgomery Co. first responders
Joe's Italian Restaurant in Conroe plans to continue serving free meals to first responders in Montgomery County during the COVID-19 crisis.
Harris County mask mandate met with mixed reaction
“We want to make clear that this is not a recommendation. It’s a requirement, and so that’s why we had to make it enforceable by adding a fine,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Montgomery Co. ends stay home order, deferring to Gov. Abbott's Texas order
Judge Keough said in the new order that the county would continue to see an increase in COVID-19 cases, but the increased cases are no longer growing exponentially as previously projected.
Patton Village officer leaves hospital after long battle with COVID-19
After more than a month of battling coronavirus COVID-19, Patton Village Officer, Chris Hernandez is finally going home.
Kingwood neighborhood creates way to teach about Jesus’ journey
A Kingwood neighborhood created a way to tell the story of Jesus Christ during the Texas stay-at-home order.