Archive for March 20th, 2020

Texas Southern cancels May commencement

Texas Southern University has joined other area universities in  postponing or canceling spring commencements. The decisions came after the White House advised Americans to avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people. Most schools had already gone to online teaching for the remainder of the semester. University officials say all […]

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Free drive-thru coronavirus testing site opens in Houston

The first free testing site for COVID-19 is now opene in northwest Houston and has the capability to test 2,000 people.  Testing runs 8 a.m. to 8p.m., Monday through Friday. The testing program will begin by testing only the highest-risk individuals. The site at 510 W. Tidwell Rd is the result […]

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U.S. tax filing day moved from April 15 to July 15

Taxpayers can scratch one thing off their immediate to-do list – filing taxes. Tax Day is being pushed back until July while the nation copes with the effects of the coronavirus. “We are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time […]

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