National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today announced that the League’s anticipated 2020 Conference, slated for August in Houston, will not take place due to the current international health crisis. “Due to the overwhelmingly devastating effect of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the National Urban League has made […]
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Eviction and debt collection proceedings can resume as early as Tuesday after the Texas Supreme Court lifted its moratorium, the Texas Tribune reports: Evictions and debt collection proceedings can resume in Texas next week, the Texas Supreme Court has ordered, after the court temporarily put both on hold during the […]
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Harris County Commissioners Court voted to provide economic relief for up to 25,000 Harris County families who are suffering because of the pandemic. Proposed by Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the $30 million COVID-19 Relief Fund will help our most vulnerable residents pay for rent, food, medical care, child care […]
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Houston Health Department and its partner agencies offer 13 testing sites across the city the week of May 18, focusing on vulnerable communities. Texas Division of Emergency Management The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the health department will open four drive-thru test sites at these locations: Hilliard Elementary […]
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The city of Houston’s total COVID-19 case count has officially surpassed the 5,000 mark. On Wednesday, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced 117 new cases, bringing the total to 5,030. He also announced three additional deaths. Meanwhile, the city continues to work for those who are struggling due to the pandemic, including […]
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