Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has announced all 16 justices of the peace have stopped eviction proceedings through the end of the month. “I want folks to know they will not be kicked out of their homes because they can’t pay,” Hidalgo told ABC13. The county’s 16 Justice of the […]
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Houston officials dispel social media myth of a citywide lockdown
Houston officials announced an investigation into messages posted on social media falsely claiming the city is going into a lockdown this weekend to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. “All of that is untrue,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said. “I do believe it is a crime, and we should investigate […]
Read MoreH-E-B unveils updates on purchasing limits for products
In light of the coronovirus and the rush on products, several grocery stores, including H-E-B, have begun limiting the number of items consumers to purchase. Food items Chicken – 2 items Ground Beef – 2 items Ground turkey – 2 items Hot dogs – 8 items Water multipacks – 2 […]
Read MoreTexas 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 […]
Read MoreFree 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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