Author: Claire Shoop

During the repairs, the two traffic signals will be out of operation, which could cause delays for motorists, according to the city.

Dr. Bob Sanborn, president and CEO of Houston-based nonprofit Children at Risk, said while the challenges of online learning will affect all students, those from low-income families are at a higher risk of falling behind.

The county reported 291 new coronavirus cases Aug. 28-Sept. 3, compared to 1,102 the week prior.

The proposed transition plan would phase students who opt in to online learning back into the classroom from Sept. 28-Oct. 12, depending on grade level.

The new facility is a parternship between the nonprofit organization and Fort Bend County.

Bulent Dogan, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Houston’s Curriculum and Instruction Department, said while online learning comes with a unique set of challenges, there are steps teachers and school districts can take to increase …

The number of new cases reported each day last week ranged from 5 to 606.

All district operations—including learning centers, meal distribution sites and special education programs—will be suspended Aug. 26-27.

Community members are invited to decorate their yards and front porches blue and participate in drive-by hospital parades to celebrate the city’s front-line workers.

The celebratory week, which included drive-by parades of three local hospitals, has been delayed because of Tropical Storm Laura.