Author: Matt Dulin

Houston City Council approved a land purchase April 15 to help clear the way for a $10.62 million rebuild of a portion of Shepherd Drive.

Since March 1, United Way’s 211 help line has received over 36,000 calls specifically related to the coronavirus outbreak, with over a third seeking help paying rent.

After resuming food distribution efforts last week, Houston ISD will continue at 25 sites the week of April 13.

At least two other local districts have said they plan to move forward but have scheduled back-up dates just in case.

“As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, our H-E-B family of more than 120,000 Partners has not gone unaffected,” a statement from the grocer reads.

Community Impact Newspaper is checking in with businesses to learn about their experience requesting and receiving aid, as well as other ways they are handling the economic fallout of the coronavirus outbreak.

Facing declining revenue and extended closures amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Houston Museum of Natural Science has furloughed 337 staff members and reduced pay for all remaining staff effective April 9.

You can’t go out, but you can still celebrate Easter with the help of local restaurants.

Chef Ford Fry’s Superica and La Lucha restaurants, both located at 1801 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston, will reopen April 13 to begin offering carryout service.

The fund hopes to start cutting checks as early as this week.