Hidalgo, Turner want Harris County evictions postponed until late August

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HOUSTON — Tens of thousands of local residents are out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, and many are facing evictions that could leave them homeless.

The CARES Act, which became law on March 27, protects renters until Aug. 24 – but only if they have federally-backed mortgages or live in federally-subsidized housing.

But a Supreme Court ruling in May allowed eviction proceedings for…