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Harris County Reimposing Lockdown: Stay at Home Order In Place
"Harris County moves to Level 1, which means COVID-19 is "severe & "uncontrolled." Harris County has moved to the highest possible threat level for COVID-19 rates, as such, Judge Lina Hidalgo of Harris County has issued a new Stay Home Work Safe Advisory effective at noon on June 26.
Coronavirus is Surging in Houston
Since Texas reopened prior to Memorial Day weekend, there have been rises of COVID-19 cases within the state, as was predicted by concerned medical professionals and policy makers. Houston's local medical system is holding strong, but it will be a delicate matter for a long while.
Houston Close to Reimposing Lock Down
Health Officials Say COVID-19 Transmission is Uncontrolled in Houston. Officials are urging Houston citizens to be cautious as the city opens back up. New numbers indicate a need for new COVID-19 treatment centers at NRG Stadium in the fourth-largest city.
COVID-19 Cases Surge in Houston, TX
Since Texas reopened prior to Memorial Day weekend, there have been rises of COVID-19 cases within the state, as was predicted by concerned medical professionals and policy makers. Houston's local medical system is holding strong, but it will be a delicate matter for a long while.
George Floyd's Killers All Face Criminal Charges
Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao face charges in the death of George Floyd. [CNN]. On June 4, CNN reports that the Minneanapolis Police Officer who killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck was charged on June 3 with second-degree murder. He was previously charged with third-degree murder while the other three officers were not charged at all.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo Marches with Protesters
"I am not going home tonight until every single person who wants to exercise their First Amendment rights has the opportunity to do so.” -Art Acevedo. Houston is approaching a state of terror as downtown streets are flooded with protestors acting in outrage over the death of George Floyd. Four officers were involved in his death; one officer, Derek M. Chauvin, kneeled over his neck as Floyd shouted he couldn't breathe, begged for help, and was ignored before he succumbed to the force and died.
Houston Mayor Will Enforce Social Distancing at Crowded Bars and Clubs
FOX 26 reports that "Mayor Sylvester Turner promises enforcement of occupancy limits at Houston bars." On Sunday, just days after Houston bars reopening, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said he was disappointed after seeing social media videos featuring crowded bars and clubs in the city. He said that "it would be irresponsible to ignore that type of behvaior" given Gov Abbotts order for bars and clubs to open at only 25% capacity.
Highest Number of COVID-19 Deaths This Week: Did Texas Reopen Too Soon?
Hospitilization Remains Flat and There Have Been Spikes in COVID-19 Cases. KTRK of Houston Texas reports that after two weeks of Texas businesses reopening, experts say there have not been any signs of progress towards fighting the coronavirus.
Houston Woman Runs Over Headstones During Mother's Day Memorial
“She went over dozens of graves by the time she finished.”. Houston KTRK reported Sunday afternoon that the family of Amanda Hill attended the Houston National Cemetery to watch the Lone Star Flight Museum flyover which commemorates the 75th anniversary of World War II ending in Europe. Their plan was to watch it near the grave of her grandparents where Robert Eugene Marsh and his wife Ruth were buried.
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