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HOPE Clinic West Rapid COVID-19 Testing

HOPE Clinic West now offers Rapid COVID-19 test for SAME DAY RESULT!   Rapid antigen tests are nasal swabs . Rapid test will detect viral protein in an actively infected person. HOPE Rapid Test will offer you immediate, same day result.  Testing is $120 and is covered by major insurances.  HOPE Clinic offers sliding fee assistance for individuals needing [...]

2020-07-31T16:10:40-05:00July 31st, 2020|

SBA Houston Virtual Events: July 27-31

PPP & Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Overview Has your business been affected by COVID-19?  Eligible small businesses can apply for both programs.  Learn the basics of each program and how to apply. Tuesday, July 28, 2020: 11:00am to 12:00pm CST CLICK HERE TO JOIN  Thursday, July 30, 2020: 11:00am to 12:00pm CST CLICK HERE TO JOIN   PPP Loan [...]

2020-07-24T15:03:24-05:00July 24th, 2020|

City of Houston Announces the 10th Annual Mayor’s Back to School Fest

It is time to register for supplies or to volunteer at the Mayor's Back 2 School Fest presented by Shell. The City has partnered with the Houston Food Bank to distribute food, masks, backpacks, and school supplies for Houston-area elementary students and their families. Event Details Date: Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2020 Time: 8 a.m. – [...]

2020-07-22T13:35:02-05:00July 22nd, 2020|

COVID safety video from Memorial Hermann SW

Spanish-speaking populations in the Houston area are among the hardest hit by the coronavirus. Our District is working with Memorial Hermann to get out information in Spanish to our community. Mire estos videos para obtener más información sobre cómo protegerse a usted y su familia del coronavirus. (Watch these videos to learn more about how [...]

2020-07-21T14:02:22-05:00July 21st, 2020|

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 9200 Bissonnet Street

On Sunday, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash at 9200 Bissonnet when attempting to cross the street not in a crosswalk. Pedestrians are encouraged to follow these safety tips provided in several different languages from the Houston Police to reduce the rising number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries: English: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/pdfs/brochures/english/Pedestrian-Safety-Awareness.pdf Spanish: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/pdfs/brochures/spanish/Pedestrian-Safety-Awareness-0215-SP.pdf Vietnamese: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/pdfs/brochures/vietnamese/Pedestrian_Safety_Awareness_Vietnamese.pdf Chinese: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/pdfs/brochures/chinese/Pedestrian-Safety-Awareness-12-10-14-Chinese.pdf [...]

2020-07-21T09:35:36-05:00July 21st, 2020|

COVID-19 Cover Your Face Guidance in Multiple Languages

The Alliance, a local group at thealliancetx.org, posted videos of a "mask up" message in Amharic (Ethiopia), Arabic, Cantonese, Dari (Persia), French, Lingala (Congo), Pashto (Afghani), Russian, Urdu, Spanish, Khmer, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Burmese.

2020-07-14T12:14:00-05:00July 14th, 2020|

Harris County Small Business Recovery Fund

The livelihoods of working families in Harris County depend on small businesses in our area keeping their doors open. The Harris County Small Business Recovery Fund is offering eligible businesses up to $25,000 to support their ongoing operations. This is NOT a loan program, and does not have to be repaid. The fund will be open for [...]

2020-07-14T11:13:42-05:00July 14th, 2020|

Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins Announces Vote by Mail Drop-Off Locations

On Election Day, July 14, voters who received mail ballots but were unable to mail in their ballots on time can go in-person to 11 locations across the County to drop off their ballot. This is the first time in recent history that there has been more than a single drop-off location in Harris County. The voter [...]

2020-07-13T18:48:41-05:00July 13th, 2020|

Reminder: Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of July 13

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of July 13, 2020. Texas Division of Emergency Management The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the department will open four drive-thru test sites:  Crump Stadium, 12321 High Star Dr., Cuney Homes Community Center, 3260 Truxillo St., [...]

2020-07-13T10:22:46-05:00July 13th, 2020|
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