Houston/ Community & Society
Published on April 29, 2020
Top Houston news: 95 animals rescued from breeder; local governments can't overrule state reopeningPhoto: Josh Hallett/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Houston.

Pigs, parakeets, pups among 95 animals rescued from flea market breeder

The Houston Humane Society rescued 95 animals from a breeder in southeast Houston on Tuesday after the woman surrendered the animals, according to a news release.

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.

Baytown meal prep company failed to reimburse customers after not delivering meals, customers say

Houston-area consumers said they were stiffed by a prepared meal company out of Baytown.

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.

Local governments can’t overrule state order for reopening businesses

Even though some people are hesitant and businesses may be worried about reopening on May 1 in Texas, local governments can’t stop it from happening under Gov. Greg Abbott’s new executive order.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

Houston restaurant owner sues insurance company for not covering coronavirus losses

YBarra Investments is seeking monetary relief in excess of $1 million for losses at Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen, Jimmy Changas and The Lunch Box. 

Read the full story on Graham Media: KPRC 2 Houston.

Houston lab mass-processes FDA-approved COVID antibody test

SynerGene Laboratories, a facility owned by Principle Health Systems, is offering a COVID-19 test developed by pharmaceuticals giant, Abbott Laboratories. What differentiates the test from other antibody screenings is that the Abbott Labs version is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, Principle Health Systems CEO James Dieter said Tuesday.

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.


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