Houston/ Community & Society
Published on April 07, 2020
Top Houston news: Shelter being built at NRG Park; university opens 2 dorms for health workers; morePhoto: eflon/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Houston.

A medical shelter is being built at NRG Park

Officials with the city of Houston, Harris County and federal partners, have begun building a medical shelter at NRG Park during the coronavirus pandemic.

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.

The latest: 2,958 cases of COVID-19 in greater Houston area; 44 deaths, 406 recovered

The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.

Read the full story on FOX 26 Houston.

Houston ranks #6 in cities with most drunk-driving arrests in the US

Houston has been ranked as one of the cities with the most drunk-driving arrests in the United States, according to a study by Smart Advocate.

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.

Martial arts instructor takes workouts online during coronavirus emergency

Michael Nebgen knew he had to do something to keep Meyerland Martial Arts afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the full story on KHOU.

Rice University opens 2 dorms for Med Center workers

Rice University, which emptied out most of its dorms more than three weeks ago because of the coronavirus, has opened rooms at two of those dorms for temporary housing for medical personnel who work in the Texas Medical Center hospitals. 

Read the full story on HoustonPress.


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