Houston/ Community & Society
Published on April 01, 2020
Top Houston news: Stay-at-home order extended to April 30; nurse practitioners head to NY to helpPhoto: Katie Haugland/Flickr

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

Harris County stay-at-home order extended to April 30

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has extended the “Stay Home, Work Safe” order to April 30. It means that everyone in Houston and Harris County is required to remain at home, unless they are conducting essential business. 

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.

Houston-area nurse practitioners head to New York to help coronavirus patients

Two Houston-area medical professionals are among the tens of thousands from around the nation heading to New York City, the epicenter of the coronavirus crisis.

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.

90% of Houston small businesses have lost revenue due to pandemic

A Greater Houston Partnership survey shows the impact on Houston's small businesses.

Read the full story on Houston Public Media.

Area high school student sends classmates’ letters of encouragement to home-bound

One Emery Weiner High School student is going above and beyond during her time off from school to help spread hope and comfort to those who may be struggling through social distancing and fear during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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


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