With multiple new strains of COVID in Texas, Gov Abbott decides it’s time to stop supporting those who wear masks for safety, more May Election information, & more…
May Elections
Here is who is running for Alvin, Pearland ISDs board of trustees elections https://communityimpact.com/houston/pearland-friendswood/education/2021/02/25/here-is-who-is-running-for-alvin-pearland-isds-board-of-trustees-elections/
Gov. Greg Abbott Weighing End To Mask Order, Other Statewide Coronavirus Rules, Says Announcement Coming ‘Pretty Soon’ https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/coronavirus/2021/02/25/392421/gov-greg-abbott-weighing-end-to-mask-order-other-statewide-coronavirus-rules-says-announcement-coming-pretty-soon/
Houston Methodist Finds 2 New Strains Of COVID-19 In Greater Houston https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/coronavirus/2021/02/25/392388/houston-methodist-finds-2-new-strains-of-covid-19-in-greater-houston/
Winter Storm Could Cost Texas More Money Than Any Disaster In State History https://patch.com/texas/across-tx/winter-storm-could-cost-texas-more-money-any-disaster-state-history
Legislators probe energy officials over power failures, lack of preparation heading into winter storm https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/at-the-capitol/2021/02/25/legislators-probe-energy-officials-over-power-failures-lack-of-preparation-heading-into-winter-storm/
President Joe Biden To Visit Houston On Friday After Winter Storm https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2021/02/23/392108/president-joe-biden-to-visit-houston-on-friday-after-winter-storm/
Houston City Council approves slate of potential affordable housing developments https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/housing-real-estate/2021/02/24/houston-city-council-approves-slate-of-potential-affordable-housing-developments/
Humble City Council appoints Bruce Davidson to fill vacant Place 3 https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/government/2021/02/25/humble-city-council-appoints-bruce-davidson-to-fill-vacant-place-3/
Honoring Black legacies: Bay Area studied for Emancipation Trail to commemorate liberation https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/government/2021/02/25/honoring-black-legacies-bay-area-studied-for-emancipation-trail-to-commemorate-liberation/
With eminent domain ongoing, construction pushed back on Knight Road extension in Missouri City [note: no discussion on statistics for expected road usage] https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/transportation/2021/02/25/with-eminent-domain-ongoing-construction-pushed-back-on-knight-road-extension-in-missouri-city/
