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H-E-B president to the community: ‘We are not going to run out, don’t hoard’

With the panic of food shortages and the still questionable race to stock up on toilet paper sweeping the nation, H-E-B's Scott McClelland wants to...

By aframnews
April 6, 2020

Community, Health, Local

Houston Health Department opens second COVID-19 drive-thru site

The Houston Health Department will double its daily COVID-19 testing capacity when it opens its second community drive-thru test site for people with symptoms on...

By aframnews
April 1, 2020

Community, Education, Local

Texas schools to remain closed until May 4

With the federal government extending social distancing guidelines through the end of April, Houston area schools districts will remain closed, providing online instruction until May...

By aframnews
April 1, 2020

Community, Health, Local

Houston Health Department reports more than 50 new COVID-19 cases

The Houston Health Department announced 54 new positive coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases on Sunday, bringing the city's total to 286. Houston's COIVD-19 deaths remain...

By aframnews
March 30, 2020

Community, Local

First Harris County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19

A 39-year-old male Harris County Jail inmate received a positive test result for COVID-19 on Sunday....

By aframnews
March 30, 2020

Community, Local

Living Legend: Martha Marie Preston

Martha Marie Preston is the walking epitome of the phrase, "turn your mess into a message.” This self-made millionaire, shrewd businesswoman and successful night club...

By aframnews
March 30, 2020

Community, Culture, Health, Local

Bald, Black and Beautiful: Houston women share their stories

"I am not my hair!" is the bold statement Jo H. Golden told African-American News&Issues, and she's proving it. The gifted photographer turned the lens...

By aframnews
March 30, 2020

Community, Education, Local, News

Lone Star College waiving fees for classes moving online

Lone Star College announced it will waive fees for courses which are moving online due to the coronavirus and delay a planned tuition increase. The...

By aframnews
March 26, 2020

Community, Local, News

City of Houston Municipal Courts suspends all trials, other services amid COVID-19

In an effort to continue to encourage the health and safety of the public and court staff members from the spread of the COVID-19, the...

By aframnews
March 26, 2020

Community, Health, Local

First COVID-19 testing site opens in Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County Judge KP George and Fort Bend County Health & Human Services Director and Local Health Authority Dr. Jacquelyn Johnson Minter, in coordination...