Recovery Assistance Applications Open + Mayor's Executive Order

Houston TX

08 September, 2021

6:14 PM

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. These are the most important things happening today in Houston. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Houston? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 94, low: 71. Here are the top stories in Houston today: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner issued an executive order Wednesday requiring city employees to submit COVID-19 test results twice a month. Fully vaccinated people are exempt from the order, which takes effect Oct. 8, as are those with approved medical and religious exemptions. (Houston Patch) The Harris County Sheriff's Office revealed the victim and shooter involved in a murder-suicide at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston on Tuesday had a prior dating relationship. (Houston Patch) The application process for the Harris County Recovery Assistance Program has been reopened and will be open until Sept. 12. The program gives a one-time $1,500 payment to households still reeling from the economic impact of the pandemic. Those who applied for funds in August are still under consideration and should not apply again. (KHOU.com) Over the course of 40 years, the Houston Food Bank has become the largest food bank in America. In that time, the organization's focus has changed much as well. (CW39) As America honors those lost during the 9/11 attacks on the 20th anniversary, Houston remembers one of its own that was aboard Flight 93, which was bound for Washington, D.C. but was crashed in Pennsylvania when passengers fought back. (KPRC Click2Houston) Today's Houston Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15 percent discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Houston: Open House Virtual Event — Energy Institute High School. (5 p.m.) Zoning and Planning Commission Regular Meeting — West University Place. (6:15 p.m.) 2021 Mission of Love benefiting Catholic Charities in Fort Bend County — Safari Texas Ranch. (6:30 p.m.) Las Fenix — Discovery Green. (7 p.m.) Kevin Gates in Concert — City of Houston. (8 p.m.) Houston Patch Notebook Houston Fire Department: "First Responders 9/11 20th Anniversary mural unveiling." (Facebook) Houston Health Department: "As of Sept. 5, 73.7 percent of eligible Houstonians (age 12 and older) have the first dose of #COVID19 #vaccine, and 60.9 percent of the same population are fully vaccinated. With the #delta variant spreading, #Houston's positivity rate is 17.7 percent." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced a third special legislative session that will begin on Sept. 20 and tackle redistricting, restrictions on transgender student athletes and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic." (Facebook) Houston Public Media: "Uber and Lyft have announced they'll pay their drivers' legal fees if any of the drivers are sued under Texas' new abortion law, which bans abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy — before many people know they're pregnant." (Facebook) Houston Police Department: "There's still time to register for the Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run. Yesterday, volunteers stuffed 1,500 bags with items for this Saturday's race in downtown. Race time is 8 a.m., and it begins at City Hall." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Gigs & services: Marketing Assistance Needed - Easy! (Details) Add your gig or service That's it for today. I'll see you around! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Jeffrey Perkins About me: Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper. My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities. I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area. I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at [email protected] or (479) 264-5801. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Houston Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected].