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TO OUR READERS: The current Covid-19 Pandemic and other Harris County appoints Walle ‘Recovery economic conditions have caused us to combine some issues every two weeks, and to change distribution to Czar’ to lead relief from COVID-19 crisis Pick-up locations. See page 7 for 50 locations where you can get a Houston appoints Marvin Odum to lead city’s efforts copy of the Northeast News, and page 4 for HARRIS COUNTY - community and govern- the forefront of this relief email subscriptions. We April 20, 2020, County ment stakeholders as nec- and recovery effort,” Judge thank you for your Judge Lina Hidalgo on essary. Hidalgo said. "Like the rest continued support. Monday selected State “State Rep. Walle is of the world, Harris Coun- Representative Armando uniquely positioned to ty will not be the same Walle to lead the COVID- build consensus across when this crisis abates. COVID-19 19 pandemic relief and re- Harris County's diverse But with inclusive, fast Cases as of covery effort on her behalf. communities to help our and coordinated planning, April 24, 2020 As Harris County COVID- region emerge from the we will build an economy 19 Relief and Recovery COVID-19 disaster. As a and a social services net- HOUSTON AREA Czar, Rep. Walle is tasked leader in the state Legis- work that gives every resi- with leading the effort to lature on issues of health, dent the tools they need to 8,639 POSITIVE drive the region’s econom- safety, and the economic thrive once again.” State Representative Marvin E. Odum, former 177 DEATHS ic recovery. He will join the well being of families, he’s A Harris County native, Chief Recovery Officer for 2,492 RECOVERED Houston relief and recov- a champion for the impor- Armando Walle appointed Rep. Walle is a graduate of ery Czar in this effort and tant priorities that we Harris County Relief and Houston’s Hurricane Harvey Recovery Effort Czar efforts, appointed City’s jointly they will convene want to make sure are in See Recovery Czar, TEXAS Recovery Czar Page 8 22,842 POSITIVE 608 DEATHS Recoveries Not Reported Governor plans to reopen state

UNITED STATES "We're now beginning chief of staff to Abbott's By Patrick Svitek, to see glimmers that the The Texas Tribune predecessor, Rick Perry. 890,524 POSITIVE worst of COVID-19 may Abbott offered a host 51,017 DEATHS soon be behind us," Ab- of names that will advise AUSTIN -- Gov. Greg 96,677 RECOVERED bott said. "We have dem- the task force, including Abbott last Friday, April onstrated that we can fellow statewide officials, 17, 2020, announced ini- corral the coronavirus." top medical experts and WORLDWIDE tial steps to re-open the To get the economy go- business leaders. You can Texas economy as it con- ing again, Abbott named view those names — as 2,790,986 POSITIVE tinues to reel from the a "statewide strike force" well as Abbott's executive 195,920 DEATHS coronavirus pandemic. chaired by James Huff- order establishing the 781,382 RECOVERED During a news confer- ines, the Austin banker task force — here. ence at the Texas Capitol, and former UT regent. After naming the task Abbott said Texans' ef- The task force staff will forts to curb the spread of be led by Mike Toomey, a COVID-19 the coronavirus were pay- Governor Greg Abbott at a new conference in Austin RESOURCES veteran lobbyist who was Governor to open ing off. last Friday, announcing steps to re-open the state. State, Page 3 CITY OF HOUSTON County orders Masks 832-393-4220 Harris County Expands to be worn in public HARRIS COUNTY COVID-19 Testing Harris County, Texas - Masks should cover the 713-634-1110 Mobile Units to Reach All April 22, 2020, Harris nose and mouth, and must ASK A NURSE Precincts, Conduct 1,200 Tests County Judge Lina Hidal- be worn except when an in- go on Wednesday issued an dividual is exercising or MOBILE TESTS Per Day HARRIS COUNTY – order requiring residents engaging in physical activ- 713-439-6000 County Judge Lina Hidal- to wear masks when in ity outside alone; alone in go announced last Mon- public for the next 30 days, a separate indoor or out- day, April 13, 2020, that beginning on Monday, door space; eating or drink- PRE-SCREENING two new Harris County April 27, 2020 and will con- ing; when driving; or when Public Health (HCPH) mo- tinue until May 26, 2020 at doing so poses a threat to HARRIS COUNTY bile units will provide 11:59 pm. The order re- their health, mental 832-927-7575 drive-through testing for quires individuals over the health, or safety. Masks readyharris.org COVID-19, adding up to age of 10 to wear a face cov- are not required when an 200 tests per day to the ering, which can be a individual is in the pres- county’s current testing ca- homemade mask, scarf, ence of only members of MD MEDICAL pacity. Each pop-up site, bandana, or handkerchief, their residence. which will rotate locations when outside the home. “’When it comes to fight- across the precincts start- Medical masks or N-95 res- 1-888-776-5252 One of 14 Drive-thru test sites in Harris County, at pirators are not recom- For Pre-srceening ing Tuesday, will be able to Forest Brook MS. make up to 100 drive- mended as they are needed See Use of Masks, Aldine Mail Rte. for health-care workers Page 2 See List of Test Sites, Page 8 and first responders.

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Amid Coronavirus, Aldine ISD to mail out learning packets CRIME WATCH

Aldine ISD will no long- access to online learning, Current Resources.” It er be handing out paper and this is one of the mea- should lead to a “Students” packets for prekindergar- sures we are taking to en- page. Click on “Grade Lev- ten through grade 5 stu- sure we offer continuous el Resources.” Next, scroll dents; instead, those learning for our primary down to find the packets Investigation into Shooting at packets will go out by mail and elementary students.” for your student’s grade beginning this week. The district used fami- level. 790 West Little York Road Chief of Academics Dr. lies’ contact information in If families or students Todd Davis stated that the Home Access Center have any questions about Houston police are in- Chevrolet Impala with an ported the victim to the mailing the packets should (HAC) system as of April the activities in the pack- vestigating the shooting of unknown amount of occu- hospital. ensure that families that 13. et, or if they do not receive a juvenile male at 790 West pants. He exited the vehi- The wanted suspect ve- need the packets receive The packet consists of a packet for each of their Little York Road about cle and started to run. An hicle is described as a them. He also added that five-weeks’ worth of activ- children enrolled in pre- 1:30 p.m. on Monday (Apr. unknown person inside 2008-2010, gray, four-door the measure would ensure ities (in English and Span- kindergarten through 13). the vehicle then shot the Chevrolet Impala with that everyone maintains ish) — reading, writing, grade 5 by May 4, they will The victim, 15, was victim multiple times. A tinted windows. social distancing to be safe. math, science, and social need to contact their transported to an area hos- group of people nearby Anyone with informa- “The safety of our staff studies. child’s teacher using Scho- pital in critical condition. then fired multiple rounds tion in this case is urged to and students are our top The content found in the ology found in the district’s HPD Major Assaults & at the suspect's vehicle. contact the HPD Major priorities,” said Davis. “We prekindergarten through At-Home Learning site or Family Violence Division The suspect's vehicle and Assaults & Family Vio- have had to think of differ- Grade 5 packets can be email. Officer L. Bolmanski re- the group of people then lence Division at 713-308- ent ways to ensure we are downloaded from the dis- Secondary students ported: fled the scene. Paramed- 8800 or Crime Stoppers at reaching all our students. trict’s At-Home Learning (Grades 6-12) will not re- The victim was in a gray ics were called and trans- 713-222-TIPS. We recognize that some site. Click on “Here for ceive paper packets. families may have limited Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Aldine At Home on Fox My20 Shooting at 9002 Sterlingshire Street From 11 AM to noon ev- writing, math, and a few like “Coping with COVID- ery Tuesday, Houston area ways to make the most of 19,” and “Conflict Resolu- Charges have been filed of the victim attempted to residents can tune in to time at home. tion at Home.” against a suspect arrested drive him to the hospital, Fox My20 on their cable or In addition, each pro- To watch the broadcasts in the fatal shooting of a but then pulled over and satellite for “Aldine At gram includes a segment from previous weeks, visit juvenile male at 9002 Ster- called 9-1-1. Paramedics Home.” The hour-long pro- on Social-Emotional the Aldine ISD YouTube lingshire Street about transported the victim to gram features art, reading, Learning covering topics Channel. 10:55 a.m. on January 30, Memorial Hermann Great- 2020. er Heights Hospital where The suspect, Xavier Mc- he was pronounced de- Conico (b/m, 20), is charged ceased. with murder in the 339th Further investigation State District Court for his identified McConico as the Fall 2020 registration opening online role in the killing of a 16- suspect in this case and he year-old male. was charged on Monday HPD Homicide Division for Lone Star College-North Harris (Apr. 13). McConico was Sergeant M. Holbrook re- Xavier already in jail, arrested HOUSTON (April 13, elor’s degrees. Magdalena Mendoza- ported: last Friday (Apr. 10) and 2020) – With campuses “We’re excited to an- Starck, interim vice presi- The victim went to the charged in another murder closed until May 4, systems nounce that this fall we dent of student success. apartment complex at the unknown suspect(s). The at 2503 Almeda Genoa on have been set up to ensure will launch a bachelor’s “On behalf of the Student above address and got into victim was shot in an ex- March 31. that Fall 2020 registration degree program in Energy, Success Division, we want a confrontation with an change of gunfire. Friends may take place entirely Manufacturing and Trades to remind our students and online beginning Wednes- Management,” said Dr. community that we are day, April 15. Laura Yannuzzi, vice pres- here and ready to support To follow county and ident of instruction. “This you.” state guidelines, all advis- program builds on our ex- LSC-North Harris is ing and enrollment opera- isting pathways to career continuing to offer the full Officials need public’s tions have transitioned to success, where we provide range of classes including online processes to accom- state-of-the-art labs, flexi- traditional core courses, modate students register- ble scheduling, and master such as math, biology, En- ing for classes. Lone Star trainers in the critical glish, degree specific cours- help identifying suspect College-North Harris has trades necessary for our es and workforce training advisers and Student Suc- economy to thrive. We are courses. Students who en- Crime Stoppers and the recovered. The victim was cess employees available to thrilled to offer even more roll at LSC-North Harris Houston Police Depart- transported to a local hos- assist students throughout options for students seek- can start their journey ment's Homicide Division pital, but sadly died as a the enrollment process. ing quality educational op- close to home before easily need the public's assis- result of the gunshot Current and future portunities in their transferring to their favor- tance identifying the sus- wound. LSC-North Harris stu- community.” ite four-year university pect responsible for a The family of the victim dents are encouraged to “We have worked dili- with the help of our Career Capital Murder. is requesting the help of enroll to take advantage of gently to ensure our cur- and Successful Transfer On Sunday, April 5, the community in finding low cost, high-quality rent and future students Lab resources. 2020, at approximately the person responsible for courses designed to fit a have access to our Student To register online, or for 12:06 a.m., the victim was this Murder. wide range of academic Success staff to receive more information about shot in a strip center park- Crime Stoppers may goals including associate continual assistance the resources available to ing lot located in the 600 pay up to $5,000 for infor- degrees, certificates, uni- through online resources students, visit block of Greens Road in mation leading to the iden- versity transfer programs and by telephone,” said LoneStar.edu/LearnMore. Houston, Texas. Video sur- tification, charging and/or and effective this fall, bach- veillance captured the sus- arrest of the suspect in this pect approaching and case. Information may be shooting the victim. The reported by calling 713- suspect stole property from 222-TIPS (8477), submit- Man found the victim, which included ted online at Suspect the victim’s shoes. The sus- www.crime-stoppers.org or Use of Masks, pect fled the scene in the through the Crime Stop- Crime Stoppers are anon- dead on victims black Cadillac se- pers mobile app. Only tips ymous and eligible for a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dan, which has since been and calls DIRECTLY TO cash reward. ing this virus, each of us is face coverings already, but Jensen capable of committing he- we are in this for the long roic acts by making adjust- haul. The best way to get Drive ments in how we live our our economy back up and daily life,” said Judge running again - and keep Houston police are Driver faces charges after Hidalgo. “Steps like wear- it open - is by making sure awaiting autopsy results ing a face covering, getting we’re working together to in the death of a man tested, and staying home prevent the spread of this found at 10300 Jensen 1-year-old killed in hit-and- save lives and reduce virus. Wearing face cover- Drive about 11 p.m. on transmissions, which will ings is a vital piece of our Sunday (Apr. 12). get our economy back on- playbook.” The identity of the vic- line sooner. I’m heartened The order comes as an tim, believed to be in his run crash on Aldine Mail Rt. by the number of residents uptick in hospital admis- 20s to 30s, is pending an who have already been fol- sions indicates the region autopsy by the Harris A 1-year-old was killed lowing guidance to wear has not yet reached the County Institute of Foren- in a hit-and-run crash Fri- peak of the Coronavirus sic Sciences. day night in north Harris outbreak. During the past HPD Homicide Division week, the county has dou- Sergeant J. Horn reported: County. At the time of the bled its testing capacity Two individuals riding crash, the child was not and dispatched mobile on an all terrain vehicle restrained in a child seat testing units to all four along Halls Bayou at the and was instead buckled H.U.D. precincts. above address discovered a into the front passenger Efficiency/ Continue Good Health body in the bayou. Para- seat with a standard seat- Habits medics responded and pro- belt, investigators with the Wearing a face covering One Bedroom nounced the man deceased Harris County Sheriff’s Accident scene on Aldine Mail Rt. Housing for is not a substitute for at the scene. Investigators Office said. maintaining 6-feet social did not observe any obvi- The hit-and-run crash distancing and hand wash- the Elderly ous signs of trauma to the was reported just after 11 the crash. ing because these remain man's body. traveling westbound in a p.m. on Friday, April 17, Following the crash, the and Disabled important steps to slowing Anyone with informa- black Nissan Altima with 2020, in the 4700 block of occupant or occupants of the spread of the virus. tion in this case is urged the 1-year-old child when the Toyota Tacoma fled the • UTILITIES & Enforcement to contact the HPD Homi- Aldine Mail Route Road. a red Toyota Tacoma trav- APPLIANCES FURNISHED Failure to wear a man- cide Division at 713-308- Investigators deter- eling eastbound down the scene on foot without ren- ELIGIBILITY: datory face covering under 3600 or Crime Stoppers at mined an adult man was road struck a curb, overcor- dering aid, HCSO Sgt. Si- • Age 62 or older this Order is punishable 713-222-TIPS. rected and swerved into mon Cheng said. by up to $1,000. the path of the Nissan Al- Deputies located the op- • Physically Disabled tima in the westbound erator of the Toyota Taco- • Very Low Income lane. The Nissan Altima ma hiding approximately struck the passenger side .4 miles away in a residen- To schedule an of the Toyota Tacoma. tial area. The operator of appointment Deputies found the driv- the Tacoma, identified as CALL Take Pride er of the Nissan Altima Jose Sergio Milla Iglesias, unconscious in the driver confessed to operating the 713-692-8541 seat without a seat belt on. Toyota and leaving the APPLY TO: in our The 1-year-old in the pas- crash scene, according to W. Leo Daniels Tower senger was also uncon- officials. Community scious. CPR was Iglesias has been 8826 Harrell administered to the tod- booked into the Harris Off Jensen between dler on scene. The child County Jail on a felony Berry Road & Aldine Keep it Clean was confirmed dead at an charge of Failure to Stop Westfield area hospital shortly after and Render Aid-Involving Death.

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Harris County Clerk urges voters COVID-19 BUSINESS ASSISTANCE 65 and older to vote by mail as Paycheck Protection Program precaution to COVID-19 The Paycheck Protec- are approved and enrolled o Any business, tion Program is a loan de- in the program. You should 501(c)(3) non-profit organi- Early voting for the Primary Runoff Elections is July 6-10 signed to provide a direct consult with your local zation, 501(c)(19) veterans incentive for small busi- lender as to whether it is organization, or Tribal nesses to keep their work- participating in the pro- business concern (sec. Houston, Texas –– Har- different from a normal voter registration informa- ers on the payroll. gram. 31(b)(2)(C) of the Small ris County Clerk Diane uniform election, our will tion, please contact the SBA will forgive loans if Lenders may begin pro- Business Act) with the Trautman urges voters 65 require explicit guidance Harris County Tax Office. all employees are kept on cessing loan applications greater of: and older to vote by mail from the Texas Secretary “The procedure for mail the payroll for eight weeks as soon as April 3, 2020. o 500 employees, or to ensure their safety dur- of State.” ballot applications has al- and the money is used for The Paycheck Protection o That meets the SBA ing COVID-19 outbreak. To be eligible to vote by ways been to honor any re- payroll, rent, mortgage in- Program will be available industry size standard if Last month, the governor mail in Texas, a voter has quest from a voter who terest, or utilities. through June 30, 2020. more than 500 postponed the May 26 Pri- to be 65 years or older, checks the disabled box. You can apply through Who Can Apply o Any business with a mary Runoff Elections and have a disability or illness, We are not going to ques- any existing SBA 7(a) lend- The following entities NAICS Code that begins rescheduled them for July be out of the county during tion someone’s disability,” er or through any federal- affected by Coronavirus with 72 (Accommodations ly insured depository (COVID-19) may be eligi- and Food Services) that 14, with early voting tak- the election period, or be added Trautman. “Any institution, federally in- ble: has more than one physi- ing place July 6-10. The confined in jail, with no ability to expand the Bal- sured credit union, and o Any small business cal location and employs deadline to apply to vote by conviction. Voters can go to lot-By-Mail program will Farm Credit System insti- concern that meets SBA’s less than 500 per location mail ballot for these elec- www.harrisvotes.com to need to be granted at the tution that is participat- size standards (either the o Sole proprietors, inde- tions is July 2. print out the application or state level.” ing. Other regulated industry based sized stan- pendent contractors, and “Our office will do every- call 713-755-6965 to re- Residents are encourage lenders will be available to dard or the alternative size self-employed persons thing it can to ensure a quest one. The last day to to visit HarrisVotes.com make these loans once they standard) safe, secure, and accessible register to vote for the July and follow on social media election,” said Trautman. 14 election is June 15. For for updates and informa- “In order to do anything tion. Governor Abbott Announces $38 Harris County Attorney ready to Million In Federal COVID-19 take on price gouging Emergency Funding For Local Harris County Attorney know about a price goug- how much a store paid for Governments Vince Ryan has set up a ing situation.” an item and how much website for residents to file The County Attorney’s they are marking it up. AUSTIN - Governor our local governments re- ated with the implementa- complaints about price website explains the de- Some products are more Greg Abbott today an- spond to COVID-19 and tion of the Centers for Dis- gouging. tails you need to provide to expensive for a store to nounced that his Public provide the resources that ease Control and During a disaster, the file a complaint. It explains purchase now; higher pric- Safety Office (PSO) will our communities need," Prevention (CDC) COVID- Texas Deceptive Trade the process the Office will es are not necessarily price provide $38 million in fed- said Governor Abbott. "I 19 Guidance documents, Practices Act makes it il- use to investigate a com- gouging. Five cease and eral funds to local units of am grateful to our federal specifically: legal for a company to sell plaint and how it will be desist letters have been is- government in Texas. partners for making this o Interim Guidance on These funds come from the crucial financial support Management of Coronavi- or lease fuel, food, medi- dealt with if it is deter- sued so far. If a company Coronavirus Emergency available to the state of rus Disease 2019 (COVID- cine, lodging, building ma- mined that price gouging refuses to comply with the Supplemental Funding Texas." 19) in Correctional and terials, construction tools, occurred. letter, a lawsuit may be Program authorized by the Examples of allowable Detention Facilities or another necessity at an Since the COVID-19 filed. federal Emergency Appro- costs include: o What Law Enforce- exorbitant or excessive emergency declaration was The County Attorney’s priations for Coronavirus - Personnel Overtime ment Personnel Need to price. issued, the County Attor- website with information Health Response and (Peace Officer, Jailer, Cor- Know about Coronavirus “Unfortunately, there ney’s Office has received on price gouging is: Agency Operations Act. rectional Officer, Medical, Disease 2019 (COVID-19) seem to always be people 115 price gouging com- www.harriscountycao.org/ Jurisdictions may use and other Essential Staff) o Interim Guidance for who will take advantage of plaints. Thirty-five have coronavirus-consumer- this funding to prevent, - Personal Protective Emergency Medical Ser- a crisis situation,” said been investigated. Each complaints. prepare for, and respond to Equipment (PPE) vices (EMS) Systems and County Attorney Ryan. case is looked at individu- You can file a complaint the coronavirus. Allowable - Supplies (i.e. gloves, 911 Public Safety Answer- “Our office wants you to ally. Investigators will con- from that website or email: projects and purchases in- masks, sanitizer, disinfec- ing Points (PSAPs) for reach out to us to let us tact a store and determine [email protected]. clude, but are not limited tant) COVID-19 in the United to, overtime, equipment, - Temporary Staff States supplies, training, travel - Medical care for in- o Interim Guidance for expenses, and addressing mates that have tested Businesses and Employers the medical needs of in- positive for COVID-19 to Plan and Respond to mates in local and tribal - Any other costs associ- Coronavirus Disease 2019 Aldine ISD delivers more than jails and detention centers. (COVID-19) 7,300 devices to students "These funds will help Aldine ISD’s device pickup was a success as approximately 7,315 Aldine ISD Trustees hold Chromebooks and 2,963 WiFi Hotspots were delivered to students April 15 monthly Board Meeting and April 17. On April 15, seniors were the first to pickup Aldine ISD’s Board of quires each school dis- the district.https:// their devices at their re- Trustees held their regular trict’s Board of Trustees to www.aldineisd.org/2020/ monthly board meeting on publish an annual report 03/30/aisd-sets-grade- spective high schools and Tuesday, April 21 in the that includes the district guidelines-for-remainder- on Friday sixth through Board Room of the Donald- campus Texas Academic of-2019-2020-school-year/ 11th graders did the same. son Administration Build- Performance Report •Approved the creation The pickup totals per lo- ing (DAB). (TAPR), district accredita- of Innovative Course – cation were: Board President Paul tion status, campus perfor- Film Interpretation of •Aldine High School – Nimitz High School Assistant Principal Ahmad Shanklin, Vice-President mance objectives, a report Weldments at Avalos 1,493 Traylor delivers a Chromebook to a Nimitz High Rose Avalos and Member of criminal incidents and PTECH High School. •Davis High School – School senior on Wednesday, April 15. Steve Mead joined Aldine information received un- •Approved Instruction- 1,121 ISD Superintendent Dr. der Texas Education Code al Materials Allotments •Eisenhower High LaTonya M. Goffney, Dep- 51.403 (e) from the Texas and TEKS Certification. School – 1,102 high schools helped with have access to educational uty Superintendent Dr. Higher Education Coordi- •Approved Educator •MacArthur High the distribution and prac- opportunities, especially Selina Chapa and mem- nating Board. Appraisal Waiver for the School – 1,491 ticed social distancing to during this unique time bers of the Executive Lead- Dr. Goffney also an- 2019-20 school year. ership Team in the Board nounced three staff assign- •Approved Employee •Nimitz High School – keep themselves and stu- when learning must take room, while Secretary Con- ments during the April Appraisal Waiver for the dents and parents safe. place outside of the tradi- 1,055 nie Esparza, Assistant Sec- Board meeting. 2019-20 school year. Aldine ISD is committed tional classroom. •Walk-up – 522 retary Dr. Kimberley Ray Mondragon was •Approved a bid for a Staffs at the respective to ensuring all students Booker and Members Ran- named executive director Building Automation Sys- dy Bates and Dr. Viola M. of early learning in Aldine tem Services. Garcia participated in the ISD after serving as vice •Approved bid contract meeting via teleconference president of programs at renewals. along with other ELT the Collaborative for Chil- •Approved an Emergen- members. dren in Houston. cy Procurement Resolu- Governor to open State, Dr. Goffney asked sub- Altagracia Delgado was tion. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 committee members of the named executive director •Approved contracts district’s Coronavirus Task of multilingual services af- and purchases of more Force update the Board on ter serving as director of than $50,000. force, Abbott said he tomers' homes. nounced that all Texas what the subcommittees language acquisition and •Approved a general was issuing an executive Abbott then said he's schools will remain closed have accomplished since early childhood with Bra- fund budget amendments order loosening the re- allowing state parks to through the end of the they last reported at the zosport ISD. for Period 10 for the 2019- strictions he previously re-open Monday, April school year. The closure March 24 Board meeting. Tyneisha Hall was 20 school year. put in place on non-essen- 20, but with a few re- applies to all public and Also during the meeting, named program director of •Approved monthly Tax a hearing was held to dis- ELA after serving as man- Office refunds. tial surgeries. quirements for visitors. private schools and insti- Abbott also announced Visitors have to wear face cuss the 2018-19 Annual ager of elementary litera- •Approved the consent tutions of higher learn- Performance Report. Dawn cy teacher development agenda. he was letting retail out- coverings, they have to ing. lets re-open Friday, April keep a 6-foot distance Ayers-Rodriguez, Chief of with Houston ISD. The Board moved to ex- Abbott promised to Strategic Initiatives and Trustees also approved ecutive session to discuss from people outside their 24 to offer "retail-to-go" have another announce- Accountability, discussed the following: personnel and legal issues. — meaning the outlets group, and there can't be ment April 27 about ad- the report with Trustees *Approved a resolution The May Board meeting can make deliveries to gatherings larger than ditional steps to re-open and informed them the to address grading require- will be held May 19. customers' cars outside five people. Texas. Texas Education Code re- ments during the closure of their location or to cus- Finally, Abbott an-

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NEN 4-21&28-20.FINAL 3 4/27/20, 4:16 PM Page 4 NORTHEAST NEWS TUESDAY, APRIL 21 & 28, 2020 O P I N I O N P A G E ✯ ✯ THE 1918 FLU EPIDEMIC POSTSCRIPT By Prof. Rebecca Howard, LSC By Carrie Classon Lone Star College history “Peppermint professor relates COVID- Ice Cream” 19 with 1918 flu epidemic “I love seeing all the people in the park,” my sister told me on the phone the other night. “I can HOUSTON (April 13, 2020) – The outbreak of tell who is together because they COVID-19 has many historians drawing comparisons are walking in little clumps!” to the 1918 flu epidemic. Much like the coronavirus, I love that idea: little satellites orbiting the park—usually with a authorities in 1918 responded to the epidemic with a dog—keeping a safe distance combination of church, school and theater closures, from the other orbiting clumps cancellations or prohibitions of public gatherings in nearby. attempts to quarantine the ill. My sister is in a clump “In 1918, most people would have experienced consisting of herself, her husband, their two children, a some kind of disruption to their lives due to the State-private partnership to dog and a cat. (I’m not sure if the influenza outbreak,” said Rebecca A. Howard, Ph.D., cat considers himself part of the LSC associate professor of History. “Some of the clump or not. Possibly not.) The closings and cancellations were ordered locally, speed up production of masks kids are doing their homework in others came from the state level.” record time, sports are discontinued but music lessons It is estimated that 500 million people, about one- continue. They are playing a lot third of the world’s population at that time, had been AUSTIN — Gov. Greg of ping-pong and canasta. infected and more than 50 million people worldwide Abbott on April 8 an- My cousin, Dane, is in a died from the 1918 flu epidemic. It killed people nounced a partnership be- STATE CAPITAL clump of one so I was kind of within a few days and stood out because it often tween the Texas Military worried about him and called him killed young and health people, not just the very Department and Prestige HIGHLIGHTS up. He seemed to be doing okay, young and the very old like most influenza out- Ameritech to increase pro- By Ed Sterling all things considered. He’s laid breaks. duction of personal protec- off but getting a lot of house tive equipment for health projects done. I caught him when “We don't know the exact numbers, even in the care workers. he was out walking. United States,” said Howard. “The systems for death Prestige Ameritech, “I’m on my annual walk,” he certificates, if they even existed, became over- with a 220,000-square-foot Governor closes told me. whelmed in both urban and rural areas. So we have a plant in North Richland parks “Annual?” “No, I meant daily. I’ve been mix of official records backed up by oral histories.” Hills near Fort Worth, is Gov. Abbott on April 7 the United States’ largest directed the Texas Parks walking every day.” The 1918 flu epidemic is not the only 20th-century domestic surgical mask and Wildlife Department I was prepared to believe it event which forced self-quarantine measures. During manufacturer. The compa- and the Texas Historical was annual as I don’t generally World War II, polio epidemics became especially ny's 24-hour operation will Commission to close all think of Dane as being big on common. An ancient disease, poliovirus caused be staffed in part by mem- state parks and historic exercise. But I’m glad to hear he’s taking care of himself. I paralysis, especially in children. Those who survived bers of the Texas National sites indefinitely as part of think that’s what we all need to Guard 36th Infantry Divi- the state’s efforts to often lost the use of their limbs for life. do, as best as we can. sion, enabling the produc- strengthen social distanc- I’m in a clump of three these “Since poliovirus tended to spread in the summer, tion of an estimated 2 ing practices and prevent days—it’s just me, my husband sleep away camps, public swimming pools, movie million surgical face masks gatherings of large groups Peter, and my anxiety. It wouldn’t theaters, local festivals and even public libraries per week. of people. be crowded with just Peter and would close if there were cases reported in the area,” Joining Abbott in mak- Historic sites and state me but it’s true what they say— ing the announcement parks will reopen at the di- said Howard. “Diphtheria epidemics also repeatedly Hegar distributes three’s a crowd. I get free- were Texas Department of rection of the governor. closed churches and schools and limited public revenue floating anxiety and these times State Health Services "Social distancing is our gatherings throughout the early 20th century. Entire Texas Comptroller seem to promote it. Peter is Commissioner John best tool to curb the spread towns were put under quarantine.” Glenn Hegar on April 8 amazingly patient with me, Hellerstedt, Texas Division of COVID-19 and save announced he would send although he gets anxious when I Diphtheria, a bacterial infection, blocks the throat of Emergency Manage- lives,” Abbott said. "The cities, counties, transit sys- get anxious and the atmosphere ment Chief Nim Kidd and temporary closure of our with thick mucus often causing death. Children tems and special purpose starts to get a little electric in the University of Texas Sys- state parks and historic under the age of 6 would most likely be impacted. taxing districts $701.8 mil- house. That’s usually when I go tem Executive Vice Chan- sites will help us achieve Adults could be carriers for the disease and unknow- lion in local sales tax allo- for a walk. A walk helps. But cellor for Health Affairs this goal by preventing the ingly give it to children. cations for April. peppermint ice cream is what John Zerwas. gathering of large groups The amount is 0.5 per- really works wonders. During that time, newspapers and public notices Abbott announced on of people. I urge all Texans cent less than the amount My consumption of pepper- in places like post offices were the means of inform- April 6 that Texas had re- to continue to stay at home distributed in April 2019. mint ice cream has shot through ceived 2.5 million masks in except for essential servic- ing the public about social distancing rules. Revenue allocations are the roof. the previous 24 hours and es as we respond to COV- based on sales made in In the past, Peter has “We would consider it a violation of privacy today, would receive an addition- ID-19. By following these February by businesses accused me of being an ice but it was extremely common to list the names of al 3 million masks by April social distance practices, that report tax monthly. cream snob. I scrutinize the families that were under quarantine in their homes 11. The governor’s office we will overcome this chal- Next month's alloca- ingredient list. I try to buy ice in newspapers due to the disease,” said Howard. also provided a region-by- lenge together." region weekly breakdown tions, which will mostly cream with fewer thickeners and “How else would people know not to come over?” reflect sales made in additives and more natural of personal protective Care access to March, will begin to show ingredients. But none of this One of the most important things we learned from equipment that had been increase the impact of pandemic- matters if it’s peppermint ice the past was that controlling diseases required a distributed: masks, face Gov. Abbott on April 6 related business shut- cream. There are no rules for response at many levels of American society. shields, gloves, gowns and announced that Care.com, downs. The agency, peppermint ice cream. Everyone coveralls. a private business that en- “The 1918 flu was spread by soldiers returning In other action, Abbott therefore, expects local al- knows that. ables families to find, man- I don’t even read the from World War I and much of the early information announced on April 9 an locations in May to be low- age and pay for care and ingredient list because, what do I about the epidemic was deliberately hidden from the emergency rule adopted by er, and June allocations provides employment op- care? It’s peppermint ice cream! public out of fear it would hurt morale during a war,” the Texas Health and Hu- will likely deteriorate fur- portunities for caregivers, It’s bright pink and has little man Services Commission ther, Hegar said. said Howard. “By the 1940s and early 1950s, with a is increasing in-home child pieces of peppermint candy right robust federal system honed by World War II, you to temporarily allow more care access for frontline Lawsuit amicus in it! No matter how bad the saw a much stronger federal response to polio, nurse aides to serve resi- workers responding to the is filed news of the day might be, a little dents in long-term care fa- COVID-19 emergency. especially in tracking the spread of it.” Texas Attorney General peppermint ice cream is certain cilities during the As part of this initiative, Ken Paxton and Minneso- to make things better. No matter COVID-19 response. Un- Abbott said, Care.com is of- ta Attorney General Keith how anxious I might get, I can der the rule, nursing facil- fering 90 days of free, pre- Ellison on April 6 led 40 at- always eat peppermint ice ities may hire people to mium access to their torneys general in an am- cream. provide nurse aide servic- services, along with specif- NOW AVAILABLE icus brief filed with the Two days ago, we went to the es without having to com- ic portals for frontline U.S. Supreme Court in sup- grocery store. We are trying to plete a full certification workers and caregivers in minimize our trips and hoped to ELECTRONICALLY! port of injury lawsuit deci- program in their first four Texas. buy enough to get us through sions by the Supreme months of employment. Frontline workers look- three weeks. We donned our How Nice. Courts of Montana and This action will expand the ing for child care, as well masks, packed our hand Minnesota. eligible pool of direct-care as prospective caregivers, sanitizer, and went together—I A Newspaper In the brief, Paxton and workers and help long- can enroll at https:// bought all the produce and Peter Ellison said those state su- delivered on my term care providers who texasfrontline.care.com/. ; bought dairy and dry goods and preme courts correctly may face critical staffing Potential caregivers are we reconvened in the parking lot, ruled in favor of allowing COMPUTER! shortages, Abbott said. subject to Care.com’s ex- feeling like we had just individuals to file person- According to figures tensive background and completed a major expedition. Northeast/ al injury lawsuits in the posted by the Texas De- safety checks. While child Back at home, I was rinsing states in which they reside Beltway 8 NEWS partment of State Health care services are not typi- off the huge supply of fruit and and were injured, regard- Services at noon on April cally free of charge, the vegetables while Peter unloaded less of where the defendant 12, some 13,484 people in Texas portal gives resi- his bags. That’s when I noticed. was located. 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Aldine ISD students win top honors Carver High School’s Theater in Houston Bar Association’s 2020 Director inducted into Texas Law Day Contest Thespian Hall of Fame High school students Carver High School the- Asha Webster, Fabiola ater director Roshunda Hernández, and Josue Jones was inducted into Leija took first, second, the Texas Thespian Hall of and third place in their Fame. It is an honor grant- category. The students’ ed to educators who have works show the power of dedicated years of service their civic voices. They won to promoting educational the Houston Bar Associa- theater. tion’s (HBA) 2020 Law Day “It’s a prestigious hon- Contest. or, and I’m truly humbled,” After winning first Jones said. “I’m grateful to place, Asha now advances be recognized by my peers, to the state competition and I don’t take this honor where she will represent lightly. It’s a testament Houston. that hard work and dedi- Law Day is a national Asha Webster’s artwork, “Into the Light,” took first cation pays off. These are celebration of the rule of place in the HBA photography contest (grades 9-12). Roshunda Jones values I try to instill in my law in our society. It has students every day.” been sponsored and pro- Typically, this honor is moted by the American have placed and advanced Campus: Carver High bestowed to educators who Carver High School has cational Theatre Associa- Bar Association since 1961 to the state level. In 2018, School for Engineering, have dedicated 20 years of grown since Jones arrived tion named Jones the Sec- when President Dwight a student from Carver HS Applied Technology, and service. Jones is in her in 2005. In particular, the ondary Theatre Educator Eisenhower designated it a won the state event. the Arts 16th year of teaching. All development of musical of the Year. The award rec- national holiday. The HBA “The contest allows our •Third Place: Josué of those years have been in productions, which the ognizes Jones’ outstanding joins local and state bar talented young artists to Leija Aldine ISD. She taught a magnet school is well accomplishments as a the- associations nationwide in express themselves as it Artwork Title: Waiting year at Shotwell Middle known for. According to ater director and service. sponsoring activities sur- relates to the theme. They to Vote School and has been at Jones, the department’s In 2019, Jones received the rounding May 1. The asso- do this through imagery Campus: Blanson Ca- Carver High School for 15 first venture into musicals Arts Educator of the Year ciation’s website states that inspires emotions. It’s reer and Technology High years. In college, Jones un- began with You’re a Good award from the TUTS that “while the HBA calls a lot harder than it School derwent her student teach- Man, Charlie Brown. It Leading Ladies organiza- its celebration ‘Law Week,’ sounds,” Kelley said. ” I am •Honorable Mention: ing at Eisenhower High was a black box production tion. it encompasses much so proud of the students. I JaQuan Allen School. Before that, she with about six to seven stu- Jones currently serves more. am also proud of our art Artwork Title: The Voice worked at an after-school dents. as the Playworks/Musical- The Houston Bar Asso- teachers who help develop of My Hero program with Express The productions have works Chair and Co-Advi- ciation observes Law Day students’ creativity and Campus: Carver High Children’s Theatre at Be- grown to large scale en- sor of the State Thespian each year with contests — self-expression as well as School for Engineering, thune Academy. sembles. Musicals pro- Officers for the Festival. essay, poster, and photog- hone their skills.” Applied Technology, and “My first job was my se- duced by the Carver For her, the theater teach- raphy — for local students the Art nior year of high school. I Theater Department ines students so much more in grades K-12. Photography Contest was a teacher’s aide for a cludethan how to perform. The This year’s theme is (Grades 9-12) Poster Contest (Grades 3-5) then-future educator co-op Cinderella,Dreamgirls, theater teaches students “Your Vote • Your Voice • program at Sivells Ele- Sweet Charity, The Wiz, life skills such as self-con- Our Democracy: The 19th •First Place: Asha Web- •Honorable Mention: mentary in my hometown Little Shop of Horrors, The fidence, empathy, commu- Amendment at 100.” En- ster Liliana Bejume of Wharton,” Jones said. Color Purple, In The nication, and tries have to be students’ Artwork Title: Into the Campus: Carter Acade- “The thespian experience Heights,Memphis the Mu- problem-solving. It also original work. Light my has been a major part of sical (a collaboration with sparks creativity, which is Dr. Michaelann Kelley Campus: Carver High my life. With all of that, I Memorial HS, which the essential to innovation. is the director of visual arts School for Engineering, Poster Contest (Grades 6-8) have over 20 years in the- troupes performed at the Jones stressed that the in Aldine ISD. Kelley lauds Applied Technology, and ater education.” 2014 Texas State Thespian theater is a great emotion- the Houston Bar Associa- the Arts •Honorable Mention: Since taking the helm as Festival), Ghost, Hairspray al outlet for many stu- tion for using the visual •Second Place: Fabiola Sannia Bell the theater director at the (a collaboration with The dents. arts to engage students. Hernández Campus: Houston Acad- magnet high school, she Kinkaid School), Smokey “Not all of my students Since the start of the con- Artwork Title: Silenced emy has directed many shows. Joe’s Cafe (performed at pursue a career in the arts, test, Aldine ISD students No Longer Her students have won the nationals in 2016 and but many of them have in- many UIL One-Act Play Texas Educational Theatre formed me how theatre has competitions. Many of her Association at the 2017 benefitted them with their students have also ad- convention), Once on This current career path,” Jones vanced to the Internation- Island, Jelly’s Last Jam, said. “Theatre has also Aldine High school senior soccer al Thespian Society and Carmen Jones. These proven to improve stu- National Festival. productions have garnered dents’ academic success.” Several of Jones’ stu- the program more than 77 The theater has been a players named to THSCA dents have gone on to pur- Tommy Tune Award nomi- part of Jones’ life since sue careers in theater, such nations. middle school. She is grate- as developing local theater This year is no different. ful to her educators for ig- Academic All-State team productions. Some have The school’s production of niting her passion for the headed to New York City’s Sister Act recently earned arts. Every senior on Aldine All-State Academic Team able mention), Bryan Alva- theater scene. In 2016, eight Tommy Tune Award Her greatest joy in High School’s boys and were Pamela Calvo (elite), rez (honorable mention), then-sophomore Kirby nominations, including teaching is witnessing stu- girl’s varsity soccer team Jocelyn Gutierrez (elite), Maximiliano Esparza Jackson landed the role of Best Musical and Leading dents reach their fullest were named to the Texas Jazmin Flores-Partida (honorable mention), Ce- “Tabitha” in The History Actress. Bringing Carver’s potential while watching High School Coaches Asso- (first team), Isabella Gao- sar Henriquez Mejia (hon- Channel’s adaptation of total nominations to date them gain an appreciation ciation (THSCA) All-State na (second team), Litzy orable mention), Jesus Roots. This past summer, to 85. (The winners will be for the arts. Academic Team. Reyna-Lopez (second Morin (honorable men- alumnus Stanley Jackson announced on April 28, For Jones, the theater is “This is a tremendous team), Destiny Soto (sec- tion), Acdull Payan (honor- was the lead in the Alley 2020.) a haven and a powerful honor for our seniors and ond team), Ashley Rivera able mention), John Perez Theatre’s production of Since teaching at Carv- medium for expression. we can’t be more proud of (honorable mention) and Bernal (honorable men- The Three Musketeers. er HS, Jones has received “Theater changes lives. them for their outstanding Brian Williams (honorable tion), Edwin Rodirguez The induction ceremony several honors. The Texas It can change the world work in the classroom and mention). Zuniga (honorable men- took place during the Tex- Thespians awarded Jones because theater is a reflec- on the field,” said Hank Members of the Mus- tion), Kelvin Vasquez Zeti- as Thespian Educator Con- with the Above and Be- tion of life,” Jones said. “It’s Semler, Aldine High tangs named to the All- no (honorable mention), ference held in January in yond Award in 2016 and a safe place where you can School’s campus athletic State Academic Team were Heriberto Vazquez (honor- Houston. The Texas Thes- 2015. The honor recogniz- express yourself and not be coordinator and head foot- Christopher Lovo (first able mention) and Gerson pian Hall of Fame is in its es her service to Texas judged. The theater is a ball coach. team), Rogelio Garcia Zelaya Cruz (honorable 10th year. Thespians. place to bring people to- Members of the Lady Manjarrez (second team), mention). The theater program at In 2017, the Texas Edu- gether to engage, enter- Mustangs named to the Gerardo Aleman (honor- tain, and enlighten.”

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Memorial Hermann Teams up with AISD school nurses use Aldine ISD to provide groceries, their talents to create health resources hundreds of masks At Dunn Elementary in Aldine ISD on When Maisha Guillory, Tuesday, April Aldine ISD program direc- 21, 76 Aldine tor of health services, pre- sented a challenge to her families were school nurses, she was invited by overwhelmed with the re- Memorial sponse. Hermann to And did they respond in receive fresh a big, big way! fruits and Guillory asked a num- vegetables ber of AISD school nurses thanks to a to create masks to help partnership protect district employees between Memo- while they distributed Chromebooks to Aldine rial Hermann ISD students April 15 and Community 17. The masks were used Benefits Corpo- as a preventative in re- Spence Elementary ration, Houston sponse to the Covid 19 School nurse Deborah Food Bank, pandemic. Stevenson models one of Greater Houston YMCA, and Aldine ISD. “I am so proud of our the many masks she In addition to fresh produce, families were provided information about nurses,” Guillory said. sewed for Aldine ISD various community resources relating to food insecurity, parenting, and “They stepped up to the employees to wear when plate and used their tal- they distribute COVID-19. The Memorial Hermann dental program was also able to neighborhood app. I re- Chromebooks to Aldine provide families with toothbrushes and dental floss. ents to create hundreds of masks for their fellow Al- ceived an overwhelming ISD students this week. Houston Food Bank will again be partnering with Aldine ISD this Friday, dine employees. They not response from people in my April 24 from 9 AM to Noon to distribute free groceries at the Aldine ISD community needing and only tend to the needs of masks was easy for her M.O.Campbell Center for Education. Click here for more information. their students, but they wanting masks.” To learn more about food insecurity, parenting, and COVID-19, please Guillory requested 150 because she has years of came to the aid of Aldine’s sewing experience. visithttps://communitybenefit.memorialhermann.org/ staff and the community masks for the distribution undertaking. As Linzy “As a sewer, I hoard fab- as well.” ric and supplies, as all good The nurses who created stated earlier, all extra masks that were created sewers do,” Crafts said.”I the masks were Deborah have been using my stash. Stevenson of Spence Ele- were provided to members of the community. As nurses e have a tenden- mentary School, Sofia cy of wanting to get out and METROLift to deliver Salazar of Dunn Elemen- Linzy said Stevenson and Klosterboer are talent- help do what we can, often tary School, Emily Carter times on the front lines of Vines Primary School, ed seamstresses and she learned how to sew by helping people and their groceries to families in need Cindy Albee of Lane families.” School, Sheri Quada of Al- watching Youtube videos. Salazar made 60 masks Albee, who has been a dine Education Center, nurse for 45 years, is also Susan Klosterboer of on her own and shared a number of them with her a life-long sewer who used Goodman Elementary a family heirloom to craft School, Beverly Kelly of Dunn family. “I showed them to my her masks. Cypresswood Elementary “I have been sewing School, Cynthia Crafts of Dunn family and they started asking if I can since junior high,” Albee Odom Elementary School, said.”The material I am Tequia Babineaux of Carv- make them one,” she said. “I love sewing, so why not!” using has come from er High School, Linda Lin- projects I have done over zy of Hambrick Middle Stevenson, who has been a nurse for 35 years, the years and things I ‘in- School and Tawanna Char- herited’ from my grand- gois of Caraway Elementa- created 88 masks and is working on another project ma’s sewing box. I am also ry School. using grandmas’ sewing Linzy said make the for her neighbors. “My next project will be machine to put them to- masks helped her remain gether.” busy during the closure of to make a few masks and scrub caps for some of the The effort by this group the district. of school nurses shows “I started sewing masks grocery store clerks at my local Kroger,” Stevenson once again that when they to keep myself busy, every are called to help others in evening,” she said. “I post- said. “I will also sew scrub caps for my co-workers at Aldine and their communi- ed a few pictures on Face- ty they come through in a book and on my the hospital.” Crafts said making the big, big way!

Pictured from left to right, METRO's Senior Director of Contracted, Paratransit and Micro Transit Services, Art Jackson; Executive Director, Recovery Czar, Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, Gabe Cazares; Houston Mayor CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sylvestr Turner; and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo

the University of Hous- METROLift is partner- nation from Walmart, be- more about the program ton School of Law and has ing with the city of Hous- ginning Friday, April 24, can call 832-394-0814 or go served in the Texas Legis- ton, the Houston Food METROLift will make 500 to the Mayor's Office for lature since 2009. Rep. Bank, Walmart and Sam's grocery deliveries each People with Disabilities Walle serves on the Busi- Club to make sure no fam- week. The agency is proud Website.: houstontx.gov/ ness and Industry Com- mittee, serves as Vice ily goes hungry during the to support this worthy disabilities/ Chair of the Land & Re- COVID-19 crisis. Today, cause while the city and The Houston Food Bank source Management Com- the city announced the pro- county's "Stay Home" or- is America’s largest food mittee, and serves on the gram to deliver groceries to der remain in effect. bank in distribution, lead- Federalism & Fiscal Re- those in need. Anyone interested in ing hunger relief in 18 sponsibility Committee. Thanks to a $30,000 do- signing up, or learning southeast Texas counties. “While we are in the midst of a public health crisis, it is critical for our decision-making to be driv- en by data and the judg- ment of our public health Last Monday, during a press confernece, Harris County Judge experts on how those deci- Lina Hidalgo,left, appointed State Representative Armando List of Test Sites, sions impact the people of Walle, right, to lead COVID-19 county relief and recovery CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the greater Houston re- effort. gion,” Rep. Walle said Mon- day. “We need to work together on an inclusive Fast: Acknowledging a Health and Human Servic- through tests per day. Ad- via ReadyHarris.org and 2. Legacy Santa Clara: recovery that responsibly full recovery will take es Commission to coordi- ditionally, testing capacity obtain an authorization East End - 5616 Lawndale ensures the health and years, take action to alle- nate with county judges to at HCPH’s two existing code. Once confirmed they | 832-548-5000 (Sliding economic well being of the viate red tape or other ob- more rapidly deploy Sup- stationary sites will in- meet the criteria for test- scale fee) people of Harris County. stacles in the way of plemental Nutrition Assis- crease to 500 tests per lo- ing, residents will be pro- 3. Vecinos Clinic at Den- We need to save lives, and progress. tance Program (SNAP) cation, per day, starting vided an appointment time ver Harbor: 6402 Market also save livelihoods.” Coordinated: Facili- benefits during a disaster. Wednesday. and directed to a testing St | 713-674-3326 or 713- Rep. Walle will work tate a coordinated effort to During the 86th Texas These two units are in site closest to them. Walk- 695-4013 for pediatric care with a wide variety of re- leverage state and federal Legislative Session, Walle addition to 13 Drive-Thru ins will be turned away. (Cost for mandatory gional stakeholders in this recovery resources, maxi- also authored and passed sites around the county, Testing sites will be al- screening varies; test is effort, including private mize local and regional re- a bill that established a both public and private. located to the precincts free) sector, philanthropy, faith- sources, and work with city grant program to help food These include 2 Harris from Monday through Sat- 4. Mi Doctor: 5230 Al- based organizations, non- and regional governments banks respond to increased County sites, 2 City of urday, spending three days dine Mail Route; call or profits, and local govern- to achieve results. demand after a disaster. Houston sites, 4 free sites in two precincts, and three text 1-888-776-5252 or call ments. House District 140, Rep. Walle is currently by UMMC, and 3 sites by days in the other two pre- 281-598-3300 (Will bill in- The goals of the effort which Rep. Walle repre- a member of the House MD Medical. cincts. surance; $165 without in- will be to build a relief and sents, includes portions of Committee on Appropria- “Until we make testing All individuals can ac- surance) recovery effort that is: north Houston and unin- tions, serving as Vice- accessible to everyone who cess the online screening 5. Walgreens (starting Inclusive: Ensure a corporated portions of Chair of the Appropria- needs it, we will not be able tool at readyharris.org. In- tomorrow, Friday April widespread recovery in- north Harris County, in- tions Subcommittee on to fully tackle this disease dividuals without access to 17th): 101 W. Southmoore cluding every sector of so- cluding parts of the North- Article III (public and in Harris County,” said a computer or Internet can Ave, Pasadena (Free test- ciety and geographic area side and Aldine communi- higher education) and as a Harris County Judge Lina call the Harris County ing) including small business- ties. After those areas were member of the Appropria- Hidalgo. “These efforts are Public Health COVID-19 6. Walgreens, 14531 es, workers (including un- hit hard by Hurricane Har- tions Subcommittee on a key step forward, but resource line at 832-927- Westheimer Road, Hous- documented workers), food vey in 2017, Walle champi- State Infrastructure, Resil- they’re not enough. We 7575. ton, TX 77082 distribution, and access to oned a bill requiring the iency, and Investment. have to be nimble. We have DETAILED LIST OF TEST 7. Goose Creek ISD education. to reach underserved com- SITES: Stallworth: 2102 E Archer munities and expand our Rd, Baytown, TX (Free ability to help folks identi- Please note that some testing) fy if they are sick, and iso- testing sites are private 8. Forest Brook Middle late immediately.” and costs may vary at each School: 7525 Tidwell Rd The pop-up testing loca- site; there are 3 sites that (Free testing) Take Pride in our tions were identified in co- are entirely free. There will also be a mo- ordination with Harris 1. Legacy Northline: bile testing site in and Community County Precincts. To be 5598 A-1 North Freeway | around our district on cer- tested, residents must 832-548-5000 (Sliding tain days. Register at Keep it Clean complete online screening scale fee) ReadyHarris.org or by calling 832-927-7575.

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