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School unites around therapy dog and messages of love for Greta Toranzo
Read full article: School unites around therapy dog and messages of love for Greta ToranzoSinclair Elementary School in Houston ISD offered therapy dog sessions with Justice, a Bernese Mountain Dog known for comforting students during difficult times, following the tragic death of 10-year-old student Greta Toranzo after Central Texas floods.
At schools across Houston, students and parents protest Texas Education Agency’s takeover of state’s largest district
Read full article: At schools across Houston, students and parents protest Texas Education Agency’s takeover of state’s largest districtAt one elementary school, protesters chanted as the school day was about to begin. Parents sought petition signatures at a high school. The demonstrations are planned throughout the day.
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Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing sites for week of July 20
Read full article: Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing sites for week of July 20HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department and partners announced the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of July 20. TDEM sites require appointments by calling 844-778-255 or visiting txcovidtest.org. The sites require appointments by calling 832-426-3760 and will run through Sept. 30. Houston Health Department/FEMAThe department operates two free drive-thru COVID-19 community-based testing sites open to anyone, regardless of symptoms. Houstonians can visit HoustonEmergency.org/covid19 for current Houston test sites and information about stopping the spread of the virus.