COVID-19 Executive Orders
On March 19, 2020, Governor Abbott announced several executive orders in response to COVID-19. These orders got into effect on March 20, 2020 and will end at midnight …
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CORONAVIRUS CASES CLIMB TO 27, OFFICIALS CANCEL MOST PUBLIC EVENTS
UPDATED – March 14, 2020 – Health Officials confirmed the fifth case of coronavirus in the City of Houston, and another in Montgomery County, making a total of …
List of Cancellations, postponements in area
Note: this list is changing daily, check with your event prior to attendance. The containment of the Coronavirus has caused the following cancellations or postponements: EDUCATION: Aldine ISD, …
COVID-19 Precautions to take
By Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Dear Friend, With 14 COVID-19 cases reported in the greater Houston area, including two in the City of Houston, and five in Harris County, …
Officials confirm more cases of coronavirus in Houston and Harris County
UPDATED – March 6, 2020 – Health Officials confirmed the second case of coronavirus in the City of Houston, making a total of 8 in Fort Bend, Houston …
Schools, colleges, businesses close due to water main break
By Gilbert Hoffman Aldine schools were closed last Friday, due to a water main break on the east side of Houston in a line that fed about half …
Year in Review 2019
Compiled from the files of the Northeast News JANUARY: Aldine Optimist Club donated bicycles to school district. Carol Alvarado was sworn in as new Texas Senator for District …
Newspaper publisher celebrates milestone birthday, memorable life
In 1994, Gilbert Hoffman and his wife Mei-ing bought the Highlands Star – Crosby Courier, fulfilling one of Gilbert’s lifelong dreams: to own a newspaper. This also marked …