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City of Galveston to begin accepting applications for rental assistance Monday, Aug. 10
GALVESTON, Texas — The city of Galveston will begin accepting applications Monday for a rental assistance program to help those who have faced financial hardship caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The city will accept applications from Monday, Aug. 10, until Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 5 p.m.
The city has federal funding available from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for low-to-moderate income individuals and families in the form of three months rental assistance.
For qualifying residents, the program pays up to 100% on expenses related to rent, security deposits and utility bills. Eligibility is based on household income, with the qualifying income limits included below.
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District decides to begin in-person instruction earlier than originally planned
Montgomery Independent School District's new school year still begins remotely Aug.13.
But pre-K, kindergarten and some other students will be allowed back on campuses on Aug. 17.
That's more than three weeks ahead of the original plan.
Sixth- and ninth-graders will be able to resume in-person instruction on Aug. 31.
That's followed by all students on Sept. 8.
“Montgomery ISD is plotting its own path,” MISD Board President Jim Dossey said.
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UH will limit stadium capacity to 25%, require masks at 2020 Coog football games
HOUSTON — The University of Houston Athletic Department has announced plans for the upcoming football season at TDECU Stadium.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, seating at the stadium will be limited to 25% capacity.
This reduced capacity will give fans room to social distance at games.
"To ensure a safe environment for our season-ticket holders, students and fans we have made the decision to further reduce capacity for the upcoming football season," Vice President for Athletics Chris Pezman said.