March 2020 - blogHOUSTON

The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) saga: End of March edition

March 30, 2020 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer checks in on the state of COVID-19 in the Houston area, as March draws to an end.

Weekend brunch for 29 March 2020

March 29, 2020 Kevin Whited

The county goes on lockdown (with quite a few exceptions); Abbott preempts release of prisoners in Harris County; Tilman Fertitta plans to make it through; HEB plans to provision us; and more!

Weekend brunch for 22 March 2020

March 22, 2020 Kevin Whited

COVID-19 shuts Houston bars and in-restaurant dining but Mayor Turner says no lockdown; Houston’s heat, humidity, and sprawl may help us fight the virus; Bill O’Brien is (still) not good at his jobs; RIP Kenny Rogers

One way to help halt COVID-19: Temporarily shut down METRO

March 18, 2020 Neal Meyer

Neal Meyer argues that in the interest of stopping the spread of COVID-19, METRO should be shut down temporarily.

Weekend Brunch for 15 March 2020

March 15, 2020 Kevin Whited

The Houston area belatedly comes to grips with the threat of COVID-19; City finances remain shaky; The area’s top industry reels; various Houston Way updates; and more!

Weekend brunch for 8 March 2020

March 8, 2020 Kevin Whited

Area COVID-19 cases continue to increase, as Rice University cancels classes; Trautman apologizes for her latest bungled election; Oil prices crash; and more!

Weekend brunch for 1 March 2020

March 1, 2020 Kevin Whited

Houston survives Aquageddon; COVID-19 continues to take a toll; 69 more cases potentially affected by Goines misconduct; Violent crime on the rise; The Chronicle editorial board now has questions for a candidate it endorsed enthusiastically; and more!