Juan Garcia has been appointed as chairman of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority.

Juan Garcia has been a HLSR volunteer for more than 20 years, beginning fresh out of law school, when he joined the HLSR’s Legal Advisory Committee and shortly after, joined the Go Tejano Committee.

On Sunday, thousands of athletes laced up their shoes and hit the pavement for the Houston Half Marathon and 10K presented by the Houston Striders.

In honor or Women’s History Month, entrepreneur and one of Houston’s fashionistas, Yassy Brown-Gonzalez, hosted the Second Annual “Women In Suits” empowerment event.

Here are things to know for Monday, Jan. 18:1. The massive undertaking reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have gripped Washington following the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters. HISD temporarily closes Condit Elementary over coronavirus concernsCondit Elementary School has been temporarily closed because of concerns over the coronavirus, officials at the Houston Independent School District announced Sunday. Officials said the school will be closed from Jan. 19 to Jan. 25 to be deep cleaned and disinfected. Watson refusing to play without a trade would leave the Texans having to sign or trade for a replacement-level quarterback.

HOUSTON – Since March, the Houston Fire Department has been working to make sure bars, restaurants and clubs are following COVID-19 guidelines. “Have you been keeping it in compliance?”After his inspection, Garcia said the cantina is doing everything right and following the rules. “The biggest problem the city is having right now is with the nightclubs,” he said. Garcia said he’s not trying to ruin the fun, but it’s HFD’s job to make sure places are following the rules during this pandemic. Officials said people can call 311 to report an establishment that is not following the coronavirus rules.