How to find work during the COVID-19 crisis
Find out from the Texas Workforce Commission how to find a job as they become scarce.
Harris Co. to release 1,000 non-violent offenders to fight spread of COVID-19
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo hopes to stem the spread of COVID-19 at the county jail by releasing 1,000 non-violent inmates.
Coronavirus droplets could travel 27 feet, warns MIT researcher
An MIT researcher has warned that coronavirus droplets could travel up to 27 feet, which could have major implications for social distancing.
Domestic violence on the rise during COVID-19 quarantine
Due to the stay at home order most crimes are down in our area, but officials say because of that order there is a rise in domestic violence incidents.
College, high school graduates deal with uncertain future due to COVID-19
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee speaks with a University of Houston senior who says COVIS-19 has affected the job market.
Domestic violence on the rise during COVID-19 quarantine
Houston Police say households are seeing an increase on the amount of domestic abuse incidents while many people are staying at home to avoid catching the coronavirus.
Harris County to release non-violent offenders from jail as part of COVID-19 response
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace reports an order signed by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will release 1,000 inmates at Harris County Jail.
US death toll from COVID-19 eclipses China's official count
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed past 3,500 Tuesday, eclipsing China's official count.
‘We’re sure that dogs could detect COVID-19’: UK group says it’s training canines to sniff out virus
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
Nursing homes have too few body bags
One by one, elderly residents of French nursing homes are going into forced isolation into their rooms. Their caregivers are walling themselves in as well. They are running out of body bags.
Front Porch Project aims to connect shut-in neighbors
A grassroots effort to connect neighbors, shut-in by the Covid-19 outbreak, is renewing a sense of community...one snapshot at a time...while helping a local charity, in the process.
Houston removes basketball rims at parks to enforce social distancing
While most people are keeping their kids away from the playground, entire groups of people are still gathering at basketball courts but now that’s likely to change.
Pink eye could be symptom of COVID-19, American Academy of Ophthalmology warns vision care providers
Researchers suggest that pink eye could be an additional symptom of COVID-19.
Houston businesses, organizations help keep kids fed during COVID-19 crisis
Lotus Seafood in West Houston is stepping up as families fall on hard times. Until Wednesday, they're giving away free meals to children.
Smartphone COVID-19 test created by Sugar Land company
DetectaChem says its detection technology will provide test results for COVID-19 detection in minutes via an automated smartphone app that provides the user real-time information.
1,266 cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 in greater Houston area; 12 deaths, 118 recovered
The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.
Trump: 'Very painful 2 weeks' ahead as White House projects 100K to 240K total US deaths from COVID-19
The president remarked on the developments on Tuesday.
Gov. Abbott closes Texas schools until May 4, as part of new executive order
"In accordance with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC, schools shall remain temporarily closed to in-person classroom attendance and shall not recommence before May 4, 2020."
Matthew McConaughey urges fans to stay inside: 'We are at war with a virus'
Matthew McConaughey has a strong message for his followers.
Dow, S&P 500 post worst March since the Great Depression
The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.