The New York Public Library wants to record your COVID-19 pandemic stories

NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.

Houston ISD opens Digital Learning Centers for students in need of technology

Houston ISD will begin the school year with virtual instruction, but the district is opening Digital Learning Centers for certain students who do not have the necessary technology at home.

Virginia city holding ‘reverse parade’ this year for Christmas

Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.

Woman refuses to wear mask in Phoenix nail salon, says she's fighting for her 'civil rights'

A woman was caught on video in a Phoenix nail salon on Sept. 6 saying she's fighting for her last "shred of civil rights" while refusing to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.

United Airlines adding, restoring flights in October

United Airlines is adding new and returning routes in October, allowing the airline to fly 40% of its full flight schedule compared to the previous year, a 6% increase compared to what it plans to fly in September.

States consider big cuts as Congress deadlocks on more coronavirus aid

With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.

Zoo beleaguered by COVID-19 says it might feed some animals to others in ‘worst, worst case’

A zoo in Germany struggling keep its animals fed because of the financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been faced with the horrifying possibility that it may need to feed some of the animals to each other. 

Space Center Houston features NASA COVID-19 inventions
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Space Center Hpuston has a new exhibit, Mission: Control the Spread. You can see some of the many ways spin-offs from NASA inventions are helping control the pandemic.

Houston woman says CDC moratorium didn't stop notice to vacate

A Houston renter says the CDC's affidavit didn't stop her landlord from issuing a notice to vacate. So what do you do then? Sullivan's Smart Sense shares some options.

Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%

The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.

Health officials urging people to stay safe during Labor Day
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The White House Coronavirus Task Force wants the public to adhere to CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus during Labor Day weekend.

Texas surpasses 13K virus deaths; hospitalizations fall

Texas has surpassed 13,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths as hospitalizations continue falling to the lowest levels since June.

Kroger grocery workers protest cut in hazard pay amid COVID-19 pandemic

Houston grocery workers picketed in a protest outside of Kroger in the Heights Thursday. Demonstrators told FOX 26 they are asking that the grocery chain stop cutting benefits for employees who are already risking their health by working through the pandemic.