These Houston AMC theatres will reopen Aug. 20 with 15-cent tickets

AMC Entertainment, which owns the chain, said it expects to open the doors to more than 100 cinemas — or about a sixth of its nationwide locations — on Aug. 20 with throwback pricing for a day.

Police: Woman hits airline employee for not allowing her on a flight for violating mask requirement

47-year-old Yolanda Yarbrough was arrested after she reportedly struck an American Airlines employee for not allowing her on her connecting flight from Phoenix to Las Vegas for not wearing a mask.

"It's currently not safe": Harris Co. Judge Hidalgo debuts Roadmap to Reopen Schools

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says the Roadmap to Reopen Schools spells out when it will be safe to for schools to reopen and what reopening will look like when that time comes.

Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval

According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.

Parents concerned over daycare COVID-19 liability waivers

Parents sending their kids back to daycare are concerned they're being asked to sign COVID-19 liability waivers.

Democrats, White House remain at odds as talks on COVID-19 relief stall

The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.

LIST: School reopening plans around the Houston-area

What parents need to know about greater Houston-area school districts' back-to-school and reopening plans.

US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.

North Carolina dog diagnosed with COVID-19 dies

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in June that dogs, cats and a few other animals types are able to contract COVID-19, it is rare for animals to pass it on to their owners or vice versa.

Some parents reporting children are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms lasting months

As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children. 

2020 Masters Tournament to take place without fans

Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced Wednesday that the 2020 Masters tournament will take place November 9-15 without patrons or guests on the grounds. 

Companies test antibody drugs to help treat and prevent coronavirus ahead of a vaccine

It can take a month or two after vaccination or infection for the most effective antibodies to form. The experimental drugs shortcut that process by giving concentrated versions of specific ones that worked best against the coronavirus in lab and animal tests.

Texas passes 500K coronavirus cases; infection rate soars to new high

Although health officials say there are encouraging signs in Texas — particularly hospitalization levels that have dropped more than 30 percent since July’s peak — infection rates have been on a steady increase.

Multiple COVID-19 deaths reported at nursing and rehabilitation facility in Katy

According to Harris County Public Health, there have been 15 deaths – six confirmed to be COVID-19 related and nine pending medical record review – at the Katy facility.

ICU doctor runs 22 miles while wearing mask to prove it doesn’t drop oxygen levels

A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.