Harris County recruits medical experts to advise voters on mail-in ballot
A new committee has formed in Harris County to ensure the safety of voters on Election Day in November.
A new committee has formed in Harris County to ensure the safety of voters on Election Day in November.
Houston City Council approves additional $20M in rent relief
As Houstonians continue to suffer through the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, city council unanimously approved a second round of rental relief.
As Houstonians continue to suffer through the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, city council unanimously approved a second round of rental relief.
COVID-19 testing in the US is dropping, even as death toll rises
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
Grieving family experiences funeral home delays
A Houston family is speaking out after dealing with COVID-19 related delays on their loved one's funeral.
A Houston family is speaking out after dealing with COVID-19 related delays on their loved one's funeral.
NIH seeks COVID-19 patient volunteers to test safety, longevity of synthetic antibody treatment
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
‘Button Project’ allows children to see the smiling faces behind the masks at children’s hospitals
A new project displays medical staff’s smiling faces on buttons to reassure and comfort children who are visiting hospitals.
A new project displays medical staff’s smiling faces on buttons to reassure and comfort children who are visiting hospitals.
Japanese company’s ‘smart’ face mask translates wearer’s speech into 8 different languages
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
Over 200 protests held nationwide as nurses demand better protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Google Doodle tells users to ‘wear a mask, save lives’ in public service announcement
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna details coronavirus vaccine pricing as orders roll in
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Houston company gets green light to study your own stem cells to prevent COVID-19
Houston-based Celltex Therapeutics Corporation got the FDA's clearance to try to use a person's own stem cells to prevent COVID-19.
Houston-based Celltex Therapeutics Corporation got the FDA's clearance to try to use a person's own stem cells to prevent COVID-19.
Harris Co. COVID-19 surge testing sites aim for faster results, more capacity
The two Harris County surge testing sites, which require pre-registration, aim to increase testing capacity and get results faster.
The two Harris County surge testing sites, which require pre-registration, aim to increase testing capacity and get results faster.
Progress slow as urgency grows on virus relief legislation
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
2 Harris Co. COVID-19 testing sites promise faster results
Two Harris County COVID-19 testing locations will transition to surge testing sites, aiming to increase testing capacity and faster lab turnaround times.
Two Harris County COVID-19 testing locations will transition to surge testing sites, aiming to increase testing capacity and faster lab turnaround times.
Clorox wipes won't be fully stocked in stores until 2021, CEO says
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
Houston man bought Lamborghini, spent thousands at strip club with PPP loan money
A Houston entrepreneur was arrested, accused of fraudulently obtaining $1.6-million dollars in COVID-19 relief funds, and spending the money on a Lamborghini and a strip club.
A Houston entrepreneur was arrested, accused of fraudulently obtaining $1.6-million dollars in COVID-19 relief funds, and spending the money on a Lamborghini and a strip club.
Disney 3Q revenue drops 42%, missing expectations
Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday reported that its net income fell dramatically in the three-month period that ended in June when most of its theme parks were shuttered and theatrical movie releases were postponed.
Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday reported that its net income fell dramatically in the three-month period that ended in June when most of its theme parks were shuttered and theatrical movie releases were postponed.
Schools stockpile PPE for the return to classes
Boxes of sanitizer, masks, and other PPE supplies arrived at the Klein ISD warehouse for distribution at each district building.
Boxes of sanitizer, masks, and other PPE supplies arrived at the Klein ISD warehouse for distribution at each district building.
Schools stockpile PPEs in preparation for reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
At Klein ISD in northwest Harris County, huge shipments of PPE arrived Tuesday in preparation for the return to school later this month.
At Klein ISD in northwest Harris County, huge shipments of PPE arrived Tuesday in preparation for the return to school later this month.



















