Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Two Houston firefighters die in as many weeks
Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena talks about the deaths of two people in his department due to COVID-19.
Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena talks about the deaths of two people in his department due to COVID-19.
Texas not counting certain COVID-19 test results
Due to accuracy in testing, some forms of COVID-19 tests are not being counted in the Texas totals.
Due to accuracy in testing, some forms of COVID-19 tests are not being counted in the Texas totals.
CDC forecast shows nearly 20,000 more Americans could die of COVID-19 by Aug. 22
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
New research suggests children may ‘potentially be important drivers’ of COVID-19 spread
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
Houston teen shared experience after surviving tough bout with COVID-19
18-year-old Larissa Raudales, the rising high school senior, says she doesn’t have any underlying medical issues, but COVID-19 made breathing a challenge.
18-year-old Larissa Raudales, the rising high school senior, says she doesn’t have any underlying medical issues, but COVID-19 made breathing a challenge.
‘You are not immune’: Birx warns rural US residents, says country is in ‘new phase’ of pandemic
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Houston teen shared experience after surviving tough bout with COVID-19
A Houston 18-year-old was released from a hospital Sunday after roughly two-weeks in intensive care with Coronavirus COVID-19.
A Houston 18-year-old was released from a hospital Sunday after roughly two-weeks in intensive care with Coronavirus COVID-19.
Progress slow on coronavirus relief bill as negotiations continue
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Johns Hopkins interactive tool shows how state shutdowns, reopenings may have affected COVID-19 cases, deaths
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
Don't wear a mask in Houston, receive $250 fine
The citation for not wearing a face covering in public as outlined in the Texas mask mandate comes with a $250 fine.
The citation for not wearing a face covering in public as outlined in the Texas mask mandate comes with a $250 fine.
US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by coronavirus
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Amazon selling coronavirus face shields it helped design at cost
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
Lord & Taylor seeks bankruptcy protection
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
17-year veteran of Houston Fire Department dies from COVID-19 complications
The Houston Fire Department says firefighter Jerry Pacheco, a 17-year veteran, has passed away due to complication from COVID-19.
The Houston Fire Department says firefighter Jerry Pacheco, a 17-year veteran, has passed away due to complication from COVID-19.
Texas doesn’t report COVID-19 case count amid system upgrade Sunday
The Texas Department of State Health Services said the Sunday counts will be published Monday after the “scheduled upgrade” is completed.
The Texas Department of State Health Services said the Sunday counts will be published Monday after the “scheduled upgrade” is completed.
Delta flight turns around after 2 passengers refuse to wear coronavirus masks
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.