Texas AG, DOJ warn consumers of PPE scam
The products may be counterfeit and mislabeled, and some may not exist at all.
The products may be counterfeit and mislabeled, and some may not exist at all.
Robert O’Brien, Trump’s national security adviser, tests positive for COVID-19
Robert O’Brien is the highest-ranking Trump administration official known to have tested positive.
Robert O’Brien is the highest-ranking Trump administration official known to have tested positive.
Business economists sketch a more hopeful outlook
In the past three months, the outlook for the U.S. economy has improved in the eyes of business economists. However, the optimism is couched somewhat by the resurgence of the coronavirus.
In the past three months, the outlook for the U.S. economy has improved in the eyes of business economists. However, the optimism is couched somewhat by the resurgence of the coronavirus.
Houston Health Dept. announces free COVID-19 testing sites for the week of July 27
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of July 27, 2020.
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of July 27, 2020.
'I was speechless': Woman who witnessed couple wearing Nazi face masks recounts incident at Walmart
A simple trip to the store for Raphaela Mueller and Ben Ruesch turned into a strange moment on Saturday when they noticed a couple wearing Nazi flag face masks at the Marshall, Minnesota Walmart.
A simple trip to the store for Raphaela Mueller and Ben Ruesch turned into a strange moment on Saturday when they noticed a couple wearing Nazi flag face masks at the Marshall, Minnesota Walmart.
COVID-19 Testing sites
COVID-19 Testing will be available at the following locations this week - St. John- Northwest Church, Jeanette Hayes Elementary, Crump Stadium and HCC Northeast Campus and South Campus These are drive through only sites and do require an appointment . TDEM will also operate 2 walk-up sites with not appointment required at the Merfish Teen Center and Bethel's Place Empowerment Center.
COVID-19 Testing will be available at the following locations this week - St. John- Northwest Church, Jeanette Hayes Elementary, Crump Stadium and HCC Northeast Campus and South Campus These are drive through only sites and do require an appointment . TDEM will also operate 2 walk-up sites with not appointment required at the Merfish Teen Center and Bethel's Place Empowerment Center.
4 injured in shooting at Dallas sports bar after men not allowed in due to COVID-19 restrictions
Dallas police said three men were shot and a woman was hit by shrapnel when someone opened fire outside a sports bar in North Oak Cliff Saturday night.
Dallas police said three men were shot and a woman was hit by shrapnel when someone opened fire outside a sports bar in North Oak Cliff Saturday night.
Many Americans should be getting $1,200 checks in August, Treasury Secretary says
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says that many Americans will be getting another $1,200 stimulus check in August. But, he says that the GOP is determined to cut down the $600/week in extra federal unemployment benefits that millions have been getting for months.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says that many Americans will be getting another $1,200 stimulus check in August. But, he says that the GOP is determined to cut down the $600/week in extra federal unemployment benefits that millions have been getting for months.
Texas Gov. announces Joint Task Force to strengthen COVID-19 response efforts
According to a release, the partnership is between the Texas National Guard and Active Duty and Reserve components of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force.
According to a release, the partnership is between the Texas National Guard and Active Duty and Reserve components of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force.
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
More parents looking to homeschool amid pandemic
Parents are grappling with what to do for their kid's education this fall as te COVID-19 pandemic is forcing changes to the school year. So many are looking at homeschool.
Parents are grappling with what to do for their kid's education this fall as te COVID-19 pandemic is forcing changes to the school year. So many are looking at homeschool.
Unemployment benefits coming to end, many worried about what to do next
Since early in the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has added $600 to unemployment checks. The weekly boost in aid that millions of people have received is set to expire July 31, though this is the last week most recipients will get the extra funds.
Since early in the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has added $600 to unemployment checks. The weekly boost in aid that millions of people have received is set to expire July 31, though this is the last week most recipients will get the extra funds.
Wave of evictions expected as federal moratorium ends
As the eviction moratorium ends, many renters are left trying to figure out their rights.
As the eviction moratorium ends, many renters are left trying to figure out their rights.
The week in numbers: $600 in jobless benefits expires, a plan for 6M daily tests by December
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
Landing a job then losing it days later due to pandemic
Many people looking for jobs during the coronavirus pandemic are finding jobs only to be let go just days after starting.
Many people looking for jobs during the coronavirus pandemic are finding jobs only to be let go just days after starting.
COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Governor, HHSC encourage Medicaid, CHIP providers to apply for federal COVID-19 relief funds
The deadline is August 3 and the Provider Relief Funds may be used to cover lost revenue due to the coronavirus or health related expenses purchased to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus.
The deadline is August 3 and the Provider Relief Funds may be used to cover lost revenue due to the coronavirus or health related expenses purchased to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus.
Harris Co. schools ordered to remain closed to in-person instruction through Sept. 7
Harris County and Houston health officials are ordering all public and non-religious private schools to remain closed to in-person instruction through September 7.
Harris County and Houston health officials are ordering all public and non-religious private schools to remain closed to in-person instruction through September 7.
Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.