Man misses month of work after testing positive for COVID-19 twice
One Houston-area man says he tested positive for COVID-19, then he tested negative and positive again. He says this led to him missing out on a month of work.
One Houston-area man says he tested positive for COVID-19, then he tested negative and positive again. He says this led to him missing out on a month of work.
Harris County Constable deputy dies after lengthy battle with COVID-19
Mark Brown died on Saturday after a lengthy battle with COVID-19. According to Brown?s wife, Michelle, he had been healthy prior to getting sick with the Coronavirus.
Mark Brown died on Saturday after a lengthy battle with COVID-19. According to Brown?s wife, Michelle, he had been healthy prior to getting sick with the Coronavirus.
GOP unveils proposed second stimulus bill
The additional $600 federal unemployment benefits a week have now ended.?A U.S. Census Bureau survey reveals 24 million Americans say they can't pay the August rent.?Many people say they're still waiting for their first stimulus check to arrive.
The additional $600 federal unemployment benefits a week have now ended.?A U.S. Census Bureau survey reveals 24 million Americans say they can't pay the August rent.?Many people say they're still waiting for their first stimulus check to arrive.
CDC: 40% of US adults have at least 1 condition that puts them at risk of developing severe COVID-19
The CDC’s report indicated that the Southeast, which has become one of the hardest-hit regions of the country, has a high prevalence of preexisting conditions.
The CDC’s report indicated that the Southeast, which has become one of the hardest-hit regions of the country, has a high prevalence of preexisting conditions.
‘Historic day’: Pence visits hard-hit Florida as final phase of COVID-19 vaccine testing begins
Pence’s visit will mark the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
Pence’s visit will mark the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
More payments, extended benefits: Inside the GOP's COVID stimulus proposal
The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.
The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.
Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.
The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.
‘Tenet’ reportedly slated for North American release Sept. 3, international debut scheduled for Aug. 26
The highly-anticipated film will open in select North American cities in September, according to reports.
The highly-anticipated film will open in select North American cities in September, according to reports.
Houston man praises local medical workers for helping him survive COVID-19
Instead of talking about what he had to endure to survive COVID-19, he's concentrating on the medical workers who helped fight for his life.
Instead of talking about what he had to endure to survive COVID-19, he's concentrating on the medical workers who helped fight for his life.
3-time cancer survivor credits healthcare heroes for COVID-19 recovery
A three-time cancer survivor is thanking healthcare heroes for his recovery from COVID-19.
A three-time cancer survivor is thanking healthcare heroes for his recovery from COVID-19.
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.