Businesses closing down voluntarily due to COVID-19 concerns
The Coronavirus pandemic is causing some businesses to close down voluntarily amid concerns.
The Coronavirus pandemic is causing some businesses to close down voluntarily amid concerns.
New model predicts thousands of COVID-19 cases daily in Houston area
Doctors at one lab are predicting a significant increase in daily COVID-19 cases in the Houston area.
Doctors at one lab are predicting a significant increase in daily COVID-19 cases in the Houston area.
Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered
President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.
President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.
Police reform battle moves to Houston City Council Committee
More than 60,000 people marched in Downtown Houston demanding justice for George Floyd drastic, immediate reform of local police. Over 20 days later, the Houston City Council's Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee continue to listen to hundreds of voices demanding reform.
More than 60,000 people marched in Downtown Houston demanding justice for George Floyd drastic, immediate reform of local police. Over 20 days later, the Houston City Council's Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee continue to listen to hundreds of voices demanding reform.
California governor declares budget emergency during COVID-19 crisis
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Mask mandate extended through end of September in city of Galveston
Galveston's City Council voted 5-2 on Thursday to extend the mask order until September 30.
Galveston's City Council voted 5-2 on Thursday to extend the mask order until September 30.
Houston hospital dedicates second floor to free addiction treatment for veterans
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
Texas Medical Center CEO's react to suspension of elective surgeries
In an effort to ensure space is available for COVID-19 patients Governor Greg Abbott has ordered elective surgeries suspended at hospitals here in Harris County as well as Dallas, Bexar and Travis Counties.
In an effort to ensure space is available for COVID-19 patients Governor Greg Abbott has ordered elective surgeries suspended at hospitals here in Harris County as well as Dallas, Bexar and Travis Counties.
New emergency rules enacted for child day care providers
The emergency rules require child daycare centers to operate in accordance with the Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open released by the Centers of Disease Control in addition to other requirements.
The emergency rules require child daycare centers to operate in accordance with the Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open released by the Centers of Disease Control in addition to other requirements.
Houston Methodist CEO reacts following Texas Governor's order to postpone elective surgeries
Governor Greg Abbott ordered elective surgeries be suspended at hospitals in Harris County as well as three other Texas counties. Houston Methodist CEO Marc Boom reacts to the announcement.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered elective surgeries be suspended at hospitals in Harris County as well as three other Texas counties. Houston Methodist CEO Marc Boom reacts to the announcement.
Pearland signs order requiring face coverings in businesses
The order, which will remain in effect until July 12, requires facemasks to be worn at all businesses by employees and visitors aged 10 years or older, in areas where six feet of separation is not feasible.
The order, which will remain in effect until July 12, requires facemasks to be worn at all businesses by employees and visitors aged 10 years or older, in areas where six feet of separation is not feasible.
US sent $1.4 billion in coronavirus relief payments to dead people
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
Spring ISD postpones all athletic, performing visual arts camps due to COVID-19
According to their social media post, the decision was made due to the rising spread of COVID-19.
According to their social media post, the decision was made due to the rising spread of COVID-19.
Virus testing, tracking still plagued by reporting delays
As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.
As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.
Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
Two Wells Fargo employees at Houston-area branches test positive for COVID-19
One employee at 8607 Westheimer Road branch in Houston and an employee at 8401 Broadway Street in Pearland tested positive for COVID-19.
One employee at 8607 Westheimer Road branch in Houston and an employee at 8401 Broadway Street in Pearland tested positive for COVID-19.
METRO riders, employees required to wear face coverings
Face coverings are required in METRO vehicles, facilities and transit centers. Exceptions are made when impracticable due to a medical condition.
Face coverings are required in METRO vehicles, facilities and transit centers. Exceptions are made when impracticable due to a medical condition.
US health officials believe 20 million Americans have had COVID-19
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
Red Cross offering free COVID-19 antibody testing on blood, platelet and plasma donations
The American Red Cross noted that there was an “urgent need for blood and platelets.”
The American Red Cross noted that there was an “urgent need for blood and platelets.”
More than $20K raised for Starbucks employee who refused to serve customer not wearing a mask
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.