Harris Co. plans to potentially open new COVID-19 shelter

Roughly four weeks after the announced closure of a $17 million field hospital that was never used, Harris County now has plans to potentially open another COVID-19 medical shelter, if the need arises.

Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Health experts already worry about the whiplash if vaccine promises like President Donald Trump’s goal of a 300 million-dose stockpile by January fail. Only time and science will tell -- and the new poll shows the public is indeed skeptical.

Ford's cop cars can now kill coronavirus with extreme heat

The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.

Local Republican delegates support Trump demand to hold GOP convention

Pres. Trump is threatening to move the RNC if the convention won't be held at full attendance, and Houston-area Republicans support him.

Rental companies selling cars at discounted prices following halt on travel amid COVID-19 lockdowns

As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns. 

Epidemiologists urge creation of ‘smart testing’ system in US to minimize climbing COVID-19 deaths

A report published on May 20 by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is calling for greater coordination by state and federal agencies in developing a more accessible and functional coronavirus testing infrastructure across the U.S.

President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm

The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.

Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic

Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.

Applying for unemployment while returning to work

As Texas continues to reopen, many questions are being asked around unemployment applications and returning to work.

Texas water parks, mall food courts, recreational sport programs allowed to reopen this month

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation allowing water parks, recreational sport programs for adults, driver education programs, and food-court dining areas within shopping malls to reopen this month.