Texas Workforce Commission answers your questions about unemployment benefits
Many viewers tell us they're having trouble collecting unemployment benefits from the state of Texas. We had a chance to take your questions directly to the head of the Texas Workforce Commission. Here are his answers.
Many viewers tell us they're having trouble collecting unemployment benefits from the state of Texas. We had a chance to take your questions directly to the head of the Texas Workforce Commission. Here are his answers.
Landlords, lenders brace for nationwide rent strike
It’s the first of the month and the rent is due. But, tenants in the nation’s biggest cities are striking because they simply can’t afford to pay the rent, as many have been left without jobs due to economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s the first of the month and the rent is due. But, tenants in the nation’s biggest cities are striking because they simply can’t afford to pay the rent, as many have been left without jobs due to economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
Study finds COVID-19 'virus-laden aerosol' in air inside Wuhan hospitals that treated patients
A new study from Wuhan looked at the potential for SARS-CoV-2 to persist in the air.
A new study from Wuhan looked at the potential for SARS-CoV-2 to persist in the air.
Make-A-Wish trying to make dreams come true during pandemic
Stay-at-home orders, traveling fears and the cancellation of sporting events, concerts and theme parks have forced the organization to come to a stand-still, leaving young people’s requests in holding patterns.
Stay-at-home orders, traveling fears and the cancellation of sporting events, concerts and theme parks have forced the organization to come to a stand-still, leaving young people’s requests in holding patterns.
Veterinarian shares coronavirus symptoms to look for in pets
A California veterinarian says pets often display similar coronavirus symptoms as humans.
A California veterinarian says pets often display similar coronavirus symptoms as humans.
FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus
The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.
The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.
Front-line work during pandemic falls on women, minorities
While America contemplates getting back to business, the pandemic has taken its toll on workers who never stayed home.
While America contemplates getting back to business, the pandemic has taken its toll on workers who never stayed home.
What is herd immunity and will it protect us from COVID-19?
People everywhere are searching for answers to bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. One term that is being thrown around a lot is "herd immunity." So what exactly is it? Will it protect us from the deadly disease? Los Angeles Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer stopped by Good Day LA Friday to answer those questions.
People everywhere are searching for answers to bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. One term that is being thrown around a lot is "herd immunity." So what exactly is it? Will it protect us from the deadly disease? Los Angeles Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer stopped by Good Day LA Friday to answer those questions.
Website grades states and counties on social distancing
How would you grade yourself when it comes to social distancing?
How would you grade yourself when it comes to social distancing?
Houston Texans player lights up the lives of pediatric cancer patients
Houston Texans player Justin Reid, an Ambassador for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance, decided to check-in on pediatric cancer patients and help entertain them while they're at home during the COVID-19 crisis.
Houston Texans player Justin Reid, an Ambassador for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance, decided to check-in on pediatric cancer patients and help entertain them while they're at home during the COVID-19 crisis.
Greta Thunberg donates her $100,000 prize money to UNICEF to support children amid COVID-19 crisis
“Like the climate crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is a child-rights crisis,” the activist said.
“Like the climate crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is a child-rights crisis,” the activist said.
WWII vet who raised millions amid coronavirus pandemic receives heartwarming 100th birthday celebration
Thousands of cards flooded in for Capt. Tom Moore, who celebrated his 100th birthday on April 30 and raised some 30 million pounds for England’s health system.
Thousands of cards flooded in for Capt. Tom Moore, who celebrated his 100th birthday on April 30 and raised some 30 million pounds for England’s health system.
‘I died and came back’: 12-year-old recovers from virus
As her desperately sick daughter was being airlifted to a hospital, Jennifer Daly was thinking about all the parts of life that still lay ahead for her 12-year-old and whether she’d ever experience them: Would she get to fall in love? Would she get the chance to get married and have her own children?
As her desperately sick daughter was being airlifted to a hospital, Jennifer Daly was thinking about all the parts of life that still lay ahead for her 12-year-old and whether she’d ever experience them: Would she get to fall in love? Would she get the chance to get married and have her own children?
Mexican protest singer Oscar Chávez dies of COVID-19 at 85
Chávez had a chronic lung condition and succumbed to COVID-19 related pneumonia.
Chávez had a chronic lung condition and succumbed to COVID-19 related pneumonia.
Hiker celebrating end of coronavirus lockdown falls to her death while posing for photo
Olesia Suspitsina reportedly climbed over a safety fence in the park and posed for an image on the edge of a cliff in front of its scenic waterfalls -- before slipping on some grass and plummeting roughly 115 feet, according to Sputnik Turkey.
Olesia Suspitsina reportedly climbed over a safety fence in the park and posed for an image on the edge of a cliff in front of its scenic waterfalls -- before slipping on some grass and plummeting roughly 115 feet, according to Sputnik Turkey.
American, Delta and other major US airlines to require passengers to wear face masks
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said they will require passengers to wear face makes during flights.
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said they will require passengers to wear face makes during flights.
Pandemic Pop Art
Students in Houston Gateway Academy express their feelings about the pandemic isolation through art.
Students in Houston Gateway Academy express their feelings about the pandemic isolation through art.
Millenials could face biggest impact from COVID19
Millennials could face biggest financial impact from COVID 19, Elina Shriazi reports on some of the issues faced by this generation.
Millennials could face biggest financial impact from COVID 19, Elina Shriazi reports on some of the issues faced by this generation.
Texas Reopens: What you need to know about Phase One on May 1
Phase one of Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas begins Friday May 1. Find out which businesses can reopen and when phase 2 might start.
Phase one of Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas begins Friday May 1. Find out which businesses can reopen and when phase 2 might start.