Texas’ COVID-19 deaths hit single-day high day before reopening
Texas’ coronavirus death toll hit a single-day high of 50 on Thursday, just as the state was preparing for a slow reboot of one of the world’s largest economies by reopening retail, restaurants, malls and movies to limited amounts of customers.
Texas’ coronavirus death toll hit a single-day high of 50 on Thursday, just as the state was preparing for a slow reboot of one of the world’s largest economies by reopening retail, restaurants, malls and movies to limited amounts of customers.
Harris Co. Judge Hidalgo creates $15 million relief fund for low-income families
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is setting up a $15 million fund to help families who were excluded by the federal government for stimulus checks.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is setting up a $15 million fund to help families who were excluded by the federal government for stimulus checks.
Harris Co. relief fund aims to help families who missed out on stimulus money
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is setting up a $15 million fund to help families who were excluded by the federal government for stimulus checks.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is setting up a $15 million fund to help families who were excluded by the federal government for stimulus checks.
As officials consider easing COVID-19 restrictions, small ‘social bubbles’ may be way to new normal
As the White House’s social distancing guidelines expire and states like Georgia and Oklahoma lift coronavirus lockdown orders, the desire to go back to the way things were doesn’t necessarily mean that social life will be what it was before the restrictions.
As the White House’s social distancing guidelines expire and states like Georgia and Oklahoma lift coronavirus lockdown orders, the desire to go back to the way things were doesn’t necessarily mean that social life will be what it was before the restrictions.
Hairstylists protest exclusion from phase one of reopening Texas
Houston hairstylists protest economic shutdown Hairstylists and barbers rallied in north Houston Thursday protesting the governor’s economic shutdown that is preventing them from opening their salons and barbershops.
Houston hairstylists protest economic shutdown Hairstylists and barbers rallied in north Houston Thursday protesting the governor’s economic shutdown that is preventing them from opening their salons and barbershops.
Some businesses opt to stay closed during phase one of Texas reopening
Some business owners are expressing concern about spreading the coronavirus as phase one of the reopening of Texas begins.
Some business owners are expressing concern about spreading the coronavirus as phase one of the reopening of Texas begins.
TWC to continue benefits to some workers who can't return to work
As businesses start to re-open, many workers say they're worried about returning to work. Many don't have child care or fear they'll catch COVID-19 on the job.
As businesses start to re-open, many workers say they're worried about returning to work. Many don't have child care or fear they'll catch COVID-19 on the job.
TWC to continue benefits to some workers who can't return to work
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan details exactly who the Texas Workforce Commission will allow to collect unemployment benefits while refusing to return to work.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan details exactly who the Texas Workforce Commission will allow to collect unemployment benefits while refusing to return to work.
Hairstylists protest exclusion from phase one of reopening Texas
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with hairdressers upset they are not being allowed to open until mid May at the earliest.
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with hairdressers upset they are not being allowed to open until mid May at the earliest.
Trump declares May ‘Older Americans Month,’ announces new measures as COVID-19 ravages nursing homes
The president signed the order on Thursday, April 30.
The president signed the order on Thursday, April 30.
US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Little League cancels World Series and Region Tournaments for first time in history
The cancellation was prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The cancellation was prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
NASCAR to resume season May 17 with seven races in 10 days
NASCAR joins the UFC as the first major sports organizations to announce specific return to play plans since the coronavirus pandemic shut down U.S. sports in mid-March, according to AP.
NASCAR joins the UFC as the first major sports organizations to announce specific return to play plans since the coronavirus pandemic shut down U.S. sports in mid-March, according to AP.
More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data
As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
Local doctors find new job duties during coronavirus crisis
An anesthesiologist describes how his job duties have temporarily changed during the coronavirus pandemic.
An anesthesiologist describes how his job duties have temporarily changed during the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 testing ramps up for Houston’s homeless population
Like other facilities, Healthcare for the Homeless Houston has made drastic changes to protect its patients and workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Like other facilities, Healthcare for the Homeless Houston has made drastic changes to protect its patients and workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
US intel: Coronavirus not manmade, still studying lab theory
In recent days the Trump administration has sharpened his rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to do act swiftly enough to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 or sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak, according to the Associated Press.
In recent days the Trump administration has sharpened his rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to do act swiftly enough to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 or sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak, according to the Associated Press.
Remdesivir could be promising drug to treat coronavirus: report
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.
Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.
About 50 bodies found in U-Haul trucks outside Brooklyn funeral home
The bodies were found inside trucks parked on Utica Avenue in the Flatlands section on Wednesday afternoon.
The bodies were found inside trucks parked on Utica Avenue in the Flatlands section on Wednesday afternoon.
Tyson doubling bonuses, increases healthcare benefits for frontline workers
The 'Thank You Bonuses' total $120 million for the company's 116,000 U.S. frontline workers and truckers, up from the $60 million announced in early April.
The 'Thank You Bonuses' total $120 million for the company's 116,000 U.S. frontline workers and truckers, up from the $60 million announced in early April.