Contact tracing: Process could prove pivotal in lifting widespread COVID-19 stay-at-home orders
The process can be helpful in mitigating the spread of a virus.
The process can be helpful in mitigating the spread of a virus.
WWII veteran, age 99, raises millions for UK health service
Capt. Tom Moore's family used social media to help him get donations to support health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Capt. Tom Moore's family used social media to help him get donations to support health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Stocks slide as coronavirus slams US economy with historic declines in retail sales, manufacturing
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged as many as 716 points, or 2.99 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 2.97 percent and 2.43 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged as many as 716 points, or 2.99 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 2.97 percent and 2.43 percent, respectively.
COVID-19 shutdown threatens businesses in neighborhoods with limited choices
Financial assistance for struggling small businesses, is quickly running out of money and that could be discouraging news in neighborhoods where there were, already, limited choices.
Financial assistance for struggling small businesses, is quickly running out of money and that could be discouraging news in neighborhoods where there were, already, limited choices.
Proposed plan would send Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus levels
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
Virtual haircut: Hair stylist offers DIY guidance via Zoom for those who desperately need a trim
Hair stylists have been taking to the internet to offer their clients virtual haircuts.
Hair stylists have been taking to the internet to offer their clients virtual haircuts.
'Hero Hours': Sam's Club dedicates special shopping hours for healthcare workers, first responders
Sam's Club says its stores will be open to just healthcare workers and first responders between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Sam's Club says its stores will be open to just healthcare workers and first responders between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Didn't get your stimulus check? IRS launches tracking tool
The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.
The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.
Millions of Americans to receive stimulus checks Wednesday
Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.
Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.
Global coronavirus cases top 2 million, according to Johns Hopkins
At least 2 million people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins.
At least 2 million people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins.
Commerce locks up and retail sales plunge unprecedented 8.7%
U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, a record drop as the viral outbreak closed down thousands of stores and shoppers stayed home.
U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, a record drop as the viral outbreak closed down thousands of stores and shoppers stayed home.
Should you get tested for COVID-19 or wait for a possible anti-body test?
The Houston Health Department said anyone who wants to get tested – should. Everyone is now considered an ideal candidate. But maybe some people should wait for researchers to develop an anti-body test.
The Houston Health Department said anyone who wants to get tested – should. Everyone is now considered an ideal candidate. But maybe some people should wait for researchers to develop an anti-body test.
Reason for "cautious optimism" says Houston Methodist CEO
Houston Methodist President & CEO Dr. Marc Boom says it appears social distancing is working, but he doesn't feel stay-at-home orders should be lifted just yet.
Houston Methodist President & CEO Dr. Marc Boom says it appears social distancing is working, but he doesn't feel stay-at-home orders should be lifted just yet.
AAMA Sanchez Charter Schools helps low-income students during distance learning
About 20% of Latinos in Houston live in poverty. Income inequality can impact how students learn, particularly now, with distance learning.
About 20% of Latinos in Houston live in poverty. Income inequality can impact how students learn, particularly now, with distance learning.
Many families receiving eviction notices amid COVID-19 pandemic
"It's causing a lot of mental stress and anguish. It's causing me to not be able to sleep at night," said Mel House, who received a notice to vacate from her apartment landlord.
"It's causing a lot of mental stress and anguish. It's causing me to not be able to sleep at night," said Mel House, who received a notice to vacate from her apartment landlord.
ONLY ON FOX: Interview with 20-year-old man who spent month in Harris County Jail
"It was just terrible working in quarantine tanks getting forced to work putting my health in jeopardy," said J'Ques Minor.The 20-year-old was in jail for charges of evading arrest and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
"It was just terrible working in quarantine tanks getting forced to work putting my health in jeopardy," said J'Ques Minor.The 20-year-old was in jail for charges of evading arrest and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Sheriff: Drug suspect committed murder 1 day after being released from jail in coronavirus purge
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
Drug commonly used for lice & parasitic infections could potentially treat COVID-19, researchers say
Researchers at an Australian university found that an anti-parasitic drug was able to eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the disease that creates COVID-19, within 48 hours.
Researchers at an Australian university found that an anti-parasitic drug was able to eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the disease that creates COVID-19, within 48 hours.
Fort Bend ISD to continue online instruction through end of school year
Fort Bend ISD will continue online classes through the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
Fort Bend ISD will continue online classes through the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
Officers hold prayer for detective critically infected with COVID-19
Police Chief Art Acevedo held a prayer vigil for that officer Tuesday afternoon, joined by a police chaplain and other members of the Houston Police Department.
Police Chief Art Acevedo held a prayer vigil for that officer Tuesday afternoon, joined by a police chaplain and other members of the Houston Police Department.