Stocks surge on Fed's $2.3T stimulus

The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Record 16.8 million have sought US jobless aid since virus

More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.

Child Advocates' resources strained during pandemic

Child Advocates is a local nonprofit that trains everyday people to advocate for the best interests of foster children in Harris County.

Georgia bar removes over $3,000 worth of bills stapled to walls to give to unemployed staff

As restaurants and bars across the country remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, one bar owner in Georgia is going to extraordinary measures to donate money to her staff.

Federal and local programs offer assistance to small businesses

A new survey shows small businesses fear they might not recover from the coronavirus shutdown, without some help. New federal and local programs offer some assistance.

Houston Museum of Natural Science furloughs 70% of staff

All furloughed employees remain eligible for health insurance and other benefits until at least May 31st.

Mayor asks Houstonians to pause for 'Day of Prayer' today

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is asking residents to pause wherever they are at noon Thursday for a moment of prayer, silence and meditation.

Texas women stage 'wedding dress Wednesday' photo shoot while social distancing

A group of women in Texas recently rocked their wedding dresses once again for a socially-distanced photoshoot to lift spirits in their tight-knit neighborhood during the coronavirus pandemic.

Pets and the Coronavirus
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Dr. Jennifer Hennessey Bremseth from the Animal ER of Northwest Houston talks about the physical and mental health of our pets during the coronavirus crisis

Dr. John Hellerstedt talks about  COVID19 and the new Stay at Home Texas campaign
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Sally MacDonald talks with Texas Dept. of State Health Services Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt about the state's response to COVID19 and the new #StayHomeTexas campaign.

Can you pass COVID-19 to your pets?

Houston SPCA's Chief Veterinarian, Dr Roberta Dev said pet owners worried about potentially infecting their furry friends with COVID-19, or vice versa, should not panic.