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.

Passover celebrations continue amidst the Coronavirus

People looking to celebrate Easter weekend have to look for new ways to celebrate due to social distancing advised by government officials.

HISD staff member who handed out student laptops has COVID-19

Parents and students who came to Madison High School to pick up laptops from Mar. 23 - Apr. 6, are being asked to self-quarantine for 14 days from the last day they were at the school.

How to get your stimulus check if you didn't file taxes

TurboTax and the IRS have created the Coronavirus Tax Center to help Americans determine if they are qualified for a stimulus check and how much can be expected.

Costco gives priority store access to health care workers, first responders in COVID-19 fight

Costco says it is giving priority store access to first responders and health care workers as the company rolls out new initiatives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. 

Federal stockpile of N95 respirators, other protective equipment nearly depleted

The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.

Houston church steps up to help the hungry during COVID-19 outbreak

Since the COVID-19 came, the folks at Bethel Family Baptist have increased food distribution from one to three times a week. It is an outpouring answered with three times the gratitude from families facing hard choices and uncertain futures.

Astros' players collaborate to help Houston during COVID-19 pandemic

Through the organization, Athletes and Causes and their Project Frontline, Joe, Allie, Lance, and Kara contributed to the efforts to distribute 300-500 meals to the medical staff at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston Tuesday, with the food provided by the Berg Hospitality Group, which includes B & B Butchers & Restaurant.