Texas moves to help citizens access unemployment benefits
TWC says it is updating its system to help people in two new ways. It will soon start approving self-employed applicants. And it will pay recipients retroactively to the date they lost their jobs because the rush of applicants prevented so many from getting through.
TWC says it is updating its system to help people in two new ways. It will soon start approving self-employed applicants. And it will pay recipients retroactively to the date they lost their jobs because the rush of applicants prevented so many from getting through.
Number of coronavirus cases in Houston “increasing very rapidly”
Governor Abbott said today the Harris County area is one of the areas in Texas hit hardest by coronavirus, that is why he and Vice President Pence discussed the Houston area during a private phone call Tuesday.
Governor Abbott said today the Harris County area is one of the areas in Texas hit hardest by coronavirus, that is why he and Vice President Pence discussed the Houston area during a private phone call Tuesday.
Carrollton teen arrested after claiming she was intentionally spreading COVID-19 tests negative for the virus
Carrollton police have arrested an 18-year-old who posted on social media that she tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus and is “willfully spreading it.”
Carrollton police have arrested an 18-year-old who posted on social media that she tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus and is “willfully spreading it.”
The Abundant Harvest Kitchen helping neighbors
The Abundant Harvest Kitchen has teamed up with local BBQ cooking teams to create meals for people in need.
The Abundant Harvest Kitchen has teamed up with local BBQ cooking teams to create meals for people in need.
S&P 500 joins Dow in exiting bear market as Sanders suspends presidential campaign
The gains have lifted the S&P 500 out of its bear market, which would officially end with the index closing above 2,684.88.
The gains have lifted the S&P 500 out of its bear market, which would officially end with the index closing above 2,684.88.
Dr. Fauci says US should be able to reopen schools in fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of the White House's coronavirus response, predicted Tuesday night that the United States will be able to reopen its schools in the fall thanks to the expected progress by then in disease mitigation measures for the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of the White House's coronavirus response, predicted Tuesday night that the United States will be able to reopen its schools in the fall thanks to the expected progress by then in disease mitigation measures for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus has infected American Airlines, Southwest flight attendants, unions claim
Hundreds of flight attendants employed by American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, their unions have claimed.
Hundreds of flight attendants employed by American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, their unions have claimed.
Galveston County orders closing of beaches in unincorporated areas
The order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on April 10, 2020 and remains in effect through April 17, 2020 and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis.
The order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on April 10, 2020 and remains in effect through April 17, 2020 and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis.
Broadway shows will remain dark through at least June 7
Broadway producers are extending the shutdown of all productions through June 7.
Broadway producers are extending the shutdown of all productions through June 7.
779 more coronavirus deaths reported in New York
Gov. Cuomo reported another record day of deaths in New York as the coronavirus claimed 779 more lives.
Gov. Cuomo reported another record day of deaths in New York as the coronavirus claimed 779 more lives.
Judge Hidalgo closing Harris County parks through Easter weekend
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is closing all public county parks beginning Friday through the weekend.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is closing all public county parks beginning Friday through the weekend.
2020 Houston Open moved to November 2-8 weekend
The move was made to accommodate the rescheduling of the 2020 Masters, which will now be Nov. 9-15, when the Houston Open was originally scheduled to be.
The move was made to accommodate the rescheduling of the 2020 Masters, which will now be Nov. 9-15, when the Houston Open was originally scheduled to be.
Keep your immune system in top shape with these tips
Exercise, sleep and proper nutrition can help keep your immune systems strong.
Exercise, sleep and proper nutrition can help keep your immune systems strong.
Tyler Perry shocks seniors by paying for groceries at Atlanta Krogers
Senior shoppers at Kroger across metro Atlanta were shocked find out that Tyler Perry had already paid their entire grocery tab.
Senior shoppers at Kroger across metro Atlanta were shocked find out that Tyler Perry had already paid their entire grocery tab.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice employee dies, possibly due to COVID-19
There are 358 offenders currently on medical restriction at that facility.
There are 358 offenders currently on medical restriction at that facility.
Panera Bread launches grocery service amid COVID-19 pandemic
The bakery and restaurant chain launched its new grocery delivery service on Wednesday, allowing customers to restock their kitchen while ordering food.
The bakery and restaurant chain launched its new grocery delivery service on Wednesday, allowing customers to restock their kitchen while ordering food.
84 nursing home residents in Riverside evacuated after employees don't show up for work
More than 80 patients at a skilled nursing facility in Riverside are being evacuated to other healthcare locations after employees of the facility did not show up to care for sick patients two days in a row.
More than 80 patients at a skilled nursing facility in Riverside are being evacuated to other healthcare locations after employees of the facility did not show up to care for sick patients two days in a row.
WWII Army veteran serenades wife with harmonica after being separated in quarantine
An army veteran serenaded his wife of 38 years with a harmonica as the two were separated due to COVID-19 concerns.
An army veteran serenaded his wife of 38 years with a harmonica as the two were separated due to COVID-19 concerns.
Masked crowds fill streets, trains after Wuhan lockdown ends
Streets of Wuhan were clogged with traffic and long lines formed at transit stations as people left the central Chinese city for homes and jobs elsewhere.
Streets of Wuhan were clogged with traffic and long lines formed at transit stations as people left the central Chinese city for homes and jobs elsewhere.
Connecting with students virtually
Melissa Wilson talks with Claudia Sotelo a high school counselor with the PACE center about works she's doing with Pearland ISD to keep students and staff connected during the Coronavirus shutdown
Melissa Wilson talks with Claudia Sotelo a high school counselor with the PACE center about works she's doing with Pearland ISD to keep students and staff connected during the Coronavirus shutdown