Low-income families struggle to get internet service for kids to learn online

While most parents struggle with continuing their children's education through a pandemic, it's even harder when you can't afford home computers or internet service.

Teacher holds online dance lessons for kids

The dancing isn’t only a distraction but also a bit of normalcy in an extremely abnormal existence during this unprecedented pandemic.

Infant in Connecticut dies; tests positive for coronavirus

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says a 7-week-old baby who died at a hospital in the Hartford area had the coronavirus.

More evidence indicates healthy people can spread COVID-19

A study by researchers in Singapore became the latest to estimate that somewhere around 10% of new infections may be sparked by people who carry the virus but have not yet suffered symptoms.

Kroger announces 'Hero Bonus' for all hourly frontline workers

Grocery store chain Kroger has announced it will pay all hourly frontline employees extra during the COVID-19 pandemic.

City leasing hotels for first responders, homeless

The rooms will house first responders, municipal workers, and members of the homeless community who are either quarantined or diagnosed with coronavirus.

What to do when you can't pay rent during COVID-19 crisis

The Houston Apartment Association explains landlords must still collect rent in these tough economic times to keep apartments and rental homes running.

How to make a homemade mask
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You can protect yourself without taking resources from healthcare workers.

What to do when you can't pay rent
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Many Americans are out of work and stuck at home, but can't pay their rent.

UT Austin moving classes online for remainder of spring, summer semesters

UT President Gregory Fenves announced the move in a letter, saying UT is asking students not to return to campus after March 30 unless there is a specific need and if they have living arrangements elsewhere.

Texas City Dike to shut down from April 3 to April 6

The Texas City Dike will remain closed from 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6 at 8 a.m.

Why health experts aren't warning about coronavirus dangers in food

Chicken with salmonella can make you sick. So can romaine lettuce with E. coli and buffets with lurking norovirus. So why aren’t health officials warning people about eating food contaminated with the new coronavirus?

Matagorda County reports second COVID-19 related death

According to the Matagorda County Health Department, the man in his 70s passed away at Matagorda Regional Medical Center with symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

College, high school graduates deal with uncertain future due to COVID-19

About a month ago, college seniors were about to graduate into one of the strongest job markets in years, but in a matter of weeks, the economy has taken a steep downturn. 

California to release up to 3,500 inmates over coronavirus

California is planning to release within days as many as 3,500 inmates who were due to be paroled in the next two months as it tries to free space in cramped prisons in anticipation of a coronavirus outbreak, state officials said Tuesday.