90-year-old resident of Life Care Center, Washington nursing home hit by COVID-19, recovers from virus

A 90-year-old woman who had contracted COVID-19 at the the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington, which became an early epicenter of the nation’s novel coronavirus outbreak, was declared free of the disease on March 22.

"I felt like I was gonna die": Houston rapper Scarface of Geto Boys has COVID-19

"It started with pneumonia in both of my lungs," Houston rapper Scarface said. "Three or four days later my kidneys failed. Three or four days after that they tell me I can't move, I'm quarantined."

AT&T paying coronavirus front-line workers 20% bonus

AT&T said on Thursday that it was paying a 20 percent bonus to its front-line union employees above their regular hourly base rate.

Road construction continues during coronavirus outbreak

According to Danny Perez, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Transportation, none of TxDOT’s projects in the Houston area have been halted because of Coronavirus COVID-19.

City of Houston reports first COVID-19 death

Officials say the patient was a woman in her 60s who had several underlying health conditions. She died on Mar. 24 and was confirmed positive for COVID-19 on Mar. 26.

TWC works to handle hundreds of thousands of unemployment benefit applicants

The Texas Workforce Commission says that it included 150,000 Texans, plus hundreds of thousands more trying to apply for unemployment this week, overwhelming its website and phone lines. 

US surpasses China, Italy in number of COVID-19 cases with more than 82,000 reported

The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world. 

Helping homeless veterans amid COVID-19 outbreak
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A local organization is continuing to help house homeless veterans with less staff on the ground and resources.

Governor Abbott gives update on COVID-19 efforts in Texas
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FOX 26 anchor Kaitlin Monte talks about new efforts to curb coronavirus spread in Texas with Governor Greg Abbott.

Road construction continues during coronavirus outbreak
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According to Danny Perez, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Transportation, none of TxDOT?s projects in the Houston area have been halted because of COVID-19.

Unemployment numbers hit record high
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Many recently laid-off workers say they've struggled to get through to apply or check on their claims.

What happens if you violate the stay at home order during COVID-19 pandemic?

In Harris County, the fine is up to $1,000 for violating the order. It is also a Class B misdemeanor which could mean up to 180 days in jail.