Gov. Abbott releases two new orders to combat COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott was joined by the Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner John Hellerstedt and the Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd.
Governor Greg Abbott was joined by the Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner John Hellerstedt and the Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd.
Two local children test positive for COVID-19
As of Saturday evening, roughly 150 people in the Houston area had tested positive for COVID-19. According to health officials, two of the most recent patients are children under the age of 10 years-old.
As of Saturday evening, roughly 150 people in the Houston area had tested positive for COVID-19. According to health officials, two of the most recent patients are children under the age of 10 years-old.
Carl Lewis believes Summer Olympics should be postponed, advocates for a two-year delay
Lewis, whose nine Olympic gold medals are the second-most ever in track and field, believes the International Olympic Committee should consider delaying the Summer Games even longer.
Lewis, whose nine Olympic gold medals are the second-most ever in track and field, believes the International Olympic Committee should consider delaying the Summer Games even longer.
Houston COVID-19 public testing opens to elderly
Four testing sites are hoping to have a better idea of community spread in our area.
Four testing sites are hoping to have a better idea of community spread in our area.
Houston Humane Society in need of donations after hundreds of families lined up for pet food
Given the large turn-out the canceled Pet Food Pantry had, the Houston Humane Society is asking for food donations to continue the Pet Food Pantry Service to help families in need.
Given the large turn-out the canceled Pet Food Pantry had, the Houston Humane Society is asking for food donations to continue the Pet Food Pantry Service to help families in need.
Food services available to those in need during COVID-19 outbreak
School closures, resource hoarding, and social isolation are leaving many Houstonians without the food they need to get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
School closures, resource hoarding, and social isolation are leaving many Houstonians without the food they need to get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
15 total Harris Co. Sheriff’s Office employees test positive for COVID-19: HCSO
The most recent case is a female deputy in her late 20s, who last reported for duty on Friday, March 20. She is now quarantined at home.
The most recent case is a female deputy in her late 20s, who last reported for duty on Friday, March 20. She is now quarantined at home.
Houston's COVID-19 site broadens testing to symptomatic people with chronic illnesses
People with chronic illnesses experiencing cough, difficulty breathing and fever, the common COVID-19 symptoms can call the Houston Health Department’s COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get screened.
People with chronic illnesses experiencing cough, difficulty breathing and fever, the common COVID-19 symptoms can call the Houston Health Department’s COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get screened.
Investigation underway following COVID-19 death
A quiet nursing home in Tomball is now under investigation after a COVID-19 related death.
A quiet nursing home in Tomball is now under investigation after a COVID-19 related death.
Testing continues in the Houston area
Four testing sites are hoping to have a better idea community spread in our area.
Four testing sites are hoping to have a better idea community spread in our area.
Registered nurse in self-quarantine urges everyone to practice social distancing
Solomon is now the situation medical professionals fear most right now — not being able to help others because they themselves could be sick.
Solomon is now the situation medical professionals fear most right now — not being able to help others because they themselves could be sick.
Houstonians flock to gun stores amid COVID-19 outbreak
Officials have been warning the public to not panic and to follow the guidelines to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, but that isn’t stopping residents from taking matters into their hands and pushing gun sales through the roof.
Officials have been warning the public to not panic and to follow the guidelines to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, but that isn’t stopping residents from taking matters into their hands and pushing gun sales through the roof.
Washington Redskins' Adrian Peterson donates $50,000 to support HISD’s food distribution sites
The district, in collaboration with the Houston Food Bank, has assisted more than 22,000 households at food distribution sites since March 14, with plans to continue the program next week at 39 sites.
The district, in collaboration with the Houston Food Bank, has assisted more than 22,000 households at food distribution sites since March 14, with plans to continue the program next week at 39 sites.
Texas AG will 'aggressively' prosecute anyone price gouging during coronavirus pandemic
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is reminding everyone that his office will “aggressively” investigate and prosecute anyone, including retail suppliers, who is price gouging in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is reminding everyone that his office will “aggressively” investigate and prosecute anyone, including retail suppliers, who is price gouging in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Barber shops are taking every precaution to stay open
If you're headed to the salon or barber shop, how do you stay virus-free?
If you're headed to the salon or barber shop, how do you stay virus-free?
Restaurants are selling household goods along with to-go orders
Restaurants are adapting to hard times during the coronavirus outbreak.
Restaurants are adapting to hard times during the coronavirus outbreak.
FedEx confirms Houston employee tested positive for COVID19
Workers at the FedEx facility say they’ve suspected their colleague has COVID-19 and have worked in fear all week and didn’t know if the company would confirm the case.
Workers at the FedEx facility say they’ve suspected their colleague has COVID-19 and have worked in fear all week and didn’t know if the company would confirm the case.
Abbott postpones runoff election in response to COVID-19
The election was originally scheduled for May 26, but it has been postponed "in conjunction with the state's ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19," says a release from the governor's office.
The election was originally scheduled for May 26, but it has been postponed "in conjunction with the state's ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19," says a release from the governor's office.
Judge releases murder suspect because he was afraid of catching COVID-19 behind bars
Christian's mother, Ruth Tristan, who is still reeling from her son's death, recently learned Cruz was released on a PR bond, meaning he didn't have to pay a dime.
Christian's mother, Ruth Tristan, who is still reeling from her son's death, recently learned Cruz was released on a PR bond, meaning he didn't have to pay a dime.
First Houston COVID-19 drive-thru testing site expands to older adults with symptoms
People 65 and older with cough, difficulty breathing, and fever may call the Houston Health Department COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to be screened.
People 65 and older with cough, difficulty breathing, and fever may call the Houston Health Department COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to be screened.