At least 8 Houston firefighters now in quarantine

Once the City became aware the four firefighters were not able to self-quarantine at home, Fire Chief Sam Peña arranged immediate accommodations for them with the assistance of the Mayor's office. 

Push-up challenge takes over the internet
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A trend is taking over social media as people are looking for ways to stay in shape at home.

Houston man helps the homeless
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One Houston man continues to donate food to the homeless despite heightened risk during the coronavirus outbreak.

First San Antonio COVID-19 related death reported

The City of San Antonio and Bexar County confirmed Bexar County’s first COVID-19 related death, who was a patient in her 80s being treated at Brooke Army Medical Center. The patient passed on Saturday, March 21. 

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19, isolated in prison, reports say

The disgraced film mogul, who turned 68 on Thursday, is locked up at the maximum-security Wende Correctional Facility near Buffalo, according to state prison officials.

Gov. Abbott: 334 confirmed cases, 6 deaths in Texas from coronavirus

The governor also passed two new orders to help combat the spread of coronavirus. The new orders join a long list of legislative changes that the governor has made to slow the spread of COVID-19 and assist Texans facing finical hardship directly associated with the pandemic. 

Terminal B TSA checkpoints at Bush Intercontinental Airport close until further notice

TSA checkpoints at Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport will cease operations at the close of business hours on Sunday, March 22 and will remain closed until further notice.

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. 

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.

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.

Houston COVID-19 public testing opens to elderly

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.

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. 

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.

Testing continues in the Houston area
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Four testing sites are hoping to have a better idea community spread in our area.