'Quarantine shaming': US navigates radical new social norms

Calling out those not abiding by social distancing rules — is part of a new and startling reality for Americans who must navigate a world of rapidly evolving social norms in the age of COVID-19.

Harris County temporarily halts evictions amid coronavirus pandemic 

The halt on evictions is one of the county’s steps to keep its residents from becoming homeless amid the new coronavirus-related mandates that are crippling the economy.

Free disinfecting solution for Fort Bend County residents

Fort Bend County will be distributing the disinfection solution in 32-ounce bottles with a one-gallon refill container per household. The solution is to be used for surface cleaning only. 

First COVID-19 death in Harris County
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Harris County has reported its first death related to COVID-19, the second in the greater Houston area.

How churches are coping with COVID-19
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A lot of people turn to their faith during stressful times like this, but the outbreak is interfering with worship services across the nation.

Harris County announces temporary end to evictions
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Harris County has halted all evictions for the remainder of March, and County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she is working on continuing that order for as long as is needed.

President Trump signs emergency relief bill

The $1 trillion proposal would help specific sectors like the airline industry, hit hardest by the global pandemic. 

Nursing home resident becomes first COVID-19 death in Harris Co.

The first COVID-19 death in Harris County has been announced by Harris County Public health Thursday afternoon. Officials say the patient that died was in his 80s and was a resident at a nursing in northwest Harris County. 

Trump calls for release of kidnapped journalist Austin Tice: ‘Syria, please work with us’

During a news conference by the White House coronavirus task force, Trump implied that the regime of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad was holding Tice and asked the country to release him on humanitarian grounds.

Free live streaming event being held in place of canceled Luck Reunion

Luck Reunion may have been canceled but the show will go on. Many of the artists that were scheduled to perform in Luck, Texas will now be performing at a free, live streaming event on March 19.

UH Men's Baseball staffer tested negative for COVID-19

The University of Houston Men's Baseball Team staffer that prompted the quarantine of the entire team has tested negative for COVID-19.

Surviving quarantine with your partner

For many couples, their biggest problem has been a lack of time to spend with each other, so taking advantage of this time and practicing these behaviors can help you both survive confinement and feel closer.