President Trump signs coronavirus relief package, as Congress eyes larger economic stimulus

The Senate is turning to a House-passed coronavirus response bill, as lawmakers and the Trump administration work behind the scenes to draft a separate massive federal measure to help blunt the virus' effect on the economy.

Mayor Turner seeks federal support for the restaurant, bar, and nightclub industry

Mayor Turner sent an urgent letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to assist restaurant, bar, and nightclub owners and employees who may be devastated by a loss in business. 

Trump dubs COVID-19 ‘Chinese virus’ despite hate crime risks

Since coronavirus infections started appearing in the United States in January, Asian Americans have shared stories of minor aggression to blatant attacks from people blaming them for the pandemic, which has killed more than 130 people in the United States.

Analysts say it’s just the beginning for massive economic impact

Bars and restaurants have been forced to stop serving customers in-house, businesses are closing, and the oil industry is contracting.

Houstonians pitch in to help residents in need during outbreak

A number of groups and organizations are now making house calls, taking food and other necessities to people who can’t leave home because of the threat of COVID19, such as the elderly.

Texas’ first COVID-19 death was 97-year-old World War II veteran

Before his death, a coronavirus test was administered, and on Monday—a day after his death—it came back positive for COVID-19, according to a press release from the Matagorda County Hospital District.

Analysts say it's just the beginning for economic impact
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Bars are restaurants have been forced to stop serving customers in-house, businesses are closing, and the oil industry is contracting.

Houstonians pitch in to help residents in need during outbreak
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A number of groups and organizations are now making house calls, taking food and other necessities to people who can?t leave home because of the threat of COVID19, such as the elderly.

Houston area's first COVID-19 death
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Eddie Roberts, 97, of Bay City was a World War Two veteran of the US Army when he died Sunday.

Dow below 20,000 as stock plunge threatens Trump-era gains

The early selling comes as the Trump administration and Congress hammer out the details of a $1 trillion stimulus package.

Several malls, shopping centers closing temporarily amid COVID-19 concerns

The Galleria Mall, Katy Mills Mall and Houston Premium Outlets are among several malls and shopping centers closing until the end of March.