Harris Co. shuts down bars, dine-in restaurant service

Restaurants are no longer allowed to offer dine-in services. The county says restaurants can only offer pick-up or delivery services through the end of the month.

Governor Abbott waives vehicle registration, titling, parking placard regulations in Texas

The waivers fall within the actions Governor Abbott is taking under the State of Disaster he declared last week, and are part of Texas’ efforts to reduce in-person contact among Texans and slow the spread of COVID-19.

Kolache Factory closing dining rooms across Texas

Kolache Factory says that for the safety of its employees and customers, their stores will move to carry-out, delivery or drive-through service only. Customers are also encouraged to preorder by calling ahead or ordering online.

CDC employee confirmed to have coronavirus

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC announced Monday afternoon. The diagnosis was confirmed by lab testing.

Food Town stores offering Senior Hour for elderly to shop without crowds amid COVID-19 concerns

The independent grocer Food Town is offering a "Senior Hour" in the greater Houston area. The grocer is opening its stores' doors for shoppers who are 65 and older to shop with from 7 a.m.-8 a.m.

Houston-area shopping malls modify hours amid COVID-19 outbreak

Shopping malls in the Houston area, like Baybrook Mall, Deerbrook Mall and Willowbrook Mall are modifying their hours amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Abbott updates public on Texas' response to COVID-19

Governor Abbott is to provide an update on Texas' continued efforts to combat coronavirus, as well as the San Antonio drive-through coronavirus testing site, on Monday, March 16th at the San Antonio Emergency Operations Center.

'Do not call 911 just because you ran out of toilet paper', Oregon police say

One police department in Oregon posted a reminder on their Facebook page, asking the public to not call 9-1-1 if they run out of toilet paper.

Preparing for a pandemic with a nervous partner

To you, making a list of essentials such as coffee, soups, soap, and paper products makes sense, but your partner may be envisioning extended quarantine or forced evacuations.

Minnesota family finds special way to visit grandma during COVID-19 lockdown

One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.