Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland

Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland

The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.

The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.

Gov. Abbott to expedite resource deliveries, waives certain Texas trucking regulations

Gov. Abbott to expedite resource deliveries, waives certain Texas trucking regulations

The waivers come a day after Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster for Texas. By suspending the regulations, more supplies can be delivered in each truckload as the state works to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. 

The waivers come a day after Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster for Texas. By suspending the regulations, more supplies can be delivered in each truckload as the state works to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. 

Apple temporarily shutting stores outside China to fight virus

Apple temporarily shutting stores outside China to fight virus

Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.

Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.

Media companies to offer free internet to low-income families during coronavirus crisis

Media companies to offer free internet to low-income families during coronavirus crisis

Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.

Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.

How local officials are making sure Houstonians are safe from coronavirus
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How local officials are making sure Houstonians are safe from coronavirus

Despite the disappointing cancellation of the Rodeo and every area school shutting down, Houston authorities want to make sure that the virus is contained.

Despite the disappointing cancellation of the Rodeo and every area school shutting down, Houston authorities want to make sure that the virus is contained.

How to get what you need at the store during COVID-19 crisis

How to get what you need at the store during COVID-19 crisis

Many stores have instituted quantity limits per customer on certain items, including bottled water, sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, soap, rubbing alcohol, bleach, latex gloves, masks, and toilet paper. 

Many stores have instituted quantity limits per customer on certain items, including bottled water, sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, soap, rubbing alcohol, bleach, latex gloves, masks, and toilet paper. 

How to get what you need at the store
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How to get what you need at the store

We reached out to several local stores for information to help you find the items you need.

We reached out to several local stores for information to help you find the items you need.

HISD to provide academic services to students during extended closure 

HISD to provide academic services to students during extended closure 

The plan includes a distance-learning curriculum that is designed to maintain productive instruction at all grade levels beginning Monday, March 23.

The plan includes a distance-learning curriculum that is designed to maintain productive instruction at all grade levels beginning Monday, March 23.

Montgomery Co. COVID-19 case in critical condition

Montgomery Co. COVID-19 case in critical condition

The first case of coronavirus in Montgomery County, a man in his 40s, is in critical condition. 

The first case of coronavirus in Montgomery County, a man in his 40s, is in critical condition. 

Hospitality industry faces tough times as cancellations roll across the country

Hospitality industry faces tough times as cancellations roll across the country

According to Houston First, the travel, tourism and hospitality industries which include restaurants, hotels, and transportation has created nearly 90,000 jobs and pumps more than $12 billion dollars into the city's local economy.

According to Houston First, the travel, tourism and hospitality industries which include restaurants, hotels, and transportation has created nearly 90,000 jobs and pumps more than $12 billion dollars into the city's local economy.

Volunteers donate to elderly and children as COVID-19 spreads

Volunteers donate to elderly and children as COVID-19 spreads

A wrench was thrown into the charity’s meal delivery plans this week when students were dismissed early and abruptly due to coronavirus concerns.

A wrench was thrown into the charity’s meal delivery plans this week when students were dismissed early and abruptly due to coronavirus concerns.

Gov. Abbott declares statewide emergency, expects more drive-through testing

Gov. Abbott declares statewide emergency, expects more drive-through testing

On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster. “I am at this moment declaring a state of disaster for all counties in the state of Texas,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster. “I am at this moment declaring a state of disaster for all counties in the state of Texas,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott.