White House says Trump's COVID-19 coronavirus test came back negative

President Trump said Saturday he has taken the coronavirus test and the White House said on Saturday night the results were negative.

Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus

Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.

City of Houston announces fifth COVID-19 presumptive positive

Houston's fifth presumptive positive COVID-19 case is a man in his 50s with a history of international travel. City officials say the man is hospitalized but in good condition.

Montgomery County confirms 4th presumptive positive case of COVID-19

The patient is a woman in her 40s who lives in northwest Montgomery County. Officials say this fourth case is connected to the county's third case announced on March 12. The woman is in isolation at her home and does not require hospitalization, county officials say.

H-E-B, Randalls, Kroger cut store hours due to COVID-19 scare

All H-E-B, Joe V's, Mi Tienda, and Central Market stores in the Houston area will be operating at modified hours, closing at 8 p.m. on Friday. 

Fake COVID-19 test kits seized at LAX by CBP officers

Counterfeit COVID-19 test kits were intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers when they arrived at the LAXInternational Mail Facility, authorities said.

France closes all restaurants, cafes and shops to help limit spread of coronavirus

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that France is shutting down all restaurants, cafes, cinemas and non-essential retail shops, starting Sunday, to combat the accelerated spread of the virus in the country.

Brazoria County reports two presumptive positive COVID-19 cases

Officials say both people did not travel outside the Houston area but did attend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cook-Off.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

How local officials are making sure Houstonians are safe from coronavirus
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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

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.