Finding child care during the coronavirus outbreak
We found some resources to help families find licensed child care providers and financial resources.
We found some resources to help families find licensed child care providers and financial resources.
Local organizations help Houstonians stock up on supplies
As coronavirus fears grow, many people rush to grocery stores to stockpile food and supplies. However, not everyone can afford to do so.
As coronavirus fears grow, many people rush to grocery stores to stockpile food and supplies. However, not everyone can afford to do so.
Food distribution being offered to local families
Katy ISD, Houston ISD and Houston Food Bank are providing meals and food distributions to local families during the coronavirus outbreak.
Katy ISD, Houston ISD and Houston Food Bank are providing meals and food distributions to local families during the coronavirus outbreak.
Four Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in City of Houston
The latest patient is a female in the 70 to 80 age range. She is currently experiencing mild symptoms and quarantined at home. She recently traveled to Egypt.
The latest patient is a female in the 70 to 80 age range. She is currently experiencing mild symptoms and quarantined at home. She recently traveled to Egypt.
Fort Bend County confirms 3 new presumptive positive COVID-19 cases
Fort Bend County Health and Human Services report three new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19. Tests on all three patients were conducted at the City of Houston Laboratory and will be sent to the CDC for confirmation. This raises the number of cases in Fort Bend County to nine.
Fort Bend County Health and Human Services report three new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19. Tests on all three patients were conducted at the City of Houston Laboratory and will be sent to the CDC for confirmation. This raises the number of cases in Fort Bend County to nine.
Galveston Co. resident quarantined in Austin after presumptive positive COVID-19
The patient is a woman ranging in age 30-35 years old who had interaction with the first Montgomery County presumptive case, a man in his 40s who went to the World Championship Bar-B-Que Cookoff ahead of the rodeo. She is quarantined in Austin.
The patient is a woman ranging in age 30-35 years old who had interaction with the first Montgomery County presumptive case, a man in his 40s who went to the World Championship Bar-B-Que Cookoff ahead of the rodeo. She is quarantined in Austin.
Trump waives interest on federally owned student loans in effort to ease financial impact of virus outbreak
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus, announces public-private partnership on testing
President Donald Trump is speaking about the emergency protocols.
President Donald Trump is speaking about the emergency protocols.
2020 Fiesta San Antonio postponed to November
Fiesta San Antonio has been postponed to November due to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States.
Fiesta San Antonio has been postponed to November due to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States.
COVID-19 pandemic triggers indefinite closure of Eiffel Tower in Paris
La Tour Eiffel, the company that runs the Eiffel Tower, tweeted the announcement of the indefinite closure Friday.
La Tour Eiffel, the company that runs the Eiffel Tower, tweeted the announcement of the indefinite closure Friday.
Officials: Visits to inmates at all 122 federal prisons will be halted for 30 days in response to coronavirus
The Associated Press reported the visitation halt on Friday.
The Associated Press reported the visitation halt on Friday.
Gov. Abbott: AT&T waiving internet data usage fees for those without unlimited data
"In typical Texas fashion, the private sector is stepping up. I applaud what AT&T just announced, that they are waiving internet data usages for any customers that do not have unlimited home internet access," the governor said.
"In typical Texas fashion, the private sector is stepping up. I applaud what AT&T just announced, that they are waiving internet data usages for any customers that do not have unlimited home internet access," the governor said.
Texas' first drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility opens in San Antonio
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the first drive-thru Coronavirus COVID-19 testing facility opened Friday in the City of San Antonio.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the first drive-thru Coronavirus COVID-19 testing facility opened Friday in the City of San Antonio.
Governor declares state of disaster for Texas
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Louisiana elections chief asks to postpone April 4 primary amid coronavirus outbreak
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin started the process for delaying the April 4 primary with an emergency certification to Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin started the process for delaying the April 4 primary with an emergency certification to Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Gov. Abbott announces Texas' first drive-thru COVID-19 testing facility
The first drive-thru testing facility for COVID-109 is opening in San Antonio.
The first drive-thru testing facility for COVID-109 is opening in San Antonio.
Here are the major pro sporting events that have been postponed, delayed or canceled due to coronavirus
The announcements come a day after the NBA announced it would be suspending its season.
The announcements come a day after the NBA announced it would be suspending its season.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro's son claims father tested negative for coronavirus despite earlier reports
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for coronavirus, his son Eduardo has told Fox News, contradicting earlier claims that he had tested positive.
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for coronavirus, his son Eduardo has told Fox News, contradicting earlier claims that he had tested positive.
San Antonio confirms first travel-related coronavirus case, declaration of public health
This is the first patient, outside of Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio. The case brings the total of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Texas to 34.
This is the first patient, outside of Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio. The case brings the total of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Texas to 34.
Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
The Boston Marathon has never been canceled outright since its first running in 1897, though there was a de facto cancellation in 1918, when the end of World War I and a global influenza pandemic prompted organizers to switch to a relay race format.
The Boston Marathon has never been canceled outright since its first running in 1897, though there was a de facto cancellation in 1918, when the end of World War I and a global influenza pandemic prompted organizers to switch to a relay race format.