620 firefighters exposed, 5 cases, 91 quarantined
HFD is asking 911 callers to disclose symptoms.
Two METRO employees test positive for COVID-19
A METRO bus operator and a METROLift dispatcher have tested positive for coronavirus.
Church holds drive-in service for congregation during pandemic
Pastor Hofmann is hoping to keep the church's spirit alive. He says after consulting with a fellow pastor, he researched FCC laws and found an FM transmitter online so that people could pull up and park and stay in their cars while tuning in to the pulpit.
Inmate at Harris Co. jail tests positive for COVID-19
30 other inmates are showing coronavirus symptoms.
Houstonian diagnosed with leukemia as his horse heads to Kentucky Derby
Sofer watched the race from home with his wife, Linden, after getting out of MD Anderson Cancer Center earlier in the day.
Teachers find new ways to stay connected to students
Teachers are finding new ways to deal with the separation from their students as schools remain closed due to coronavirus.
Galveston Island closes public beaches
Galveston has made the unprecedented decision to close all beaches to the public.
Church holds drive-in service for congregation
Churches are coming up with new ways to keep their members connected without traditional services.
Galveston closes beaches due to COVID-19
Anyone found on the beaches in violations of the order faces a Class C misdemeanor citation.
Inmate at Harris Co. Jail tests positive for COVID-19
500 inmates are being quarantined.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces new executive orders
Governor Abbott is taking new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Texas.
Teen allegedly intentionally coughed on produce in northwest Houston grocery store: HCSO
The incident occurred at 5230 Aldine Mail Rd, where a 14-year-old appeared to have intentionally contaminated produce.
First Harris Co. Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19: HCSO
He is in stable condition in the medical unit at the 1200 Baker Street jail facility. There are currently about 30 inmates in the Harris County Jail with symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
Large grass fire in Galveston
Units are trying to keep the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
Massive grass fire spreading across east Galveston
The initial call was for the brush in the sand dunes was on fire and has spread near structures. Firefighters are working to stop the fire from getting to structures.
Mayor doubles down on physical distancing
As cases in Houston continue to grow significantly, the mayor is pushing physical distancing.
Surfside Beach closed to all vehicular traffic
The Surfside Beach Texas City Council has decided to close the beach to all vehicular traffic until Friday, April 3 at 11:59 p.m.
Girl returns home from cancer treatment to surprise parade in her neighborhood
Avery's return home was a huge relief and was made even better by a special surprise waiting for her, one that she had not seen coming.
Girl returns home from cancer treatment to parade
Avery came home to a big surprise after six months of treatment.
President Trump says quarantine of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut "will not be necessary"
He has asked the CDC to issue a strong Travel Advisory in lieu of a quarantine, which he says "will not be necessary".