Local university develops low-cost ventilator for COVID-19 patients
As we hear stories about how some doctors in other countries are having to decide who lives and who dies because of a ventilator shortage, Rice University and Lone Star College are doing what they can to keep that from happening here.
Amazon employees test positive for coronavirus at 6 US warehouses
Warehouse workers sounded alarms last week that the company is not doing enough to protect them.
UH Men's Baseball staffer tested negative for COVID-19
The University of Houston Men's Baseball Team staffer that prompted the quarantine of the entire team has tested negative for COVID-19.
Netflix Party offers movie and TV fans way to stay social online amid coronavirus pandemic COVID-19
The Google Chrome app enables Netflix users to chat about their favorites shows and movies in real time.
UH Men's Baseball team under COVID-19 quarantine
The University of Houston Men's Baseball Team players, coaches and support staff are being quarantined after a staff member with the team presented symptoms consistent with COVID-19 following a team trip to Las Vegas.
University of Houston cancels classes for week of March 16
Students were already on their spring break during the week of March 9. Classes will resume again online on March 23.
Rice University cancels classes due to coronavirus
In a statement to the Rice community, the university canceled classes, prohibited all on-campus public events through April 30, and continued the international travel ban.
Two new presumptive cases of COVID-19 confirmed in greater Houston area, cases total 8
Harris County reports all three COVID-19 infections in the greater Houston metropolitan area, including the Fort Bend County patient, occurred on a trip to Egypt.
UH students, faculty under COVID-19 self-quarantine after traveling abroad
The University of Houston is requiring any student, faculty or staff returning from travel to self-quarantine for 14 days off-campus. The university believes this will ensure that anyone who develops symptoms avoids spreading coronavirus.
Coronavirus alert issued at Rice University now worrying students on campus
The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
Rice asks small group to self-quarantine after employee was possibly exposed to coronavirus from overseas travel
The employee, a research staff member, traveled to a country that was not on the CDC's restricted travel list. The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
Houston attorney battling Facebook over human trafficking
"It's building a bridge from the predator right into your home." Meet the Houston attorney making historic progress in her battle to protect minors on Facebook.
Facebook Sex Trafficking
Annie McAdams is a Houston personal injury attorney. According to those around her, she will be the one to win this fight.
Houston attorney battling Facebook over human trafficking
McAdams is representing multiple women who were sexually abused or trafficked as minors. All claim they met their trafficker on Facebook.
Disney has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger in surprise announcement
The Walt Disney Co. has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger, effective immediately.
Multiple coyote sightings reported around Rice University campus
According to a notice sent to faculty, staff and students, the Rice University Police Department has received multiple reports of coyote sightings over the last few weeks.
Disney unveils princess-inspired wedding dress line
Disney has announced plans to launch princess-inspired wedding dresses.
Texas Sen. Kirk Watson named founding dean of UH Hobby School of Public Affairs
Texas State Senator Kirk Watson will resign in April to serve as the founding dean of the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs.
iPhone home repair service now available in select cities
The tech giant Apple has launched in-home repair services for iPhones and some of its other devices.
Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak
The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."