Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
HCSO: Deputy shot armed suspect multiple times during foot pursuit
The deputy began to pursue the suspect on foot. The sheriff’s office says at some point the suspect displayed a gun, and the deputy, fearing for his life, fired multiple shots at the suspect.
The deputy began to pursue the suspect on foot. The sheriff’s office says at some point the suspect displayed a gun, and the deputy, fearing for his life, fired multiple shots at the suspect.
Retired Harris County sheriff's deputy dies of COVID-19
A retired Harris County sheriff's deputy has passed away due to coronavirus COVID-19, announced Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on Twitter.
A retired Harris County sheriff's deputy has passed away due to coronavirus COVID-19, announced Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on Twitter.
Increase in families needing food donations during COVID-19 pandemic
Food pantries across the area are noticing a significantly higher amount of people needing assistance with food now during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to normal.
Food pantries across the area are noticing a significantly higher amount of people needing assistance with food now during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to normal.
Astros’ Alex Bregman launches $1M campaign to help feed Houstonians impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Houston Astro Alex Bregman has launched a $1M fundraising campaign to help feed Houston-area residents experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis.
Houston Astro Alex Bregman has launched a $1M fundraising campaign to help feed Houston-area residents experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 cases at Harris County Jail continue to rise and so do concerns
"It's putting my health at risk right now," said an inmate over the phone from the Harris County Jail. "We wear masks when we leave our tank but when we are in our cells, people don't wear the masks."
"It's putting my health at risk right now," said an inmate over the phone from the Harris County Jail. "We wear masks when we leave our tank but when we are in our cells, people don't wear the masks."
Comfort food: Disney releases recipe for the world-famous churros from its parks
The recipe consists of eight ingredients that are typically found in most pantries.
The recipe consists of eight ingredients that are typically found in most pantries.
Must-watch movies and shows to stream while stuck at home
If you haven't seen Tiger King yet, you have to, at least to understand all these memes floating around.
If you haven't seen Tiger King yet, you have to, at least to understand all these memes floating around.
Organization supports healthcare workers and local restaurants
One organization is helping show gratitude to healthcare workers as well as support struggling local restaurants.
One organization is helping show gratitude to healthcare workers as well as support struggling local restaurants.
College, high school graduates deal with uncertain future due to COVID-19
About a month ago, college seniors were about to graduate into one of the strongest job markets in years, but in a matter of weeks, the economy has taken a steep downturn.
About a month ago, college seniors were about to graduate into one of the strongest job markets in years, but in a matter of weeks, the economy has taken a steep downturn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.