UHCL International students earn virtual summer internships
Hundreds of international students are trapped in the US because of the pandemic. University of Houston Clear Lake with the help of global and local partners such as HCC are helping their students continue with their education experience.
What is ‘new mutation’? Fauci says it may speed the spread of coronavirus
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Fourth of July celebrations limited due to COVID-19
Bars are shut down, beaches are closed and now it’s mandatory to wear a mask outdoors when you're around other people.
Galveston beaches empty this holiday weekend due to COVID-19 concerns
Beaches in Galveston, which are usually very busy on the Fourth of July weekend, are empty amid COVID-19 concerns.
Study finds hydroxychloroquine treatment associated with lower mortality rate for COVID-19 patients
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study.
Assisted living home residents are looking for pen pals during a time of isolation amid pandemic
Residents at Victorian Senior Care are looking for pen pals to communicate with during quarantine.
Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus
The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.
THE LATEST: Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.
SNAP food benefit recipients qualify for many other discounts
If you're struggling to put food on the table, Texas Gov. Abbott announced the extension of Emergency SNAP benefits, which come with many other discounts.
More than 11 million people have COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
Houston Fire Dept. 'severely understaffed' for busy July Fourth weekend
The Houston Fire Department reports it is suffering staff shortages thanks to Prop B and COVID-19. The department is worried about coverage over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
Scammers prey on COVID-19 fears
Cher Comier says two men posing as city water workers said they needed to clean her water for COVID-19. Having washed her hands wearing her jewelry, they convinced her to let them clean her Rolex watch and wedding rings. Then they ran with them, she said.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
After threats from city, Catholic archbishop in SF agrees to obey coronavirus rules
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
The week in numbers: 0 remdesivir for rest of the world and 50,000 new US cases in 1 day
With a potential vaccine still months away and lockdown orders being reimplemented, the pandemic situation looks to be perilous as the summer unfolds.
Health officials: 11-year-old Florida boy died from the coronavirus
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Riverside County man dies one day after posting about contracting virus at party
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.