Pandemic politics: Maskless Trump visits Michigan Ford plant

All of the Ford executives giving Trump the tour were wearings masks, the president standing alone without one.

At least 6 arrests at protest against California virus order

Authorities said at least six people were arrested Thursday at a demonstration in Southern California against the state’s orders limiting activities due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Travis County Parks update park operations, open boat ramps on limited basis

The park system invites the public to participate in passive recreational actives such as hiking and biking, while encouraging park-goers to adhere to appropriate social distancing practices. 

Stocks flounder on recovery concerns after coronavirus jobless claims near 39M

U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as investors weighed the pace of the economic recovery after job losses tied to COVID-19 remain elevated.

Massachusetts mother who beat coronavirus meets baby one month after giving birth

A Massachusetts mother who contracted the coronavirus while she was pregnant says her “heart was skipping” this week when she finally got to hold her new child – 28 days after he was born.

Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September

The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.

HHSC to expand COVID-19 testing to all Texas hospitals, state supported living centers

HHSC is currently working with the Texas Department of State Health Services to expand testing to the 4,700 patients and all 18,000 employees at the state-run facilities.

Taco Bell announces plans to hire 30,000 employees this summer

Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.

Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently

Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently. 

Gov. Abbott terminates COVID-19 related air travel restrictions

The order goes into immediate effect and will terminate all restrictions contained in the Governor's previous Executive order (GA-20).

Texas DPS to reopen limited amount of driver license offices

DPS will launch a statewide driver license appointment system that will allow customers to book appointments up to six months in advance, and the limited services being offered will be by appointment only.