Local & National Resources
Helplines
- Harris County “Ask a Nurse” Hotline
713.634.1110 (9am – 7pm, 7 days a week)
Intended for residents of Harris County who do not have access to healthcare - United Way Help Line – 211
Other Resources
- Department of States Health Services
- TexProtects Guide for Parents and Families
- Essential Workers Childcare Assistance
- Houston Health Department
- Harris County Public Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CDC Travelers Health Notice
- University of Houston Community Coronavirus Information
- PBS: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
- Health Matters
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Town Square
It’s Halloween. Let’s Talk About The Impact Of Black Horror Films
Posted on · We explore the impact and evolution of Black cinema and the Black horror genre, as well as review a week in COVID and economic headlines.
Coronavirus
Spooky, Yet Safe: How To Celebrate Halloween During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted on · Do the risks associated with COVID-19 mean you have to give up Halloween? Experts say no -- but certain precautions are recommended.
Town Square
COVID-19 Spikes Push El Paso Hospitals To Their Limit
Posted on · El Paso medical experts describe their experiences with the spike of COVID-19 cases in their area, plus what we can do to stay safe from the virus during the Halloween weekend.
Coronavirus
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surpass Summer Peak And Are Climbing Higher Fast
Posted on · The country has blown past records set in July and entered uncharted territory. Experts can't predict how high the new peak will go. Here's what's driving the surge.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Following the Money
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Coronavirus Prevention
News from NPR
Guggenheim's Audio Guide Brings The Art Museum To Listeners' 'Mind's Eye'
The "Mind's Eye" audio experience is an aural escape during the pandemic, but it's actually designed for the blind community. The idea is to immerse listeners in a space that can be vividly imagined.
Internal Documents Reveal COVID-19 Hospitalization Data The Government Keeps Hidden
Where are hospitals reaching capacity? Which metro areas are running out of beds? NPR has learned federal agencies collect and analyze this information in detail but don't share it with the public.
U.S. Economy Grows At Record Pace But Still Has A Long Way To Go
U.S. GDP grew at a record 33.1% annualized pace in the third quarter, erasing some but not all of the damage done by the coronavirus recession.
Dow Plunges 943 Points; Steep Sell-Off Is Triggered By Fears Of More Lockdowns
The Dow tumbled more than 900 points as COVID-19 cases surge in the United States and Europe, while next week's election is only adding to the uncertainty over the economy.