Shock Waves

Houston Museum of Natural Science Announces Furloughs and Salary Cuts

The museum is the latest organization to take a financial hit amid COVID-19.

04/09/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Connections

A Houston-trained Doctor's Advice from a COVID-19 Hotspot in Italy

An immunologist describes the epidemic he has been facing in Milan.

04/09/2020 By Dianna Wray

Helpful Tune

Houston Couple Creates Nonprofit To Support Bayou City Musicians in Need

The Houston Music Foundation will also support musicians during natural disasters in the future.

04/09/2020 By Craig Hlavaty

Get Thee To Naptime

Quarantine with the Kids: A Parent's Diary

How one of our editors is juggling work while trying to juggle an infant.

04/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Don't Go

County & City Parks Close for Easter Weekend

Terry Hershey Park, Memorial Park, and ALL area parks and trails will be off limits.

04/09/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

COVID-19

Food News: Restaurant Developments as Pandemic Continues

Big donations to feed those affected, plus a ghost hall appears.

04/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Houston, We Have Hope

UH Physicist’s Nanotechnology Could Stop Coronavirus in its Tracks

There’s more than just water-repelling mask coating in the works.

04/08/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Zoom Zoom

While at Home, Spend Some Kitchen Time with a Chef

Cooking classes and tasting events are still happening. You just need an internet connection.

04/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Give a little

Donate Your Unused Masks, Gloves, and More to Healthcare Workers at Minute Maid Park

The Astros Foundation, Project C.U.R.E., and Cheniere Energy have teamed up hold a PPE drive on April 8.

04/07/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Play ball

7 Historic Houston Sports Wins To Watch

More than a few Astros victories, some Rockets history, and hey, a Texans game!

04/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

All you need is a bandana

How To Make No-Sew Face Masks

Chloe Dao talks producing masks for the Houston community and how to make your own at home.

04/07/2020 By Samantha Dorisca

Wear a Mask

Texas State Parks Will Reopen April 20

Our state parks have been closed since April 7.

04/07/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Good vibes

Introducing the Houston Hope Project

We all need a little more hope right now.

04/06/2020

Worlds Away

From Spain, Lessons on Life in the Pandemic

Are we doing enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in America?

04/06/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Choco-Tastic Group

5 New Easter Candies to Sweeten Up Your Week

An homage to Prince? Lemon Kit-Kats? What to get ... and not get ... for your basket.

04/06/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Stave off boredom

5 Hobbies To Fill Your Time During the Stay-Home Order

Our days continue to inch along in these uncertain times, but maybe you can learn a thing or two.

04/06/2020 By Ngozi Iloka

COVD-19 Coping

Feel Better: Five Yoga Poses To Calm Your Nerves Right Now

Namaste the stress of quarantine away.

04/06/2020 By Brittany Kraft

A time of reflection

How Are People Planning to Celebrate the Holidays This Month?

Religious leaders across Houston discuss how Coronavirus has impacted Passover, Easter, and Ramadan.

04/03/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Act Like a Chef

Find Houston Restaurant Favorites, Local Products at H-E-B

The grocery chain is supporting chefs and producers through new partnerships.

04/03/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

5 Things: The Bored Game Edition

5 Fantastic Games to Play While Cooped Up

We’ve got card games, board games, and online games.

04/03/2020 By Emma Schkloven