Defiant strip club shut down by HPD, granted restraining order

Despite HPD shutting it down in the wee hours of Friday morning, a southwest Houston strip club was prepared to open again Friday night. Since then, the club has been granted a temporary restraining order against the City of Houston and the police and fire departments.

Irving-based ExxonMobil reports $610 million loss as Texas oil prices plummet

Irving-based ExxonMobil lost a staggering $610 million in the first quarter of the year. It’s the first time the company has lost money since 1999.

North Texas restaurants open their dining rooms to customers for the first time in six weeks

Some restaurants began dishing out meals in North Texas on Friday as parts of the Texas economy were allowed to reopen after being closed for more than a month due to coronavirus.

Make-A-Wish trying to make dreams come true during pandemic

Stay-at-home orders, traveling fears and the cancellation of sporting events, concerts and theme parks have forced the organization to come to a stand-still, leaving young people’s requests in holding patterns.

FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus

The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.

After Lancaster teen dies from COVID-19, family members continue battling the virus

Family members of the 17-year-old Lancaster girl who died from COVID-19 say nearly everyone in her immediate family has also tested positive, making the grieving process even more difficult.

Front-line work during pandemic falls on women, minorities

While America contemplates getting back to business, the pandemic has taken its toll on workers who never stayed home.

Dallas County sets another record with 187 new COVID-19 cases in one day

Dallas County reported a record number of new positive COVID-19 cases on Friday, the same day many businesses reopened at reduced capacity.

What is herd immunity and will it protect us from COVID-19?

People everywhere are searching for answers to bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. One term that is being thrown around a lot is "herd immunity." So what exactly is it? Will it protect us from the deadly disease? Los Angeles Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer stopped by Good Day LA Friday to answer those questions.

Che-Che the dog, who lost both owners to COVID-19, cheered by shelter staff after finding new home

A 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che, who lost everything after both her owners passed away due to complications from COVID-19, was cheered on by the New Jersey animal shelter that housed her after she finally found her new forever home.

Students protest Fort Worth ISD’s plan to hold virtual graduation

A small group of parents and students protested the Fort Worth Independent School District’s plan for virtual graduation.