Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died in Britain as a result of the coronavirus, his agent said on Wednesday. He was 76.

Renters, landlords facing challenges amid coronavirus pandemic

The first of the month means rent is due and paying it will be a challenge for many Texans left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic.

Fort Worth hospital treating COVID-19 patient with coronavirus survivor's plasma

A coronavirus patient at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is being treated with the same life-saving measure that helped during the Ebola outbreak.

Gov. Abbott closes Texas schools until May 4, issues list of essential services

Gov. Greg Abbott said on Tuesday all Texas schools will remain closed until May 4 and released a list of essential services allowed to operate, but did not issue a statewide shelter-in-place order.

'RVs for MDs' lends a place to stay for health care workers

It’s a match-making Facebook page born out of necessity. RVs, 5th wheels, trailers, even a furnished home, all made available for doctors and nurses who don’t want to risk bringing the coronavirus home with them. 

McKinney wins 1st legal battle, can keep stricter stay-at-home rules during COVID-19 pandemic

A Collin County judge denied a challenge from a McKinney realtor, who said the city was overstepping by issuing a tougher order than county leaders in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

Waco middle school principal dies from COVID-19

A middle school principal in Waco died after complications from COVID-19 just a day after the district revealed he tested positive.

Frisco woman stuck in Africa due to COVID-19 flight restrictions

Andrea Olatunji lost her father to natural causes and traveled from North Texas to Lagos, Nigeria with her sister for his funeral nearly three weeks ago. During her trip, the ripple effect of the virus halted air travel.

USS Theodore Roosevelt commander: Crew needs to be isolated after 200 positive coronavirus tests

In a desperate plea for help, the commanding officer of the deployed aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt says his entire crew of roughly 5,000 sailors needs to be isolated after up to 200 onboard have tested positive for coronavirus.

Skokie couple with COVID-19 dies hours apart

A married couple who emigrated from Ukraine more than two decades ago died of the coronavirus only hours apart over the weekend.

Dow, S&P 500 post worst March since the Great Depression

The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.

Federal appeals court puts Austin judge ruling on Texas abortion ban on hold

A federal appeals court is putting on hold a victory for Texas abortion providers who are trying to stop the state from shuttering clinics during the coronavirus pandemic.