VIDEO: Texas Tribune interview with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar about the coronavirus's effects on the state economy
Total coronavirus cases in the Greater Houston area continue to rise. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Coronavirus case count: Houston confirms 402 new cases, citing backlog
COVID-19 research fund
Rice University establishes $1 million COVID-19 research fund, will house Texas Medical Center personnel
The "Stay Home-Work Safe" order in Harris County also prohibits residents from playing on public playgrounds and using public basketball courts. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
REPORT: Stay-at-home order has saved an estimated 4,500 lives in Harris County so far
A car enters an empty parking lot at Rice Village on March 27. With social distancing measures in effect, small businesses have taken a hit. (Matt Dulin/Community Impact Newspaper)
April 6: 5 coronavirus stories South Houston readers should know
NRG Stadium
Construction underway for coronavirus medical shelter at NRG Stadium
Essential workers struggling to find child care amid coronavirus shutdowns can now find a provider and potentially receive financial assistance through a new Southeast Texas database. (Courtesy Pexels)
Essential workers in Southeast Texas can now search for child care, receive financial assistance
Donations of protective supplies for Houston's first responders can be given at Minute Maid Park on April 8 from noon-3 p.m. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
5 virtual events and activities around Bellaire, Meyerland, West University, April 6-12
City of West University Place sign
West University Place will allow several city departments to work from home starting April 6
Rice Village
Bellaire, Meyerland and West U businesses feel the brunt of social distancing measures
Houston Bcycle
Houston BCycle program closes 12 locations at Memorial, Buffalo Bayou, Hermann parks
During COVID-19 outbreak, Bellaire, West University Place offering services for seniors and those in need
Donations of protective supplies for Houston's first responders can be given at Minute Maid Park on April 9 from noon-3 p.m. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
Gloves, gowns, protective supplies donations to be collected at Minute Maid Park on April 8
As of April 3, most Houston-area parks remain open with social distancing rules in effect. (Marie Leonard/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston parks stay open with new distancing measures in effect
A Harris County administrative judge has ordered county officials to "wholly disregard" an order from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo that involved releasing certain nonviolent inmates from the Harris County Jail. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Judge orders halt to Harris County inmate release