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In keeping with its long-standing policy on public health and safety coverage, The Daily News is providing all content about the COVID-19 crisis free to online readers.
Port leaders are wondering how far out they should be projecting the financial fallout of COVID-19.
About 9 percent of those tested in the County have positive results for coronavirus, but those getting tested already have gone through screening and been deemed likely to be infected.
Gov. Greg Abbott was right to follow President Donald Trump’s lead in extending social distancing measures through at least the end of April. Leaders at the county and city level should do the same.
Some residents face social isolation and end of life without family around, and those who care for them are learning new ways to make connections.
A total of 1,156 Galveston County residents have been tested locally for COVID-19, according to the health district.
COVID-19: Latest from AP
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- Trump says 'life and death' at stake in following guidelines
- Southeastern New Mexico Airport expansion continues
- Trump allies warn against feud with swing-state governor
- Help heads to NYC as experts predict over 100,000 US deaths
- Asian stocks fall on lagging worries about virus, recession
- CNN's Cuomo, with coronavirus, completes show from basement
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- AP PHOTOS: Indian migrants walk hundreds of miles to go home
- 'I heard the roar': Big earthquake hits Idaho
- COVID-19: BTX Global Logistics is Fully Operational to Deliver Time-Critical Shipments
- Too little too late? Experts decry Mexico virus policy delay
- S Korean cobbler hopes donation gives 'strength and courage'
- White House projects 100K to 240K US deaths from virus
- Florida docking plan in the works for ill-fated cruise ships
- The Latest: Becher defends Sharks' games amid county caution
- Those without broadband struggle in a stuck-at-home nation
How are you responding to this current situation? Are you walking around in a bad mood, or are you the person lifting others up?
“There is something infinitely healing in these repeated refrains of nature, the assurance that after night, dawn comes, and spring after the winter.”
I think a time and circumstance like today’s invites comparisons. There’s nothing like a national disaster to call attention to leaders who act to protect their constituents and those for whom a decision is either too difficult or beyond their capacity.
As our community faces the challenges caused by COVID-19 by preparing our homes, finding online lessons for our children and working remotely, we can’t forget to take care of our mental health. Everyone reacts differently during stressful situations, but when a situation requires social dist…
In an effort to help businesses across Galveston County understand practical and legal considerations as they relate to COVID-19, the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Mills Shirley LLP to host an interactive webinar focused on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
What are you doing to brighten things up during this time of anxiety and isolation? Drop us a line or send a photo to newsroom@galvnes.com so it can brighten the lives of others.
“He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents.” — Malachi 4:6
As a subscriber to my beloved island community newspaper, you (Leonard Woolsey) have my vote to do whatever the paper has to do to survive and maintain the dedicated, loyal and professional employees ("Daily News takes steps to adjust for the long haul," The Daily News, March 29).
Abbott on March 19 issued an order closing all bar and restaurant dining rooms and prohibiting social gatherings of more than 10 people, among other measures. The original order was set to expire Friday.
There are mixed opinions on what to do about the last beaches still open in Galveston County.
Some beachgoers question the constitutionality of preventing the public from enjoying a Texas beach.
Some supermarket chains are asking for more gloves and masks for employees.
Once again, the editors are going to be brief today with our comments, typically published each day under the Our View header, to make room on the Opinion page for more community commentary.
From dominoes to scavenger hunts to light landscaping, self-isolation takes some creative thinking.
We asked on Facebook: What are you doing for fun in this time of social distancing?
