Just as other enterprises are struggling, so is the news business. But there are ways to help.
It’s not just a health crisis. The hundreds of thousands of calls to state employment officials in recent days tell us there’s an awful economic reckoning on the horizon. Part of the new world disorder is that people we love are already worried about how to pay the next bill, or feed their families. Today – the first of the month – you might be feeling that anxiety yourself. As longtime listeners know, we turn to working journalists across Texas each day to help us bring you reliable, fact-based news and reporting during the COVID-19 crisis; that news is more precious and valuable than ever. But here’s part of the story you’re probably not hearing: just as other enterprises are struggling, so is the news business. Instead of talking about the layoffs and furloughs that are already hitting Texas newsrooms, the journalists we work with are committed to sharing information that’s focused on helping navigate these challenging times. As you check out the stories below – stories that inform, enlighten and keep us connected while apart – I hope you’ll consider the many people behind the scenes working under extraordinary circumstances to bring us the news and information that’s so crucial right now. And I hope you’ll consider supporting this work. Now more than ever, we all hunger for the truth – we need it. And we’ll keep going for it, no matter what. Until next Wednesday, we’ll see you on the radio.
- David Brown

How Disaster-Tested H-E-B Navigates The Coronavirus Pandemic


By the time COVID-19 hit the United States, H-E-B’s emergency managers were already reaching out to hard-hit retailers in Spain, Italy and Germany for safety advice.
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John Cornyn Praises US COVID-19 Response, Remains Critical Of Chinese ‘Wet Markets’


The Texas senator has drawn criticism for his characterizations of the origins of the virus.
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Nursing, Respiratory Therapist Shortages Could Impact Texas


The demand for nurses and respiratory therapists will likely to go up as the number of COVID-19 cases rises.
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Texas Native Jamie Foxx Skillfully Adapts His Way Of Speaking To His Environment


What does it mean to sound like a Texan? We’ve been working with an English professor to find out.
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  • 'If You Can, Pay Your Rent' And 4 Other Things To Know If You're An Austin Tenant Amid This Pandemic (KUT)
  • Nurse Claims North Texas Hospital Fired Her Because She Wanted To Wear A Medical Mask (Texas Public Radio)
  • Texas Animal Shelters Adapt To Ensure Pets Find Homes During Coronavirus Pandemic (KERA)
  • Houston Parents Concerned About ‘Silence’ Around Special Education During COVID-19 (Houston Public Media)
These are unprecedented times. As the coronavirus upends daily life for every Texan, we hope to help in the way we know best: keeping you informed. With the state and the nation facing a novel threat, we all have questions. That’s why we want yours for Dr. Fred Campbell, a doctor of internal medicine at UT Health San Antonio. We're going to answer a few of them each week on air and compile the responses online. It’s part of a special coronavirus page on the site where we’re posting our most helpful reporting on COVID-19. Check it out, and share any questions you may have for Dr. Campbell however works best for you: via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email. Stay safe – and thanks.
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