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Top Houston news: VA hospital nurse dies from COVID-19; man charged with beating elderly dog; more

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Published on April 08, 2020
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Houston.

Houston VA hospital nurse dies from COVID-19

A nurse at the Michael E. Debakey Medical Center has died due to complications from COVID-19, becoming the first health care worker in the Houston area to die.

Read the full story on ABC13 Houston.

Man faces criminal charge after witness records him hitting, kicking elderly dog

The dog is in the care of the SPCA. The suspect is facing a felony charge.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

Houston fitness apparel company shifts gears to make face masks

Accel Lifestyle is producing thousands of masks for health care workers across the country using its Prema Fabric, which has anti-microbial properties.

Read the full story on ABC Houston, KTRK.

Houston gym puts free NFL-level workouts online

Want to work out like an NFL player? Plex athletic center is offering free virtual class.

Read the full story on ABC Houston, KTRK.

Harmony Public Schools using 3D printers to create face shields

Mehmet Gokcek and a team of education engineers at Harmony Public Schools in southeast Houston have turned their "Innovation Lab" into a workshop to help health care workers.

Read the full story on ABC Houston, KTRK.


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