Texas officials extend emergency SNAP benefits for February 2021
The Texas Health and Human Service Commission is providing about $300 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits.
The Texas Health and Human Service Commission is providing about $300 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits.
Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID-19 relief, dies after testing positive
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
Governor in state address: Texas on 'comeback' from pandemic
In his final State of the State address before he is on the ballot for a third term in 2022, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state is on a comeback from the pandemic, called for outlawing the cutting of police budgets and ordered the GOP majority in the Texas Capitol to prioritize “election integrity”.
In his final State of the State address before he is on the ballot for a third term in 2022, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state is on a comeback from the pandemic, called for outlawing the cutting of police budgets and ordered the GOP majority in the Texas Capitol to prioritize “election integrity”.
Biden, Harris hear GOP pitch for smaller COVID-19 relief package
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
Vaccinating Houston's most vulnerable residents
The Mayor says the city is focusing on getting those who are at highest risk vaccinated this week.
The Mayor says the city is focusing on getting those who are at highest risk vaccinated this week.
Pilot program at area-McDonald's offers to neutralize COVID-19 virus from air, surfaces
A look at how one technology company is helping Houston-area businesses stop the spread of COVID-19 by neutralizing it.
A look at how one technology company is helping Houston-area businesses stop the spread of COVID-19 by neutralizing it.
WI mom who gave birth in coma holds newborn after beating COVID
A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.
A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.
Illinois couple fighting coronavirus treated to 'dinner date' by hospital staff: 'Always inseparable'
An "inseparable" elderly couple was treated to a special date night in an Illinois hospital, after both being admitted for COVID-19.
An "inseparable" elderly couple was treated to a special date night in an Illinois hospital, after both being admitted for COVID-19.
‘I fight for them’: Maine veteran builds temporary housing for fellow vets who are homeless
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas to get more COVID-19 vaccine doses than expected this week
Texas was scheduled to get more than 520,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week, more than state officials said they had originally expected to receive.
Texas was scheduled to get more than 520,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week, more than state officials said they had originally expected to receive.
TSA to enforce masks at all airport checkpoints, may deny entry amid new coronavirus variants
Beginning Feb. 2, air travelers over the age of 2 without a mask may be denied entry through airport security checkpoints. The requirement remains effective through May 11.
Beginning Feb. 2, air travelers over the age of 2 without a mask may be denied entry through airport security checkpoints. The requirement remains effective through May 11.
Vaccine ruled out as cause of death in NorCal man who had COVID-19, officials say
The investigation into the death of a 64-year-old man in Northern California shortly after he received the coronavirus vaccine has revealed that the man had recently tested positive for coronavirus and was showing signs of illness when given the vaccine.
The investigation into the death of a 64-year-old man in Northern California shortly after he received the coronavirus vaccine has revealed that the man had recently tested positive for coronavirus and was showing signs of illness when given the vaccine.
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID relief, hospitalized with virus
Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, and now he’s been admitted to the hospital after testing positive and having trouble breathing.
Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, and now he’s been admitted to the hospital after testing positive and having trouble breathing.
10 GOP Senators request meeting with Biden to negotiate less-costly COVID-19 relief plan
Ten Senate Republicans wrote Biden in a letter released Sunday asking him to meet them at the negotiating table, highlighting their less-costly counterproposal.
Ten Senate Republicans wrote Biden in a letter released Sunday asking him to meet them at the negotiating table, highlighting their less-costly counterproposal.
Disney World to still require masks for those who get COVID-19 vaccine
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
Texas teen writes letter to Governor Abbott hoping to get his mother possible life-saving COVID-19 treatment
A 14-year-old in Texas is desperately trying to help his single mother survive COVID-19. She was placed on a ventilator about a week ago. That's when the teen wrote an emotional letter to Governor Greg Abbott for help, and the Governor didn't waste any time.
A 14-year-old in Texas is desperately trying to help his single mother survive COVID-19. She was placed on a ventilator about a week ago. That's when the teen wrote an emotional letter to Governor Greg Abbott for help, and the Governor didn't waste any time.
Teen with COVID infected mother gets attention of Gov. Abbott
A 14-year-old boy who was desperate to get help for his mother suffering from COVID-19 has gotten the attention of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
A 14-year-old boy who was desperate to get help for his mother suffering from COVID-19 has gotten the attention of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
COVID-19 symptoms remained for at least 6 months for some Wuhan patients, study finds
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
Riverside County issues health order calling to cancel Coachella and Stagecoach for second year in a row
Health officials in Riverside County are calling for Coachella and Stagecoach to be canceled once again due to COVID-19 concerns.
Health officials in Riverside County are calling for Coachella and Stagecoach to be canceled once again due to COVID-19 concerns.