Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.
Doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial did not want to let it go to waste, attorney says
After being charged with stealing doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Hasan Gokal is sharing his side of the story.
After being charged with stealing doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Hasan Gokal is sharing his side of the story.
Coronavirus has killed 371 law enforcement officers, union says
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.
Small businesses in Texas can apply to COVID-19 rapid testing program
Small businesses interested in participating in the program should contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Small businesses interested in participating in the program should contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Singles looking for love post vaccine selfies on dating apps
Many people seem to think showing they are protected from the virus will make them a better catch.
Many people seem to think showing they are protected from the virus will make them a better catch.
6 Fort Bend ISD campuses to shift to online learning starting Monday
Fort Bend ISD says six campuses will shift from face-to-face instruction to online learning effective Monday through the remainder of the week.
Fort Bend ISD says six campuses will shift from face-to-face instruction to online learning effective Monday through the remainder of the week.
Harris Health System to run out of COVID-19 vaccines on Friday
The Harris Health System says it will run out of coronavirus vaccines by noon Friday, and up to a thousand appointments will have to be cancelled.
The Harris Health System says it will run out of coronavirus vaccines by noon Friday, and up to a thousand appointments will have to be cancelled.
'I've never heard such a thing': Tokyo officials deny reports that Olympics will be canceled
IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled.
IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled.
Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; cancels shows
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.
Harris Co. doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial says it would have 'expired'
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
Houston-area doctor feels 'encouraged' by recent decline in COVID-19 cases
Has the COVID-19 surge finally peaked? Some experts say national data suggests the U.S. may have peaked earlier this month.
Has the COVID-19 surge finally peaked? Some experts say national data suggests the U.S. may have peaked earlier this month.
Fauci cites ‘liberating feeling’ in pandemic update during 2nd Biden White House press briefing
After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
FBI, FDA warn of COVID-19 vaccine and cure scams
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells you what you need to know to avoid being taken advantage of by scammers.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells you what you need to know to avoid being taken advantage of by scammers.
Preliminary research finds some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Houston-area could be on downward trend following latest COVID-19 case surge
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar speaks with Dr. James McDeavitt about the coronavirus-related numbers he's seeing in the Houston area.
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar speaks with Dr. James McDeavitt about the coronavirus-related numbers he's seeing in the Houston area.
Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
Fort Bend County receives 5,850 COVID-19 doses; preregistration reopens
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services received a supply of 5,850 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday and will begin scheduling appointments for those who are currently preregistered.
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services received a supply of 5,850 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday and will begin scheduling appointments for those who are currently preregistered.
Texas shows 450 new COVID-19 deaths as state toll nears 33,000
Texas state health officials reported 450 new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday as fatalities rapidly mount after a recent surge in hospitalizations.
Texas state health officials reported 450 new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday as fatalities rapidly mount after a recent surge in hospitalizations.
'There's light at the end of the tunnel': New clinics aid COVID-19 'long-haulers'
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Can you be fired for testing positive for COVID-19?
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.