Dr. Dre back in studio one day after being released from hospital

The day after being released from the hospital for a suspected brain aneurysm, hip-hop legend Dr. Dre was back operating in the studio. 

Still no second stimulus check? Here's how to get your money

Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.

Houston's first mega site unable to vaccinate everyone with appointments

On Saturday, a line of people with COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Minute Maid Park were turned away after waiting for hours.  The Houston Health Department sent a tweet at the time reading, “We’re unable to accommodate the volume of people in line.”

Hundreds of children being admitted to Arizona hospitals for COVID-19

Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.

Nationwide criticism directed at Houston club after hosting crowded concert

New videos taken from a Houston nightclub Friday night are gaining criticism nationwide. The videos, posted publicly to Snapchat and Instagram, show Cle Houston packed with people.  On Friday night, Cle posted they were hosting a Bow Wow concert.

Biden's COVID-relief plan is expensive, challenging

A look at the proposal announced by President-Elect Joe Biden and what it means for you if it's passed by Congress.

SBA focuses new PPP loans to help more minority-owned businesses

The Small Business Administration says it is directing PPP loans to help more minority owned businesses after so many struggled to get the first PPP loans. 

More than 2 million people dead globally from COVID-19

The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.

Applications open for Galveston short-term rental assistance program

The City of Galveston is accepting applications for a rental assistance program to help residents who have faced financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Harris County Public Health on COVID-19 vaccines
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Dr. Sherri Onyiego with Harris County Public Health speaks about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout locally.

Despite recent COVID-19 infection, US executes Virginia man for 1992 slayings

The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport

The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.

$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic

During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.

Texas unemployment climbs to highest rate since August
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Unemployment claims in the State of Texas have gone up again as many work to stay employed during the pandemic.

Houston METRO COVID-19 cases doubled from November to now

More than 200 Houston METRO Transit workers have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of November.