Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests

Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.

Appointments full as drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic begins at NRG Park

About 13,000 people are expected to get their COVID-19 vaccine during a drive-thru clinic in an NRG Park parking lot over the next four days. Unfortunately, no more spots are available.

School nurse in Humble relieved to get COVID-19 vaccine

A school nurse in Humble shares why a COVID-19 vaccine is so important to her and how she thinks it will help educators.

$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan

On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.

Biotech companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine for cats

Two biotech companies say they have received regulatory approval to begin veterinary trials for a COVID-19 vaccine for cats.

US records deadly new milestone: More than 4,300 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day

While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.

IRS and Treasury to stop sending stimulus checks this week

Legislation providing for the $600 payments, which was approved by lawmakers at the end of last month, stipulated that the departments needed to issue all payments by Friday.

Memorial Hermann announces vaccine drive-thru clinic at NRG Park

According to a release, the clinic will be available only to pre-registered individuals and will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14 through Sunday, Jan. 17.

Tribute for 61-year-old leads grieving family to Dickinson High football

A 61-year-old cancer patient passes and his grieving family gives a $9,500 gift to something that meant a lot to him, his high school football team.

CDC: International travelers must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flight to US

The CDC announced that all international travelers, including U.S. citizens traveling from abroad, must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight heading to America.

Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive

At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.

Thousands of Alabama fans pack streets celebrating Crimson Tide win despite COVID-19 warnings

Thousands of maskless Alabama fans partied Monday night in the streets of Tuscaloosa after Crimson Tide’s national championship win, despite coronavirus warnings from several officials.

COVID vigilantes target Houston's gay community

A growing number of social media accounts set up for the simple purpose, to call out or shame those who decided to disregard COVID restrictions.

Texas creates new COVID-19 vaccine “hubs”, some rural communities feel ignored

The Texas Department of State Health Services said Sunday that the hub providers will get more than 158,000 doses of the vaccine this week. According to the provided list, 26,725 of those doses were sent to 3 new "hubs" in Harris County.