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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Houston-area woman gets COVID-19 vaccine in honor of loved ones who died from it
She says she would do anything if her grandfather had gotten the opportunity to get a vaccine to fight COVID-19, like she did.
She says she would do anything if her grandfather had gotten the opportunity to get a vaccine to fight COVID-19, like she did.
Trump administration recommends states begin vaccinating people older than 65, stop holding back 2nd dose
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
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.
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.
87th Texas Legislature beginning Tuesday will include tighter security and COVID protocols
The 87th Texas Legislature begins Tuesday at the State Capitol in Austin. Opening day will include COVID protocols and tightened security.
The 87th Texas Legislature begins Tuesday at the State Capitol in Austin. Opening day will include COVID protocols and tightened security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drug and alcohol related deaths spiked in 2020, Harris County medical examiner data shows
Addiction recovery experts say they saw a big increase in people turning to drugs and alcohol to get through the pandemic, and medical examiner records show an increased number of those people ended up dying.
Addiction recovery experts say they saw a big increase in people turning to drugs and alcohol to get through the pandemic, and medical examiner records show an increased number of those people ended up dying.
Hundreds of Harris County small businesses see COVID loans forgiven
Harris County partnered with the Houston-Galveston Area Council to disburse $40 million dollars, in loans, to small businesses at risk of collapse. Now, $10 million dollars in federal Cares Act money is able to convert hundreds of those 'loans' to 'grants', that don't have to be repaid.
Harris County partnered with the Houston-Galveston Area Council to disburse $40 million dollars, in loans, to small businesses at risk of collapse. Now, $10 million dollars in federal Cares Act money is able to convert hundreds of those 'loans' to 'grants', that don't have to be repaid.
How to get help with addiction fueled by pandemic conditions
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with experts about the increased number of people who developed addictions in 2020.
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with experts about the increased number of people who developed addictions in 2020.
Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you're pregnant?
A pregnant healthcare worker shares her extensive research regarding if expecting moms should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A pregnant healthcare worker shares her extensive research regarding if expecting moms should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pregnancy and the COVID-19 vaccine
Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith goes looking for answers
Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith goes looking for answers
President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
COVID-19 vaccines headed to Texas providers focusing on large efforts
Texas health providers getting doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week will include 28 providers that will focus on large community vaccination efforts, state health officials said.
Texas health providers getting doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week will include 28 providers that will focus on large community vaccination efforts, state health officials said.
Houston opens first free 'mega site' for COVID-19 vaccines
Houston’s Health Department received a new shipment of Coronavirus shots late Friday. As a result, they were able to offer 3,600 COVID-19 vaccines to eligible people on Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
Houston’s Health Department received a new shipment of Coronavirus shots late Friday. As a result, they were able to offer 3,600 COVID-19 vaccines to eligible people on Saturday at Minute Maid Park.