New COVID variant found in Texas
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A new COVID variant called B.A.2.86 has been found in Texas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says this variant may have more ability to cause breakthrough infections than previous strains. FOX's Grif Jenkins reports we'll soon have a new booster to help protect us as cases surge in the Fall.

Partial government shutdown deadline looming
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Like so many other Americans, members of Congress are returning to work but they're on a tight deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown. FOX's Doug Luzader reports from Washington, as the deadline is less than three weeks away.

Labor Day: Workers fight for better pay
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For most Americans, Labor Day is a long weekend with a barbecue or vacation, but the holiday has more than a hundred years of history honoring workers' contributions to America. It has made strides in higher pay and better working conditions, some still continue to fight for. FOX's CB Cotton reports more.

How does student loan interest work?
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September 1 marks the first significant step toward resuming student loan payments as interest rates begin to accrue with the first payments due in October. University of Houston Downtown professor Dietrich Von Biedenfeld helps us crunch the numbers and explains how student loan interest works.

More Americans living paycheck to paycheck
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Struggling to make ends meet? You're not alone. New research shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and its not just those living off low wages. Danny Ratliff, Financial Advisor with RIA Advisors, joined FOX 26 with the research and how to start saving.

President Biden to address job market
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The United States job market may be starting to slow down and that could influence the Central Bank's decision on whether to kick up interest rates again later this month. Doug Luzader has more from Washington where President Biden is due to address the new report later on Friday.

CDC tracks new version of coronavirus
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Covid-19 hospitalizations are steadily rising again as the CDC tracks a new version of the coronavirus. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has a look at the next round of COVID vaccinations.

CDC tracks new version of coronavirus
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COVID-19 hospitalizations are steadily rising again as the CDC tracks a new version of the coronavirus. Here's a look at the next round of vaccinations.

COVID-19 cases spike as kids go back to school
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Dr. David Persse, chief medical officer for the City of Houston, talks about the status of COVID-19 in the city and how students and teachers can stay healthy as they head back to school.

What has 'Inflation Reduction Act' done?
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This week marks one year since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. Edward Lawrence with FOX Business looks at what the biggest piece of legislation from the Biden Administration has done.

Tips to save money on gas
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Gas prices have started climbing again this summer, hitting an average of $3.45 per gallon in Texas. AARP just posted their annual list of "99 Great Ways To Save", which includes tips to save money on gas.

IRS missing millions of tax records
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A new report says the IRS missing millions of records on taxpayers and it concerns the agency because that information could be used to commit tax fraud. A Treasury Inspector General Report says that data is on thousands of microfilm cartridges.

New COVID variant blamed for infection spike
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A new COVID-19 variant now makes up most of the new cases in the United States. About 18 percent of new Covid infections stem from EG5. Doctors expect the number of cases to increase quickly.

Saudi Arabia to continue oil production cuts
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High gas prices are likely here to stay through the summer Saudi Arabia says it will extend oil production cuts through September, and that could affect prices for the rest of the season.

Houston Health officials send warning amid concerning spike in COVID-19 cases

The summer is in full swing and as we near back to school time many people are gathering for pool parties, cook-outs, and other events but the City of Houston is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Houston sees spike in COVID-19 cases
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The summer is in full swing and as we near back to school time many people are gathering for pool parties, cook-outs, and other events. However, the city of Houston is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. FOX 26's Gabby Hart has a message from local healthcare workers.