Clements High School graduate named 2021 Rhodes Scholar

Jeremy Thomas is one of 32 students from across the county awarded the highly competitive scholarship that provides an all-expenses-paid opportunity to study at the University of Oxford in England.

Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response

Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.

More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner

More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.

New mental health program for local teachers, students, and parents in Houston

In-person learning resumes in HISD on Monday and the city of Houston is making sure that teachers, parents, and students are mentally prepared through a new COVID-coping program.

'Wrong direction': Fort Bend County increases COVID-19 threat level

With Thanksgiving just days away, Fort Bend County has increased their COVID-19 threat level to “moderate/significant”.

Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds

A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.

Pre-holiday COVID-19 testing
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If you are traveling this holiday, it may be a good idea to get tested for the coronavirus.

Qantas airline plans to require coronavirus vaccine for international travel, CEO says

In a world first, Qantas Airways will likely require passengers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus for future international travel, the CEO announced.

Preparations already underway for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Houston

Governor Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services appointed a panel to make vaccine allocation decisions. Health care workers who are likely to treat COVID-19 patients will receive the vaccine first.

Houston-area Thanksgiving Day events work to help the needy despite COVID-19

In order to keep volunteers and those in need safe, this year’s Thanksgiving Super Feast at the George R Brown Convention Center will include food items like raw turkeys and non-perishables, to-go only.

COVID-19 vaccine efficiency
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Dr. James McCarthy with Memorial Hermann discusses the potential COVID-19 vaccines.

States impose new rules, plead with public to stop COVID-19 spread

State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.

Gov Abbott says COVID vaccine will not be mandatory for Texans

Doctors said even in the months after the vaccine is distributed, it will be important for people to wear masks and social distance.

How the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine may look
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FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff speaks with experts about how the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine may look in Texas.

Some Ohio hospitals running out of ventilators, Cleveland Clinic says

A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.

Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel

U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.