Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
Summer jobs for young people are vanishing amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
17-year-old Sesame Place employee assaulted after asking visitor to wear mask, police say
Police say a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee was assaulted after asking a park visitor to wear a mask.
Police say a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee was assaulted after asking a park visitor to wear a mask.
American Airlines extends its policy on waiving change fees through the end of the year
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
Governor says coronavirus tests may increase as schools reopen
Texas has averaged more than 34,000 tests a day over the past week, down from a daily average of more than 60,000 in late July.
Texas has averaged more than 34,000 tests a day over the past week, down from a daily average of more than 60,000 in late July.
Will Americans get a second $1,200 stimulus check? What we know
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
North Texas man loses mother, brother and uncle to COVID-19; other family members also sick
Data has shown that COVID-19 tends to break out among families. But that's typically due to a gathering.
Data has shown that COVID-19 tends to break out among families. But that's typically due to a gathering.
Hyatt to require masks for guests at hotels in the Americas to help reduce spread of COVID-19
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
Cy-Fair ISD teachers voice concerns over return to school
FOX 26 Reporter Natasha Geigel speaks with Cy-Fair ISD teachers who say they're not being listened to. The group who protested are asking the school board to delay in-person classes.
FOX 26 Reporter Natasha Geigel speaks with Cy-Fair ISD teachers who say they're not being listened to. The group who protested are asking the school board to delay in-person classes.
Army COVID-19 medical team continues to assist Houston hospitals
Army personnel says in the just under a month since they arrived in Houston, they’ve treated roughly 48 COVID-19 patients at UMMC.
Army personnel says in the just under a month since they arrived in Houston, they’ve treated roughly 48 COVID-19 patients at UMMC.
Houston Fire Marshals received more than 10K complaints against bars, restaurants
According to Houston Fire Marshals, they’ve received more than 10,000 social distancing complaints since mid-March.
According to Houston Fire Marshals, they’ve received more than 10,000 social distancing complaints since mid-March.
Trump's $400 extra unemployment benefit may not happen
President Trump signed an executive order to provide an extra $400 dollars in unemployment benefits a week and cut the payroll tax. But legal scholars question whether Trump's order is constitutional.
President Trump signed an executive order to provide an extra $400 dollars in unemployment benefits a week and cut the payroll tax. But legal scholars question whether Trump's order is constitutional.
Parents opt out of regular vaccinations amid COVID-19 pandemic
As parents try to stay safe in the pandemic some may be inadvertently putting their kids at risk. How? Many kids aren't being vaccinated.
As parents try to stay safe in the pandemic some may be inadvertently putting their kids at risk. How? Many kids aren't being vaccinated.
COVID-19 pandemic will change how Americans purchase from retailers
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the people working to fill retail vacancies are having a hard time.
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the people working to fill retail vacancies are having a hard time.
Parents opt out of regular vaccinations amid COVID-19 pandemic
As parents try to stay safe in the pandemic some may be inadvertently putting their kids at risk.
As parents try to stay safe in the pandemic some may be inadvertently putting their kids at risk.
A look inside Houston's Army Medical Task Force
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker gives you a look inside the military's operation at UMCC that has treated over 40 COVID-19 patients.
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker gives you a look inside the military's operation at UMCC that has treated over 40 COVID-19 patients.
Trump's $400 extra unemployment benefit may not happen
After Congress couldn't reach an agreement on a second stimulus bill on Friday before their month-long recess began, President Trump signed an executive order to offer relief. But legal scholars question whether Trump's order is constitutional.
After Congress couldn't reach an agreement on a second stimulus bill on Friday before their month-long recess began, President Trump signed an executive order to offer relief. But legal scholars question whether Trump's order is constitutional.
Houston Fire Marshals received more than 10K complains against bars, restaurants
According to Houston Fire Marshals, they?ve received more than 10,000 social distancing complaints since mid-March.
According to Houston Fire Marshals, they?ve received more than 10,000 social distancing complaints since mid-March.
Trump tweets play ball as reports swirl that 2 of college football's key conferences have canceled season
President Trump appeared to support college football players who wish to play in the fall despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump appeared to support college football players who wish to play in the fall despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.