Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week

The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal aid amid COVID-19 pandemic

Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.

Gov. Abbott urges Texans to get flu shot as early as possible this season

Gov. Greg Abbott was in Dallas Thursday to discuss preparations for the upcoming flu season, which he said will pose a new challenge for hospitals.

Managing anxiety about back-to-school pandemic decision

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares suggestions to help parents cope with anxiety about the upcoming school year.

How to manage anxiety about back-to-school decisions
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Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares suggestions to help parents cope with anxiety about the upcoming school year.

Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines

With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.

California may release nearly 18K prisoners; organizations scramble to find them housing

The releases also are causing consternation as probation officers and community organizations scramble to provide housing, transportation and other services for inmates who may pose a public health risk because several hundred have been paroled while still contagious.

Study shows abnormal findings on cardiac MRIs in recovered COVID-19 patients

A new study shows almost 80% of people who had recovered from COVID-19 had abnormal findings on their MRI's, even if they only had mild symptoms, were young and had no pre-existing conditions.

1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends

Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.

Missouri City nursing home reporting 38 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths

According to a release from the city, Fort Bend County said the cases were located at Paradigm at First Colony Nursing Home, located at 4710 Lexington Boulevard. 

Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?

It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.

Houston parent concerned over schools reopening

Parents across the Houston area continue to be concerned with schools reopening in the near future. Especially those parents who have children with underlying health conditions. 

City of Houston announces 'More Space' program to help restaurants

The City of Houston announced on Wednesday a new program to help restaurants accommodate more customers while maintaining social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

New study shows COVID-19 survivors losing their hair

As we learn more about COVID-19, doctors are finding severe symptoms can last long after someone tests negative for the virus. For instance, according to a new study many COVID-19 survivors are reporting losing their hair after battling the virus. 

Study shows COVID-19 survivors are losing their hair
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A new study is showing many COVID-19 survivors are reporting losing their hair after battling the virus. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more.

CDC: 15 people hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol

The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.