New medical school in Houston opens with a unique plan
The first new Houston-area medical school in 50 years has finally opened after five years of planning.
The first new Houston-area medical school in 50 years has finally opened after five years of planning.
Despite coronavirus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color. Ironically, suspicion of mail-in voting aligns with the views of President Donald Trump, whom many Black voters want out of office.
For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color. Ironically, suspicion of mail-in voting aligns with the views of President Donald Trump, whom many Black voters want out of office.
Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma
Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.
Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.
McDonald's CEO says law enforcement may be called on customers who refuse to wear masks
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently spoke about recent decisions the company has made amid the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically suggested that law enforcement may be called during situations when a customer won’t wear a mask.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently spoke about recent decisions the company has made amid the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically suggested that law enforcement may be called during situations when a customer won’t wear a mask.
Houston mayor launches new campaign to increase COVID-19 awareness
Turner says that right now Houston’s Hispanic community is affected disproportionately, accounting for 40% of positive COVID-19 cases and 45% of deaths.
Turner says that right now Houston’s Hispanic community is affected disproportionately, accounting for 40% of positive COVID-19 cases and 45% of deaths.
Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
High school sweethearts who overcame cancer and strokes beat COVID-19 with help of caring doctor
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
Family of Constable Deputy denied workers comp following COVID-19 death
Deputy Brown first got sick with COVID-19 in May. Michelle believes he got sick at work, then brought the virus home to her and their four children.
Deputy Brown first got sick with COVID-19 in May. Michelle believes he got sick at work, then brought the virus home to her and their four children.
Experts insist special needs kids should be allowed back in the classroom
As Texas school districts ponder the return of in-person?classroom instruction, experts insist a pair of at-risk?student populations should be at the first students back at school.
As Texas school districts ponder the return of in-person?classroom instruction, experts insist a pair of at-risk?student populations should be at the first students back at school.
Family of Harris Co. Constable Deputy denied workers comp following COVID death
The family of the Harris County Constable deputy that died of COVID-19 has been denied workers compensation.
The family of the Harris County Constable deputy that died of COVID-19 has been denied workers compensation.
Trump urges COVID-19 survivors to donate plasma
Thousands of coronavirus patients have donated their plasma in hopes it could help other patients recover from the coronavirus, and scientists are testing if the donations might also prevent infection in the first place.
Thousands of coronavirus patients have donated their plasma in hopes it could help other patients recover from the coronavirus, and scientists are testing if the donations might also prevent infection in the first place.
2nd US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
OakBend Medical Center in Richmond overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
The 274-bed facility is being stretched beyond capacity. "We have no beds available, no ICU units available," states Dr. Gildardo Ceballos.
The 274-bed facility is being stretched beyond capacity. "We have no beds available, no ICU units available," states Dr. Gildardo Ceballos.
Flexibilities for Medicaid, CHIP recipients in Texas extended through October
The flexibilities will protect access to important care and resources that many Texans rely on for their health and safety.
The flexibilities will protect access to important care and resources that many Texans rely on for their health and safety.
Dunkin' to permanently close 800 US stores in 2020, 8% of US restaurants
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
Herman Cain, former GOP presidential candidate, dies after being hospitalized with COVID-19
A statement posted on his website Thursday confirmed the news.
A statement posted on his website Thursday confirmed the news.
ONLY ON FOX: Port Arthur mother speaks out as her 7-year-old battled COVID-19
A 7-year-old boy from Port Arthur contracted COVID-19 and had to rely on a ventilator for nearly two weeks. He still remains at Texas Children’s Hospital undergoing treatment.
A 7-year-old boy from Port Arthur contracted COVID-19 and had to rely on a ventilator for nearly two weeks. He still remains at Texas Children’s Hospital undergoing treatment.
Mandate requires Texas schools to open after eight-week delay
Facing the potential consequence of losing vital state funding, Texas public school districts are under orders to offer some degree of “in-person” classroom instruction no later than eight weeks after the launch of this Fall semester.
Facing the potential consequence of losing vital state funding, Texas public school districts are under orders to offer some degree of “in-person” classroom instruction no later than eight weeks after the launch of this Fall semester.