Schlumberger slashes 21,000 jobs amid pandemic oil rout
The job cuts announced Friday, about a quarter of its entire workforce, puts the number of people employed by the world’s largest oilfield services company close to where it was at the start of the oil and gas fracking boom that upended global energy markets and put the U.S. on top.
The job cuts announced Friday, about a quarter of its entire workforce, puts the number of people employed by the world’s largest oilfield services company close to where it was at the start of the oil and gas fracking boom that upended global energy markets and put the U.S. on top.
How to treat 'maskne' at home
Is your face covering causing you to breakout? DIY expert Tamika Fletcher has some ideas for you to treat your "maskne" at home.
Is your face covering causing you to breakout? DIY expert Tamika Fletcher has some ideas for you to treat your "maskne" at home.
Medical experts 'cautiously optimistic' in fight against Houston COVID-19 cases
Some medical experts are “cautiously optimistic” regarding the fight against Coronavirus COVID-19 in Houston.
Some medical experts are “cautiously optimistic” regarding the fight against Coronavirus COVID-19 in Houston.
$600 weekly boost in unemployment benefits set to expire on Saturday for Texans
It appears Congress will not act in time to keep an extra source of money flowing to unemployed Texans.
It appears Congress will not act in time to keep an extra source of money flowing to unemployed Texans.
Parents want right to send kids to school in-person
One Conroe mom wants the right to have her kids start school in the building and not online.
One Conroe mom wants the right to have her kids start school in the building and not online.
Report from former CDC director’s health group examines how states fail to report key COVID-19 data
The report is Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative headed by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The report is Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative headed by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
One-on-one with Gov.Greg Abbott
After Texas reports its single-day high record deaths, FOX 26 asks Gov. Abbott about the mask mandate's efficiency and what he thinks about the drop in his approval rating.
After Texas reports its single-day high record deaths, FOX 26 asks Gov. Abbott about the mask mandate's efficiency and what he thinks about the drop in his approval rating.
‘It’s not the right time’: Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Some GOP delegates will still gather in North Carolina to formally renominate Trump on Aug. 24.
Some GOP delegates will still gather in North Carolina to formally renominate Trump on Aug. 24.
NIH details plan to increase number of daily COVID-19 tests in US to 6 million by December
The new initiative also aims to address inequities for underserved populations “disproportionately affected by the disease,” according to a National Institutes of Health press release.
The new initiative also aims to address inequities for underserved populations “disproportionately affected by the disease,” according to a National Institutes of Health press release.
White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
Pepcid as a virus remedy? Trump admin's $21M gamble fizzled
The Trump Administration pushed through a $21 million contract to study whether the active ingredient in Pepcid is an effective treatment for Covid-19.
The Trump Administration pushed through a $21 million contract to study whether the active ingredient in Pepcid is an effective treatment for Covid-19.
Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
Poll: 3 in 4 Americans back requiring wearing masks
Three out of four Americans favor requiring people to wear face coverings while outside their homes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, including a solid majority of Republicans.
Three out of four Americans favor requiring people to wear face coverings while outside their homes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, including a solid majority of Republicans.
Study: Mix of hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing could stop most COVID-19 outbreaks
A new study found that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and takes personal protective measures, this alone could both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases.
A new study found that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and takes personal protective measures, this alone could both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases.
‘We wanted the shoes to symbolize a life’: 164 pairs of clogs laid on Capitol lawn for nurses lost to COVID-19
During an event on Tuesday, registered nurses gathered at the Capitol to honor the lives of their colleagues by reading off 164 names.
During an event on Tuesday, registered nurses gathered at the Capitol to honor the lives of their colleagues by reading off 164 names.
Memorial Hermann raises awareness of the importance of wearing a mask
Memorial Hermann is trying to raise awareness by putting up posters at all of its hospitals, showing what happens when one person wears a mask, but another doesn’t.
Memorial Hermann is trying to raise awareness by putting up posters at all of its hospitals, showing what happens when one person wears a mask, but another doesn’t.
Memorial Hermann raises awareness of the importance of wearing a mask
Memorial Hermann is trying to raise awareness by putting up posters at all of its hospitals, showing what happens when one person wears a mask, but another doesn?t.
Memorial Hermann is trying to raise awareness by putting up posters at all of its hospitals, showing what happens when one person wears a mask, but another doesn?t.
Young patient caught coronavirus at party, spread it to grandfather who died, doctor says
Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, was caring for about 170 coronavirus patients as of Tuesday, and one tragic case produced a cautionary tale.
Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, was caring for about 170 coronavirus patients as of Tuesday, and one tragic case produced a cautionary tale.
Texas hits new high in daily COVID-19 death count at 197 on Wednesday
The Department of State Health Services reported a Wednesday COVID-19 death toll hit a record 197, beating the previous daily high of 174 deaths set Friday.
The Department of State Health Services reported a Wednesday COVID-19 death toll hit a record 197, beating the previous daily high of 174 deaths set Friday.
Houston leaders concerned about positivity rate, hospitalizations
Houston officials say the city's COVID-19 positivity rate is still too high.
Houston officials say the city's COVID-19 positivity rate is still too high.