More parents looking to homeschool amid pandemic
Parents are grappling with what to do for their kid's education this fall as te COVID-19 pandemic is forcing changes to the school year. So many are looking at homeschool.
Parents are grappling with what to do for their kid's education this fall as te COVID-19 pandemic is forcing changes to the school year. So many are looking at homeschool.
Unemployment benefits coming to end, many worried about what to do next
Since early in the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has added $600 to unemployment checks. The weekly boost in aid that millions of people have received is set to expire July 31, though this is the last week most recipients will get the extra funds.
Since early in the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has added $600 to unemployment checks. The weekly boost in aid that millions of people have received is set to expire July 31, though this is the last week most recipients will get the extra funds.
Wave of evictions expected as federal moratorium ends
As the eviction moratorium ends, many renters are left trying to figure out their rights.
As the eviction moratorium ends, many renters are left trying to figure out their rights.
The week in numbers: $600 in jobless benefits expires, a plan for 6M daily tests by December
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
Landing a job then losing it days later due to pandemic
Many people looking for jobs during the coronavirus pandemic are finding jobs only to be let go just days after starting.
Many people looking for jobs during the coronavirus pandemic are finding jobs only to be let go just days after starting.
COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Governor, HHSC encourage Medicaid, CHIP providers to apply for federal COVID-19 relief funds
The deadline is August 3 and the Provider Relief Funds may be used to cover lost revenue due to the coronavirus or health related expenses purchased to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus.
The deadline is August 3 and the Provider Relief Funds may be used to cover lost revenue due to the coronavirus or health related expenses purchased to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus.
Harris Co. schools ordered to remain closed to in-person instruction through Sept. 7
Harris County and Houston health officials are ordering all public and non-religious private schools to remain closed to in-person instruction through September 7.
Harris County and Houston health officials are ordering all public and non-religious private schools to remain closed to in-person instruction through September 7.
Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
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.