Miami-Dade to issue $100 fines for people not wearing masks in public
Miami-Dade County plans to start aggressively enforcing rules designed to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
Miami-Dade County plans to start aggressively enforcing rules designed to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
Houston fire union, fire chief disagree on reason for critical shortage of firefighters
Houston's fire department is dealing with a critical shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some are saying it's not just the current health crisis that's to blame, it's also the repercussions of Prop B.
Houston's fire department is dealing with a critical shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some are saying it's not just the current health crisis that's to blame, it's also the repercussions of Prop B.
French Consul General visits WWII heroes with a special delivery
The French Consul General in Houston is making house calls to hand deliver the prestigious Legion of Honor Award after this year's ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic.
The French Consul General in Houston is making house calls to hand deliver the prestigious Legion of Honor Award after this year's ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic.
New York returns the favor, helps Houston open two new COVID-19 testing sites
During a conference call Thursday, Gov. Cuomo said the two new testing sites established in northwest and southwest Houston, is just the Empire State returning the favor, now that their numbers have stabilized.
During a conference call Thursday, Gov. Cuomo said the two new testing sites established in northwest and southwest Houston, is just the Empire State returning the favor, now that their numbers have stabilized.
TRA pushes for all places with a kitchen, including bars, to open back up
The TRA estimates that if the shutdown keeps up they estimate the state could lose 20% to 30% of their eating establishments
The TRA estimates that if the shutdown keeps up they estimate the state could lose 20% to 30% of their eating establishments
French Legion of Honor awards given in a special way
The French Consul General in Houston is making house calls to hand deliver the prestigious Legion of Honor Award after this year's ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic.
The French Consul General in Houston is making house calls to hand deliver the prestigious Legion of Honor Award after this year's ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic.
Beloved Houston Dynamo security guard dies from COVID-19
Houstonians are remembering George Longoria, a well-known and beloved security guard who recently died of COVID-19.
Houstonians are remembering George Longoria, a well-known and beloved security guard who recently died of COVID-19.
Where and when to get Houston ISD's free food distribution
Houston Independent School District is continuing its food distribution efforts, operating out of 25 sites around the district to feed HISD students.
Houston Independent School District is continuing its food distribution efforts, operating out of 25 sites around the district to feed HISD students.
"There is no shutdown coming:" Gov. Abbott responds to rumors
Texas Governor Greg Abbott told FOX 26 that there is no shutdown coming despite rumors floating around the state.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott told FOX 26 that there is no shutdown coming despite rumors floating around the state.
Fauci says attacks on him by some in White House 'only reflecting negatively on them'
Infighting over the White House's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is spilling further into public view, with trade adviser Peter Navarro panning Dr. Anthony Fauci as President Donald Trump stands watch.
Infighting over the White House's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is spilling further into public view, with trade adviser Peter Navarro panning Dr. Anthony Fauci as President Donald Trump stands watch.
Air conditioners could be aiding the spread of COVID-19 indoors, epidemiologists say
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
Mask, social distancing still necessary after overcoming COVID-19, say doctors
FOX 26 talked to two Houstonians who’ve had the COVID-19 virus about how they’re approaching life now.
FOX 26 talked to two Houstonians who’ve had the COVID-19 virus about how they’re approaching life now.
‘We have a serious situation here’: Fauci calls COVID-19, like 1918 flu, 'pandemic of historic proportions'
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
Gov. Abbott: There is no shutdown coming
Texas Governor Greg Abbott told FOX 26 that there is no shutdown coming despite rumors floating around the state.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott told FOX 26 that there is no shutdown coming despite rumors floating around the state.
Fauci urges younger people to consider their ‘societal responsibility’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The nation’s leading expert on the COVID-19 pandemic spoke with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a livestreamed conversation on Thursday.
The nation’s leading expert on the COVID-19 pandemic spoke with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a livestreamed conversation on Thursday.
How to avoid catching COVID-19 a second time
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with survivors of COVID-19 about how they've changed their habits after catching the disease.
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with survivors of COVID-19 about how they've changed their habits after catching the disease.
Bisou attracts large crowds with no social distancing
New video posted publicly to Snapchat is gaining national attention. The cellphone video, shared Wednesday night, shows people crowded around a bar inside Bisou, a Houston restaurant.
New video posted publicly to Snapchat is gaining national attention. The cellphone video, shared Wednesday night, shows people crowded around a bar inside Bisou, a Houston restaurant.
UK pub installs electric fence to enforce social distancing
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
1 million people in Britain stopped smoking amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to UK nonprofit
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.



















