Woman who refused to wear mask in Starbucks wants half of $100K raised for barista who wouldn’t serve her
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Houston Fire Department captain battles COVID-19 in ICU
The Houston Fire Department says they appreciate the show of support that Captain Lucio and his family have already received and ask for continued thoughts and prayers as he battles COVID-19.
The Houston Fire Department says they appreciate the show of support that Captain Lucio and his family have already received and ask for continued thoughts and prayers as he battles COVID-19.
Target joins list of major retailers mandating masks
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Rose Parade 2021 canceled due to COVID-19, first time canceled since WWII
The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Wednesday.
The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Wednesday.
City of Houston announces double digit deaths for the first time from COVID-19
With 16 deaths reported Wednesday, the city of Houston has reached a new, grim milestone. For the first time since the pandemic began, the Houston Health Department is reporting double-digit deaths in a single day so far.
With 16 deaths reported Wednesday, the city of Houston has reached a new, grim milestone. For the first time since the pandemic began, the Houston Health Department is reporting double-digit deaths in a single day so far.
City of Houston COVID-19 deaths reach record levels
The City of Houston reached a new milestone on Wednesday with 16 deaths in the City of Houston.
The City of Houston reached a new milestone on Wednesday with 16 deaths in the City of Houston.
Coronavirus data funneled away from CDC to private tech firm, sparking worries
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
COVID-19 death rate is four times higher nationally than in Houston
On Wednesday the City of Houston reported 16 new deaths related to COVID-19, but those deaths occurred over a span of time dating back to early May.
On Wednesday the City of Houston reported 16 new deaths related to COVID-19, but those deaths occurred over a span of time dating back to early May.
City of Houston struggles to keep COVID-19 infections low
The City of Houston announced a record amount of COVID-19 deaths. FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker shares how the city is responding to this new increase.
The City of Houston announced a record amount of COVID-19 deaths. FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker shares how the city is responding to this new increase.
Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
American Airlines sending 25,000 WARN letters to employees regarding potential layoffs and furloughs
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
Widespread wearing of masks could get COVID-19 under control within 4-8 weeks, CDC director says
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
Walmart, Kroger to require customers to wear masks
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
Gov. Newsom orders additional businesses in most of California to reclose
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Interactive map shows risk of encountering COVID-19 at events of different sizes across the country
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
Houston ISD to begin school year Sept. 8 with six weeks of virtual instruction, 'grades will count'
Virtual instruction for all students will continue for six weeks through October 16.
Virtual instruction for all students will continue for six weeks through October 16.
Texas reports record number of coronavirus cases, hospitalizations on Tuesday
Texas surpassed 10,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day for the first time last week and set a record Tuesday with 10,745 new cases.
Texas surpassed 10,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day for the first time last week and set a record Tuesday with 10,745 new cases.
Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payment
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.