Fort Bend ISD will begin school year all online

There will be no in-person learning at Fort Bend ISD to start the 2020-21 school year.

Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge

With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.

US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June

The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into tax revenues.

UN: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger

The United Nations says the ranks of the world’s hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.

Military to take over Houston hospital wing in fight against COVID-19

Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse said the military medical personnel, called the U.S. Army Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force, will be taking over an unused hospital wing at UMMC to help in the fight against coronavirus.

Harris County works to help Hispanic community during COVID-19 pandemic
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FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith gives you a look at how Harris County plans to help the Hispanic community, who has been hit very hard by COVID-19.

COVID-19 and heat: Temperatures, coronavirus cases climb in tandem across the US

Experts were hopeful the summer heat could dampen COVID-19. But record heat, along with a fast-spreading virus, continue to impact the United States.

US grapples with COVID-19 pandemic as WHO warns 'no return to normal'

The United States is grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in the world, as Florida shattered the national record for a state’s largest single-day increase in new confirmed cases with a reported 15,299.

Newsom: All California counties must shutter certain indoor activities

In addition, Gov. Newsom said that the 30 counties on the state's monitoring list must also close fitness centers, worship, personal care services, hair salons and malls. 

NY gov. warns visitors from 'highest-risk' coronavirus states to fill out paperwork or face $2,000 fine

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now warning out-of-state travelers they could face up to $2,000 in fines if they leave its airports without handing over their contact information upon arrival.

Disney World offering mask-free 'relaxation zones'

Walt Disney World has reportedly opened several designated spaces throughout its theme parks where visitors can remove required facial coverings.

Application opens for $30 million Harris County Small Business Relief Fund

The application process for the $30 million Harris County Small Businesses Fund grant program opened Monday morning and will remain open until 3:30 p.m. July 24.

Bar owners hold rally demanding Texas Gov. reopen bars
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Local bar owners, who have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening and closing again, are demanding Texas Governor Greg Abbott reopen bars. FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more.