How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting political campaigns
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Political parties say they've had trouble collecting donations thanks to the financial hit many have taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drones helping to keep large spaces COVID-19 free
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FOX 26 Reporter Tom Zizka gives you a look at the drones helping to make large spaces safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 testing sites affected by high temps in the Houston area
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FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with health officials how test site workers are dealing with extreme temperatures while wearing protective gear.

US bets on untested company to deliver COVID-19 vaccine

Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.

After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid

The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.

HCPH COVID-19 testing sites close at noon due to heat advisory

Anyone who had an appointment at a Harris County Public Health COVID-19 testing site can bring their code on Saturday to get tested.

Giants catcher Buster Posey opts out of 2020 season

Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.

Texas reports more than 100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day for the first time

In addition to 105 new deaths on Thursday, Texas also reported a new high for hospitalizations for the 10th consecutive day and the rolling rate of positive tests inched closer to nearly 16% — the highest in the pandemic yet.

Texas parents uncertain about COVID-19 safety at schools, daycares

Experts have said children are the least at-risk group when it comes to catching COVID-19, but Texas’ health agency has reported more than 1,600 confirmed cases so far in child care centers alone. A third were children, and the rest were staff.

Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?

Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.

‘STOP GETTING TESTED’ for COVID-19, Ohio lawmaker tells public

Republican State Rep. Nino Vitale made a statement on his Facebook page Tuesday, asking people to not get tested for the coronavirus.

Medical group releases chart ranking activities based on COVID-19 risk

The Texas Medical Association told FOX 35 that a task force of about 14 physicians who are experts and leaders in medicine have determined the risk level of various activities, ranked from 1 through 10.

HFD Chief: Don’t wait to call 911 if you’re having respiratory difficulty

After a recent analysis of data during the COVID-19 outbreak, Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena says firefighters are responding to 1,100 calls on average each day-- a 30% increase. Many of those calls are for respiratory difficulty.