Scammers prey on COVID-19 fears
Cher Comier says two men posing as city water workers said they needed to clean her water for COVID-19. Having washed her hands wearing her jewelry, they convinced her to let them clean her Rolex watch and wedding rings. Then they ran with them, she said.
Cher Comier says two men posing as city water workers said they needed to clean her water for COVID-19. Having washed her hands wearing her jewelry, they convinced her to let them clean her Rolex watch and wedding rings. Then they ran with them, she said.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
After threats from city, Catholic archbishop in SF agrees to obey coronavirus rules
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
The week in numbers: 0 remdesivir for rest of the world and 50,000 new US cases in 1 day
With a potential vaccine still months away and lockdown orders being reimplemented, the pandemic situation looks to be perilous as the summer unfolds.
With a potential vaccine still months away and lockdown orders being reimplemented, the pandemic situation looks to be perilous as the summer unfolds.
Health officials: 11-year-old Florida boy died from the coronavirus
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Riverside County man dies one day after posting about contracting virus at party
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
First responders concerned about response during Fourth of July holiday
Many July 4th celebrations have been canceled due to the massive spike of coronavirus cases in our area, but that doesn’t mean that the concern over fireworks safety goes away.
Many July 4th celebrations have been canceled due to the massive spike of coronavirus cases in our area, but that doesn’t mean that the concern over fireworks safety goes away.
Statewide mask requirement in Texas now in effect
A verbal or written warning can be issued for a first-time violator of the maks requirement. A person’s second violation can result in a fine of up to $250. Local law enforcement can issue warnings and fines, but cannot arrest or jail people.
A verbal or written warning can be issued for a first-time violator of the maks requirement. A person’s second violation can result in a fine of up to $250. Local law enforcement can issue warnings and fines, but cannot arrest or jail people.
Houston Fire Department staffing issues causing stress ahead of holiday weekend
Staffing issues within the Houston Fire Department is causing stress ahead of the busy upcoming holiday weekend.
Staffing issues within the Houston Fire Department is causing stress ahead of the busy upcoming holiday weekend.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues mask order for Texans
Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that Texans should wear a mask. The mandate starts at 12:01 p.m. Friday, however, there are some exceptions.
Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that Texans should wear a mask. The mandate starts at 12:01 p.m. Friday, however, there are some exceptions.
Wear a face covering or pay up: Deputies to issue $300 citation for non-mask wearers in West Hollywood
Refusing to wear a face covering in West Hollywood could cost you $300 in fines and fees beginning Thursday.
Refusing to wear a face covering in West Hollywood could cost you $300 in fines and fees beginning Thursday.
Study uncovers which non-medical face mask best protects against coronavirus
A new study found which types of masks offer the best protection against the coronavirus.
A new study found which types of masks offer the best protection against the coronavirus.
With hospitals pushed to capacity, health leaders urge holiday caution
The steady surge of new COVID-19 hospitalizations has pushed Harris County’s indigent health care safety net to the very brink of busting.
The steady surge of new COVID-19 hospitalizations has pushed Harris County’s indigent health care safety net to the very brink of busting.
One on One: Gov. Abbott speaks about mandatory mask order
FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin speaks with Governor Abbott hours after he issued an order requiring citizens to wear masks in public.
FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin speaks with Governor Abbott hours after he issued an order requiring citizens to wear masks in public.
Scammers prey on the vulnerable during COVID-19 crisis
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan gives you a look at the wide array of scams that use the fear of COVID-19 to steal from others.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan gives you a look at the wide array of scams that use the fear of COVID-19 to steal from others.
City of Galveston prepares for 4th of July beach closures
The City of Galveston announced its beaches will be closed the weekend of the 4th of July in order to prevent COVID-19 infection rates from skyrocketing.
The City of Galveston announced its beaches will be closed the weekend of the 4th of July in order to prevent COVID-19 infection rates from skyrocketing.
Houston-area health officials warn supply of available hospital beds dwindling
FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan speaks with health officials from around the area before the 4th of July weekend.
FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan speaks with health officials from around the area before the 4th of July weekend.
Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.