Houston Astros player tests positive for COVID-19

A Houston Astros player has tested positive for COVID-19. The team says the player has been working out at the Astros complex in West Palm Beach, FL.

Public Application for the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund opens next week

Public application for Phase 2 of the $30 million Harris County relief fund opens next week. Eligible Harris County residents will be able to apply online or through a phone bank.

Armand Bayou Nature Center's Eco camp
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Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires spends a day in the great outdoors with the day campers at the Armand Bayou Nature Center's eco-camp. The center has found a way to follow CDC guidelines to keep everyone healthy and create great summer memories as well as teaching kids about the environment.

Navy upholds firing of carrier captain in coronavirus outbreak

The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.

What if Harris County businesses defy the mask requirement order
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks about business owners and citizens who believe this mask requirement order violates their rights.

AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash

AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.

Many questions swirl around how Texas schools will reopen this fall

On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott reportedly told lawmakers in a phone call that students will soon be able to return to class. Many questions still remain, but the move would allow schools to re-open this fall.

US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.

87-year-old Korean War veteran wins battle with COVID-19
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FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker shares the story of a Korean War veteran who got to return home after a lengthy battle with COVID-19.

1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits

The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.

Televangelist Jim Bakker sued by second state over coronavirus treatment claims

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed the lawsuit in Arkansas against Bakker and Morningside Church Productions, just three months after the state of Missouri filed a similar lawsuit.

150 cars form caravan to urge Houston-area senators to pass HEROES Act

Workers are calling on Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to keep frontline workers safe from COVID-19, protect jobs, and expand healthcare for workers.

Police see increase in suicide calls during COVID-19 pandemic

Houston police say they’ve seen a nine percent increase in suicide and mental health-related calls since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Houston family shares experience with COVID-19 as warning to others

The Evans family hopes their story will convince you to protect yourself during this pandemic and do a better job of social distancing, wearing masks, and staying home.

150 cars form caravan to urge Houston-area senators to pass HEROES Act
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Workers are?calling?on Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to keep frontline workers safe from COVID-19, protect jobs, and expand healthcare for workers.

Gov. Abbott explains what's next for Texas
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FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin speaks one-on-one with Texas Governor Greg Abbott about reopening the state.