Experts say 2 new Omicron subvariants could cause COVID surge
When it comes to COVID-19, the summer outlook doesn’t look too great, according to experts. BA.4 and BA.5 are two new COVID-19 sub-variants in the latest Omicron lineage.
FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID vaccine for teens, school-age kids
An FDA advisory panel endorsed on Tuesday Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers and school-aged children.
May inflation hits a 41-year high, according to Labor Dept. report
The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high.
US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
State of Fort Bend County address discusses current prosperity to the next economic level
It’s been an epicenter of growth and diversity, and now Fort Bend County’s top leaders say an even brighter future is within reach.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
US birth rate rose slowly last year following steep decline from COVID-19 onset
U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic. The 1% increase was a bit of a rebound from 2020.
COVID-19 rebound reported after Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid, CDC says
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
Congressman Al Green tests positive for COVID-19
Congressman Al Green said Monday morning that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Rural Texas Airbnb hosts earned more than $115 million in 2021: report
Across the country, Airbnb Hosts in rural counties in the earned nearly $3.5 billion over the year. Texas hosts alone, in rural counties, earned more than $115 million in 2021.
Northwest Assistance Ministries to hold free mental health awareness classes for Harris Co. residents
"One step towards mental health can simply be talking with someone who is trained to listen without judgment," says NAM Director of Behavioral Health, Candace Runaas.
Harris Co. DA Kim Ogg warns Judge Lina Hidalgo about misstatements, hiding evidence
Harris County's top prosecutor Kim Ogg effectively counter-punching Judge Lina Hidalgo's claim that she and her staff are being corruptly targeted by a corruption probe.
