Packed Houston bars, nightclubs prompt enforcement of occupancy rules

Social media was filled with videos of packed Houston bars during the first weekend they were allowed to reopen by Texas Gov. Abbott. Mayor Sylvester Turner is responding by promising enforcement of occupancy rules dictated in the state's reopening plan.

Officials stress safety guidelines as Americans pack bars, nightclubs
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Members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force are asking Americans to continue to observe social distancing and wear masks as bars and nightclubs reopen across the country.

Las Vegas to reopen casinos -- with restrictions

Las Vegas is set to reopen casinos following its coronavirus lockdown, but guests should not expect a return to business as usual.

Florida man kidnaps girl, 17, to drive him through coronavirus highway checkpoint: police

A Florida man was arrested last week on kidnapping charges after allegedly threatening a 17-year-old girl in a grocery store parking lot and forcing her to drive him and another woman through a coronavirus highway checkpoint into the Florida Keys, authorities said.

Ride to Recovery, Galveston style

Julie Tran, owner of Seawall Souvenirs and Bike Rental is excited to back in business and putting smiles on the faces of customers as the pedal away on their beach cruisers.

Santa Fe ISD bus drivers congratulate class of 2020 in a big way
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When schools were shut down early, Santa Fe ISD bus drivers couldn't tell their senior students good luck and congratulations in person; so transportation director, Mark McKinney came up with an epic way for them to do it!

League City businesses promise safety during reopening
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with business owners in League City about how they plan to safely reopen their businesses.

Ride to Recovery
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Julie Tran, owner of Seawall Souvenirs and Bike Rental is excited to back in business and putting smiles on the faces of customers as the pedal away on their beach cruisers.

Bars, bingo, bowling alleys reopen with restrictions
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FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker gives you a look at Texans eager to take part in leisure activities for the first time in months.

Gov. Abbott suspends in-person visits to county, municipal jails

Gov. Abbott used the power of an executive order to suspend all in-person visitations to county and municipal jails in the state of Texas.

As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared

Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.

Setting boundaries and saying no to others during quarantine

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares some methods to set healthy boundaries that protect you and your children without hurting others’ feelings.