Gov. Abbott terminates COVID-19 related air travel restrictions

The order goes into immediate effect and will terminate all restrictions contained in the Governor's previous Executive order (GA-20).

Texas DPS to reopen limited amount of driver license offices

DPS will launch a statewide driver license appointment system that will allow customers to book appointments up to six months in advance, and the limited services being offered will be by appointment only. 

Great-great-grandmother, 100, beats coronavirus: ‘She’s our little boomerang’

A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother in the United Kingdom isn't letting the novel coronavirus take her down, overcoming her battle with COVID-19 after a more than two-week hospital stay, her family says.

CDC releases guidelines for returning to school in the fall

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.

Houston-area water park reopens before Texas offers guidelines

Just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, a water park in the Houston-area is preparing to reopen its doors to visitors this Saturday, even though Governor Abbott has not given water parks the green light to do so.

Houston-area water park to reopen Memorial Day
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Just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, a water park in the Houston-area is preparing to reopen its doors to visitors this Saturday, even though Governor Abbott has not given water parks the green light to do so.

How to make food last longer to save money

With grocery prices up 2.6% since March and family budgets shrinking, getting the most out of the food you buy is more important than ever.

Change.org petition urges Joe Biden to endorse $2K monthly stimulus income amid COVID-19

A Change.org petition aimed at getting 2020 presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden to publicly endorse a “universal basic income” of $2,000 per month for every U.S. resident.

Has Texas flattened the curve enough to reopen bars?

Soon, Texas bars will be able to reopen along will bowling alleys, rodeos and more, and restaurants will expand to 50 percent capacity. Some people say it’s too soon—that the curve hasn’t flattened enough.

Bars to reopen in Texas May 22, is it safe to go out?
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As Texas bars begin to reopen, FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker finds out if Houstonians are ready to enjoy the city's nightlife once again.

Inmate released early due to COVID-19 arrested for attacking woman on hiking trail

A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.

WHO’S HIRING: Thousands of Houston-area job openings

If you're out of a job, the good news is that there are thousands of current openings in the Houston area and beyond. Here’s a list of where to apply now.