‘Operation Warp Speed’: Trump announces new initiative for COVID-19 vaccine

The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

Houston gym owners explain how they'll operate starting May 18
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FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker gives you a look inside some Houston-area gyms days before they reopen after being closed for months.

Eviction proceedings, debt collections can resume in Texas on May 19
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The Metropolitan Organization is calling on Harris County Judge Hidalgo and other leaders to stop eviction hearings from starting, saying many families will end up homeless.

Calling for courage not fear, Rep. Crenshaw pushes Texas reopening

Rep. Crenshaw filed a proposal that would allow Americans to return to their jobs while still collecting the $600 per week unemployment benefit through July 31.

Tennessee dad builds stage in front yard so daughter can have graduation ceremony

Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.

High-tech patch can monitor COVID-19 symptoms from home

The VitalPatch has been used in the Houston area to monitor heart problems. But it does a lot more than that, so the Food and Drug Administration has fast-tracked it to monitor COVID-19 symptoms.

Eviction proceedings, debt collections can resume in Texas on May 19

The Texas Supreme Court has issued two new emergency orders allowing eviction proceedings and debt collections, which were put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, to resume this month.

Titos Vodka donates $1million to Baylor College of Medicine for vaccine research
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Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine talks about the donation of one million dollars by Tito's Vodka for COVID19 vaccine research

Texas bars encouraged to begin process of reopening

The Texas Bar and Nightclub Association is encouraging businesses to remove the boards from windows, turn on the lights, enjoy music and welcome back employees with a soft opening for a few hours tonight (5/15). However, the businesses would not be open to the general public.

New York barber who 'illicitly' cut hair for weeks has coronavirus

A New York barber who cut hair over the past few weeks amid the state's coronavirus restrictions has tested positive for the virus, according to health officials on Wednesday.

University of Houston uses virtual tours to keep enrollment while social distancing

In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, taking a college admissions tour to check out your future dorm, lecture halls, and sports stadiums, means hopping on your computer for a Zoom session.    

Video of busy Prospect Park Restaurant in Houston goes viral

Video of a busy Houston restaurant filled with people ignoring social distancing and not wearing protective masks has stirred up controversy.

Carnival announces layoffs, furloughs as coronavirus keeps cruises on pause

Carnival Cruise Corp. announced a combination of layoffs, furloughs, reduced work weeks and salary reductions across the company, including senior management, as the world's largest cruise company deals with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

Study: 25 percent of most-viewed COVID-19 related videos on YouTube contain ‘misleading information’

Amid a rise in misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube, which sees billions of views per day, hosts a large number of videos with millions of views that contain “misleading information” specifically regarding the COVID-19 crisis, according to a study published Wednesday in “British Medical Journal.”