VP Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.

Horses help brighten the life of a local grandmother before Mother’s Day

Gretta Schiefer had one thing in mind for this Mother's Day weekend, besides just celebrating with her beloved mother and stepmother, she wanted to make her grandmother smile.

Houston family mandated to stay home after traveling to funeral

The quarantine has been lifted for those traveling to Texas from Louisiana, but it is still in place for anyone traveling here from some other states.

Outbreak at Tyson plant infected 1,031 workers

The outbreak at Tyson has devastated the community. At least three Waterloo Tyson employees have died, and a fourth is in a medical coma.

Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates, study claims

Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.

Texas hair, nail, cosmetology and tanning salons allowed to reopen today

Cosmetology salons, hair salons, nail salons, tanning salons, and barbershops are allowed to reopen in Texas today, but there are rules they must follow.

Bay Elementary Parade
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Teachers and staff from Bay Elementary in Seabrook greeted their students with a honk and wave parade through every neighborhood in their district. Parents and students were very happy to see them.

Consumers turn to local farms during meat shortage

FOX 26 Randy Wallace speaks with a Houston farm about how they're seeing people return to local vendors during a meat shortage caused by shutdowns at meat processing plants.

Some Harris Co. communities struggle to find healthy foods during COVID-19 crisis

Harris Health System is making sure people still get the healthiest meals by adding curbside pickup of fresh groceries and phone consultations about meals.

Houston residents fear identity theft after apartment mailbox lock gets broken

There is now a federal investigation underway after an apartment complex mailbox was broken into. Whoever broke the lock on the mailbox could face several years in prison.

Harris County Sheriff's deputies remember Sgt. Raymond Scholwinski

Sgt. Scholwinski first tested positive for COVID-19 in March and spent several weeks in a hospital. He lost his battle with the virus this week.

How to tap into your home equity during COVID-19 pandemic
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As Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase have stopped offering home equity lines of credit due to market uncertainty, some homeowners are finding new ways to tap into their home equity to help them through the financial crisis.

Some communities struggle to find healthy foods during
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Harris Health System is making sure people still get the healthiest meals by adding curbside pickup of fresh groceries and phone consultations about meals.

New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium

Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.

Nearly 3.2 million more workers seek jobless aid

Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.

What should I do if I think my coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?

The IRS has sent millions of Americans their coronavirus stimulus payments, but some are not getting the amounts they expected. What should you do if you think your coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?