Katy special education teacher stays connected with students during COVID-19 crisis
Seven Lakes High School Special Education Teacher Shawnie Simon is being praised by parents for going the extra mile for her students.
Seven Lakes High School Special Education Teacher Shawnie Simon is being praised by parents for going the extra mile for her students.
Harris County mandatory mask mandate draws criticism
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee hears from politicians who believe the mandatory mask executive order in Harris County is extreme.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee hears from politicians who believe the mandatory mask executive order in Harris County is extreme.
Non-profit provides laptops to kids struggling to stay connect during pandemic
The Comp U Dopt takes retired computer equipment from companies and gives them a new life with students.
The Comp U Dopt takes retired computer equipment from companies and gives them a new life with students.
McDonald’s offers free Thank You Meals to health care workers, officers, firefighters, paramedics
McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, for health care workers and first responders.
McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, for health care workers and first responders.
Che-Che the dog looking for new forever home after losing both owners to COVID-19
A New Jersey animal shelter is looking to find a new forever home for a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che after both her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19.
A New Jersey animal shelter is looking to find a new forever home for a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che after both her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19.
CDC director warns that COVID-19 could return in winter combined with flu in deadlier second wave
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an even deadlier second wave of COVID-19 come winter.
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an even deadlier second wave of COVID-19 come winter.
Harris County mask mandate met with mixed reaction
“We want to make clear that this is not a recommendation. It’s a requirement, and so that’s why we had to make it enforceable by adding a fine,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
“We want to make clear that this is not a recommendation. It’s a requirement, and so that’s why we had to make it enforceable by adding a fine,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Face coverings or masks required in public in Harris County
According to Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office, she will announce the mandate at a press conference at 3 p.m. today, and the order will go into effect on April 27.
According to Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office, she will announce the mandate at a press conference at 3 p.m. today, and the order will go into effect on April 27.
People in need of care are avoiding emergency rooms
People in need of care are avoiding emergency rooms during the COVID19 crisis and some are paying with their lives
People in need of care are avoiding emergency rooms during the COVID19 crisis and some are paying with their lives
How to make your own face mask at home — even if you don’t know how to sew
The CDC offers steps on how to make your own cloth face covering, regardless of whether or not you know how to sew.
The CDC offers steps on how to make your own cloth face covering, regardless of whether or not you know how to sew.
Before-and-after images show how air pollution levels have dropped around the world amid COVID-19 lockdowns
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
City of Houston launches domestic violence awareness campaign
Uber providing $50,000 grant for ride services to be used by domestic violence and human trafficking victims.
Uber providing $50,000 grant for ride services to be used by domestic violence and human trafficking victims.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
Tyson to suspend operations at largest pork plant indefinitely following coronavirus outbreak
Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.
Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.
Coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different strains, study finds
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
Galveston woman creates "Adopt a Class of 2020 Senior" program to help graduates feel special
Pair up with a local high school senior, and help make their graduation experience a little bit brighter.
Pair up with a local high school senior, and help make their graduation experience a little bit brighter.
Elective surgeries, medical procedures resume Wednesday; welcome news for those seeking cancer screenings
Restrictions on elective surgeries have been loosened. One woman who recently beat cancer says getting screened is important.
Restrictions on elective surgeries have been loosened. One woman who recently beat cancer says getting screened is important.
Adopt a 2020 Senior
Pair up with a local high school senior, and help make their graduation experience a little bit brighter.
Pair up with a local high school senior, and help make their graduation experience a little bit brighter.
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston closes four Catholic schools
The schools served the Catholic community for generations, but in the last five years there has been a drastic drop in enrollment.
The schools served the Catholic community for generations, but in the last five years there has been a drastic drop in enrollment.
Organizations try to fight COVID-19 in African American communities
There's a high disparity in COVID-19 cases in the African American community, and several groups are trying to fight it but gathering more data and pushing for change.
There's a high disparity in COVID-19 cases in the African American community, and several groups are trying to fight it but gathering more data and pushing for change.