Texas AG files several lawsuits against school districts defying governor's executive order
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
Making The Case: Enforcing new COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Following President Biden's latest vaccine mandates on the labor force, many are making the case that enforcing them is going to be troublesome. The Biden Administration is hoping to get as many as 100 million more Americans vaccinated by putting pressure on employers to require them. Not complying could result in hefty fines per employee. The News Edge legal analyst Charles Adams explains some of the biggest hurdles the mandates could face in court.
Following President Biden's latest vaccine mandates on the labor force, many are making the case that enforcing them is going to be troublesome. The Biden Administration is hoping to get as many as 100 million more Americans vaccinated by putting pressure on employers to require them. Not complying could result in hefty fines per employee. The News Edge legal analyst Charles Adams explains some of the biggest hurdles the mandates could face in court.
President Joe Biden orders new COVID-19 vaccine mandates
A day after President Biden announced new COVID-19 vaccine mandates to combat the growing surge in the U.S., FOX 26's Denise Middleton checks in to what efforts are already underway in Harris County.
A day after President Biden announced new COVID-19 vaccine mandates to combat the growing surge in the U.S., FOX 26's Denise Middleton checks in to what efforts are already underway in Harris County.
Houston business owner reacts to President Biden's vaccine mandate announcement
"I’m for vaccines, but I cannot tell my employees to get vaccinated," said Sam Zavary, CEO of Exclusive Furniture in Houston. "This kind of puts us in a hard position where we’re mandated to tell them."
"I’m for vaccines, but I cannot tell my employees to get vaccinated," said Sam Zavary, CEO of Exclusive Furniture in Houston. "This kind of puts us in a hard position where we’re mandated to tell them."
Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Nurse practioner talks about using Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 patients
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
Nurse practitioner talks about using Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 patients
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practitioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practitioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
Business owners say vaccinate mandate comes with risks
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff spoke with one Houston business owner following President Biden's announcement regarding vaccine mandates.
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff spoke with one Houston business owner following President Biden's announcement regarding vaccine mandates.
Should ivermectin be used to treat COVID-19 despite the controversy surrounding it?
A local nurse practitioner has been prescribing the controversial drug to treat COVID-19 and has seen some success, but the FDA has not approved it for use yet.
A local nurse practitioner has been prescribing the controversial drug to treat COVID-19 and has seen some success, but the FDA has not approved it for use yet.
Galveston Co. Health Dept. confirms first COVID-19 related death in a child
Officials in Galveston County confirmed a little girl's death from COVID-19 complications is the county's first youngest coronavirus-related death.
Officials in Galveston County confirmed a little girl's death from COVID-19 complications is the county's first youngest coronavirus-related death.
Biden tightens COVID-19 vaccine mandate on federal workers, contractors
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
US COVID-19 deaths surpass 650,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
Harris County Judge to seek cancellation of controversial $11M contract
FOX 26 was the first to investigate the contract with Elevate Strategies LLC. - a one-woman firm with a short track record and few resources who was awarded the deal after having traditional financial standards waived by the County.
FOX 26 was the first to investigate the contract with Elevate Strategies LLC. - a one-woman firm with a short track record and few resources who was awarded the deal after having traditional financial standards waived by the County.
County judge to seek $11M contract cancellation
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more on a story that we first reported after an $11 million contract was approved for COVID-19 outreach.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more on a story that we first reported after an $11 million contract was approved for COVID-19 outreach.
Couple expressing remorse after they and their five children all tested positive for COVID-19
A Houston family of 7 is under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19. The couple tells FOX 26 they were not vaccinated but say they regret it now.
A Houston family of 7 is under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19. The couple tells FOX 26 they were not vaccinated but say they regret it now.
Houston family of 7 under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19
Five siblings tested positive for COVID-19 and a day later, so did their parents. All seven are now sick at home hoping their symptoms don't get any worse.
Five siblings tested positive for COVID-19 and a day later, so did their parents. All seven are now sick at home hoping their symptoms don't get any worse.
Houston family of 7 under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19
Five siblings tested positive for COVID-19 and a day later, so did their parents. All seven are now sick at home hoping their symptoms don't get any worse.
Five siblings tested positive for COVID-19 and a day later, so did their parents. All seven are now sick at home hoping their symptoms don't get any worse.
Will 'compassion fatigue' and surge in COVID-19 cases discourage aspiring nursing students?
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
College student explains why COVID-19 made her not want to pursue a career in nursing
A local student explains how hearing about the number of COVID-19 patients surging Houston hospitals and many health care workers experiencing ?compassion fatigue,? has discouraged her from attending nursing school.
A local student explains how hearing about the number of COVID-19 patients surging Houston hospitals and many health care workers experiencing ?compassion fatigue,? has discouraged her from attending nursing school.
Examining how nursing schools are faring amid rise in health care workers experiencing 'compassion fatigue'
Dr. Lucindra Campbell-Law with Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing for the University of St. Thomas breaks down how nursing schools are holding steady despite the rise in COVID-19 patients at Houston-area hospitals.
Dr. Lucindra Campbell-Law with Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing for the University of St. Thomas breaks down how nursing schools are holding steady despite the rise in COVID-19 patients at Houston-area hospitals.