Anti-parasite drug for animals ivermectin flying off store shelves as COVID spikes
The drug has been reportedly flying off stores shelves in multiple states even though it has not been approved for treating or preventing COVID-19 in humans.
The drug has been reportedly flying off stores shelves in multiple states even though it has not been approved for treating or preventing COVID-19 in humans.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
Houston stylist provides mobile haircutting services for children with special needs
A local stylist has taken her special skills on the road after meeting parents unable to take their special needs children to the barbershop.
A local stylist has taken her special skills on the road after meeting parents unable to take their special needs children to the barbershop.
Houston?s own Mattress Mack gearing up to help residents evacuating from Hurricane Ida
Jim McIngvale, affectionately known as ?Mattress Mack? is already getting ready to help the folks of Louisiana. He's loading up his truck with aid and supplies. FOX 26's Jose Grinan tells us more with the ongoing relief efforts.
Jim McIngvale, affectionately known as ?Mattress Mack? is already getting ready to help the folks of Louisiana. He's loading up his truck with aid and supplies. FOX 26's Jose Grinan tells us more with the ongoing relief efforts.
More than 130 pets from Louisiana arrived at Houston SPCA in preparation for Hurricane Ida
The Houston SPCA says each pet was given individual vet exams before arriving in Houston and some will be taken to shelters in San Antonio and Austin, respectively. The pets in Houston will be up for adoption on Monday.
The Houston SPCA says each pet was given individual vet exams before arriving in Houston and some will be taken to shelters in San Antonio and Austin, respectively. The pets in Houston will be up for adoption on Monday.
Mother reunites with good Samaritan who leapt into action to save her son from choking
A good Samaritan came to the rescue after a woman's son began choking while they were driving in Texas City. The mother shares the frightening experience with us and her gratitude to the man for his heroic actions.
A good Samaritan came to the rescue after a woman's son began choking while they were driving in Texas City. The mother shares the frightening experience with us and her gratitude to the man for his heroic actions.
Fort Bend ISD to not require face masks but still encourages staff, students, and parents to wear one
As the battle wages on between local school districts and the state on enforcing masks in schools, Fort Bend ISD announced it would not. "In light of this legal development, at this time, the District is not requiring the wearing of masks," Fort Bend ISD said.
As the battle wages on between local school districts and the state on enforcing masks in schools, Fort Bend ISD announced it would not. "In light of this legal development, at this time, the District is not requiring the wearing of masks," Fort Bend ISD said.
Santa Fe High School mass shooting survivor now a freshman at Harvard University
She was a freshman at Santa Fe High School when a gunman opened fire in a deadly school shooting. Now, Jai Gillard, one of the survivors, is a freshman at Harvard.
She was a freshman at Santa Fe High School when a gunman opened fire in a deadly school shooting. Now, Jai Gillard, one of the survivors, is a freshman at Harvard.
Texas lawmakers supported a statewide vaccine mandate a decade ago. Now they're resisting one for COVID-19
Ten years ago, the state led in requiring meningitis vaccines for students under 22 enrolling in college. Now, in the middle of a pandemic, lawmakers are more skeptical of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Ten years ago, the state led in requiring meningitis vaccines for students under 22 enrolling in college. Now, in the middle of a pandemic, lawmakers are more skeptical of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Katy ice cream shop owner to have product on H-E-B shelves
H-E-B has announced the winners of its Quest for the Texas Best competition and FOX 26 Houston hears from one of its competitors, Tom Landis, owner of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, who won third place!
H-E-B has announced the winners of its Quest for the Texas Best competition and FOX 26 Houston hears from one of its competitors, Tom Landis, owner of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, who won third place!
Children and COVID-19: Doctors break down risks, antibodies, and vaccines
COVID-19 cases are up among children and pediatricians. And pediatric hospitalizations are the highest on record at the start of the pandemic. Dr. Michael Chang is a pediatric infectious disease specialist with UT Health in Houston and tells us more about this ongoing crisis.
COVID-19 cases are up among children and pediatricians. And pediatric hospitalizations are the highest on record at the start of the pandemic. Dr. Michael Chang is a pediatric infectious disease specialist with UT Health in Houston and tells us more about this ongoing crisis.
More employers, insurance companies could start charging employees for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Delta Air Lines announced it will charge unvaccinated employees an additional $200 a month for health insurance coverage. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells us how employers and insurance companies are expected to follow suit.
Delta Air Lines announced it will charge unvaccinated employees an additional $200 a month for health insurance coverage. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells us how employers and insurance companies are expected to follow suit.
Huntsville doctor and radio station team up against misinformation about COVID-19 vaccine
Parts of rural Texas have faced numerous challenges during the pandemic, but a local doctor and radio station are working together to turn the tide in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Parts of rural Texas have faced numerous challenges during the pandemic, but a local doctor and radio station are working together to turn the tide in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Huntsville doctor and radio station team up against misinformation about COVID-19 vaccine
Parts of rural Texas have faced numerous challenges during the pandemic. Our Maria Salazar spent the day in Walker County to see how a local doctor and radio station are working together to turn the tide in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Parts of rural Texas have faced numerous challenges during the pandemic. Our Maria Salazar spent the day in Walker County to see how a local doctor and radio station are working together to turn the tide in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Houston Health Department confirms city’s first COVID-19 pediatric death without underlying health conditions
According to a release, the child was a Houston boy between the ages of 10 and 19.
According to a release, the child was a Houston boy between the ages of 10 and 19.
Harris Co. judge announces expansion with COVID-19 vaccine incentives amid successful trend
The expansion comes days after residents were offered $150 to get the COVID-19 vaccine and since then, Judge Hidalgo says they've seen a successful trend of people rolling up their sleeves and getting the shot.
The expansion comes days after residents were offered $150 to get the COVID-19 vaccine and since then, Judge Hidalgo says they've seen a successful trend of people rolling up their sleeves and getting the shot.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo announce expansion of COVID-19 vaccination incentive program
The expansion comes days after residents were offered $150 to get the COVID-19 vaccine and since then, Judge Hidalgo says they've seen a successful trend of people rolling up their sleeves and getting the shot, but says the work is far from over.
The expansion comes days after residents were offered $150 to get the COVID-19 vaccine and since then, Judge Hidalgo says they've seen a successful trend of people rolling up their sleeves and getting the shot, but says the work is far from over.
2,500 more medical staff, equipment to be deployed to Texas health care facilities
The Texas Department of State Health Services will deploy 2,500 additional medical staff to health care facilities in the state as they treat COVID-19 patients, Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday.
The Texas Department of State Health Services will deploy 2,500 additional medical staff to health care facilities in the state as they treat COVID-19 patients, Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order expanding vaccine mandate ban
Governor Abbott has issued an executive order expanding the ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates for government entities or taxpayer-funded businesses.
Governor Abbott has issued an executive order expanding the ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates for government entities or taxpayer-funded businesses.