HISD will have Wraparound Specialist in every school for the first time. What is it and how will it help?
As the pandemic hits many people in different ways HISD is adding what's called a Wraparound Specialist to every campus for the first time ever to help students and family in every way possible.
As the pandemic hits many people in different ways HISD is adding what's called a Wraparound Specialist to every campus for the first time ever to help students and family in every way possible.
Memorial Hermann closes three 24-hour emergency rooms due to COVID-19 surge
According to a release, the emergency rooms were closed at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 23.
According to a release, the emergency rooms were closed at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 23.
NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Houston Independent School District one of many to begin classes Monday with a mask mandate
HISD, the largest school district in Texas, will require all students and staff members to wear face coverings at classes Monday. In addition, masks will be required at Channelview ISD, North Forest ISD, and Galveston ISD.
HISD, the largest school district in Texas, will require all students and staff members to wear face coverings at classes Monday. In addition, masks will be required at Channelview ISD, North Forest ISD, and Galveston ISD.
Texas Congressman Troy Nehls tests positive for COVID-19, encourages residents to get vaccinated
Texas Congressman for the 22nd District, Troy Nehls confirmed on social media he tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently experiencing moderate symptoms.
Texas Congressman for the 22nd District, Troy Nehls confirmed on social media he tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently experiencing moderate symptoms.
Mother honors son's only birthday wish and gets COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston woman, who now lives in Minnesota, says our report of a mother's dying wish to have her children get the COVID-19 vaccine, encouraged her to take the advice of family members and get the shot.
A Houston woman, who now lives in Minnesota, says our report of a mother's dying wish to have her children get the COVID-19 vaccine, encouraged her to take the advice of family members and get the shot.
Mother honors son's only birthday wish and gets COVID-19 vaccine
The mother tells us she initially was reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine but got it after her son encouraged her. And after watching a report about a local mother whose dying wish was for her children to get the vaccine, says how it could have been her.
The mother tells us she initially was reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine but got it after her son encouraged her. And after watching a report about a local mother whose dying wish was for her children to get the vaccine, says how it could have been her.
Houston ISD hosts phone bank as their virtual learning option application process starts
Thousands may be on edge as Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, start school Monday. Covid-19 is changing many procedures as students head back to the classroom. On Friday, the district hosted a phone bank to answer concerns.
Thousands may be on edge as Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, start school Monday. Covid-19 is changing many procedures as students head back to the classroom. On Friday, the district hosted a phone bank to answer concerns.
Parents of 4 die from COVID-19, dying wish was for children to get vaccinated
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
Making the case: Face masks for children in schools
As school districts, cities, and counties in Texas continue to make their case against the governor's ban on mask mandates, Attorney Charles Adams breaks down where things stand in that legal battle as we now head into the weekend.
As school districts, cities, and counties in Texas continue to make their case against the governor's ban on mask mandates, Attorney Charles Adams breaks down where things stand in that legal battle as we now head into the weekend.
Houston industry getting busier
As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots. However, we take a look at a new report that shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.
As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots. However, we take a look at a new report that shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.
Parents of 4 die from COVID-19, dying wish is for children to get vaccinated
A local woman wants to share her cousin's dying wish. Lidia Rodriguez died weeks after her husband also died of the virus and now leaving behind four children among them.
A local woman wants to share her cousin's dying wish. Lidia Rodriguez died weeks after her husband also died of the virus and now leaving behind four children among them.
Record number of children under 12 have COVID-19 in Montgomery Co.
“In just the third week of August, we have now surpassed the previous record number of positive cases in children for Montgomery County - set during the entire month of January of 2021," the county said in a statement.
“In just the third week of August, we have now surpassed the previous record number of positive cases in children for Montgomery County - set during the entire month of January of 2021," the county said in a statement.
Dan Patrick blames Dems for low vaccinations among Black residents, but more white Texans are unvaccinated
In Texas, the vaccination rate among Black people is low compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but in terms of raw numbers, the biggest group of the unvaccinated is white people.
In Texas, the vaccination rate among Black people is low compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but in terms of raw numbers, the biggest group of the unvaccinated is white people.
Fort Bend Co. officials celebrating a victory after judge grants injunction, upholding mask mandate
As the battle between local counties and the state of Texas regarding mask mandates wages on, officials in Fort Bend Co. are celebrating a victory.
As the battle between local counties and the state of Texas regarding mask mandates wages on, officials in Fort Bend Co. are celebrating a victory.
COVID-19 hospitalizations of people under 50 reach highest levels to date, CDC data shows
Hospitalization rates are climbing among all age groups, but none more than those younger than 50 — especially children.
Hospitalization rates are climbing among all age groups, but none more than those younger than 50 — especially children.
How are Houston restaurants handling the COVID-19 surge?
Our region's hospitals are treating the highest number of COVID-19 patients to date and as we move forward in this fight, local businesses could be putting into place new policies for customers.
Our region's hospitals are treating the highest number of COVID-19 patients to date and as we move forward in this fight, local businesses could be putting into place new policies for customers.
US support for vaccine mandates grows as COVID-19 anxiety rises, poll finds
A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
Lone Star College nursing students tapped to help out with Houston-area hospitals burdened with COVID surge
A new program initiated by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the State Department of Health in August will help first- and second-year nursing students at Lone Star College get jobs at local hospitals like Ben Taub, LBJ and UMMC.
A new program initiated by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the State Department of Health in August will help first- and second-year nursing students at Lone Star College get jobs at local hospitals like Ben Taub, LBJ and UMMC.
Demand for COVID-19 vaccine triples in Harris County after $100 incentive announcement
A long line of cars wrapped around NRG Stadium’s parking lot Thursday for COVID-19 vaccines.
A long line of cars wrapped around NRG Stadium’s parking lot Thursday for COVID-19 vaccines.