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.
New program helping nursing students find jobs during pandemic
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more on the program and what the students will be doing while in school.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more on the program and what the students will be doing while in school.
Protecting vulnerable students during a pandemic
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with an attorney about how to protect vulnerable students during a pandemic.
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with an attorney about how to protect vulnerable students during a pandemic.
Harris County vaccine incentive drawing crowds
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more as the $100 vaccine incentive in Harris County has those unvaccinated looking to get vaccinated.
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more as the $100 vaccine incentive in Harris County has those unvaccinated looking to get vaccinated.
Spring Branch ISD parents pull their kids out of school over COVID-19 concerns
Some Spring Branch ISD parents say they are scrambling to figure out how they will school their kids this year.
Some Spring Branch ISD parents say they are scrambling to figure out how they will school their kids this year.
Texas Supreme Court temporarily allows school mask mandates to remain
The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott’s request that it disallow mask mandates in Texas school districts — albeit on a technicality.
The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott’s request that it disallow mask mandates in Texas school districts — albeit on a technicality.
Spring Branch ISD parents pull children out of school after masks not required in classrooms
As children continue their return to the classroom, some Spring Branch ISD parents say they are scrambling to figure out how they will school their children this year.
As children continue their return to the classroom, some Spring Branch ISD parents say they are scrambling to figure out how they will school their children this year.
Houston ISD to launch virtual academy for most vulnerable students, superintendent says
The Houston Independent School District has announced they will be launching a virtual academy for their most vulnerable students, according to Superintendent Millard House II.
The Houston Independent School District has announced they will be launching a virtual academy for their most vulnerable students, according to Superintendent Millard House II.
Parents livid after learning Klein ISD teacher gave questionnaire asking students if they've been vaccinated
A Klein ISD teacher appears to have violated the district's policy by handing out a survey asking students if they were vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Klein ISD teacher appears to have violated the district's policy by handing out a survey asking students if they were vaccinated against COVID-19.