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.
Fort Bend ISD parents push for online learning options amid rising COVID-19 cases
Parents in Fort Bend county held a protest Thursday morning pushing for virtual learning.
Parents in Fort Bend county held a protest Thursday morning pushing for virtual learning.
"Violating parental rights": Gov. Abbott's office responds to districts adding masks to dress code
"Governor Abbott has been clear that the time for mask mandates is over; now is the time for personal responsibility," says the governor's press secretary in a statement in response to Texas City ISD and Paris ISD adding masks to their dress codes as a loophole to the governor's executive order.
"Governor Abbott has been clear that the time for mask mandates is over; now is the time for personal responsibility," says the governor's press secretary in a statement in response to Texas City ISD and Paris ISD adding masks to their dress codes as a loophole to the governor's executive order.
Houston ISD Board approves $500 stipend for employees vaccinated against COVID-19
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a one-time $500 stipend for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The TEA will also need to approve the stipend.
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a one-time $500 stipend for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The TEA will also need to approve the stipend.
US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
States banning mask mandates could face civil rights probes
"Some state governments have adopted policies and laws that interfere with the ability of schools and districts to keep our children safe during in-person learning," President Joe Biden said in an executive order, adding that some states "have gone so far as to try to block school officials" from adopting safety measures.
"Some state governments have adopted policies and laws that interfere with the ability of schools and districts to keep our children safe during in-person learning," President Joe Biden said in an executive order, adding that some states "have gone so far as to try to block school officials" from adopting safety measures.
Houston expert explains role of personal conversation, why officials cannot break vaccine hesitancy alone
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Felicia Harris from the University of Houston Downtown, a communications expert, who believes that breaking this plateau of interest in getting the vaccine is going to come down now to communication tactics, not just medicine.
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Felicia Harris from the University of Houston Downtown, a communications expert, who believes that breaking this plateau of interest in getting the vaccine is going to come down now to communication tactics, not just medicine.
Expert says overcoming COVID-19 plateau of interest in vaccines will involve communication tactics
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Felicia Harris from the University of Houston Downtown, a communications expert, who believes that breaking this plateau of interest in getting the vaccine is going to come down now to communication tactics, not just medicine.
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Felicia Harris from the University of Houston Downtown, a communications expert, who believes that breaking this plateau of interest in getting the vaccine is going to come down now to communication tactics, not just medicine.
Deputy with Harris County Sheriff's Office feeds residents experiencing homelessness
Wednesday afternoon's heavy downpour wasn't enough to stop a deputy with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office from ensuring Houston residents wouldn't go hungry.
Wednesday afternoon's heavy downpour wasn't enough to stop a deputy with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office from ensuring Houston residents wouldn't go hungry.
Katy ISD begins classes amid continued spike in coronavirus cases
There was plenty of excitement as Haskett Jr.High welcomed students for the very first time, but all of this happened as local health officials continue to paint a grim backdrop for back to school as COVID-19 cases hospitalizations continue to rise.
There was plenty of excitement as Haskett Jr.High welcomed students for the very first time, but all of this happened as local health officials continue to paint a grim backdrop for back to school as COVID-19 cases hospitalizations continue to rise.
‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
People turning to COVID-19 home tests amid rise in case numbers
With the surge in coronavirus cases, so has testing for COVID-19 ramped back up with fewer available appointments and also longer wait times, so many people are turning to at-home tests as alternatives.
With the surge in coronavirus cases, so has testing for COVID-19 ramped back up with fewer available appointments and also longer wait times, so many people are turning to at-home tests as alternatives.
COVID-19 outbreaks temporarily close 4 Texas school districts
As the new school year begins, at least four school district in Texas have already closed campuses due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
As the new school year begins, at least four school district in Texas have already closed campuses due to COVID-19 outbreaks.