2 Hawaii tourists arrested for using fake vaccine cards, officials say

Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.

New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found

New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.

The Debrief: What does Sunday's Texas Supreme Court ruling mean for mask mandates?

Despite being in his favor, a decision Sunday by the Texas Supreme Court is far from a definitive win for Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates, according to Texas appellate law specialist, attorney David Coale.

Parents, students from Pearland and Alvin ISD urge officials to issue mask mandate, offer virtual learning

Parents and students from Pearland ISD and Alvin ISD rallied Monday to urge authorities to issue a mask mandate and offer a virtual option for the upcoming school year that begins this Wednesday. 

California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters

A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.

Parents urging Alvin, Pearland ISD's to enforce mask mandate, offer virtual learning
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FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with parents who are pleading Alvin and Pearland ISD to enforce a mask mandate in their schools and offer virtual learning for students.

Patients sometimes waiting hours for care at Houston hospital emergency rooms overwhelmed by COVID-19

Texas Medical Center is reporting a dramatic increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the last several weeks. In late June, TMC averaged about 48 daily Coronavirus hospitalizations per day. However, that number is now 369.

5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday

The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.

Mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine trials at Baylor College of Medicine

Doctors say getting vaccinated against COVID-19 offers protection for the near future, but it’s still unclear how long that protection will last. That's why Baylor College of Medicine is staying on top of it with a trial to closely monitor what happens with a booster.

Spring Branch ISD parents, physicians sign petition to ask district to require masks

Some parents with students in Spring Branch ISD say they're running out of time. They're trying to sway the school board to issue a mask mandate before kids go back to class on Monday.

Houston ISD lays out mask mandate
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FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice explains how the new mask mandate will work in Houston ISD.

Houstonians filling hospitals at an alarming rate as COVID-19 continues to spread

A dozen church members test positive for COVID after their pastor died Sunday. Some in the congregation regret not being vaccinated. A West University woman also talks about her vaccine breakthrough case of COVID.

Houstonians filling hospitals at an alarming rate as COVID-19 continues to spread
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A dozen church members test positive for COVID-19 after their pastor died Sunday. Some in the congregation regret not being vaccinated. A West University woman also talks about her vaccine breakthrough case of COVID.

Temporary Restraining Order granted after Harris Co. files lawsuit challenging Governor’s executive order

A temporary restraining order has been granted to Harris County after filing a request for an order preventing the state from enforcing Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order, GA-38.

Harris County sues state over mask mandate amid rising COVID-19 case numbers
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With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Texas, Harris Co. has issued a mask mandate for schools and daycares and the Harris County Attorney's office has filed a lawsuit against Governor Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.