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.

More children are being treated for both RSV and COVID-19
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Texas hospitals are, unfortunately, seeing more children coming in to be treated for two types of respiratory virus, as well as COVID-19. Now, some of these patients have both viruses at once.

Clear Creek ISD, in two counties, will not mandate masks despite Harris Co. order

"In a school district located in two counties, governed by an independent school board of trustees, and required to follow the laws of the State of Texas and rules of the Texas Education Agency, Clear Creek ISD will continue to comply with Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order which prohibits a school district from mandating face coverings be worn indoors," the district said in a statement.

Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19

The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.

Houston ISD School Board unanimously gives its support for mask mandate

School board members with the Houston Independent School District have given their support for a mask mandate within the district.

Fort Bend County Judge issues indoor mask mandate for county employees

Fort Bend County Judge KP George has reinstituted an indoor mask mandate for all Fort Bend County employees and visitors to county facilities.

FULL VIDEO: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks regarding order requiring masks in public schools, child care centers
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo held a Zoom interview Thursday evening to address an order that was issued by the local health authority that will require masks in public schools and child care centers in Harris County.