Houston ISD bus drivers raising safety concerns ahead of new school year
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with some bus drivers about their concerns ahead of the upcoming school year.
Katy ISD approves virtual learning for some students
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on what students will be allowed to sign up.
COVID-19 takes the lives of two Galveston County pastors
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with those who knew one of the pastors and the life they led.
Spring ISD to require masks in district buildings, campuses
The Spring Independent School District announced on Tuesday evening they will be requiring masks for all students, staff, and visitors.
Once COVID-19 skeptics, local couple changes view on vaccine after battling infection
The nightmare for Lee Ramos and his family began about a week ago. In the middle of the night, Lee, a healthy 30-year-old, was having severe chest pain.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
Supt. House talks about HISD's plan as the pandemic puts a strain on school districts
COVID isn't only causing safety concerns in schools but also adding to employee shortages, thousands of students not returning to school and kids playing catch up after virtual learning.
Colorado county hit early by COVID-19 delta strain saw more breakthrough cases, CDC says
Mesa County in Colorado was hit early by the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus and experienced higher rates of breakthrough cases in vaccinated people, according to a CDC report.
COVID-19 Delta variant and kids: Your questions answered
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is sending more children to the hospital. With students heading back into classrooms for full in-person learning, many parents have questions. Dr. Jeffrey Starke, professor of pediatrics and infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital has some answers.
Houston-area COVID patient in need of hospital room, but family says they're told none are available
An Atascocita man battling COVID-19 is having trouble finding a hospital that will accept him as COVID cases continue to rise. He's now on a waiting list for hospitals out of state.
Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
More districts to offer virtual learning for the new school year
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on what school districts will be offering virtual learning.
More districts to offer virtual learning for the new school year
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on what school districts will be offering virtual learning.
Fort Bend ISD scheduling virtual option with limited enrollment for Pre-K through 6th grade students
The Fort Bend Independent School District has announced they are scheduling to launch a virtual school option for a limited amount of students.
Abbott asking Texas hospitals to voluntarily postpone elective surgeries
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a series of actions the State of Texas is taking to mitigate the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Texas.
Memorial Hermann reinstating 'No Visitor Policy' starting on Wednesday
Memorial Hermann announced on Monday that a ‘No visitor policy’ is being reinstated at all of their facilities across the system. According to the release, the policy will go into effect on Wednesday.
Houston-area man needs treatment for COVID-19, no hospital beds available
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with the family of a man who is on a waiting list to get a hospital bed to get treated for COVID-19.
Conroe ISD offers limited PreK-6 virtual program during first semester
Conroe ISD says the limited virtual program is being offered for students in grades PreK-6 only, and the application for the program closes on Tuesday, August 10.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Surging COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations causing school districts to update health protocols
As COVID-19 cases surge, some Houston-area school districts are updating their health protocols. Fort Bend ISD announced Sunday that the district will now offer a virtual learning option, and HISD’s board of trustees is expected to vote this week on a proposed mask mandate.