Some Americans are getting unauthorized COVID-19 booster shots
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with an infectious disease doctor as more than 1 million people have reportedly received unauthorized booster shots.
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with an infectious disease doctor as more than 1 million people have reportedly received unauthorized booster shots.
Fiance says her husband died from COVID-19 while serving time at Harris County Jail
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with the woman who said her fiance was struggling for nearly two weeks.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with the woman who said her fiance was struggling for nearly two weeks.
Fort Bend County sues regarding Gov. Abbott's executive order regarding masks
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the lawsuit and what's next for county employees as well as students.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the lawsuit and what's next for county employees as well as students.
Delta variant showing grim picture with more children hospitalized, doctors worry wave hasn't peaked
Pediatricians at Houston's major hospitals are noticing some drastic changes in COVID-19 and kids because of the Delta variant, including a concerning increase in hospitalizations, even for children without underlying medical conditions.
Pediatricians at Houston's major hospitals are noticing some drastic changes in COVID-19 and kids because of the Delta variant, including a concerning increase in hospitalizations, even for children without underlying medical conditions.
Fort Bend Co. files lawsuit challenging Texas Governor's executive order, COVID threat level increased
Fort Bend County officials will be holding a news conference on Wednesday afternoon to announce they are filing a lawsuit challenging Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order, GA-38.
Fort Bend County officials will be holding a news conference on Wednesday afternoon to announce they are filing a lawsuit challenging Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order, GA-38.
Gov. Abbott warns schools, local governments will be 'taken to court' for implementing mask mandates
With local counties and schools implementing mask mandates amid the rising COVID-19 cases, the governor took to social media to remind them of the consequences.
With local counties and schools implementing mask mandates amid the rising COVID-19 cases, the governor took to social media to remind them of the consequences.
Delta variant showing grim picture with increasing number of children hospitalized
Pediatricians at Houston's major hospitals are noticing some drastic changes in COVID-19 and kids because of the Delta variant, including a concerning increase in hospitalizations, even for children without underlying medical conditions.
Pediatricians at Houston's major hospitals are noticing some drastic changes in COVID-19 and kids because of the Delta variant, including a concerning increase in hospitalizations, even for children without underlying medical conditions.
'Why didn't I get vaccinated?' ER doc says that's what he's hearing most from COVID patients
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, hospitals are filling up and many non-vaccinated and COVID-19 patients are voicing their regret to ER doctors.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, hospitals are filling up and many non-vaccinated and COVID-19 patients are voicing their regret to ER doctors.
Gov. Abbott, DSHS to deploy more than 2,500 medical personnel to combat surging cases of COVID-19 in Texas
The COVID-19 pandemic has skyrocketed in Texas and hospitals across the state are struggling to meet the rising demands due to staffing shortages, but fortunately, help is on the way.
The COVID-19 pandemic has skyrocketed in Texas and hospitals across the state are struggling to meet the rising demands due to staffing shortages, but fortunately, help is on the way.
'Why didn't I get vaccinated?' ER doc says that's what he's hearing most from COVID patients
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, hospitals are filling up and many non-vaccinated and COVID-19 patients are voicing their regret to ER doctors.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, hospitals are filling up and many non-vaccinated and COVID-19 patients are voicing their regret to ER doctors.
School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
Houston ISD to issue mask mandate for students, staff, superintendent says
Houston ISD's new superintendent told FOX 26 the district will be issuing a mask mandate for the 2021-2022 school year in defiance of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order prohibiting it. The board will still vote on it Thursday.
Houston ISD's new superintendent told FOX 26 the district will be issuing a mask mandate for the 2021-2022 school year in defiance of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order prohibiting it. The board will still vote on it Thursday.
Delta Variant leading to increase in breakthrough COVID-19 infections
Breakthrough cases of COVID-19 are rising with the delta variant. That's where a person gets infected despite being fully vaccinated. To learn more, FOX 26 Houston consults Dr. Michelle Udayamurthy from Kelsey-Seybold.
Breakthrough cases of COVID-19 are rising with the delta variant. That's where a person gets infected despite being fully vaccinated. To learn more, FOX 26 Houston consults Dr. Michelle Udayamurthy from Kelsey-Seybold.
Can you get unemployment if you are fired for refusing to get vaccinated?
We've determined a company can fire you for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but can you collect unemployment aid? To learn more, FOX 26 Houston speaks to James Benson with Texas Workforce Commission.
We've determined a company can fire you for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but can you collect unemployment aid? To learn more, FOX 26 Houston speaks to James Benson with Texas Workforce Commission.
Texas sees most COVID-19 hospitalizations in 6 months
Texas state health officials reported that 10,000 patients with COVID-19 have been hospitalized for the first time since early February.
Texas state health officials reported that 10,000 patients with COVID-19 have been hospitalized for the first time since early February.
Stevie Nicks cancels all 2021 performances over coronavirus concerns
Stevie Nicks has canceled five forthcoming performances at music festivals, citing coronavirus concerns
Stevie Nicks has canceled five forthcoming performances at music festivals, citing coronavirus concerns
Texas Children's Hospital requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Texas Children’s Hospital says all members of its workforce must receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by 5 p.m. September 21 and their second dose by 5 p.m. October 19, if receiving the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
Texas Children’s Hospital says all members of its workforce must receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by 5 p.m. September 21 and their second dose by 5 p.m. October 19, if receiving the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
Katy ISD school board approves virtual learning for grades K-6
According to a release, the Katy Virtual Academy (KVA) online learning program was approved for students enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade.
According to a release, the Katy Virtual Academy (KVA) online learning program was approved for students enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Two local churches in Galveston County mourning the loss of their pastors, who died battling Covid-19
Two local churches in Galveston County are now mourning the loss of their pastors, who died battling Covid-19.
Two local churches in Galveston County are now mourning the loss of their pastors, who died battling Covid-19.
Houston ISD bus drivers seeking answers regarding safety amid pandemic
Houston ISD bus drivers are seeking for answers when it comes to the safety of everyone on the bus and the staff shortage.
Houston ISD bus drivers are seeking for answers when it comes to the safety of everyone on the bus and the staff shortage.