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.

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.

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.

New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled for 2021 amid surging COVID-19 cases

The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.

HERO: Fast-acting employee saves woman's life after she was seen choking

An employee at a Chinese restaurant in Katy is being lauded as a hero for leaping into action and giving a customer the Heimlich maneuver after she was seen choking.

VIDEO: Fast acting employee saves woman's life after she was seen choking
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An employee at a Chinese restaurant in Katy is being lauded as a hero for leaping into action and giving a customer the Heimlich maneuver after she was seen choking.

Needville Lttle League team sent home from regional championship due to positive COVID-19 test
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A local little league team has been removed from the running of the World Series Championship after a positive COVID-19 test. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards tells us what the team plans to do next.