Delta variant surge pushes school districts to change COVID policies
Houston ISD and Fort Bend ISD are both making adjustments after COVID infections rates rise in the Houston metro area.
Norwegian granted ability to allow 100% fully vaccinated cruises for passengers, crew
Norwegian Cruise Line's first sailing from Florida is scheduled on Aug. 15 on the Norwegian Gem departing from Miami.
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
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.
Local adaptive sports team hopes to bring home a big win later this week
An adaptive sports team in Houston is getting back in the game after nearly two years of having to sit on the sidelines.
Fort Bend ISD to offer virtual learning amid rising COVID-19 cases
Fort Bend ISD announced Sunday it will be offering some form of virtual learning for the 2021-2022 school year.
The push to vaccinate Houston adolescents and school staff against COVID-19 intensifies
City leaders and school officials say they're heavily involved and dedicated to ensuring Houston students and staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19.
The push to vaccinate Houston adolescents and school staff against COVID-19 intensifies
City leaders and school officials say they're heavily involved and dedicated to ensuring Houston students and staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Needville Lttle League team sent home from regional championship due to positive COVID-19 test
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.
Carnival Vista cruise returns after face mask rules implemented, confirmed cases of COVID-19 onboard
Passengers aboard the Carnival Vista cruise have returned days after FOX 26 learned the ship had a small number of COVID-19 cases onboard.
This weekend could be crucial in COVID-19 surge numbers
Dr. Abdulla Kudrath discusses concern over a COVID-19 surge this weekend.
HPD union frustrated, confused over new city mask mandate
The President of the Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) is voicing concerns over the city’s new mandatory mask mandate for municipal workers.
Mask mandate for Houston city employees causes controversy
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more on the mandate that's now causing some controversy.
ASK THE EXPERTS: COVID-19 delta variant and the vaccines
FOX 26 talks with experts and gets your questions about the delta variant, vaccines, and how children are affected by the deadly virus answered in this half-hour special.
11-month old with COVID-19 flown to Temple due to 'lack of bed space' in Houston hospitals
An infant was airlifted to another hospital outside of Houston after officials with the Harris County Health system say there was "a lack of bed space" in Houston.
July jobs report: US adds 943K jobs, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
Local school districts frustrated following statewide order
FOX 26's Rashi Vats spoke with the Superintendent of Alief ISD regarding masks, COVID-19, and vaccinations.
Doctors, nurses overwhelmed as COVID-19 patients fill up emergency rooms
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff spoke with hospital officials about their fight against COVID-19 as more patients show up at Houston-area emergency rooms.
Health officials warn of more possible COVID variants
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.