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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine offered at 2nd Kanye West 'Donda' listening event
People attending Kanye West’s second “Donda” listening event on Thursday will be able to get a Pfizer vaccine.
People attending Kanye West’s second “Donda” listening event on Thursday will be able to get a Pfizer vaccine.
How the rise in COVID-19 cases is impacting Houston, Harris County departments and services
Harris County raised its COVID-19 threat level from orange to red signaling severe, uncontrolled spread of the virus. How does the increase impact the daily lives of county residents?
Harris County raised its COVID-19 threat level from orange to red signaling severe, uncontrolled spread of the virus. How does the increase impact the daily lives of county residents?
TEA releases new public health guidance ahead of upcoming school year
The Texas Education Agency has released its new public health guidance as the school year is quickly approaching across the state.
The Texas Education Agency has released its new public health guidance as the school year is quickly approaching across the state.
Biden signs executive order targeting 50% of all US vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
Can I get ‘long COVID’ if I’m infected after vaccination?
Researchers are looking at whether breakthrough cases could lead to long COVID-19, which is when people experience persistent, returning or new symptoms a month or more after an infection.
Researchers are looking at whether breakthrough cases could lead to long COVID-19, which is when people experience persistent, returning or new symptoms a month or more after an infection.
'Outbreaks are present and worse,' Harris County Judge raises COVID-19 threat level to highest category 'Red'
"Red" is the highest COVID-19 threat level and signifies a "severe and uncontrolled level of COVID-19 in Harris County, meaning outbreaks are present and worsening and that testing and contact tracing capacity is strained or exceeded," according to county guidance.
"Red" is the highest COVID-19 threat level and signifies a "severe and uncontrolled level of COVID-19 in Harris County, meaning outbreaks are present and worsening and that testing and contact tracing capacity is strained or exceeded," according to county guidance.
City and county leaders raise COVID-19 threat level to Red (FULL)
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo and Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered remarks on COVID-19 update in our community and raised the threat level to its highest due to the ongoing surge of cases.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo and Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered remarks on COVID-19 update in our community and raised the threat level to its highest due to the ongoing surge of cases.
Mayor Sylvester Turner addresses COVID-19 threat level raised to Red
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the COVID-19 threat in our community was raised to its highest level.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the COVID-19 threat in our community was raised to its highest level.
Judge Lina Hidalgo delivers remarks amid raising COVID-19 threat level to Red
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo gave a press conference Thursday, where she announced the COVID-19 threat level in our community was now raised to its highest.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo gave a press conference Thursday, where she announced the COVID-19 threat level in our community was now raised to its highest.
Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
Team USA Paralympian prepares for swim competition in Tokyo
As the swimming has wrapped up at the Olympics. The Paralympians are now preparing to head to Tokyo for their chance at a medal. We caught up with the World Champion Swimmer on Team USA: Sophia Herzog
As the swimming has wrapped up at the Olympics. The Paralympians are now preparing to head to Tokyo for their chance at a medal. We caught up with the World Champion Swimmer on Team USA: Sophia Herzog
Nonprofit shifts from 'birthday bundles' to 'back-to-school bundles' for children!
A group that aims to make birthdays special for kids in our area has shifted focus to back to school,
A group that aims to make birthdays special for kids in our area has shifted focus to back to school,