More than 2,000 children have been diagnosed with COVID-19 this weekn in Louisiana
With the delta variant spreading, some doctors are seeing children with more severe COVID-19 symptoms. In Louisiana alone, 2,000 children have been diagnosed with COVID-19 this week.
With the delta variant spreading, some doctors are seeing children with more severe COVID-19 symptoms. In Louisiana alone, 2,000 children have been diagnosed with COVID-19 this week.
Protecting your finances from the COVID-19 pandemic
You may be doing your best to protect yourself from the delta variant. But what about protecting your finances?
You may be doing your best to protect yourself from the delta variant. But what about protecting your finances?
Houston Mayor announces new vaccine initiative
There is a new initiative that is aimed at families and Children over the age of 12 to go get vaccinated before the school year begins, so this new initiative will be kicking off this Saturday.
There is a new initiative that is aimed at families and Children over the age of 12 to go get vaccinated before the school year begins, so this new initiative will be kicking off this Saturday.
US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
State doctors calling on unvaccinated Texans to get the shot
State doctors are saying the upward trend in COVID-19 cases in Texas is driven by the Delta variant.
State doctors are saying the upward trend in COVID-19 cases in Texas is driven by the Delta variant.
Houston-area parents pleading with school district leaders to reconsider learning options
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on what parents are doing and want school leaders to do amid the rising cases of the COVID-19 delta variant.
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on what parents are doing and want school leaders to do amid the rising cases of the COVID-19 delta variant.
Will Texas soon require vaccine passports for indoor facilities?
New York City will become the first in the U. S to roll out what sounds a lot like a vaccine passport, The mayor there says people who want to, and restaurants, gyms, or other entertainment venues will need proof of vaccination starting next month. Could Texas be next?
New York City will become the first in the U. S to roll out what sounds a lot like a vaccine passport, The mayor there says people who want to, and restaurants, gyms, or other entertainment venues will need proof of vaccination starting next month. Could Texas be next?
Keys to making a 'Hybrid work' plan a success
More and more companies are adopting hybrid models where their employees split time between the office and home. So FOX 26 looked into what the keys are to making this model work?
More and more companies are adopting hybrid models where their employees split time between the office and home. So FOX 26 looked into what the keys are to making this model work?
There was a nursing shortage before the pandemic, new COVID-19 hospitalizations are making it worse
A local hospital is declaring an internal disaster due to a serious nursing shortage. At LBJ Hospital, the wait times in some cases have exceeded 30 hours.
A local hospital is declaring an internal disaster due to a serious nursing shortage. At LBJ Hospital, the wait times in some cases have exceeded 30 hours.
Local mask mandates pop up in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning COVID-19 restrictions
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.
Harris County health system in crisis mode following nurse shortage to handle rising COVID-19 cases
A local hospital is declaring an internal disaster due to a serious nursing shortage. At LBJ Hospital, the wait times in some cases have exceeded 30 hours.
A local hospital is declaring an internal disaster due to a serious nursing shortage. At LBJ Hospital, the wait times in some cases have exceeded 30 hours.
Barbie honors COVID-19 pandemic heroes with custom dolls
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US
A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.
A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.
Offspring drummer Pete Parada booted from tour for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Offspring drummer Pete Parada announced Tuesday he would not be touring with the band because he will not be taking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Offspring drummer Pete Parada announced Tuesday he would not be touring with the band because he will not be taking a COVID-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
Delta variant surges among unvaccinated Americans
The Delta variant of COVID -19 is running rampant across the US. Nearly 95% of new COVID cases are the Delta variant. The Factor has team coverage on the latest on the deadly virus.
The Delta variant of COVID -19 is running rampant across the US. Nearly 95% of new COVID cases are the Delta variant. The Factor has team coverage on the latest on the deadly virus.
Fort Bend ISD parents create petition to continue virtual learning
Fort Bend ISD parenting create a petition to continue virtual learning for 2021-22 school year.
Fort Bend ISD parenting create a petition to continue virtual learning for 2021-22 school year.
Some Fort Bend Co. parents concerned about lack of options for school education amid COVID pandemic
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with some parents about what they're doing to make sure students have the choice to continue their education virtually or in-person.
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with some parents about what they're doing to make sure students have the choice to continue their education virtually or in-person.
Judge blocks Texas troopers from stopping migrant transports on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19
A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Fort Bend County raising its COVID-19 threat level
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar has more on the announcement and why they're joining Harris County by increasing their threat level.
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar has more on the announcement and why they're joining Harris County by increasing their threat level.