State lawmakers boost education spending with federal pandemic aid
The Texas Senate has approved a state budget with a massive increase in funding for public schools still reeling from the pandemic.
The Texas Senate has approved a state budget with a massive increase in funding for public schools still reeling from the pandemic.
Answering your questions about the Moderna vaccine!
Moderna could become the second COVID-19 vaccine approved for kids as young as 12-years-old. The company has asked for emergency authorization after reporting its vaccine is 100 percent effective for the age group. Dr. Flor Munoz, associate professor of pediatrics and infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine joins us live to answer your questions.
Moderna could become the second COVID-19 vaccine approved for kids as young as 12-years-old. The company has asked for emergency authorization after reporting its vaccine is 100 percent effective for the age group. Dr. Flor Munoz, associate professor of pediatrics and infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine joins us live to answer your questions.
Can businesses get sued if someone contracts COVID-19?
If you own a business. can you be sued if someone believes they contracted COVID-19 at your establishment? Brad Nitschke Chair of Jackson Walker law firm's COVID-19 task force helps break it down for us.
If you own a business. can you be sued if someone believes they contracted COVID-19 at your establishment? Brad Nitschke Chair of Jackson Walker law firm's COVID-19 task force helps break it down for us.
What jobs are out there!
It's time to go back to work; as Governor Greg Abbott ends the extra unemployment money next month. Now if that impacts you, there are thousands of open positions available. FOX 26 Houston caught up with April. Maggio, Regional Sales Practice Director with Corestaff Services to save the day and let you know what's out there.
It's time to go back to work; as Governor Greg Abbott ends the extra unemployment money next month. Now if that impacts you, there are thousands of open positions available. FOX 26 Houston caught up with April. Maggio, Regional Sales Practice Director with Corestaff Services to save the day and let you know what's out there.
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.
Divorce Court Judge orders COVID-19 vaccine for Liberty Co. man to see his children
A Liberty County man says his rights were violated when a divorce court judge ordered him to get a COVID-19 vaccine in order to see his kids.
A Liberty County man says his rights were violated when a divorce court judge ordered him to get a COVID-19 vaccine in order to see his kids.
India's COVID-19 death toll 3rd highest in world at 300,000 amid slow vaccine drive
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.
Sheila Jackson Lee hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic for adults and teens
Sheila Jackson Lee hosted another COVID-19 vaccine clinic today at Cullen Middle School. Adults and 12 to 15-year-olds were invited to get their first or second dose.
Sheila Jackson Lee hosted another COVID-19 vaccine clinic today at Cullen Middle School. Adults and 12 to 15-year-olds were invited to get their first or second dose.
Hundreds of protestors demonstrate against Methodist Hospital's mask mandate
Nearly 100 demonstrators gathered outside are upset over Methodist Hospital's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Methodist is requiring all of its staff to receive the vaccine as a condition of employment. Other hospital systems, universities, and employers have adopted or are considering a vaccine mandate as well.
Nearly 100 demonstrators gathered outside are upset over Methodist Hospital's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Methodist is requiring all of its staff to receive the vaccine as a condition of employment. Other hospital systems, universities, and employers have adopted or are considering a vaccine mandate as well.
Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths and understanding HIPAA
There's been a lot of confusion surrounding vaccines so to help clear things up UT Health Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina has complied a list of 7 myths that may keep people hesitant. She lays them all out on her website, and we took a look at just a few. Dr. Jetelina also talks about the latest social media craze over HIPAA violations pertaining to your vaccination status. Many are under the impression that your employer or a business asking you about your vaccine status is not legal, simply put, it is.
There's been a lot of confusion surrounding vaccines so to help clear things up UT Health Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina has complied a list of 7 myths that may keep people hesitant. She lays them all out on her website, and we took a look at just a few. Dr. Jetelina also talks about the latest social media craze over HIPAA violations pertaining to your vaccination status. Many are under the impression that your employer or a business asking you about your vaccine status is not legal, simply put, it is.
Shortage of nurses in Texas
There's a shortage of nurses across the country, especially in Texas. So why is this happening? Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Nurses Association Cindy Zolnierek joins us Friday morning to give us more clarity.
There's a shortage of nurses across the country, especially in Texas. So why is this happening? Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Nurses Association Cindy Zolnierek joins us Friday morning to give us more clarity.
Learning more about COVID-19 variant ravaging India discovered in the Houston area
Dr. Vineet Menachery is one of UTMB's lead researchers on Coronavirus and tells us more about the variant ravaging India, recently discovered in the Houston area.
Dr. Vineet Menachery is one of UTMB's lead researchers on Coronavirus and tells us more about the variant ravaging India, recently discovered in the Houston area.
When do I still need to wear a mask?
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Weight loss companies seeing increase in business during pandemic
Many Americans gained nearly two pounds a month while sheltering at home, for an average of 20 pounds, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Now, many are paying up to get the scale to go down.
Many Americans gained nearly two pounds a month while sheltering at home, for an average of 20 pounds, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Now, many are paying up to get the scale to go down.
Weight loss companies booming amid COVID-19 pandemic
Whether you enjoy working out at home or are dieting, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered with smart tips to help shed those pandemic gains!
Whether you enjoy working out at home or are dieting, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered with smart tips to help shed those pandemic gains!
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
Texas singer secures second mortgage to pay his band during pandemic
Getting creative to survive tough times in COVID. As many musicians scrambled to stay afloat, one singer is selflessly looking out for his band as well, keeping the paychecks coming even as shows stopped.
Getting creative to survive tough times in COVID. As many musicians scrambled to stay afloat, one singer is selflessly looking out for his band as well, keeping the paychecks coming even as shows stopped.