Weight loss companies booming amid COVID-19 pandemic
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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.

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.

Texas singer secures a second mortgage to continue paying his band during pandemic
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That?s right the shows stopped but the checks didn?t. Americana Music singer Robert Earl Keen got creative in order to, not only, stay afloat himself but also pay his band when the whole world shut down due to COVID.

Harris County's COVID-19 Threat Level reduced to orange
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Now that the threat level has decreased, Harris County will open all building occupancy to 50 percent capacity. Visitors to county buildings are still asked to wear masks and physical distance.

60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says

The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.

Texas governor issues order to prohibit government entities from mandating masks

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Tuesday prohibiting governmental entities in the state from requiring or mandating the wearing of masks.

Dr. Fauci says COVID-19 pandemic exposed 'undeniable effects of racism'

The immunologist who leads the COVID-19 response in the United States said Sunday that “the undeniable effects of racism” have led to unacceptable health disparities that especially hurt African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans during the pandemic.

Schools become mobile vaccination sites as providers target 12 to 15-year-olds

Vaccine providers are partnering with schools to host mobile vaccine clinics. Houston city leaders and educators are feeling encouraged by the momentum.

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Anti-Asian Hate Rally in Sugar Land

The event was hosted by the Republicans of Fort Bend County entitled “Together - We are United” following multiple incidents of violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.

Memorial Hermann hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 12 to 15-year-olds Saturday
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To assist in getting more people their shots, Memorial Hermann announced held a vaccine clinic Saturday at Sharpstown High School. Fox 26 Houston's Maria Salazar has more.

Explainer: Why did New York Yankees test positive after vaccination?

A New York Yankees player and several team staffers tested positive for the coronavirus although they were vaccinated, the baseball club said this week, underscoring that it’s possible to get an infection even after the shots.

Analysis: Those Texans ignoring social distancing guidelines? They’re probably not vaccinated

Polling suggests that along with an increasing number of vaccinated people without masks, there will be many others who are unmasked but unvaccinated — posing a public health hazard to themselves and to other unvaccinated people with whom they come into contact.

Pediatric infectious disease doctor answers your questions LIVE about the COVID-19 vaccine for children
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The Pfizer vaccine has been cleared to use for children between the ages of 12 to 15-years-old and we know parents have concerns, so here to answer your questions LIVE on the air was Dr. Michael Chang, a pediatric infectious disease doctor with UT Health and UT Physicians.

Local expert breaks down how inflation is helping the economy recover from the pandemic
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Inflation concerns are definitely picking up as the economy begins to recover from the pandemic. Local financial professional Richard Becker of Texas Retirement Planners is here with tips to help you better understand what's going on with inflation.