Texas singer secures a second mortgage to continue paying his band during pandemic
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.
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
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.
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.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowers COVID-19 threat level
Harris County has been under threat level red since June 2020.
Harris County has been under threat level red since June 2020.
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.
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.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Tuesday prohibiting governmental entities in the state from requiring or mandating the wearing of masks.
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Memorial Hermann hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 12 to 15-year-olds Saturday
As more Americans prepare to roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccines, so may children ages 12 to 15.
As more Americans prepare to roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccines, so may children ages 12 to 15.
Rising costs bring inflation concerns, as the nation struggles to rebuild the economy
For some, the price spike is reminiscent of the double-digit inflation in the 1970s, leaving concerns that we're heading that way again.
For some, the price spike is reminiscent of the double-digit inflation in the 1970s, leaving concerns that we're heading that way again.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
CDC says those fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks, social distance
The CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or socially distance.
The CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or socially distance.
Now that the CDC says you can go fully vaccinated, will you?
Despite new guidance by the CDC to forego masks if you're fully vaccinated, reports say some people don't want to let them go. Fox 26 Houston's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Asim Shaw professor and executive vice chair in the Meninges Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine to find out more.
Despite new guidance by the CDC to forego masks if you're fully vaccinated, reports say some people don't want to let them go. Fox 26 Houston's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Asim Shaw professor and executive vice chair in the Meninges Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine to find out more.
Children ages 12 to 15-years-old in Houston receive COVID-19 vaccines
For the first time, children ages 12 to 15 years in Houston are now able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. And as of early Thursday afternoon. Fox 26 Reporter Maria Salazar, caught up with Houston Methodist to learn more about the patients it had in that age group.
For the first time, children ages 12 to 15 years in Houston are now able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. And as of early Thursday afternoon. Fox 26 Reporter Maria Salazar, caught up with Houston Methodist to learn more about the patients it had in that age group.
‘Great day for America’: Fully vaccinated Americans can largely ditch masks
The new guidance will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters, but could ease restrictions for reopening workplaces and schools.
The new guidance will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters, but could ease restrictions for reopening workplaces and schools.