AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
Little Dipper Bar becomes first downtown business to expand patio seating onto roadway, part of city program
Certain blocks of Main Street from Commerce to Rusk, will now be closed off to drivers, so businesses can expand their outside patio seating into the roadway. It’s part of the city of Houston's pilot program called More Space: Main Street, which aims at helping restaurants and bars downtown recover from the pandemic.
Certain blocks of Main Street from Commerce to Rusk, will now be closed off to drivers, so businesses can expand their outside patio seating into the roadway. It’s part of the city of Houston's pilot program called More Space: Main Street, which aims at helping restaurants and bars downtown recover from the pandemic.
Houston hospital staff members treating COVID-19 patients over a year without a break
According to Dr. Joseph Varon, Chief Medical Officer at UMMC, he and members of their staff have worked 367 days straight treating people sick with the Coronavirus.
According to Dr. Joseph Varon, Chief Medical Officer at UMMC, he and members of their staff have worked 367 days straight treating people sick with the Coronavirus.
Woman taken into custody after refusing to wear mask at Texas City Office Depot
We’re getting our first look after the same woman who went viral for not wearing a mask at a Galveston Bank was taken into custody for the same reason in Texas City.
We’re getting our first look after the same woman who went viral for not wearing a mask at a Galveston Bank was taken into custody for the same reason in Texas City.
Birx says she still thinks about Trump’s comments on injecting disinfectant ‘every day’
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
Jack in the Box employee in League City stabbed multiple times after asking customer to put on mask
A fast-food employee was stabbed multiple times and hospitalized after asking a customer to put a mask on. It happened around 8 p.m. Wednesday at a Jack in the Box in League City.
A fast-food employee was stabbed multiple times and hospitalized after asking a customer to put a mask on. It happened around 8 p.m. Wednesday at a Jack in the Box in League City.
FEMA to reimburse families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Woman arrested after refusing to wear mask at Office Depot
The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.
The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.
FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
Millions of $1,400 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts Wednesday
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
Texas Health holds memorial service to mark one year since COVID-19 pandemic began
One year into the pandemic, the Texas Health Hospital System pauses for a somber observance. It is also cautioning people the danger has not passed.
One year into the pandemic, the Texas Health Hospital System pauses for a somber observance. It is also cautioning people the danger has not passed.
Biden, Harris and others begin promoting COVID-19 relief plan's benefits during 'Help is Here' tour
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
A look at Houston-area Sunday services after Gov. Abbott’s lifts COVID-19 restrictions
How are Texas churches handling their services after Gov. Greg Abbott lifted COVID-19 restrictions?
How are Texas churches handling their services after Gov. Greg Abbott lifted COVID-19 restrictions?
Children likely to be asymptomatic, not tested for COVID-19 but still spreading disease
Since the start of the pandemic, more than three million children in the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19.
Since the start of the pandemic, more than three million children in the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 relief package includes financial lifeline for struggling restaurants
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act includes a $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund aimed at smaller players who aren't backed by deeper corporate pockets.
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act includes a $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund aimed at smaller players who aren't backed by deeper corporate pockets.
Treatment is stimulating hair loss after COVID-19
Renew Body Contouring and Med Spa in Houston is busy helping patients regrow a full of head of hair with a unique treatment.
Renew Body Contouring and Med Spa in Houston is busy helping patients regrow a full of head of hair with a unique treatment.
Department of Homeland Security to hold vaccination clinic at border
The Department of Homeland Security will hold a mass vaccination clinic next week in the Rio Grande Valley to vaccinate Border Patrol agents in Texas.
The Department of Homeland Security will hold a mass vaccination clinic next week in the Rio Grande Valley to vaccinate Border Patrol agents in Texas.
$1,400 stimulus checks can be seized by private collectors for unpaid debts
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.