Customers react to first day of businesses reopening 100%, no masks in Texas
Wednesday marks the first day of the state’s reopening. Businesses are now allowed to operate at 100% and the mask mandate was lifted.
Wednesday marks the first day of the state’s reopening. Businesses are now allowed to operate at 100% and the mask mandate was lifted.
Houston's top health leaders worry about loosening COVID-19 restrictions as more infectious variants spread
As the mask mandate ends, the race to administer more vaccines intensifies. According to DSHS, only about nine percent of all Texans have been fully vaccinated.
As the mask mandate ends, the race to administer more vaccines intensifies. According to DSHS, only about nine percent of all Texans have been fully vaccinated.
Beating COVID-19: Senior citizens take swing at virus-shaped piñata after getting vaccinated
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Third stimulus check calculator: See how much money you could receive from Biden's relief bill
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
When will concerts and shows come back to Houston?
Live music and theater venues in the Houston area are lining up shows and preparing to re-open.
Live music and theater venues in the Houston area are lining up shows and preparing to re-open.
Businesses react to first day without mask mandate
With the removal of Texas' mask mandate, some people are throwing no mask parties while others are deciding how to proceed.
With the removal of Texas' mask mandate, some people are throwing no mask parties while others are deciding how to proceed.
California university paying students $75 to avoid travel during spring break
The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.
The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.
Biden announces U.S. is buying 100M additional doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine standby list: Website sends alert on unused doses
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
Texas lifts statewide mask mandate, expands business capacity to 100%
The statewide mask mandate in Texas was lifted on Wednesday, and businesses can now operate at 100% capacity.
The statewide mask mandate in Texas was lifted on Wednesday, and businesses can now operate at 100% capacity.
Infectious disease expert urges Texans to still wear a mask
As statewide COVID-19 restrictions end, an infectious disease expert is urging Texans to continue to wear a mask.
As statewide COVID-19 restrictions end, an infectious disease expert is urging Texans to continue to wear a mask.
Poll: Sharp divide between rural and urban areas on mask wearing
Repeal is not popular in major metro areas or with people of color, according to the findings of the study.
Repeal is not popular in major metro areas or with people of color, according to the findings of the study.
New Orleans hospital marks 10,000th COVID-19 recovery with jazz band sendoff
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Galveston County officials expecting more foot traffic for Spring Break
Galveston County officials say they are expecting big crowds down to the island as Spring Break goes into full swing.
Galveston County officials say they are expecting big crowds down to the island as Spring Break goes into full swing.
Fort Bend Co. Judge issues order requiring face coverings in county facilities
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has signed an order requiring the use of face coverings in county facilities.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has signed an order requiring the use of face coverings in county facilities.
Unemployed could get tax break, COBRA health coverage
If the House passes President Biden's relief bill this week, people who have lost jobs could get more than just an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits. They could also receive a big tax break and free health insurance.
If the House passes President Biden's relief bill this week, people who have lost jobs could get more than just an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits. They could also receive a big tax break and free health insurance.
‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
Disney CEO anticipates reopening Disneyland by late April; 10K furloughed employees to return to work
Disney's CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday that he is aiming to reopen its California theme parks with limited capacity by the end of April, and that thousands of furloughed employees will return to work.
Disney's CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday that he is aiming to reopen its California theme parks with limited capacity by the end of April, and that thousands of furloughed employees will return to work.