Here's when the next round of COVID money could hit your bank account
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
UK coronavirus variant widespread in Houston wastewater, health department says
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
2nd week of COVID-19 vaccine initiative targets seniors in 34 Texas counties
Nearly three dozen counties, including some in southeast Texas, will participate in the second week of the state’s “Save Our Seniors” COVID-19 vaccine initiative.
Nearly three dozen counties, including some in southeast Texas, will participate in the second week of the state’s “Save Our Seniors” COVID-19 vaccine initiative.
Rules of etiquette after mask mandate lifts
The statewide mask mandate will be lifted on Wednesday. Darian Lewis with the Monica Lewis School of Etiquette talks about how to handle some of the situations that may arise.
The statewide mask mandate will be lifted on Wednesday. Darian Lewis with the Monica Lewis School of Etiquette talks about how to handle some of the situations that may arise.
UTMB doctors, nurses vaccinate dozens of patients during house calls
A group of doctors and nurses from UTMB are going door to door to treat their patients and work outside of their schedules to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
A group of doctors and nurses from UTMB are going door to door to treat their patients and work outside of their schedules to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Israel reopens bars, restaurants and other parts of economy to those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
What to expect: comparing Texas COVID-19 cases to cases in states without mask mandate
Texas is now two days from Governor Abbott’s new executive order taking effect, meaning all businesses can open 100 percent and the mask mandate goes away.
Texas is now two days from Governor Abbott’s new executive order taking effect, meaning all businesses can open 100 percent and the mask mandate goes away.
Concrete Cowboy cancels "mask off" party after pressure from Houston leader
The owner of Concrete Cowboy wrote Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner an email saying he would not open the bar at all Wednesday night when the party was initially scheduled to coincide with statewide restrictions being lifted.
The owner of Concrete Cowboy wrote Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner an email saying he would not open the bar at all Wednesday night when the party was initially scheduled to coincide with statewide restrictions being lifted.
Fort Bend County launches $500 childcare voucher program for families impacted by COVID-19
Families may be eligible to receive up to $500 per child -- up to three children per family.
Families may be eligible to receive up to $500 per child -- up to three children per family.
Biden to deliver first primetime address as president, will mark anniversary of coronavirus shutdowns
President Biden’s address Thursday will be his first major address since Inauguration Day, and it's set to mark the anniversary of the coronavirus shutdowns.
President Biden’s address Thursday will be his first major address since Inauguration Day, and it's set to mark the anniversary of the coronavirus shutdowns.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Local leaders urging Houston bar to cancel their ‘mask off’ party
A handful of local and state leaders held a press conference Sunday to urge a Houston bar to cancel their promoted “mask off” party. On Instagram, Concrete Cowboy along Washington Avenue, posted a flyer promoting their “mask off” party for this coming Wednesday.
A handful of local and state leaders held a press conference Sunday to urge a Houston bar to cancel their promoted “mask off” party. On Instagram, Concrete Cowboy along Washington Avenue, posted a flyer promoting their “mask off” party for this coming Wednesday.
UFC, musical artists, and tourists are planning trips to Texas as COVID-19 restrictions end
The UFC, musical artists, and tourists are planning trips to Texas as COVID-19 restrictions come to an end in the state.
The UFC, musical artists, and tourists are planning trips to Texas as COVID-19 restrictions come to an end in the state.
UPS driver moved to tears after residents on his route throw ‘thank you’ party and give him $1,000
A Pennsylvania UPS driver was moved to tears after being surprised by his regular clients with a “thank you” party and $1,000.
A Pennsylvania UPS driver was moved to tears after being surprised by his regular clients with a “thank you” party and $1,000.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
How to estimate child tax credits, stimulus checks in relief bill
The COVID-19 relief bill proposes an increase in child tax credits. Sullivan's Smart Sense shares the details.
The COVID-19 relief bill proposes an increase in child tax credits. Sullivan's Smart Sense shares the details.
Sugar Land sisters reflect on losing both parents to COVID-19 less than a day apart
As the COVID-19 pandemic marks a year in southeast Texas, two Sugar Land sisters reflect on their pain after losing both of their parents to the virus.
As the COVID-19 pandemic marks a year in southeast Texas, two Sugar Land sisters reflect on their pain after losing both of their parents to the virus.
States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.