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.
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.