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.
Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
Memorial Hermann Health Systems President and CEO reflects on year since pandemic hit Houston
The President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Systems talks about lessons learned and how far we've come in the year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Houston.
The President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Systems talks about lessons learned and how far we've come in the year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Houston.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
Some 'recovered' COVID-19 patients still have lingering symptoms nearly a year later; doctors push vaccine
Now a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, some of Houston’s first Coronavirus patients still have side effects.
Now a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, some of Houston’s first Coronavirus patients still have side effects.
Thursday marks one year of COVID-19 in Texas
Thursday marks one year since the first presumptive positive COVID-19 case was reported in Fort Bend County. We take a look back.
Thursday marks one year since the first presumptive positive COVID-19 case was reported in Fort Bend County. We take a look back.
When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? It depends on age
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
3 cases of California COVID-19 variant confirmed in Harris County
Health officials say three cases of the B.1.429 coronavirus variant, also known as the California strain, have been confirmed in Harris County.
Health officials say three cases of the B.1.429 coronavirus variant, also known as the California strain, have been confirmed in Harris County.
Many Houston-area school districts still requiring masks despite Governor's announcement
In light of the announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to lift the statewide mask mandate next Wednesday, many school districts are still requiring masks for their students.
In light of the announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to lift the statewide mask mandate next Wednesday, many school districts are still requiring masks for their students.