Texas AG files several lawsuits against school districts defying governor's executive order
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
President Joe Biden orders new COVID-19 vaccine mandates
A day after President Biden announced new COVID-19 vaccine mandates to combat the growing surge in the U.S., FOX 26's Denise Middleton checks in to what efforts are already underway in Harris County.
A day after President Biden announced new COVID-19 vaccine mandates to combat the growing surge in the U.S., FOX 26's Denise Middleton checks in to what efforts are already underway in Harris County.
Should ivermectin be used to treat COVID-19 despite the controversy surrounding it?
A local nurse practitioner has been prescribing the controversial drug to treat COVID-19 and has seen some success, but the FDA has not approved it for use yet.
A local nurse practitioner has been prescribing the controversial drug to treat COVID-19 and has seen some success, but the FDA has not approved it for use yet.
Galveston Co. Health Dept. confirms first COVID-19 related death in a child
Officials in Galveston County confirmed a little girl's death from COVID-19 complications is the county's first youngest coronavirus-related death.
Officials in Galveston County confirmed a little girl's death from COVID-19 complications is the county's first youngest coronavirus-related death.
US COVID-19 deaths surpass 650,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
Couple expressing remorse after they and their five children all tested positive for COVID-19
A Houston family of 7 is under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19. The couple tells FOX 26 they were not vaccinated but say they regret it now.
A Houston family of 7 is under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19. The couple tells FOX 26 they were not vaccinated but say they regret it now.
Houston family of 7 under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19
Five siblings tested positive for COVID-19 and a day later, so did their parents. All seven are now sick at home hoping their symptoms don't get any worse.
Five siblings tested positive for COVID-19 and a day later, so did their parents. All seven are now sick at home hoping their symptoms don't get any worse.
Unvaccinated city of Houston employees will get mandatory COVID-19 test
All city of Houston employees who are unvaccinated will undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Wednesday morning.
All city of Houston employees who are unvaccinated will undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Wednesday morning.
Will 'compassion fatigue' and surge in COVID-19 cases discourage aspiring nursing students?
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
College student explains why COVID-19 made her not want to pursue a career in nursing
A local student explains how hearing about the number of COVID-19 patients surging Houston hospitals and many health care workers experiencing ?compassion fatigue,? has discouraged her from attending nursing school.
A local student explains how hearing about the number of COVID-19 patients surging Houston hospitals and many health care workers experiencing ?compassion fatigue,? has discouraged her from attending nursing school.
Examining how nursing schools are faring amid rise in health care workers experiencing 'compassion fatigue'
Dr. Lucindra Campbell-Law with Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing for the University of St. Thomas breaks down how nursing schools are holding steady despite the rise in COVID-19 patients at Houston-area hospitals.
Dr. Lucindra Campbell-Law with Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing for the University of St. Thomas breaks down how nursing schools are holding steady despite the rise in COVID-19 patients at Houston-area hospitals.
Some Houston hospitals reaching plateau with COVID-19 patients, but worry about Labor Day gatherings
As we head into this holiday weekend, hospitals in the Houston area remain full with COVID-19 patients but some of them are reporting a plateau; a high plateau in fact. FOX 26’s Maria Salazar has more.
As we head into this holiday weekend, hospitals in the Houston area remain full with COVID-19 patients but some of them are reporting a plateau; a high plateau in fact. FOX 26’s Maria Salazar has more.
Some Houston hospitals reaching plateau with COVID-19 patients, but worry about Labor Day gatherings
As we head into this holiday weekend, hospitals in the Houston area remain full with COVID-19 patients but some of them are reporting a plateau; a high plateau in fact. FOX 26?s Maria Salazar has more.
As we head into this holiday weekend, hospitals in the Houston area remain full with COVID-19 patients but some of them are reporting a plateau; a high plateau in fact. FOX 26?s Maria Salazar has more.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Houston appear to be plateauing, but remain high
Nationally, some are suggesting the U.S. may have reached or be close to reaching the peak of this wave of COVID-19 hospitalizations. However, what is happening in the Houston area? Our Maria Salazar investigates.
Nationally, some are suggesting the U.S. may have reached or be close to reaching the peak of this wave of COVID-19 hospitalizations. However, what is happening in the Houston area? Our Maria Salazar investigates.
Houston coronavirus hospitalizations starting to plateau, doctors say
Nationally, some are suggesting the U.S. may have reached or be close to reaching the peak of this wave of COVID-19 hospitalizations. However, what is happening in the Houston area?
Nationally, some are suggesting the U.S. may have reached or be close to reaching the peak of this wave of COVID-19 hospitalizations. However, what is happening in the Houston area?
Fort Bend ISD to not require face masks but still encourages staff, students, and parents to wear one
As the battle wages on between local school districts and the state on enforcing masks in schools, Fort Bend ISD announced it would not. "In light of this legal development, at this time, the District is not requiring the wearing of masks," Fort Bend ISD said.
As the battle wages on between local school districts and the state on enforcing masks in schools, Fort Bend ISD announced it would not. "In light of this legal development, at this time, the District is not requiring the wearing of masks," Fort Bend ISD said.
Children and COVID-19: Doctors break down risks, antibodies, and vaccines
COVID-19 cases are up among children and pediatricians. And pediatric hospitalizations are the highest on record at the start of the pandemic. Dr. Michael Chang is a pediatric infectious disease specialist with UT Health in Houston and tells us more about this ongoing crisis.
COVID-19 cases are up among children and pediatricians. And pediatric hospitalizations are the highest on record at the start of the pandemic. Dr. Michael Chang is a pediatric infectious disease specialist with UT Health in Houston and tells us more about this ongoing crisis.
More employers, insurance companies could start charging employees for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Delta Air Lines announced it will charge unvaccinated employees an additional $200 a month for health insurance coverage. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells us how employers and insurance companies are expected to follow suit.
Delta Air Lines announced it will charge unvaccinated employees an additional $200 a month for health insurance coverage. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells us how employers and insurance companies are expected to follow suit.
Huntsville doctor and radio station team up against misinformation about COVID-19 vaccine
Parts of rural Texas have faced numerous challenges during the pandemic, but a local doctor and radio station are working together to turn the tide in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Parts of rural Texas have faced numerous challenges during the pandemic, but a local doctor and radio station are working together to turn the tide in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Harris Co. judge announces expansion with COVID-19 vaccine incentives amid successful trend
The expansion comes days after residents were offered $150 to get the COVID-19 vaccine and since then, Judge Hidalgo says they've seen a successful trend of people rolling up their sleeves and getting the shot.
The expansion comes days after residents were offered $150 to get the COVID-19 vaccine and since then, Judge Hidalgo says they've seen a successful trend of people rolling up their sleeves and getting the shot.