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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.