CDC updates guidelines on facial coverings
The CDC has updated their recommended guidelines on when and where face covering should be worn. We talk to a doctor about who this applies to and what this means as we inch closer to ending the pandemic.
The CDC has updated their recommended guidelines on when and where face covering should be worn. We talk to a doctor about who this applies to and what this means as we inch closer to ending the pandemic.
Bill in legislature would provide more mental health resources for police officers
A bill has been filed in the Texas Legislature that would help get police officers access to better mental health resources. Our panel discusses why this is important, not just for officers, but the communities they serve.
A bill has been filed in the Texas Legislature that would help get police officers access to better mental health resources. Our panel discusses why this is important, not just for officers, but the communities they serve.
Markets are seeing more Black investors, including cryptocurrency
For the first time, the number of Black investors under the age of 40 is currently equal to those that are white. An investment expert joins The Factor to discuss why this is important and what?s so hot about cryptocurrency.
For the first time, the number of Black investors under the age of 40 is currently equal to those that are white. An investment expert joins The Factor to discuss why this is important and what?s so hot about cryptocurrency.
Future unknown for cornerstone, other artifacts from historic church
An historic church in Houston?s Third Ward has been demolished to make way for new development. But left behind in the rubble and debris were historic artifacts like the church?s cornerstone and even a time capsule. It?s a story we brought you on FOX 26 Houston and now we are digging into how these valuable items were found and the search for what to do with them next.
An historic church in Houston?s Third Ward has been demolished to make way for new development. But left behind in the rubble and debris were historic artifacts like the church?s cornerstone and even a time capsule. It?s a story we brought you on FOX 26 Houston and now we are digging into how these valuable items were found and the search for what to do with them next.
Houston native heads to top-rated graduate program after earning bachelor’s degree in prison
In December 2020, Benny Hernandez III was leaving prison after a decade of being behind bars on family violence and robbery charges.
In December 2020, Benny Hernandez III was leaving prison after a decade of being behind bars on family violence and robbery charges.
Houston native heads to top-rated graduate program after earning bachelor?s degree in prison
Benny Hernandez III joins the Factor Uncensored to talk about where he's headed.
Benny Hernandez III joins the Factor Uncensored to talk about where he's headed.
The perfect pullover for your next Zoom meeting? These designers think so
Two Lithuanian creatives have created what they call the ?Zoom Pullover? to vamp up your professional attire while staying work-from-home comfortable.
Two Lithuanian creatives have created what they call the ?Zoom Pullover? to vamp up your professional attire while staying work-from-home comfortable.
Slow pace, Boseman robbed: Recap and reaction from the 93rd Academy Awards
Long speeches, weird format, and a few snubs were just a few of the gripes about this year?s Oscars ? but should we be happy to have an awards show at all? Our panel recaps the night!
Long speeches, weird format, and a few snubs were just a few of the gripes about this year?s Oscars ? but should we be happy to have an awards show at all? Our panel recaps the night!
Breaking down Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
After being pulled from the market, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19 is back on the market. But is it too little too late for the vaccine?s reputation?
After being pulled from the market, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19 is back on the market. But is it too little too late for the vaccine?s reputation?
Mortal Kombat hits theatres, streaming
The BackstageOL.com guys join The Factor to talk about Mortal Kombat.
The BackstageOL.com guys join The Factor to talk about Mortal Kombat.
Attorneys share advice for pandemic divorces
Divorces rose during the pandemic and coinciding stay-at-home measures across the country. But in Texas, divorces can be particularly tricky. Family law attorneys Doug and Alicia York discuss the trend and what you need to know if you think your marriage is headed toward divorce.
Divorces rose during the pandemic and coinciding stay-at-home measures across the country. But in Texas, divorces can be particularly tricky. Family law attorneys Doug and Alicia York discuss the trend and what you need to know if you think your marriage is headed toward divorce.
A cannibal, couple of wedding scammers, and a trio of scorned employees: This week?s Crazy Azz Criminals
Isiah wraps up a handful of people?s bad decisions that got them in trouble with the law.
Isiah wraps up a handful of people?s bad decisions that got them in trouble with the law.
Texas athletes could soon be paid for their likeness
This week, a bill passed out of the Texas Senate that would allow college athletes to earn an income for the use of their name, image, and likeness. The bill, which is similar to laws enacted in other states, now heads to the House of Representatives. Our panel discusses SB 1385 and why they think it should become legal in Texas.
This week, a bill passed out of the Texas Senate that would allow college athletes to earn an income for the use of their name, image, and likeness. The bill, which is similar to laws enacted in other states, now heads to the House of Representatives. Our panel discusses SB 1385 and why they think it should become legal in Texas.
Angela After Dark: What if we aren?t on the same page about marriage?
Dr. Angela Jones talks about what to do if you and your partner are not on the same page about getting married.
Dr. Angela Jones talks about what to do if you and your partner are not on the same page about getting married.
What were they thinking? Fraudulent PPP loans are coming back to haunt alleged scammers
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the federal government claims there have been at least $1B in fraudulent PPP loans dispersed. At least seven people in the Houston area have been arrested for more than $20M in fraudulent loans. This week, a GoFundMe page went viral because it was seemingly set up to help a woman pay back her PPP loan. We ask our panel: what were they thinking?
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the federal government claims there have been at least $1B in fraudulent PPP loans dispersed. At least seven people in the Houston area have been arrested for more than $20M in fraudulent loans. This week, a GoFundMe page went viral because it was seemingly set up to help a woman pay back her PPP loan. We ask our panel: what were they thinking?
New research from UHD shows racial disparities in breast cancer patients
Black women often face more barriers when facing their options when it comes to life after breast cancer, particularly reconstruction, according to a new journal published by Dr. Shahnjayla Connors, Assistant Professor of Health & Behavioral Science at UHD. Dr. Connors joins The Factor, along with survivor Janice Workcuff, to discuss why this happens and what must be done to give Black women a better quality of life while fighting and after beating breast cancer.
Black women often face more barriers when facing their options when it comes to life after breast cancer, particularly reconstruction, according to a new journal published by Dr. Shahnjayla Connors, Assistant Professor of Health & Behavioral Science at UHD. Dr. Connors joins The Factor, along with survivor Janice Workcuff, to discuss why this happens and what must be done to give Black women a better quality of life while fighting and after beating breast cancer.
Garcia: We cannot let the system fail another soldier
It has been one year since the death of Houston-native Vanessa Guillen. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia joins The Factor to discuss the work done in the last year for true change on military bases and installments.
It has been one year since the death of Houston-native Vanessa Guillen. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia joins The Factor to discuss the work done in the last year for true change on military bases and installments.
Is Chauvin conviction enough to satisfy politicians? promises of justice?
Many activists worry that politicians and national leaders see the Derek Chauvin conviction as relief of promises made in the past. Is this a closed case on justice and reform? Our panel shares why this is only the beginning.
Many activists worry that politicians and national leaders see the Derek Chauvin conviction as relief of promises made in the past. Is this a closed case on justice and reform? Our panel shares why this is only the beginning.
Future of policing after Chauvin conviction
In light of the Derek Chauvin conviction, what will we see different in the future when it comes to policing in the United States? Current and retired law enforcement join The Factor to with their insight.
In light of the Derek Chauvin conviction, what will we see different in the future when it comes to policing in the United States? Current and retired law enforcement join The Factor to with their insight.
Was the shooting of Ma'Kiyha Bryant racially motivated or a proper use of force?
A 16-year-old girl in foster care was shot and killed by police in Columbus, Ohio after they responded to a call for a fight at a home. Body camera footage shows Bryant seemingly try to attack other girls at the home before an officer told her to get down, and eventually fired at her. Our panel discusses whether this was racially motivated or if it was a proper use of force.
A 16-year-old girl in foster care was shot and killed by police in Columbus, Ohio after they responded to a call for a fight at a home. Body camera footage shows Bryant seemingly try to attack other girls at the home before an officer told her to get down, and eventually fired at her. Our panel discusses whether this was racially motivated or if it was a proper use of force.