Protecting your finances from the COVID-19 pandemic
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You may be doing your best to protect yourself from the delta variant. But what about protecting your finances?

School supply shortage ahead of Tax-Free weekend
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Everything from clothes to shoes and school supplies will be tax-free this weekend. However, experts have warned that there may not be enough to go around.

Houston Mayor announces new vaccine initiative
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There is a new initiative that is aimed at families and Children over the age of 12 to go get vaccinated before the school year begins, so this new initiative will be kicking off this Saturday.

Houston nurse fighting back against state's 'Tampon Tax'
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The UK has scrapped the so-called "Tampon Tax," that's the extra fee some countries and states including Texas add to women's menstrual products. A local nurse practitioner is hoping the same happens right here in the Houston area. In fact, she's fighting back, hoping to eliminate the fee.

Will Texas soon require vaccine passports for indoor facilities?
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New York City will become the first in the U. S to roll out what sounds a lot like a vaccine passport, The mayor there says people who want to, and restaurants, gyms, or other entertainment venues will need proof of vaccination starting next month. Could Texas be next?

Keys to making a 'Hybrid work' plan a success
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More and more companies are adopting hybrid models where their employees split time between the office and home. So FOX 26 looked into what the keys are to making this model work?

Treating triple-negative breast cancer
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Cholesterol-lowering drugs may improve survival rates in triple-negative breast cancer patients, according to a new study led by researchers from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Energy drink dangers when consumed by kids
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Energy drinks may be appealing to students getting back into their school routines. But Dr. John Higgins, sports cardiologist with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, explains why these caffeine packed beverages are not for kids.

Simone Biles' mother speaks about gymnast's Olympic win
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Simone Biles will return to Houston with another Olympic medal after winning bronze on the beam in Tokyo. Nellie Biles talks about her daughter's win and how she encouraged and supported her.

Houston Restaurant Weeks at Ciro's Italian Grill
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Houston Restaurant Weeks is underway now until September 6. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez and Katie Stone from HRW check out the menu at Ciro's Italian Grill.

Kathy Griffin lung cancer diagnosis: Are nonsmokers at risk?
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Comedian Kathy Griffin says she'll have surgery to remove half of her left lung after a cancer diagnosis. She says she has never smoked, which is usually the number 1 risk factor. Dr. Anne Tsao, professor and section chief of thoracic oncology with MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses some of the other factors that may increase a person's odds.

Eviction moratorium ends: Help for renters at risk
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The federal eviction moratorium has expired, meaning there is no more protection for people behind on rent. Some say this is the beginning of a crisis within a crisis. Jay Malone with the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation discusses the situation in the Houston area.

Former gymnast and sports med doctor on Simone Biles' Olympic comeback
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Simone Biles won bronze on beam in Tokyo, the seventh Olympic medal of her career. Dr. Alysia Robichau, a former gymnast and sports medicine physician at Houston Methodist, discusses her comeback.

Survivor biking cross country to raise awareness for ovarian cancer
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Lilian Velez, of Houston, joined forces with a non-profit organization called Texas 4000 and is biking cross country to raise awareness and money to fight cancer.

Little League team raises money for Montgomery Co. Food Bank
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The Scrapyard Dawgs, a Little League select baseball team, started a campaign to fight hunger. How have they done? FOX 26's Nate Griffin has the story.

Masks in classrooms: How to prepare your child
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Even without a mandate, a lot of parents want their child to wear a face covering in class due to the risk of the delta variant. How can we mentally prepare them to mask up again? Dr. Jessica Lanerie with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic shares some advice.

David Castro's father speaks about road rage suspect's arrest for son's murder
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A suspect has been charged with murder in the deadly shooting of 17-year-old David Castro, who was killed in a suspected road rage shooting while going home from an Astros game in Houston. David's father, Paul Castro, speaks about the arrest.

Boeing's Starliner set to launch on Tuesday
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Boeing's Starliner is set to launch for the International Space Station on Tuesday. The 5 to 10 day flight test will help prove the Starliner system is ready to carry astronauts to the Space Station later this year. NASA's Associate Administrator Bob Cabana talks about the launch.

Biles wins bronze after taking time away to focus on mental health
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Simone Biles won bronze during the balance beam final on Tuesday. Mental training expert Robert Andrews discusses her decision to take herself out of several competitions to focus on her mental health.