Debrief: $1.2 billion bond proposed by Harris County Commissioners
As we pay more for food, gas, and electricity in property taxes, the democratic majority on Harris County Commissioners Court is asking us to dig a little deeper into our wallets. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan breaks it all down for us.
North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Texans take advantage of tax free weekend amid rising inflation
Families are taking advantage of tax-free weekend as they begin to cross off that school supply list, but things are looking more expensive this year because of rising inflation.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will remain in isolation after rebound case
President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 Saturday, but will remain in isolation until he tests negative a second time.
Houston Health Authority on Monkeypox risk, vaccines and tests
Health leaders want the White House to declare a public health emergency to tackle rising monkeypox cases. In our area, cases are up 120% over just this past week. Dr. David Persse with the Houston Health Authority to learn more.
Senator John Cornyn tests positive for COVID-19
Cornyn says he is vaccinated, boosted, and feeling fine.
Biden's latest COVID-19 'rebound' case has researchers evaluating link to anti-viral drug
Health experts say during clinical trials, rebound cases happened in only 1 to 2% of people. FOX 26's Natalie Hee shares more.
Biden's latest COVID-19 'rebound' case has researchers evaluating link to anti-viral drug
Health experts say during clinical trials, rebound cases happened in only 1 to 2% of people.
How Houston businesses are dealing with ‘shrinkflation’
We’ve been talking about “shrinkflation” for months, getting less for the same price or more because of inflation and businesses in Houston are struggling with it as well.
How inflation impacting mega million lottery sales in Texas
The economy has more Americans hoping to cash in on the $1 billion Mega Millions Jackpot. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how many tickets Texas expects to sell.
Federal reserve hikes interest rates for 4th time; will it trigger a recession?
Borrowing money is getting even more expensive for car buyers, homebuyers, and really anyone who carries a credit card balance. The Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates for fourth time this year and is desperately trying to just cool down the economy, but will this actually trigger a recession?
Biden tests negative for COVID-19: ‘Back to the Oval’
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
Texas Lt Gov Dan Patrick tests positive for COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is experiencing only mild symptoms and isolating at home, says his campaign.
Texas Southern University offers free vaccinations for students
In partnership with the Houston Health Department, TSU is offering three vaccines including meningitis, flu, and COVID-19 for free.
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland
The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.
Should people still get their COVID-19 boosters?
FDA authorized the booster dose for Pfizer and it's been an ongoing to make enhancements ever since but many people still have concerns if they should get the booster or not. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Linda Yancey with Memorial Hermann helps answer some of those concerns.
25 million kids have missed routine vaccinations due to COVID-19, WHO report says
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
Houston ISD to no longer offer COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers
As teachers prepare to head back to school, in just about two weeks Houston ISD will no longer be offering COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers. The decision comes as the virus surges yet again nationwide.