Dog adopted by Tennessee trooper who rescued her from extreme heat on side of highway
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper stepped in to help the dog, who he later named Princess. It was the beginning of a special friendship.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo tests positive for COVID-19
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has announced that she tested positive for COVID-19.
Dr. Birx describes a White House divided on COVID response
Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."
Houston seeing another increase in COVID-19 cases
Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise here in Houston and surrounding areas, and the city's health department is calling the current level high. Dr. Thomas Giordano professor and Section Chief of Infectious Diseases at Baylor College of Medicine shares more with FOX 26 anchor Jonathan Martin.
COVID-19 cases may be higher due to unreported at home testing kits
Despite COVID-19 fatigue, cases are spiking across the country. Doctor Danish Ali explains the reason behind the latest upward trend in cases.
Houston PD Chief Troy Finner tests positive for COVID-19
“My symptoms are mild and I will spend the next several days isolating myself at home and getting some rest,” Chief Finner said. “I hope to be back to work soon.”
Children 5 & under can start getting COVID-19 vaccines this week
Starting this week, children as young as six months old can start getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Linda Yancey with Memorial Hermann talks about what parents need to know.
Houston-area restaurant with self-serve bar concept shuts down, files for bankruptcy
Less than a year after its new, self-serve bar concept was launched, Shoot the Moon is shutting its doors for good.
'Great Rotation' responsible for increased labor turnover, experts say
Rather than employees simply quitting jobs, as noted in the so-called "Great Resignation," instead, some experts say people are finding better opportunities within their career field and in essence, jumping ship.
Texas Children's Hospital to start administering COVID-19 vaccines to children, 6 months to 5 years
Starting Tuesday, the Texas Children's Hospital will be administering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Widow of Alvin ISD principal speaking out against district's plan to name future school after him
The widow of an Alvin ISD principal is speaking out against the district's plan to name a future school after him.
FDA panel greenlights COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday.
Experts say 2 new Omicron subvariants could cause COVID surge
When it comes to COVID-19, the summer outlook doesn’t look too great, according to experts. BA.4 and BA.5 are two new COVID-19 sub-variants in the latest Omicron lineage.
FDA panel endorses Moderna's COVID vaccine for teens, school-age kids
An FDA advisory panel endorsed on Tuesday Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers and school-aged children.
May inflation hits a 41-year high, according to Labor Dept. report
The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high.
US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting one of the last remaining COVID-19-related federal mandates and the travel industry could not be happier.
May inflation report confirms things are quickly getting increasingly expensive
The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka breaks down the new numbers.
US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
State of Fort Bend County address discusses current prosperity to the next economic level
It’s been an epicenter of growth and diversity, and now Fort Bend County’s top leaders say an even brighter future is within reach.
Special reunion for COVID-19 patient and nurses who prayed with him
A special reunion was held at Memorial Hermann Southeast between Eddie Iniesta and his family with a group of medical workers, who filled many roles during the pandemic to help him fight even harder to survive.