Katy ice cream shop owner to have product on H-E-B shelves
H-E-B has announced the winners of its Quest for the Texas Best competition and FOX 26 Houston hears from one of its competitors, Tom Landis, owner of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, who won third place!
Children and COVID-19: Doctors break down risks, antibodies, and vaccines
COVID-19 cases are up among children and pediatricians. And pediatric hospitalizations are the highest on record at the start of the pandemic. Dr. Michael Chang is a pediatric infectious disease specialist with UT Health in Houston and tells us more about this ongoing crisis.
More employers, insurance companies could start charging employees for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Delta Air Lines announced it will charge unvaccinated employees an additional $200 a month for health insurance coverage. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells us how employers and insurance companies are expected to follow suit.
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.
Huntsville doctor and radio station team up against misinformation about COVID-19 vaccine
Parts of rural Texas have faced numerous challenges during the pandemic. Our Maria Salazar spent the day in Walker County to see how a local doctor and radio station are working together to turn the tide in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Houston Health Department confirms city’s first COVID-19 pediatric death without underlying health conditions
According to a release, the child was a Houston boy between the ages of 10 and 19.
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.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo announce expansion of COVID-19 vaccination incentive program
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, but says the work is far from over.
2,500 more medical staff, equipment to be deployed to Texas health care facilities
The Texas Department of State Health Services will deploy 2,500 additional medical staff to health care facilities in the state as they treat COVID-19 patients, Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order expanding vaccine mandate ban
Governor Abbott has issued an executive order expanding the ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates for government entities or taxpayer-funded businesses.
Legal expert breaks down Gov. Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates
Gov. Greg Abbott is now banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates. To learn more about the legalities of this newest order, we speak to Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law.
COVID-19 booster shots and additional doses
Several local hospitals will begin offering COVID-19 boosters for the general public next month. To learn more about it FOX 26 speaks to Dr. Rodrigo Hasbun with UT Health - Houston.
US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
COVID patients overflowing into free-standing ERs as local hospitals are stretched thin
As local hospitals and healthcare workers continue to be stretched thin due to the surge of COVID-19 patients, other facilities are feeling the burden as well.
Impact of COVID-19 hospitalizations effecting freestanding emergency rooms
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with one freestanding emergency room about what they're experiencing as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise.
Clear Creek ISD offering virtual learning again as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Parents are pondering how to protect their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggle with choosing virtual or in-person learning.
Abbott adds vaccine mandate ban to Special Session agenda
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
Clinics, pharmacies to start offering flu shots in September
There's been all this talk about COVID vaccines but next week, many clinics and pharmacies will start offering flu shots. We speak with an expert on how to prepare for the upcoming 'sick season'
New program in Houston offers up to $150 for getting vaccinated against COVID-19
Under a new incentive program beginning Thursday, those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 at eligible Houston Health Department sites can get a $100 gift card for their first dose and a $50 gift card for their second dose.