US support for vaccine mandates grows as COVID-19 anxiety rises, poll finds
A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
Lone Star College nursing students tapped to help out with Houston-area hospitals burdened with COVID surge
A new program initiated by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the State Department of Health in August will help first- and second-year nursing students at Lone Star College get jobs at local hospitals like Ben Taub, LBJ and UMMC.
Demand for COVID-19 vaccine triples in Harris County after $100 incentive announcement
A long line of cars wrapped around NRG Stadium’s parking lot Thursday for COVID-19 vaccines.
New program helping nursing students find jobs during pandemic
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more on the program and what the students will be doing while in school.
Protecting vulnerable students during a pandemic
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with an attorney about how to protect vulnerable students during a pandemic.
Harris County vaccine incentive drawing crowds
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more as the $100 vaccine incentive in Harris County has those unvaccinated looking to get vaccinated.
Spring Branch ISD parents pull their kids out of school over COVID-19 concerns
Some Spring Branch ISD parents say they are scrambling to figure out how they will school their kids this year.
Texas Supreme Court temporarily allows school mask mandates to remain
The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott’s request that it disallow mask mandates in Texas school districts — albeit on a technicality.
Spring Branch ISD parents pull children out of school after masks not required in classrooms
As children continue their return to the classroom, some Spring Branch ISD parents say they are scrambling to figure out how they will school their children this year.
Houston ISD to launch virtual academy for most vulnerable students, superintendent says
The Houston Independent School District has announced they will be launching a virtual academy for their most vulnerable students, according to Superintendent Millard House II.
Parents livid after learning Klein ISD teacher gave questionnaire asking students if they've been vaccinated
A Klein ISD teacher appears to have violated the district's policy by handing out a survey asking students if they were vaccinated against COVID-19.
Fort Bend ISD parents push for online learning options amid rising COVID-19 cases
Parents in Fort Bend county held a protest Thursday morning pushing for virtual learning.
"Violating parental rights": Gov. Abbott's office responds to districts adding masks to dress code
"Governor Abbott has been clear that the time for mask mandates is over; now is the time for personal responsibility," says the governor's press secretary in a statement in response to Texas City ISD and Paris ISD adding masks to their dress codes as a loophole to the governor's executive order.
Houston ISD Board approves $500 stipend for employees vaccinated against COVID-19
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a one-time $500 stipend for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The TEA will also need to approve the stipend.
US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
States banning mask mandates could face civil rights probes
"Some state governments have adopted policies and laws that interfere with the ability of schools and districts to keep our children safe during in-person learning," President Joe Biden said in an executive order, adding that some states "have gone so far as to try to block school officials" from adopting safety measures.
Houston expert explains role of personal conversation, why officials cannot break vaccine hesitancy alone
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Felicia Harris from the University of Houston Downtown, a communications expert, who believes that breaking this plateau of interest in getting the vaccine is going to come down now to communication tactics, not just medicine.
Expert says overcoming COVID-19 plateau of interest in vaccines will involve communication tactics
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Felicia Harris from the University of Houston Downtown, a communications expert, who believes that breaking this plateau of interest in getting the vaccine is going to come down now to communication tactics, not just medicine.
Deputy with Harris County Sheriff's Office feeds residents experiencing homelessness
Wednesday afternoon's heavy downpour wasn't enough to stop a deputy with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office from ensuring Houston residents wouldn't go hungry.
Katy ISD begins classes amid continued spike in coronavirus cases
There was plenty of excitement as Haskett Jr.High welcomed students for the very first time, but all of this happened as local health officials continue to paint a grim backdrop for back to school as COVID-19 cases hospitalizations continue to rise.