5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
Mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine trials at Baylor College of Medicine
Doctors say getting vaccinated against COVID-19 offers protection for the near future, but it’s still unclear how long that protection will last. That's why Baylor College of Medicine is staying on top of it with a trial to closely monitor what happens with a booster.
Live Nation to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test from artists, fans
Live Nation will require all artists and fans to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test starting Oct. 4, the company said.
Spring Branch ISD parents, physicians sign petition to ask district to require masks
Some parents with students in Spring Branch ISD say they're running out of time. They're trying to sway the school board to issue a mask mandate before kids go back to class on Monday.
Houston man shot 6 times, a week later still waiting for surgery at hospital overwhelmed by COVID-19
EXCLUSIVE: A Houston man continues to wait for surgery at Ben Taub Hospital roughly a week after getting shot six times.
Houston ISD lays out mask mandate
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice explains how the new mask mandate will work in Houston ISD.
Man shot 6 times awaiting surgery as shortages are delaying his procedure
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff spoke exclusively with the man as he awaits his surgery.
Houstonians filling hospitals at an alarming rate as COVID-19 continues to spread
A dozen church members test positive for COVID after their pastor died Sunday. Some in the congregation regret not being vaccinated. A West University woman also talks about her vaccine breakthrough case of COVID.
Houstonians filling hospitals at an alarming rate as COVID-19 continues to spread
A dozen church members test positive for COVID-19 after their pastor died Sunday. Some in the congregation regret not being vaccinated. A West University woman also talks about her vaccine breakthrough case of COVID.
Temporary Restraining Order granted after Harris Co. files lawsuit challenging Governor’s executive order
A temporary restraining order has been granted to Harris County after filing a request for an order preventing the state from enforcing Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order, GA-38.
Harris County sues state over mask mandate amid rising COVID-19 case numbers
With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Texas, Harris Co. has issued a mask mandate for schools and daycares and the Harris County Attorney's office has filed a lawsuit against Governor Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
More children are being treated for both RSV and COVID-19
Texas hospitals are, unfortunately, seeing more children coming in to be treated for two types of respiratory virus, as well as COVID-19. Now, some of these patients have both viruses at once.
Clear Creek ISD, in two counties, will not mandate masks despite Harris Co. order
"In a school district located in two counties, governed by an independent school board of trustees, and required to follow the laws of the State of Texas and rules of the Texas Education Agency, Clear Creek ISD will continue to comply with Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order which prohibits a school district from mandating face coverings be worn indoors," the district said in a statement.
Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
Former Houston-area nurses say they could help with shortage if there weren't mandatory vaccine policies
Experts say medical workers were in high demand before the pandemic. However, the issue seems to be more noticeable recently as COVID hospitalizations rise.
Vaccine mandate forcing former Houston-area nurses who want to help in the fight against COVID-19 to the sidelines
Two former Houston-area nurses want to jump in and help with the nursing shortage in the fight against COVID-19. However, due to the vaccine mandate, they won't.
Houston ISD Board unanimously approves mask mandate
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on the vote and as well as what might be next.
FULL VIDEO: Houston ISD School Board members discuss, vote regarding mask mandate
Houston ISD School Board members share their comments and vote regarding a mask mandate for the district.
Houston ISD School Board unanimously gives its support for mask mandate
School board members with the Houston Independent School District have given their support for a mask mandate within the district.
Fort Bend County Judge issues indoor mask mandate for county employees
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has reinstituted an indoor mask mandate for all Fort Bend County employees and visitors to county facilities.