A month and a half into Texas’ delta variant–fueled coronavirus surge, deaths from COVID-19 have begun ticking upward, mirroring the rise in cases and hospitalizations in preceding weeks. An average of 90 deaths a day was reported across Texas over the last week. While that number is well below the peak seven-day average of deaths — about 330 — in …

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: What is the virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. The name comes from the Latin word for crowns or halos, which coronaviruses resemble under …

KABUL, Afghanistan — Thousands of Afghans rushed into Kabul’s main airport Monday, some so desperate to escape the Taliban that they held onto a military jet as it took off and plunged to their deaths. At least seven people died in the chaos, U.S. officials said, as America’s longest war ended with its enemy the victor. The crowds came while …

A 27-year-old man was arrested early Saturday in connection with the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man in Far East Dallas, police say. Alex Robert Castillo was booked into the Dallas County jail on a charge of murder. He did not have an attorney listed in court records. Police were dispatched about 1:50 a.m. to the Estara apartments in the …

A fatal accident shut down the westbound Interstate 30 lanes over Lake Ray Hubbard on Monday evening, Rockwall police said. Police Chief Max Geron tweeted about the wreck just after 7 p.m., saying that multiple vehicles were involved and that the crash had resulted in serious injury. Police later said it was a fatal crash, but they did not say …

WASHINGTON — Nearly two decades after Texas’ George W. Bush led the nation to war in Afghanistan to root out terrorists behind the Sept. 11 attacks, the Taliban were suddenly back in control Monday after a chaotic U.S. withdrawal. They decried the bungled drawdown and tragic miscalculations about the Afghan government’s ability to hold out against insurgents. For those who’d …

As COVID-19 cases rise across the country and the more contagious delta variant continues to spread, many people have questions about getting a booster dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The Associated Press and reported Monday night that experts are expected to recommend boosters for all Americans. An announcement was expected as soon as this week, with doses beginning to be administered …

The White House plans to recommend a booster shot of coronavirus vaccine eight months after most Americans finish their initial immunizations, The New York Times reported Monday night. Citing a pair of Biden administration officials, the Times reported that the extra doses may be offered as soon as a month from now and that the first shots would go to health care workers and residents …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Doctors at Texas Children’s Hospital said that as of Monday they are treating more than 35 kids who are battling COVID-19. They worry they will see more kids in the coming weeks as schools reopen across southeast Texas. Dr. Lara Shekerdemian, the chief of critical care, who said it’s too early to tell if the delta …

HOUSTON, Texas — You hear that noise, Houston? It’s the sound of your bank account screaming under the weight of the heavier debt load you’re shouldering. A report released by personal finance platform LendingTree shows Houston ranks tenth among the 100 largest U.S. metro areas for the share of people with credit card balances totaling at least $10,000. In an aggressive …