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Widow of Alvin ISD principal speaking out against district's plan to name future school after him

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.

June 15
‘Melrose Place’ and ‘Always’ star Brad Johnson dead at 62

‘Melrose Place’ and ‘Always’ star Brad Johnson dead at 62

The actor appeared in several film and television shows, including “CSI,” “Dallas,” and “Soldier of Fortune, Inc.”

June 3
US COVID-19 deaths top 1 million, Johns Hopkins data shows

US COVID-19 deaths top 1 million, Johns Hopkins data shows

In less than two and a half years, the number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days.

May 18
Vaccines could have prevented at least 318K COVID-19 deaths in the US, study says

Vaccines could have prevented at least 318K COVID-19 deaths in the US, study says

Of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of those deaths could have been averted by vaccines, researchers say.

May 18
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says

Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says

Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.

May 5
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.

March 7
US COVID-19 death toll hits 900,000, sped by omicron

US COVID-19 death toll hits 900,000, sped by omicron

Propelled in part by the wildly contagious omicron variant, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 900,000 on Friday, less than two months after eclipsing 800,000.

February 4
COVID falling in 49 of 50 states as deaths near 900,000

COVID falling in 49 of 50 states as deaths near 900,000

With the brutal omicron wave rapidly loosening its grip, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 of 50 states, even as the nation's death toll closes in on another bleak round number: 900,000.

February 4
Minnesota man dies from COVID-19 after family fought to keep his ventilator on

Minnesota man dies from COVID-19 after family fought to keep his ventilator on

A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.

January 22
Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt

Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt

Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.

January 18
State health officials dispute 30 percent Covid nursing home death count discrepancy by auditor

State health officials dispute 30 percent Covid nursing home death count discrepancy by auditor

"In my mind, it proved to me to be a very deadly decision and numbers are bearing it out," said State Rep. Steve Johnson (R-Wayland).

January 12
State Rep says Covid deaths in long-term facilities expected to be 30% higher in auditor's report

State Rep says Covid deaths in long-term facilities expected to be 30% higher in auditor's report

The revelation comes as Johnson released a statement regarding the report Wednesday evening. Johnson (R-Wayland) is the chair of the House Oversight Committee and said that residents deserve to know the truth.

January 12
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says

Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says

The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”

January 6
Houston-based online memorial COVID-19 Wall of Memories honored on launch date anniversary

Houston-based online memorial COVID-19 Wall of Memories honored on launch date anniversary

On Tuesday, the city of Houston recognized the virtual memorial with a proclamation that January 4th would be known as COVID-19 Wall of Memories Day. The website was also selected to be part of the U.S. Library of Congress.

January 5
OC Deputy DA, vocal critic of vaccine mandates, dies of COVID-19

OC Deputy DA, vocal critic of vaccine mandates, dies of COVID-19

Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby has died of COVID-19. Ernby was an outspoken critic of COVID vaccine mandates on a number of occasions.

January 4
Phoenix mother dies from COVID-19 on Christmas Day, leaving behind 3 kids and fiancé

Phoenix mother dies from COVID-19 on Christmas Day, leaving behind 3 kids and fiancé

On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.

December 28, 2021
Federal program offers up to $9,000 cash to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs

Federal program offers up to $9,000 cash to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs

The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.

December 26, 2021
Michigan man who defied state pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19

Michigan man who defied state pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19

John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."

December 23, 2021
First Omicron-related death in Harris County reported, says Judge Hidalgo

First Omicron-related death in Harris County reported, says Judge Hidalgo

The first Omicron-related death in Harris County has been reported, according to County Judge Lina Hidalgo. The victim was an unvaccinated man in his 50s.

December 20, 2021
National Cathedral to ring funeral bell 800 times in memory of 800K Americans lost to COVID-19

National Cathedral to ring funeral bell 800 times in memory of 800K Americans lost to COVID-19

The Washington National Cathedral will ring its funeral bell 800 times Wednesday in memory of the 800,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19. 

December 15, 2021
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