90,000 US COVID-19 deaths since June were preventable, Kaiser Family Foundation says
The analysis estimated how many COVID-19 deaths were among unvaccinated adults and could have been prevented since June 2021 “when safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines became widely available to all adults in the U.S.”
Rent prices rising rapidly across the US, experts say
The average cost for rent has rapidly increased this year possibly due to a high demand in housing forcing would-be home buyers to rent due to steep costs, some experts say.
Austin-Travis County eviction protection orders extended through 2021
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have extended orders protecting residents and commercial properties from eviction through Dec. 31, 2021.
CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
Fourth child tax credit payment goes out this week: What parents need to know
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Oct. 15-18
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
99% of Hays County seniors have gotten at least one COVID-19 shot
That’s the highest in that age range and category of any surrounding county. By comparison, 92% of Travis County seniors have gotten at least one dose.
99% of Hays County seniors have gotten at least one COVID-19 shot
That’s the highest in that age range and category of any surrounding county. By comparison, 92% of Travis County seniors have gotten at least one dose.
State health officials believe there could be yearly vaccines, seasonal outbreaks of COVID-19
Aside from a possible surge this winter, the state’s top epidemiologist said COVID-19 could be a seasonal thing we have to deal with, like the flu.
Texas Rent Relief Program first in US to provide $1 billion in assistance
Texans can apply by calling 1-833-9TX-RENT (1-833-989-7368) or going to TexasRentRelief.com. The call center is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Biden: Number of unvaccinated in US ‘unacceptably high’ amid measured progress
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
Federal student loan payments to resume soon
Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.
Texas Hospital Association wants hospitals left out of vaccine order
The Texas Hospital Association wants hospitals left out of Gov. Abbott‘s recent order preventing any entity from having a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
UT Austin professor honored for role in developing COVID-19 vaccines
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
UT Austin professor honored for role in developing COVID-19 vaccines
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Heating bills set to soar this winter as inflation hits energy prices
Get ready to pay sharply higher bills for heating this winter, along with seemingly everything else.
ICU nurse helps young COVID-19 widowed dad fill newborn’s nursery with donations
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Foot traffic in downtown Austin around 91% of pre-pandemic activity
Foot traffic has steadily improved this year along Congress Avenue — it's now around 91% of pre-pandemic activity, according to the latest biannual report from the Downtown Austin Alliance.
Texas students lost decade's worth of learning progress during pandemic, TEA says
The TEA commissioner warned the state’s learning loss could reduce lifetime earnings for Texas students, costing the Texas economy an estimated $2 trillion. But there is some positive outlook on the horizon.
IATSE film and television workers nationwide to begin strike Oct. 18
IATSE members who work in television and film production at 36 IATSE local unions across the country voted last week to authorize the union's president to call a strike if contract talks didn't result in a new contract.