Restraining order filed against New Braunfels holistic center for unauthorized COVID-19 testing
The FBI said claims made by Living Health New Braunfels that their staff are qualified to administer and interpret COVID-19 tests are false.
Limited visitation to be allowed at Texas nursing facilities
HHSC is also issuing enhanced emergency rules requiring additional actions by nursing facilities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Big Bend National Park to reopen at limited capacity
Texas' Big Ben National Park is slated to reopen to the public on Friday, August 7 at a limited capacity.
How to use air pressure to crush cans
Nature is always trying to maintain equilibrium, this experiment is a fun way to illustrate that.
How to use sunlight to paint a picture
After about 4 hours in the sun, the crayons on the black poster will have melted much more than those on the white poster board.
Austin ISD School Board to vote on delaying start of school
Board members are set to vote on whether to push back the start date from August 18 to Tuesday, September 8.
Local private, charter schools see increase in applications
Two private schools in the Austin area both say while they have seen applicants from public schools increase, they have also seen students pull out due to COVID-19 reasons.
Austin Public Health resumes asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
Austin Public Health officials said in a briefing Wednesday that they are observing a decreased demand for testing and labs less burdened by regional surges have greater capacity.
Parents weigh in on Austin ISD’s proposed delayed start date
Austin ISD schools are slated to begin online learning August 18th but Thursday the school board could vote to push back that start date to September, meaning kids may not see the inside of a classroom till November.
CTRMA analyzing traffic numbers from local tollway for insight into COVID-19 impact on roads
Change in driving habits could change how roads are built in the future.
High school athletes fear shorter seasons, less college recruiting over coronavirus concerns this fall
For high school athletes, especially those who want to play in college, their futures are uncertain and opportunities limited.
Fund established to help small businesses in Hays County struggling during pandemic
The ECAP fund will disperse a total of $600,000 to businesses.
Update on latest COVID-19 numbers as Austin-Travis County remains in Stage 4
Austin Public Health is holding its weekly briefing which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
Williamson County more optimistic about August than July with COVID-19
Now in August, the county health district's executive director says they are seeing more people social distancing and wearing masks, which makes them optimistic that this month will look much different than the last.
Austin ISD considering postponing first day of school until Sept. 8
This decision would come on Thursday as the AISD school board votes on whether or not to postpone the start of the 2020-21 school year.
UT Austin: 45-50 percent of students choosing to attend online-only classes this fall
Interim president Jay Hartzell says they're hopeful about how this upcoming semester will look for students, faculty and staff.
Abbott: Texas has enough PPE to support school districts across state at no cost
The governor delivered his remarks from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio and was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd.
Texas man charged after allegedly spending COVID-19 business aid on Lamborghini, strip clubs
The U.S. Department of Justice said that Lee Price III allegedly obtained more than $1.6 million in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Texas medical board warns physicians who claim COVID-19 cure
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
UT Austin announces new fall procedures concerning home football games, parties and class sizes
UT Austin is getting ready to welcome back students for the fall semester, with changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.