Southwest Airlines scraps plans to put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave
Southwest still plans on granting 'valid' requests
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mixed reaction to vaccine mandate ban as Abbott hopes it becomes law
Governor Greg Abbott is hoping the Texas Legislature will turn his executive order banning vaccine mandates into state law as Texas businesses and politicians react to the order.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler reacts to Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the latest executive order from Governor Greg Abbott.
FOX 7 Discussion: Some Texas restaurants still struggling
Emily Williams Knight, the President & CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how restaurants are doing in the pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott bans vaccine mandates from any entity
Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, share their thoughts on Abbott's new order blocking vaccine mandates.
Cornyn, Doggett react to Abbott's order against vaccine mandates
Senator John Cornyn and Representative Lloyd Doggett share their thoughts on Governor Greg Abbott's new order against vaccine mandates in Texas.
Texas order reflects growing GOP vaccine mandates hostility
The growing battle over what some see as an overreach by the federal government is firing up, even though many large employers have already decided on their own to require their workers to get the shot.
Texas mom gives birth to twin girls after testing positive for COVID
Doctors performed an emergency C-section and Leal gave birth to twins, Matilde and Renata. She was with them only for a moment before they were separated.
Southwest, American Airlines will comply with federal vaccine mandate despite Texas governor's order
Southwest Airlines says it will go against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order and instead comply with President Joe Biden’s mandate requiring employees to be vaccinated.
Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 3 COVID risk-based guidelines
Austin-Travis County had just moved down to Stage 4 a few weeks ago in late September.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates by any entity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
APH: Just four COVID-19 cases traced to ACL weekend one
The news comes as COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Travis County.
APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Oct. 8-11
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Austin Trail of Lights returns in November as drive-thru event
The 57th annual Austin Trail of Lights is returning as a drive-thru event in November. Vehicle passes are now available for the event, ranging from $30-$95.