Studies suggest serious COVID-19 infection can lead to diabetes
Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.
Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.
Multiple COVID-19 vaccine distribution events to be held June 10-13
Distribution efforts will include the drive-thru clinic at the Travis County Exposition Center and deploying several strike teams to pop-up clinics.
Distribution efforts will include the drive-thru clinic at the Travis County Exposition Center and deploying several strike teams to pop-up clinics.
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
Delta variant cases rise in US, world amid COVID-19 vaccination push
World leaders and medical officials are pleading for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid reports of the highly contagious Delta variant driving up cases around the world.
World leaders and medical officials are pleading for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid reports of the highly contagious Delta variant driving up cases around the world.
H-E-B: Masks now optional for fully vaccinated employees, customers
H-E-B says after reviewing updated CDC guidance, it will make facial coverings optional for fully vaccinated employees, vendors, and customers.
H-E-B says after reviewing updated CDC guidance, it will make facial coverings optional for fully vaccinated employees, vendors, and customers.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott signs law banning vaccine passports
Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss Abbott signing SB 968 which bans COVID-19 vaccine passports.
Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss Abbott signing SB 968 which bans COVID-19 vaccine passports.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott signs law banning vaccine passports
Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Rebecca Thomas to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott signing Senate Bill 968 which prohibits COVID-19 vaccine passports.
Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Rebecca Thomas to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott signing Senate Bill 968 which prohibits COVID-19 vaccine passports.
Austin Energy will resume disconnections in July
Austin Energy says approximately 11 percent of the households it serves have not made a payment or are not on a payment arrangement since October.
Austin Energy says approximately 11 percent of the households it serves have not made a payment or are not on a payment arrangement since October.
Starbucks bringing back reusable cup service nationwide
Starbucks' reusable cups are being revived after the service was discontinued over a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starbucks' reusable cups are being revived after the service was discontinued over a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
City of Austin Utilities continues to provide customers bill assistance
The City of Austin Utilities and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin work together to help reduce the cost of customers utility bills.
The City of Austin Utilities and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin work together to help reduce the cost of customers utility bills.
People line street for COVID-19 tests in China following delta variant outbreak
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill banning COVID-19 vaccine passports
Abbott signed the bill hours after Carnival announced they would be returning to Texas soon for people who received their final COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Abbott signed the bill hours after Carnival announced they would be returning to Texas soon for people who received their final COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Carnival restarting cruises for fully vaccinated passengers July 3 from Texas
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed plans to restart U.S. sailings from its Texas port as early as July 3 for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed plans to restart U.S. sailings from its Texas port as early as July 3 for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 restrictions for travelers once 70% of population is inoculated
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
APH officials reflect on year in final virtual briefing
While the technology did not align with the 21st century, officials reflected on their work with optimism.
While the technology did not align with the 21st century, officials reflected on their work with optimism.
COVID-19 vaccine may cause heart inflammation in teens, reports find
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
IRS sending refunds to those who paid taxes on 2020 unemployment
The IRS says it is sending more than 2.8 million refunds to those who paid taxes on unemployment compensation that is now excluded as income.
The IRS says it is sending more than 2.8 million refunds to those who paid taxes on unemployment compensation that is now excluded as income.