Carnival gets CDC approval for Florida, Texas cruises this summer
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Uptick in coronavirus cases prompts Chinese city to lock down neighborhood
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.
Ahead of summer, coronavirus cases fall dramatically in Europe
Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe.
Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe.
Holiday air travel provides rebound to pre-pandemic traffic
Airport officials are seeing a big rebound in traffic, but say it's not yet a full recovery to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
Airport officials are seeing a big rebound in traffic, but say it's not yet a full recovery to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
CDC loosens COVID-19 mask guidance for summer campers
The guidance is the first in a wave of updates that will incorporate the CDC's recent decisions on masks and social distancing.
The guidance is the first in a wave of updates that will incorporate the CDC's recent decisions on masks and social distancing.
Biden’s $6T budget proposal: Social spending, taxes on business
President Joe Biden rolled out his $6 trillion budget proposal for next year, which features new social programs for the poor and middle class. But it depends on taxing corporations and the wealthy to keep the nation's spiking debt from spiraling out of control.
President Joe Biden rolled out his $6 trillion budget proposal for next year, which features new social programs for the poor and middle class. But it depends on taxing corporations and the wealthy to keep the nation's spiking debt from spiraling out of control.
European regulators approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15
The European Medicines Agency has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children 12-15, the E.U.‘s first shot cleared for kids.
The European Medicines Agency has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children 12-15, the E.U.‘s first shot cleared for kids.
Poppy Wall of Honor will stay virtual for Memorial Day 2021
The Poppy Wall of Honor went virtual last year and will continue to exist online for 2021.
The Poppy Wall of Honor went virtual last year and will continue to exist online for 2021.
ABIA expecting big increase in traffic over Memorial Day Weekend
Officials at ABIA have been watching the trends closely, and they say since last month they have seen a major uptick in passengers returning to the airport. John Krinjak has the details.
Officials at ABIA have been watching the trends closely, and they say since last month they have seen a major uptick in passengers returning to the airport. John Krinjak has the details.
Nearly 3M Texans are expected to travel during Memorial Day Weekend
According to AAA, nearly 3 million Texans are expected to travel 50 miles more from now through Memorial Day. John Krinjak explains.
According to AAA, nearly 3 million Texans are expected to travel 50 miles more from now through Memorial Day. John Krinjak explains.
ABIA expecting big increase in traffic over Memorial Day Weekend
Officials have been watching the trends closely, and they say since last month they have seen a major uptick in passengers returning to the airport.
Officials have been watching the trends closely, and they say since last month they have seen a major uptick in passengers returning to the airport.
Three popular Austin music venues open for first time since pandemic
Mohawk Austin, The Continental Club and The Saxon Pub have opened their doors again for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year.
Mohawk Austin, The Continental Club and The Saxon Pub have opened their doors again for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year.
Three popular Austin music venues open for first time since pandemic
Mohawk Austin, The Continental Club and The Saxon Pub have opened their doors again for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year.
Mohawk Austin, The Continental Club and The Saxon Pub have opened their doors again for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year.
Tickets to Austin events selling out in record time
Tickets selling out for Austin FC and ACL is just one example of pandemic fatigue and pent-up demand, says Tom Noonan with Visit Austin.
Tickets selling out for Austin FC and ACL is just one example of pandemic fatigue and pent-up demand, says Tom Noonan with Visit Austin.
Japanese physician warns against Tokyo Olympics, says officials are underestimating COVID-19 risks
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
City of Austin easing COVID regulations for special events permits
Now, the content of the form is shorter, and the details requested in the plan are recommendations only.
Now, the content of the form is shorter, and the details requested in the plan are recommendations only.
GOP offers $928B infrastructure proposal, funded with COVID-19 aid
Republicans have rejected Biden’s proposed corporate tax increase to pay for new investments, and instead want to shift unspent COVID-19 relief dollars to help cover the costs.
Republicans have rejected Biden’s proposed corporate tax increase to pay for new investments, and instead want to shift unspent COVID-19 relief dollars to help cover the costs.
Despite pandemic, Con Mi MADRE continues to help young women
Dr. Johanna Moya Fabregas, the executive director of Con Mi MADRE, joins Leslie Rangel to talk about how they were able to stay on track during the pandemic.
Dr. Johanna Moya Fabregas, the executive director of Con Mi MADRE, joins Leslie Rangel to talk about how they were able to stay on track during the pandemic.