Austin Family: How to use the summer to close learning gaps
Alison Bogle with Austin Family joins Amanda Salinas to talk about how parents can se the summer to close learning gaps from the pandemic.
Alison Bogle with Austin Family joins Amanda Salinas to talk about how parents can se the summer to close learning gaps from the pandemic.
US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Travis County working through rent assistance applications
County leaders say they hope to start distributing payments in June just one week before landlords can start back up on the eviction process.
County leaders say they hope to start distributing payments in June just one week before landlords can start back up on the eviction process.
Ohio woman wins state's 1st Vax-a-Million lottery for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
Biden orders US intelligence officials to 'redouble' efforts to find origin of COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Rescue Plan to enable modernization, reduce claims backlog
Thomas J. Murphy, Acting Under Secretary for Benefits Veterans Benefits Administration, joins Dave Froehlich to talk about the American Rescue Plan.
Thomas J. Murphy, Acting Under Secretary for Benefits Veterans Benefits Administration, joins Dave Froehlich to talk about the American Rescue Plan.
CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
One McDonald's is so desperate for workers it is giving away iPhones
A McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois is offering iPhones to try to attract new workers.
A McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois is offering iPhones to try to attract new workers.
Hospitality employees, volunteers gather to cleanup downtown Austin
A group of 150 hospitality workers and Downtown Austin Alliance volunteers cleaned sidewalks, benches, and more in anticipation of summer visitors.
A group of 150 hospitality workers and Downtown Austin Alliance volunteers cleaned sidewalks, benches, and more in anticipation of summer visitors.
Hospitality employees, volunteers gather to cleanup downtown Austin
A group of 150 hospitality workers and Downtown Austin Alliance volunteers cleaned sidewalks, benches, and more in anticipation of summer visitors.
A group of 150 hospitality workers and Downtown Austin Alliance volunteers cleaned sidewalks, benches, and more in anticipation of summer visitors.
Americans can reenter US with expired passports through 2021, State Department says
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
Austin ISD providing free meals for children, caregivers during summer
AISD is providing free meals for children and caregivers over the summer. Children do not have to be enrolled in AISD to receive meals.
AISD is providing free meals for children and caregivers over the summer. Children do not have to be enrolled in AISD to receive meals.
Q2 Stadium to open at 100 percent capacity for Austin FC home opener
The Austin FC's home opener against San Jose is fast approaching and now the Q2 stadium will be able to fill every seat.
The Austin FC's home opener against San Jose is fast approaching and now the Q2 stadium will be able to fill every seat.
Austin ISD to hold outdoor, socially-distant graduation ceremonies
In-person graduation ceremonies will be held from May 28 to June 3 at one of three Austin ISD outdoor stadiums.
In-person graduation ceremonies will be held from May 28 to June 3 at one of three Austin ISD outdoor stadiums.
‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
'I'm young, I shouldn't be here': My fight with COVID-19
Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.
Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.
Norwegian Cruise Line announces plan for U.S. return to cruising
The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.
The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.