'I paid $15,000': Man arrested at Disney after refusing to be temperature screened, deputies say
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
Volunteers needed to help with COVID-19 vaccines in Williamson County
Family Hospital Systems is seeking both medical and non-medical volunteers to help with the COVID-19 vaccination effort in Williamson County.
Family Hospital Systems is seeking both medical and non-medical volunteers to help with the COVID-19 vaccination effort in Williamson County.
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.?
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.?
‘Mask Innovation Challenge’: HHS, CDC launch mask design contest for cash prize
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
Texas Rangers host sellout crowd for 2021 home opener with no COVID-19 attendance restrictions
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
Florida couple charged with $5.8-million COVID relief fraud
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
Texas receiving large allotment of COVID-19 vaccine doses
2.5 million doses of the vaccine are headed for Texas over the course of this week. It will be distributed to more than 2,000 providers across Texas.
2.5 million doses of the vaccine are headed for Texas over the course of this week. It will be distributed to more than 2,000 providers across Texas.
Austin community enjoys socially-distanced live music on Easter Sunday
In front of a slowly changing downtown background, a return to an Austin original on Sunday: live music.
In front of a slowly changing downtown background, a return to an Austin original on Sunday: live music.
'I didn't think this was going to happen to me': 24-year-old with COVID-19 needed multi-organ transplant
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Coronavirus variant from India discovered in the Bay Area
A new coronavirus variant, first found in India, was discovered in a Bay Area patient by Stanford's Clinical Virology Lab.
A new coronavirus variant, first found in India, was discovered in a Bay Area patient by Stanford's Clinical Virology Lab.
UK to test series of COVID-19 safety measures to bring back mass gatherings - including vaccine passport
Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.
Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
CDC says fully-vaccinated people are safe to travel for holidays
The CDC is now saying those who are fully vaccinated are less likely to get and spread COVID-19 so travel recommendations have been relaxed for them.
The CDC is now saying those who are fully vaccinated are less likely to get and spread COVID-19 so travel recommendations have been relaxed for them.
CDC says fully-vaccinated people are safe to travel for holidays
The CDC is now saying those who are fully vaccinated are less likely to get and spread COVID-19 so travel recommendations have been relaxed for them.
The CDC is now saying those who are fully vaccinated are less likely to get and spread COVID-19 so travel recommendations have been relaxed for them.
COVID vaccine clinic for the visually impaired held in Southeast Austin
Austin Lighthouse, which helps serve the needs of the visually impaired, received 300 vaccine doses for employees, members, and their families.
Austin Lighthouse, which helps serve the needs of the visually impaired, received 300 vaccine doses for employees, members, and their families.
Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
More than 100M US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.