Poll: Most Americans approve of Biden's early handling of COVID-19 pandemic

Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down statewide mask mandate

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.

Essential workers, elderly receive COVID-19 vaccines without appointments

Essential workers and anyone over 80 were offered first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine without appointments Monday at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.

APH gives update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Travis County

Austin Public Health says that more than 30% of Travis County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

APH gives update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Travis County
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Austin Public Health says that more than 30% of Travis County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months

President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.

Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan

A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.

COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program created for Texas youth summer camps

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has created a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for youth summer camps in Texas.

APH COVID vaccination registration will be offline for upgrades

Austin Public Health says the online COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Registration site will be intermittently offline starting at 7 p.m. tonight. 

World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness

More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.

Williamson County holds first in-person jury trials since last March

It took a whole year to figure out how to hold an in-person jury trial during a pandemic, but Williamson County made it happen.

Texas opens COVID-19 vaccines to anyone age 16 and older

On Friday, Texas hit a milestone of more than 10 million people vaccinated. Still, about 12 percent of the state’s population is fully vaccinated.

Texas opens COVID-19 vaccines to anyone age 16 and older
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On Friday, Texas hit a milestone of more than 10 million people vaccinated. Still, about 12 percent of the state?s population is fully vaccinated.

Vehicle traffic rebounding to pre-pandemic levels as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up

The number of daily passenger vehicle trips has hit a major milestone, reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a year, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the transportation analytics firm Inrix.

Dr. Deborah Birx says most US COVID-19 deaths could have been avoided or ‘decreased substantially’

Former Trump administration White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said in an interview that coronavirus deaths in the U.S. following the initial first wave could have been “decreased substantially” or avoided entirely.