Austin Police Department officer faces 'critical' case of COVID-19

Detective Neely has been with APD for over 10 years, but as he battles COVID, those he is sworn to protect and serve, are helping in his time of need.

Arkansas Gov. aims to end mask mandate at month’s end

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month.

Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds

Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.

UT researchers detail potential impacts from relaxed COVID-19 policies

While Austin laid out new guidelines allowing for in-person events to make a comeback, researchers at UT remain wary of relaxing restrictions. 

World stayed 'resilient' amid devastating COVID-19 pandemic, according to report

The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.

Fauci says Europe’s latest COVID-19 surge is a warning to US

The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.

Austin Convention Center COVID-19 care site discharges last patients

The city announced the Austin-Travis County Alternate Care Site located at the Austin Convention Center discharged the last remaining patients.

Life, business returns to Georgetown Square

Just a quick look around Georgetown Square showed it was packed with shoppers and visitors on Friday afternoon.

Life, business returns to Georgetown Square
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Just a quick look around Georgetown Square showed it was packed with shoppers and visitors on Friday afternoon.

Central Texas schools face staffing issues as restrictions ease

While the focus in classrooms will be on graduation, hiring teachers for summer school and the fall semester is the new assignment for administrators.

FAA proposes thousands of dollars in fines for 2 travelers who refused to wear face masks on flights

Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.