6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
WHO to release report next week on origins of COVID-19
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
First cases of UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in Williamson County
The Williamson County and Cities Health District says that the variant was discovered and confirmed through lab testing by the Texas DSHS.
The Williamson County and Cities Health District says that the variant was discovered and confirmed through lab testing by the Texas DSHS.
Third week of COVID-19 vaccine initiative targets seniors in 28 Texas counties
More than two dozen counties, including some in southeast Texas, will participate in the third week of the state’s "Save Our Seniors" COVID-19 vaccine initiative.
More than two dozen counties, including some in southeast Texas, will participate in the third week of the state’s "Save Our Seniors" COVID-19 vaccine initiative.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
VIDEO: Police fire pepper balls to disperse Spring Break crowd in Florida
Two officers were reportedly injured when they body-slammed and arrested a man.
Two officers were reportedly injured when they body-slammed and arrested a man.
Deputies: Florida man arrested after spitting on Disney employee who asked him to put mask on
An arrest affidavit said that he refused to and then spit on the employee. He walked away and contact with him was lost before backup could arrive.
An arrest affidavit said that he refused to and then spit on the employee. He walked away and contact with him was lost before backup could arrive.
Teachers demand higher wages, pandemic safety
Some teachers spent the beginning of spring break protesting for higher pay, better school funding, and better protections against COVID-19.
Some teachers spent the beginning of spring break protesting for higher pay, better school funding, and better protections against COVID-19.
Texas Health holds memorial service to mark one year since COVID-19 pandemic began
One year into the pandemic, the Texas Health Hospital System pauses for a somber observance. It is also cautioning people the danger has not passed.
One year into the pandemic, the Texas Health Hospital System pauses for a somber observance. It is also cautioning people the danger has not passed.
‘We loved each other so, so much’: Husband dies from COVID-19 days after getting married
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Austin continues mask mandate amid lawsuit
A district judge has denied the state's request for an immediate temporary injunction, meaning Austin’s mask mandate stands at least until Mar. 26,
A district judge has denied the state's request for an immediate temporary injunction, meaning Austin’s mask mandate stands at least until Mar. 26,
Italy back to lockdown over Easter weekend amid surging COVID-19 cases
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Much of Italy will be locked down on Easter weekend for the second year in a row amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Texas teachers hold protest, vehicular march in downtown Austin
Some teachers spent the beginning of spring break protesting for higher pay, better funding for public schools, and better protections against COVID-19.
Some teachers spent the beginning of spring break protesting for higher pay, better funding for public schools, and better protections against COVID-19.
It could be 'weeks' before Phase 1C is vaccinated in Travis County
Starting today, millions more Texans can get the COVID-19 vaccine but those in Austin-Travis County who are 50 and up may have to wait longer.
Starting today, millions more Texans can get the COVID-19 vaccine but those in Austin-Travis County who are 50 and up may have to wait longer.
Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
Wife takes nursing home job to still see husband and comply with COVID-19 restrictions
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
Biden, Harris and others begin promoting COVID-19 relief plan's benefits during 'Help is Here' tour
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
Texans need to renew vehicle registration, apply for titles by April 14
More than 100,000 county residents need to update their registration renewal and/or apply for a title by the April 14 deadline.
More than 100,000 county residents need to update their registration renewal and/or apply for a title by the April 14 deadline.
Texas sees decline in new coronavirus cases, data shows
Data from Johns Hopkins shows that more than 46,300 people have died from COVID-19 in Texas so far, the third-highest death count in the U.S.
Data from Johns Hopkins shows that more than 46,300 people have died from COVID-19 in Texas so far, the third-highest death count in the U.S.
Facebook to label COVID-19 vaccine posts to combat misinformation, help people find where to get the shot
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.