City officials announce updated RENT Assistance Program for 2021

The City of Austin’s Neighborhood Housing and Planning Department and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin announce details of the program that will provide $25 million of rental assistance.

2nd suspect from viral Uber video surrenders to face charges

A second suspect wanted from a widely seen video showing mistreatment of an Uber driver has surrendered to San Francisco police.

What to expect at Austin bars, restaurants ahead of Spring Break

Texas has gained an extra hour of sunshine just in time for an eventful week. This comes after the Governor announced businesses can open at 100%.

California’s first case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant appears in San Bernardino

California’s first confirmed case of the P.1 coronavirus variant, commonly known as the ‘Brazilian’ variant has been detected in a San Bernardino resident.  

Yo-Yo Ma performs surprise concert at COVID-19 vaccination site

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma gave a free, surprise concert at a COVID-19 vaccination site Saturday in Massachusetts.

Ireland is latest country to pause AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following blood clot reports

At least five European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.

Austin Public Health on one-year of COVID in Austin, Travis County

As we look back on a year ago, much has changed. We lost interaction with loved ones, friends, and family. However, many have gained insight.

"I’m back in action,” One of the first Americans who contracted COVID-19 speaks about his recovery

Gregg Garfield was the first coronavirus patient admitted to his hospital. He was on a ventilator for 30 days and doctors gave him a 1% chance to live. But now Gregg is thriving and has beat COVID-19.

Gov. Newsom admits mistakes, says recall isn’t justified

California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged mistakes in his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but insists the recall effort against him has more to do with politics than the public health crisis.

Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 3 COVID-19 guidelines

Austin-Travis County announced it is moving to Stage 3 of the Austin Public Health COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines for the first time since November

Central Texas to receive over half a billion in stimulus funds

Texas is expected to receive just over $27 billion in total, with $16.8 billion for the state government and $10.4 billion for local governments. 

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US surpasses COVID-19 vaccine milestone of 100 million shots administered

The U.S. has administered more than 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine according to the latest numbers posted Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.