Austin program gives people impacted by COVID-19 temporary work
The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps was formed this year by the city in an effort to help people get back to work and back on their feet.
The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps was formed this year by the city in an effort to help people get back to work and back on their feet.
Austin police officers offered COVID-19 vaccines this week
The Austin Police Association said?vaccines for the department are more important now than ever, as there have been dozens of officers infected by the virus over the last couple of weeks.
The Austin Police Association said?vaccines for the department are more important now than ever, as there have been dozens of officers infected by the virus over the last couple of weeks.
Austin could run out of ICU beds within 1-2 weeks if trend continues
Interim public health authority Dr. Mark Escott said with current projections, Austin could run out of ICU beds within one to two weeks.
Interim public health authority Dr. Mark Escott said with current projections, Austin could run out of ICU beds within one to two weeks.
House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
South African president bans sales of alcohol, orders bars closed amid COVID-19 spikes
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.
Unemployment benefits to be delayed by Trump's late signing of COVID-19 relief bill
The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump signed over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of struggling households and businesses.
The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump signed over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of struggling households and businesses.
Here's some things you can do before the end of 2020 to save on your tax bill
People have less than a week to make some money moves to try and save some cash on their 2020 tax bill.
People have less than a week to make some money moves to try and save some cash on their 2020 tax bill.
Shootings, killings are also rising as COVID-19 ravages US
Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dancing Amazon driver: Delivery man's moves caught on camera
A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.
A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.
Nearly 8M have fallen into poverty since summer as US sees largest increase in single year
Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.
Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.
Nursing facilities urged to take advantage of COVID-19 treatments
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are alerting nursing facilities to the availability of monoclonal antibody therapies that can be used to treat residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are alerting nursing facilities to the availability of monoclonal antibody therapies that can be used to treat residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Studies suggest 4 vitamins to lower risk of severe cases of COVID-19
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.
Officials brace for possible surge in COVID-19 cases due to holidays
The concerns come after officials saw a spike in travel over Christmas and they're worried if people will be celebrating the new year safely.
The concerns come after officials saw a spike in travel over Christmas and they're worried if people will be celebrating the new year safely.
Seattle Children's Hospital technician hospitalized for over a month dies of COVID-19
The holidays are for spreading good cheer, but one family is devastated after the death of a father who lost his battle with COVID-19. Doug Bwamu, a Seattle Children’s Hospital healthcare worker, was hospitalized for more than a month before he died just days before Christmas.
The holidays are for spreading good cheer, but one family is devastated after the death of a father who lost his battle with COVID-19. Doug Bwamu, a Seattle Children’s Hospital healthcare worker, was hospitalized for more than a month before he died just days before Christmas.
Officials brace for possible surge in COVID-19 cases due to holidays
Health officials are bracing for the possibility of a surge in COVID-19 cases. The concerns come after officials saw a spike in travel over Christmas and they're worried if people will be celebrating the new year safely.
Health officials are bracing for the possibility of a surge in COVID-19 cases. The concerns come after officials saw a spike in travel over Christmas and they're worried if people will be celebrating the new year safely.
Trump signs stimulus package, providing relief for thousands of Texans
Among things the bill accomplishes -- averting a government shutdown, funding a new round of stimulus checks, and unemployment aid.
Among things the bill accomplishes -- averting a government shutdown, funding a new round of stimulus checks, and unemployment aid.
Trump signs stimulus package, providing relief for thousands of Texans
Still, the consequences of the benefit lapse remained unclear.
Still, the consequences of the benefit lapse remained unclear.
Trump signs COVID relief bill and government funding measure that he called a 'disgrace'
Sunday night, President Donald Trump signed the pandemic relief and government-funding measure that he called a disgrace.
Sunday night, President Donald Trump signed the pandemic relief and government-funding measure that he called a disgrace.
US reaches grim milestone after COVID-19 cases top 19 million
The U.S. has now topped 19 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows.
The U.S. has now topped 19 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows.
Fauci claims herd immunity numbers were 'guestimates,' settles on 75-80%
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."