PfISD suspends sub-varsity activities due to Travis County moving to Stage 5
Pflugerville ISD still plans to resume classes in-person in January for all students who chose in-person instruction for the next grading period.
Pflugerville ISD still plans to resume classes in-person in January for all students who chose in-person instruction for the next grading period.
ZACH Theatre cancels holiday performances due to Stage 5 restrictions
The ZACH Theatre has announced its canceling performances of its "A Rockin' Holiday Concert" due to Austin-Travis County officials elevating Austin to the Stage 5 COVID risk level.
The ZACH Theatre has announced its canceling performances of its "A Rockin' Holiday Concert" due to Austin-Travis County officials elevating Austin to the Stage 5 COVID risk level.
Beyoncé to offer $5,000 grants to families facing eviction
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addressing hypertension among racial and ethnic minority populations
CDC research has shown that Black and Hispanic Americans made up a higher portion of deaths related to COVID-19 and a new initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the American Heart Association will work work to address an underlying condition that may have increased the risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. Rear Admiral Felicia Collins has the details.
CDC research has shown that Black and Hispanic Americans made up a higher portion of deaths related to COVID-19 and a new initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the American Heart Association will work work to address an underlying condition that may have increased the risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. Rear Admiral Felicia Collins has the details.
Officials elevate Austin to Stage 5 COVID-19 risk level
Austin-Travis County officials have announced we are now in Stage 5 of its COVID-19 risk assessment. FOX 7 Austin's Kacey Bowen has more on what this means and what officials said.
Austin-Travis County officials have announced we are now in Stage 5 of its COVID-19 risk assessment. FOX 7 Austin's Kacey Bowen has more on what this means and what officials said.
EMT tests negative after giving CPR to passenger on LAX-bound flight who died from COVID-19
A 32-year-old Los Angeles EMT jumped into service after a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on Monday, December 14. TMZ obtained exclusive video of the lifesaving efforts during that flight from Orlando to LAX, which was diverted to New Orleans.
A 32-year-old Los Angeles EMT jumped into service after a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on Monday, December 14. TMZ obtained exclusive video of the lifesaving efforts during that flight from Orlando to LAX, which was diverted to New Orleans.
Papa John's dishing out $2.5M in bonuses for its frontline employees
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Austin-Travis County officials discuss elevation to Stage 5 COVID-19 risk level
Local leaders talk about the reasons for increasing to the highest level and what it means.
Local leaders talk about the reasons for increasing to the highest level and what it means.
Collin County dad leaves hospital after 150 day battle with COVID-19
Marcus Foreman gave a flex as he exited Methodist Richardson Medical Center. His family says many of the doctors thought he would not make it.
Marcus Foreman gave a flex as he exited Methodist Richardson Medical Center. His family says many of the doctors thought he would not make it.
AISD holds special meeting to discuss possible changes after winter break
The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special board voting meeting today to address possible changes to the school day after winter break.
The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special board voting meeting today to address possible changes to the school day after winter break.
House Dems will try to pass $2,000 stimulus checks this week after Trump signals support
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
Coronavirus reaches Antarctica, bringing pandemic to last untouched continent
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Your Health with Dr. Kumar: Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
Healthcare workers have been among the first groups to receive the vaccine for COVID-19 and Dr. Kumar is one of them. He talks more about taking the shot and the rollout to get the rest of the population vaccinated.
Healthcare workers have been among the first groups to receive the vaccine for COVID-19 and Dr. Kumar is one of them. He talks more about taking the shot and the rollout to get the rest of the population vaccinated.
Officials discuss next steps as Austin elevated to Stage 5 restrictions
Austin has been elevated to Stage 5 COVID restrictions. It's the first time Austin Public Health has officially increased the COVID-19 community risk level to the highest level since the pandemic's start.
Austin has been elevated to Stage 5 COVID restrictions. It's the first time Austin Public Health has officially increased the COVID-19 community risk level to the highest level since the pandemic's start.
President Trump threatens to torpedo COVID-19 relief bill with new demands
President Trump is calling for direct payments to Americans to be $2,000, not the $600 currently in the bill. He also says more needs to be done to help small businesses.
President Trump is calling for direct payments to Americans to be $2,000, not the $600 currently in the bill. He also says more needs to be done to help small businesses.
Part of the stimulus bill would help save Austin music venues
The bill will provide six months of financial support or $10 million to keep each venue afloat, whichever is cheaper.
The bill will provide six months of financial support or $10 million to keep each venue afloat, whichever is cheaper.
COVID-19 testing sites seeing large lines before holiday travel
For those who are traveling, they’re also recommending to get tested about 3 to 5 days after they return.
For those who are traveling, they’re also recommending to get tested about 3 to 5 days after they return.
Union files grievances on behalf of teachers denied COVID accommodations
The grievance process is lengthy, and the union is accusing the district of trying to drag things out.
The grievance process is lengthy, and the union is accusing the district of trying to drag things out.
Union files grievances on behalf of teachers denied COVID accommodations
The grievance process is lengthy, and the union is accusing the district of trying to drag things out.
The grievance process is lengthy, and the union is accusing the district of trying to drag things out.