House, Senate pass bill to avert shutdown as COVID-19 relief negotiations continue
Congress approved a two-day stopgap spending measure Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, sending bill to president Donald Trump.
Congress approved a two-day stopgap spending measure Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, sending bill to president Donald Trump.
10-year-old dog adopted after spending 1,134 days in shelter
Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.
Capone the 10-year-old Labrador retriever mix had difficulty finding a forever home and spent over 1,000 days in a Pittsburgh animal shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family.
Austin-Travis County extend eviction protections until February 1
The extension comes after the Austin City Council unanimously passed an ordinance extending the applicability period and expiration date in requiring notices of proposed evictions.
The extension comes after the Austin City Council unanimously passed an ordinance extending the applicability period and expiration date in requiring notices of proposed evictions.
Person caught COVID-19 after 5 minutes in restaurant 20 feet from infected patron, researchers say
It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.
It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.
Airline passengers who refuse to wear masks face potential FAA fines
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Pflugerville ISD requesting personnel be designated frontline workers
Pflugerville ISD is requesting all district personnel be designated frontline workers and given priority in the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pflugerville ISD is requesting all district personnel be designated frontline workers and given priority in the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
A conversation with the co-authors of Secret Austin: A Guide to the Weird
Cherly and Les Thomas sit down with Leslie Rangel to talk about their book, Secret Austin: A Guide to the Weird.
Cherly and Les Thomas sit down with Leslie Rangel to talk about their book, Secret Austin: A Guide to the Weird.
Loneliness strengthens parts of brain tied to imagination, reminiscing
Dr. Mimi Secor, a family nurse practitioner and author, joins Amanda Salinas on Good Day Austin to talk about a new study that shows loneliness might actually strengthen parts of our brain.
Dr. Mimi Secor, a family nurse practitioner and author, joins Amanda Salinas on Good Day Austin to talk about a new study that shows loneliness might actually strengthen parts of our brain.
Uber pledges 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
COVID-19 models plot harrowing scenarios for California hospitals
Over the next four weeks, California hospitals could be overflowing with 75,000 patients — about five times the current level — and an average of 400 people will die every day.
Over the next four weeks, California hospitals could be overflowing with 75,000 patients — about five times the current level — and an average of 400 people will die every day.
Feds: Family used phony Orlando ministry to obtain $8.7 million in COVID relief funds
Agents say the family tried to spend millions of PPP dollars on a multi-million dollar home in Orlando.
Agents say the family tried to spend millions of PPP dollars on a multi-million dollar home in Orlando.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to 'stand in the way' if local leaders try to close restaurants
"If a local leader wants to put them out of work, you’re damn right I’m hobbling them from doing that," he said.
"If a local leader wants to put them out of work, you’re damn right I’m hobbling them from doing that," he said.
Ex-California EDD worker filed fraudulent claims under Dianne Feinstein's name: feds
“Think about this for a minute: EDD issues a debit card to Senator Dianne Feinstein! How does that happen?” Jim Patterson, a Republican in the state Assembly, said Thursday. “I’ll tell you how, EDD is complicit in the fraud by mailing out Social Security numbers to scammers; or they are utterly incompetent by not even checking eligibility before they issue the debit card. Either way, EDD has aided and abetted the fraud.”
“Think about this for a minute: EDD issues a debit card to Senator Dianne Feinstein! How does that happen?” Jim Patterson, a Republican in the state Assembly, said Thursday. “I’ll tell you how, EDD is complicit in the fraud by mailing out Social Security numbers to scammers; or they are utterly incompetent by not even checking eligibility before they issue the debit card. Either way, EDD has aided and abetted the fraud.”
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Austin doctor shares her experience with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Healthcare officials are one of the first groups to receive the vaccine. Dr. Norwood with Dell Medical School says she’s excited to be part of this first wave.
Healthcare officials are one of the first groups to receive the vaccine. Dr. Norwood with Dell Medical School says she’s excited to be part of this first wave.
Austin doctor shares her experience with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Healthcare officials are one of the first groups to receive the vaccine. Dr. Norwood with Dell Medical School says she?s excited to be part of this first wave.
Healthcare officials are one of the first groups to receive the vaccine. Dr. Norwood with Dell Medical School says she?s excited to be part of this first wave.
Texas comptroller says food banks could claim enough unclaimed property to feed thousands
An initial check of some notable Texas food pantries shows that they’re owed thousands of dollars in unclaimed property.
An initial check of some notable Texas food pantries shows that they’re owed thousands of dollars in unclaimed property.
Esquina Tango reopens outside amid pandemic, now faces noise violations for outdoor music
What's threatening the nonprofit Esquina Tango now is not the pandemic, but it's a city sound ordinance.
What's threatening the nonprofit Esquina Tango now is not the pandemic, but it's a city sound ordinance.
Texas COVID-19 vaccine distribution predicted to hit 1M doses by end of December
Gov. Greg Abbott predicted more than a million people will be vaccinated in Texas by the end of the month because of this massive logistical effort.
Gov. Greg Abbott predicted more than a million people will be vaccinated in Texas by the end of the month because of this massive logistical effort.