Over 110K restaurants nationwide closed due to COVID-19 pandemic

According to a survey from the National Restaurant Association, 17% of restaurants have closed and it predicts 10,000 more will close by the end of the year. 

Austin-Travis County COVID-19 orders extended through February 16

The City of Austin and Travis County orders extend existing requirements for face coverings, social distancing, and limiting gatherings.

Over 110K restaurants nationwide closed due to COVID-19 pandemic
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According to a survey from the National Restaurant Association, 17% of restaurants have closed and it predicts 10,000 more will close by the end of the year.?

Manor High School choir sings virtually for global audience
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In a year that has been rather dark, a bright light of Manor High School choir students is?spreading love, one video at a time.

Austin-Travis County officials ask church leaders to limit in-person services

Austin and Travis County city and public health officials say with the holiday season, these places could be seeing large groups of people. 

Puppy scams up 280% amid COVID-19 pandemic compared to 2019

According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.

Grim milestone: California breaks single-day record of new COVID-19 cases

California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior. 

Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal

The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.

Fort Hood healthcare workers, first responders receive COVID-19 vaccine

Fort Hood has started distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers and first responders at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center.

Judge Judy says she confronted ‘narcissist’ man for not wearing mask at hair salon

Judge Judy, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, recently channeled her no-nonsense attitude when she saw a man without a face mask at a salon amid the coronavirus pandemic.

MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, says she’s given $4.1 billion to charity

MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author and ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, says she has given away $4.1 billion in the past four months to hundreds of organizations.

Austin filmmaker spends year with homeless in the streets
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Ruben Grafe, a filmmaker in Austin, sits down with Leslie Rangel to talk about his work. In his latest project, he spent a year with the homeless in order to cover eye-opening stories that often get ignored.

How to celebrate the holidays safely with family despite COVID-19
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AARP care giving expert Amy Goyer joins Amanda Salinas on Good Day Austin to talk about what you can do to help your loved ones stay well this holiday season