Mask policy dispute mires Arizona family's Milwaukee flight

The family says they were humiliated after Southwest Airlines employees wouldn't let them board their flight over a mask dispute.

Inslee extends latest Covid-19 restrictions in Washington state through Jan. 4

The latest statewide Covid-19 restrictions that were set to be lifted Dec. 14 - including a ban on indoor dining and wedding and funeral receptions - have been extended for an additional three weeks. 

UT Austin chosen as a COVID-19 vaccine distribution site for Texas
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The university was designated as a distribution site by the State of Texas and will soon receive and begin administering the vaccine to the community, beginning with designated health care workers.

Texas sues 4 states claiming unconstitutional voting changes
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The four states are among a handful where the Trump campaign is trying to overturn results that handed President-elect Joe Biden the victory.

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks

The deadly pandemic that tore through the nation’s heartland struck just as Aaron Crawford was in a moment of crisis. He was looking for work, his wife needed surgery, then the virus began eating away at her work hours and her paycheck.

Doctor pleads for review of data on ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment during Senate hearing

Dr. Pierre Kory, a pulmonary and critical care specialist, discussed findings about the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin and its use as a treatment of COVID-19 with NewsNOW from FOX.

Flu activity remains low in Austin-Travis County, according to APH

Flu activity in Austin-Travis County and the state of Texas is lower than last year, according to Austin Public Health.

5 California lawmakers dine outside at restaurant despite virus surge: report

Five California legislative assembly members dined together outdoors Monday despite surging coronavirus case levels that have triggered stay at home orders for much of the state’s population.

California uses text alert to ask millions of residents to stay home

California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.

New York suspends hundreds of liquor licenses during pandemic

New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.

American Airlines offering at-home coronavirus testing to all passengers

American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.

UT Austin discusses plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

University of Texas at Austin health leaders are holding a media briefing to talk about the distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Austin Public Health clarifies COVID-19 quarantining guidance

Austin Public Health has released updated guidance on COVID-19 quarantining to reflect changes recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.