Local health professionals discuss COVID-19's impact on the holidays

Local health professionals are holding a news conference to talk about COVID-19 and its impact on the holidays. They will be sharing their experiences and stories to encourage the community not to relax prevention efforts.

MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis

Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.

NFL announces limited capacity at Super Bowl LV in Tampa

The National Football League announced Wednesday there will be limited admission to the 2021 Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Red Cross surviving in year of never-ending disaster

For Red Cross volunteers, it's been what the organization calls a “year of never-ending disaster.”

Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19

The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.

Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time

A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.

Second coronavirus stockpiling wave may be coming — and it goes beyond toilet paper, cleaning supplies

As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.

Williamson County seeing more people visit from other areas

Ever since Williamson County reopened, the bars the area has seen a lot more foot traffic from the bigger cities in the state.

Williamson County seeing more people visit from other areas
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According to the Downtown Georgetown Association, ever since Williamson county reopened the bars the area has seen a lot more foot traffic from the bigger cities in the state.

Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors

For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.

Travis County could be at?COVID-19 stage-four risk factor by Nov 4
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"Now is the time to act," Escott said. "Now is the time for, if we have been relaxing, for things to go back into that more protective mode.?

FOX 7 Discussion: Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to Supreme Court
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Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas share their perspectives on the rushed confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Travis County judge still won't allow bars to reopen due to COVID-19

Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe has decided not to reopen bars at this time, citing concerns about coronavirus numbers in the area. 

Sisters allegedly hold down, stab security guard 27 times after being told to wear masks

A West Side security guard was allegedly attacked by two sisters he told to wear masks and use hand sanitizer — one of the women holding him by the hair while the other stabbed him more than two dozen times.