City of San Marcos reopening parks, river access, and facilities
The City of San Marcos says it will reopen all public facilities, riverfront parks, neighborhood park playgrounds, athletic complexes, tennis and basketball courts.
The City of San Marcos says it will reopen all public facilities, riverfront parks, neighborhood park playgrounds, athletic complexes, tennis and basketball courts.
UT researchers help develop more accurate, lower cost COVID-19 antibody test
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with Houston Methodist and other institutions have developed an antibody test for the virus that causes COVID-19 that is reportedly more accurate and can handle a much larger number of donor samples at lower overall cost than standard antibody tests currently in use.
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with Houston Methodist and other institutions have developed an antibody test for the virus that causes COVID-19 that is reportedly more accurate and can handle a much larger number of donor samples at lower overall cost than standard antibody tests currently in use.
California’s typical turnaround time for coronavirus tests drops to less than 2 days
Test results now are available from laboratories within 1.3 days on average, down from the five- to seven business days that officials commonly reported last month.
Test results now are available from laboratories within 1.3 days on average, down from the five- to seven business days that officials commonly reported last month.
With scarcity of key material, medical mask manufacturers feel the squeeze
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
NFL player Josh Bellamy charged in $24M COVID relief loan scam
The Justice Department said Bellamy allegedly purchased more than $104,000 in luxury goods from brands such as Gucci and Dior and withdrew another $302,000 in cash.
The Justice Department said Bellamy allegedly purchased more than $104,000 in luxury goods from brands such as Gucci and Dior and withdrew another $302,000 in cash.
Texas Dems call Abbott's proposals on defunding police a "fear campaign"
The Texas Democratic Party says the governor's proposal to defund cities that defund police "essentially defunds police" in its own way.
The Texas Democratic Party says the governor's proposal to defund cities that defund police "essentially defunds police" in its own way.
Bargain chain Century 21 to shut down after nearly 60 years
Century 21 joins more than two dozen retailers who have filed for bankruptcy since the pandemic, which forced non-essential stores to temporarily close.
Century 21 joins more than two dozen retailers who have filed for bankruptcy since the pandemic, which forced non-essential stores to temporarily close.
Austin music venue owners desperate for Congress to pass Save Our Stages Act
The Save Our Stages Act could be the answer club owners are hoping for. It would provide a grant program to help them afford utilities, rent, maintenance, even personal protection equipment.
The Save Our Stages Act could be the answer club owners are hoping for. It would provide a grant program to help them afford utilities, rent, maintenance, even personal protection equipment.
Austin music venue owners desperate for Congress to pass Save Our Stages Act
It's been a tough seven months for clubs in the Live Music Capital of the World.
It's been a tough seven months for clubs in the Live Music Capital of the World.
UT students attending football game will have to pass COVID-19 test
University of Texas students who are sports fans and want to go to the football game Saturday (9/12) will have to pass a COVID-19 test.
University of Texas students who are sports fans and want to go to the football game Saturday (9/12) will have to pass a COVID-19 test.
UT students attending football game will have to pass COVID-19 test
University of Texas?students who are sports fans and want to go to the football game Saturday will have to pass a COVID-19 test. The test is the?only opportunity to get a game-day ticket.
University of Texas?students who are sports fans and want to go to the football game Saturday will have to pass a COVID-19 test. The test is the?only opportunity to get a game-day ticket.
‘Mustard up the courage’: Oscar Mayer offers iconic Wienermobile for a memorable proposal — for free
The hot dog company was inspired by the Wienermobile’s official driver, who posted a series of proposal pictures in front of the iconic vehicle.
The hot dog company was inspired by the Wienermobile’s official driver, who posted a series of proposal pictures in front of the iconic vehicle.
Texas teachers union launches website to track COVID-19 cases by school district
The American Federation of Teachers is providing a new tool to find and report COVID-19 cases by school district.
The American Federation of Teachers is providing a new tool to find and report COVID-19 cases by school district.
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Family files claim against California prison system after man dies of COVID-19 at San Quentin
The claim was brought by the children and mother of Daniel Ruiz, 61, one of at least 27 prisoners and staff who have died from COVID-19 at San Quentin. The family alleges that Ruiz was wrongfully and unconstitutionally killed.
The claim was brought by the children and mother of Daniel Ruiz, 61, one of at least 27 prisoners and staff who have died from COVID-19 at San Quentin. The family alleges that Ruiz was wrongfully and unconstitutionally killed.
Clinical psychologist says mental health check-ins important amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
California's rate of coronavirus infections continue to drop
Statewide, California’s infection rate has dropped steadily for weeks and now sits at 3.8% for the last seven days. Hospitalizations total about 3,100, the lowest since mid-June and down 24% in two weeks.
Statewide, California’s infection rate has dropped steadily for weeks and now sits at 3.8% for the last seven days. Hospitalizations total about 3,100, the lowest since mid-June and down 24% in two weeks.
Duo ballroom dances several times a week in empty high school parking lot
Two to three nights a week in an empty parking lot outside of Moorestown High School you can find Sheldon and Norma in full PPE dancing like nobody’s watching.
Two to three nights a week in an empty parking lot outside of Moorestown High School you can find Sheldon and Norma in full PPE dancing like nobody’s watching.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.