FEMA approves additional unemployment benefit funding for Texas

According to a release, FEMA will work with Gov. Greg Abbott to implement a system to make this funding available to Texas residents.

Movie theater trade group establishes safety protocols to address COVID-19

The trade organization is announcing a set of health and safety protocols Friday based on research and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.

California Gov. Newsom failed to take promised pay cut, newspaper finds

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been drawing his full monthly salary despite asking state workers in May to take a pay cut to alleviate the state’s burden in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

Sen. Carper caught cursing on open mic during hearing

A technical snafu during a virtual U.S. Senate hearing ends in an expletive meltdown that was broadcast live.

TCU reports 55 new COVID-19 cases on campus

TCU Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Kathy Cavins-Tull sent out a letter to students Tuesday asking them not to host parties, attend parties or come on class if they feel sick.

As US deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities

The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.

Dozens of California elementary schools permitted to reopen for in-person classes

Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.

Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know

With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.

Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask

"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that  "treated me and my family inhumanly." 

Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19

A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.

Castle Hill Fitness installs Plexiglass "workout pods" to help keep gym members safe

Each and every piece of workout equipment has been partially encased in Plexiglass, almost in a box form. Each pod is numbered and has the equipment, sanitizer, and an air purifier in it.

Castle Hill Fitness installs Plexiglass "workout pods" to help keep gym members safe
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Each and every piece of workout equipment has been partially encased in Plexiglass, almost in a box form. Each pod is numbered and has the equipment, sanitizer, and an air humidifier in it.

Bumpy start back to school for some Central Texas school districts

School districts across Central Texas are experiencing a rocky start to the school year, from server capacity issues to lack of internet access for families.

Bumpy start back to school for some Central Texas school districts
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Some school districts across Central Texas are experiencing a rocky start to the school year, from server capacity issues to lack of internet access for families.

Some UT Austin faculty petition against opening campus

On Thursday, during the meeting of the UT System Board of Regents, the petition was presented with demands beyond all online classes.