Texas bar owners protest closures outside of TABC headquarters

The TABC has provided the option for businesses to add food and beverage licenses to bar permits to stay afloat. They’ve already gotten more than 750 applications to do so.

Parts of SC with mask mandates saw a 46% decline in coronavirus cases compared to areas without rules

New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.

‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu

CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”

'No one's trying to mask that:' California governor says he's ultimately responsible for pandemic response

Gov. Gavin Newsom, under pressure from business leaders, allowed parts of the economy to begin reopening under a complicated, county-by-county process. Within weeks he reversed course as confirmed cases and the positive test rate rose.

Democrats tested in first party convention of the COVID-19 pandemic era

The Democratic National Convention, which formally begins Monday, is not a convention in the traditional sense. There will be no physical gathering place, no cheering audience, no balloons.

Postal changes are delaying mail-order medicine for veterans, according to lawmakers

Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators.

US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected

The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.

3 arrested in attack on teenage Chili's worker enforcing coronavirus rules, police say

The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.

Good Day Cooks: Starting your day on a High Note
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Tierra Neubaum is in her kitchen whipping up some yummy recipes using pantry staples and ingredients from High Note Kitchen.

Austin's Birthday Bash will be a virtual celebration this year
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Austin's Birthday Bash may be going virtual this year, but there will still be plenty of activities! Mandi Thomas with the Downtown Austin Alliance joins Amanda Salinas on Good Day Austin to explain how you can join in on the festivities this year.

Inmate found strangled with mask issued to prevent coronavirus spread

A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

People in Florida being fined for not wearing masks

Police in Miami Beach are reportedly handing out fines for not wearing face masks to people even while they're outside restaurants looking over a menu.