More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
California school in violation of health order ordered to close
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
Trump requests mail-in ballots for Florida primary despite weeks of criticism
Following repeated claims that mail-in voting was vulnerable to fraud, Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.
Following repeated claims that mail-in voting was vulnerable to fraud, Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.
Texas Lottery jackpot grows to largest jackpot prize in North America
Lotto Texas has grown to $32.25 million, making it the largest jackpot prize in the country and continent.
Lotto Texas has grown to $32.25 million, making it the largest jackpot prize in the country and continent.
Some Queen Creek teachers resigning after district votes to head back to school Aug. 17
The district board for Queen Creek voted 4-1 to allow in-person classes to begin Aug. 17 despite concerns over the COVID-19 spread.
The district board for Queen Creek voted 4-1 to allow in-person classes to begin Aug. 17 despite concerns over the COVID-19 spread.
Round Rock votes to have local election in November
The election only has three city seats on the ballot.
The election only has three city seats on the ballot.
Dozens of San Marcos teachers ask school board for work from home option this fall
The proposed exceptions would allow teachers to work from home if they have underlying health conditions on the CDC's comorbidity list, live with someone with those conditions, are pregnant or have an infant at home or have children under 12 years old whose daycare has been closed or has reduced hours.
The proposed exceptions would allow teachers to work from home if they have underlying health conditions on the CDC's comorbidity list, live with someone with those conditions, are pregnant or have an infant at home or have children under 12 years old whose daycare has been closed or has reduced hours.
Pflugerville ISD kicks of the first day of school online
The first three weeks of school for all Pflugerville ISD students will be online.
The first three weeks of school for all Pflugerville ISD students will be online.
Dallas mom transmits COVID-19 to unborn daughter, hospital says
It appears a Dallas newborn got sick from the coronavirus while still in the womb.
It appears a Dallas newborn got sick from the coronavirus while still in the womb.
Laptops instead of backpacks: Pflugerville ISD kicks of the first day of school online
The first three weeks of school for all Pflugerville ISD students will be online.
The first three weeks of school for all Pflugerville ISD students will be online.
Reports of more serious cases of domestic violence during pandemic
There has been an increase in extreme domestic violence during the pandemic within the Houston area.
There has been an increase in extreme domestic violence during the pandemic within the Houston area.
Dozens of San Marcos teachers ask school board for work from home option this fall
The proposed exceptions would allow teachers to work from home if they have underlying health conditions, live with someone with those conditions, are pregnant or have an infant at home, or have children under 12 years old.
The proposed exceptions would allow teachers to work from home if they have underlying health conditions, live with someone with those conditions, are pregnant or have an infant at home, or have children under 12 years old.
Coronavirus capable of traveling 16 feet, according to Univ. of Florida researchers
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
Texas hospitalizations below 7,000 for first time in weeks
COVID-19 deaths have risen by more than 30% in August.
COVID-19 deaths have risen by more than 30% in August.
CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton react to Austin's decision to cut police budget
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Residents in Avery Ranch neighborhood battling utility bills
The water bill Watson got for July was $177. Last year it was much less; only $30. That lower amount came at the time when there were more people living here.
The water bill Watson got for July was $177. Last year it was much less; only $30. That lower amount came at the time when there were more people living here.
Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
NCAA cancels fall championships as major football marches on amid COVID-19 pandemic
Last week the NCAA Board of Governors said championship events in a sport would canceled if fewer than 50% of the teams competing in that sports played a regular season.
Last week the NCAA Board of Governors said championship events in a sport would canceled if fewer than 50% of the teams competing in that sports played a regular season.
95-year-old World War II veteran leaves Dallas hospital after beating COVID-19
A 95-year old World War II veteran beat COVID-19 and left a Dallas hospital Thursday after a two-week battle with the virus.
A 95-year old World War II veteran beat COVID-19 and left a Dallas hospital Thursday after a two-week battle with the virus.