Austin ISD votes to delay school until September 8th
The school board made the unanimous vote overnight.
The school board made the unanimous vote overnight.
65% of COVID-19 survivors surveyed report experiencing hair loss, among other long-term effects
A recent survey conducted by Survivor Corps, a COVID-19 nonprofit, and Dr. Natalie Lambert from Indiana University School of Medicine found that 65% of coronavirus survivors reported hair loss.
A recent survey conducted by Survivor Corps, a COVID-19 nonprofit, and Dr. Natalie Lambert from Indiana University School of Medicine found that 65% of coronavirus survivors reported hair loss.
Interactive map: See probability of encountering COVID-19 at event where you live
The assessment tool gives a glimpse of the risk level-- the estimated chance (0-100%)--that at least one infected person will be present at an event in your county, based on the size of the event experts said.
The assessment tool gives a glimpse of the risk level-- the estimated chance (0-100%)--that at least one infected person will be present at an event in your county, based on the size of the event experts said.
Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities plan for fall instruction
This article features a list of all Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities' current plans for fall instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This article features a list of all Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities' current plans for fall instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say they would not get coronavirus vaccine if it were ready now
As many as one in three Americans said they would not get a vaccine for COVID-19 — even if the vaccine were FDA-approved and free of charge.
As many as one in three Americans said they would not get a vaccine for COVID-19 — even if the vaccine were FDA-approved and free of charge.
Texas School for the Deaf prepares for virtual classes
“We are anxious to get our kids back on campus.”
“We are anxious to get our kids back on campus.”
With COVID-19 safety measures in place, East Austin Hotel welcomes back guests
The hotel in East Austin has made a lot of changes to make sure guests are safe.
The hotel in East Austin has made a lot of changes to make sure guests are safe.
Minnesotans attending Sturgis asked to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days upon return
Minnesota health leaders are asking Minnesotans who will be attending the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days after they return.
Minnesota health leaders are asking Minnesotans who will be attending the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days after they return.
Pub in Spain bans popular sing-along song amid coronavirus fears: 'There will be no... touching hands'
There will also be no 'touching you'.
There will also be no 'touching you'.
Study suggests COVID-19 patients not showing symptoms may carry just as much of the virus
New research suggests that asymptomatic people who are infected with the novel coronavirus carry similar levels of the virus in their body as those with symptoms — and for almost as long.
New research suggests that asymptomatic people who are infected with the novel coronavirus carry similar levels of the virus in their body as those with symptoms — and for almost as long.
Police: Rape suspect who was freed from jail due to pandemic kills accuser
Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.
Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.
US adds 1.8 million jobs in July, a dip from previous months
The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.
The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.
Good Day Together: Yuyo
The coronavirus has been devastating for the restaurant industry. The former executive chef of East Austin Peruvian restaurant Yuyo talks about how she's not letting the pandemic stop her from sharing her food with the world.
The coronavirus has been devastating for the restaurant industry. The former executive chef of East Austin Peruvian restaurant Yuyo talks about how she's not letting the pandemic stop her from sharing her food with the world.
Tax-free weekend underway in Texas for back-to-school goods
It’s that time of year again to save on back to school needs, as tax-free weekend is underway in Texas.
It’s that time of year again to save on back to school needs, as tax-free weekend is underway in Texas.
Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 50 years — all because of COVID-19 and a broken arm
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
California surpasses 10,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the third-highest figure in the nation
New York and New Jersey have the highest and second highest number of deaths in the U.S. at more than 32,000 and nearly 16,000, respectively; both states have far fewer people than California.
New York and New Jersey have the highest and second highest number of deaths in the U.S. at more than 32,000 and nearly 16,000, respectively; both states have far fewer people than California.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says California may have re-opened too quickly
“I think we could have waited another month… but as you know, it’s always very easy to be smart in hindsight.”
“I think we could have waited another month… but as you know, it’s always very easy to be smart in hindsight.”
4 federally funded COVID-19 surge testing sites opening in Harris County
Governor Greg Abbott says four temporary COVID-19 surge testing sites will be operating in Harris County by August 10.
Governor Greg Abbott says four temporary COVID-19 surge testing sites will be operating in Harris County by August 10.
Heywood Hotel renting space to cater to remote workers
The hotel says it's taking a bad situation and adjusting to rent rooms to those who need a quiet working environment.
The hotel says it's taking a bad situation and adjusting to rent rooms to those who need a quiet working environment.
Southwest Airlines no longer cleaning armrests, seat belts between flights
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.