Austin ISD is working on a transportation plan for schools
The original Austin ISD COVID-19 plans limited school buses to 25%.
The original Austin ISD COVID-19 plans limited school buses to 25%.
2nd US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
Gov. Tony Evers declares public health emergency, issues statewide mask mandate
Gov. Tony Evers Thursday declared a public health emergency and issued a statewide mask mandate aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Tony Evers Thursday declared a public health emergency and issued a statewide mask mandate aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19.
Over 10 million people have recovered from COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Extension of emergency SNAP benefits announced for August
"By extending this emergency SNAP funding, the State of Texas is helping to ensure families can continue to put food on the table," said Governor Abbott.
"By extending this emergency SNAP funding, the State of Texas is helping to ensure families can continue to put food on the table," said Governor Abbott.
Starbucks to introduce curbside pickup at 1,000 locations, bring back Pumpkin Spice Latte
Starbucks is introducing a new way to get your hands on your favorite latte: curbside pickup.
Starbucks is introducing a new way to get your hands on your favorite latte: curbside pickup.
Administration wants West Wing remodel money in virus bill
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
Fauci suggests goggles, eye shield for better protection against coronavirus
Fauci recommended goggles in addition to a face mask for those who want “perfect protection” from the COVID-19, but admitted it’s not “universally recommended.”
Fauci recommended goggles in addition to a face mask for those who want “perfect protection” from the COVID-19, but admitted it’s not “universally recommended.”
Buddy, the first dog in U.S. with coronavirus, dies on Staten Island
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
Flexibilities for Medicaid, CHIP recipients in Texas extended through October
The flexibilities will protect access to important care and resources that many Texans rely on for their health and safety.
The flexibilities will protect access to important care and resources that many Texans rely on for their health and safety.
Dunkin' to permanently close 800 US stores in 2020, 8% of US restaurants
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
Raising awareness about live event industry
Those who work in live events are in one of the hardest hit industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marla Watson with the Texas Live Events Coalition has more.
Those who work in live events are in one of the hardest hit industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marla Watson with the Texas Live Events Coalition has more.
Key West couple jailed for refusing to quarantine after testing positive
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Colin Kaepernick, Dr. Fauci to receive Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Dr. Anthony Fauci have been recognized by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Organization to receive its most prestigious award. They were two of the five people chosen for the 2020 RFK Ripple of Hope Award.
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Dr. Anthony Fauci have been recognized by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Organization to receive its most prestigious award. They were two of the five people chosen for the 2020 RFK Ripple of Hope Award.
300 students, guests, staff at Central Florida graduation possibly exposed to COVID-19, school district warns
The exposure notification applies to nearly 300 students and their guests, the Central Florida school district said.
The exposure notification applies to nearly 300 students and their guests, the Central Florida school district said.
Austin Eastciders expands with new tasting room, restaurant on Barton Springs Road
The new Austin Eastciders Barton Springs will feature the brand's ciders, as well as wine, cocktails, coffees, limited-edition small-batch ciders that are fermented on-site and a full menu of snacks and meals.
The new Austin Eastciders Barton Springs will feature the brand's ciders, as well as wine, cocktails, coffees, limited-edition small-batch ciders that are fermented on-site and a full menu of snacks and meals.
Round Rock delays local election until next year
The councilmembers for place 1 and 4 and the mayor will continue to serve until May 2021, something some residents are not happy about.
The councilmembers for place 1 and 4 and the mayor will continue to serve until May 2021, something some residents are not happy about.
Round Rock delays local election until next year
The councilmembers for place 1 and?4 and the mayor will continue to serve until May 2021, something some residents are not happy about.
The councilmembers for place 1 and?4 and the mayor will continue to serve until May 2021, something some residents are not happy about.




















