Austin Convention Center being set up to care for people sick with COVID-19
The Austin Convention Center has been used before to care for large groups of people, but that has typically involved hurricane evacuees.
The Austin Convention Center has been used before to care for large groups of people, but that has typically involved hurricane evacuees.
Central Texas Food Bank announces July schedule for drive-thru food distribution
The Food Bank says it also needs volunteers to assist with these events.
The Food Bank says it also needs volunteers to assist with these events.
Fauci: US could reach 100,000 new coronavirus cases a day 'if this does not turn around'
“We can’t just focus on areas that are having the surge, it puts the entire country at risk,” Fauci noted.
“We can’t just focus on areas that are having the surge, it puts the entire country at risk,” Fauci noted.
'Pooled testing' for COVID-19 holds promise, pitfalls
The potential benefits include stretching laboratory supplies, reducing costs and expanding testing to millions more Americans who may unknowingly be spreading the virus. Health officials think infected people who aren't showing symptoms are largely responsible for the rising number of cases across more than half of states.
The potential benefits include stretching laboratory supplies, reducing costs and expanding testing to millions more Americans who may unknowingly be spreading the virus. Health officials think infected people who aren't showing symptoms are largely responsible for the rising number of cases across more than half of states.
Fauci, CDC chief raise concerns about full airline flights
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
State's COVID-19 system does not communicate with local data systems
Dr. Mark Escott says with the increasing case load and the delay in data, they are relying on the public to isolate themselves to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Dr. Mark Escott says with the increasing case load and the delay in data, they are relying on the public to isolate themselves to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Austin Convention Center being set up to care for people sick with COVID-19
The Austin Convention Center is being prepared in case hospitals become overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.
The Austin Convention Center is being prepared in case hospitals become overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.
'Texas Bars Fight Back' protest held at Texas State Capitol
Nearly 100 protesters gathered to fight for bars to be reopened in Texas.
Nearly 100 protesters gathered to fight for bars to be reopened in Texas.
CDC official says United States has ‘way too much virus’ to contain
The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wilco Forward program issues more than $33.2M in grant checks
The county says the deadline to apply for the program is 11:59 p.m. tonight (6/30).
The county says the deadline to apply for the program is 11:59 p.m. tonight (6/30).
Planning to fly this summer? Here’s what you can expect during TSA screening at airports amid pandemic
Those who haven’t flown since March will notice some differences.
Those who haven’t flown since March will notice some differences.
Pflugerville City Council to hold emergency meeting to discuss face masks
The meeting will be held virtually at 7 p.m. tonight (6/30) concerning immediate enforcement actions regarding requiring face masks.
The meeting will be held virtually at 7 p.m. tonight (6/30) concerning immediate enforcement actions regarding requiring face masks.
Doctor demonstrates how face mask blocks respiratory droplets from spreading
One medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic that is far from over.
One medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic that is far from over.
City of Pflugerville closing all amenities at Lake Pflugerville Park
This closure includes the north parking lot, open spaces, playscape, Pflug Fun kayak rentals, boat ramp, fishing piers, pavilion and beach at Lake Pflugerville.
This closure includes the north parking lot, open spaces, playscape, Pflug Fun kayak rentals, boat ramp, fishing piers, pavilion and beach at Lake Pflugerville.
Three Georgetown Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19
The firefighters all work in three different city facilities and wore personal protective equipment when interacting directly with the public.
The firefighters all work in three different city facilities and wore personal protective equipment when interacting directly with the public.
AT&T waives internet overage charges through September 30 as COVID-19 cases surge in US
AT&T has announced it will waive internet overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. see a significant uptick, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.
AT&T has announced it will waive internet overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. see a significant uptick, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.
Officials in Round Rock cancel planned 4th of July events
Residents who purchased a ticket for the Pool Party will be issued a credit or refund in the coming weeks.
Residents who purchased a ticket for the Pool Party will be issued a credit or refund in the coming weeks.
City of Kyle hosting annual Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show
This year, the City of Kyle has arranged a special treat in partnership with radio station KTSW 89.9 to live stream music choreographed with the show.
This year, the City of Kyle has arranged a special treat in partnership with radio station KTSW 89.9 to live stream music choreographed with the show.
Spirit Halloween squashes closure rumors, says it will return despite COVID-19 pandemic
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
Discussing myths about wearing face coverings
Dr. Jo with the FOX Medical Team debunks a few of the myths that are out there about face coverings.
Dr. Jo with the FOX Medical Team debunks a few of the myths that are out there about face coverings.