Leander High School hands out caps and gowns to seniors
While following social distancing guidelines, a local high school continued a popular rite of passage for high school seniors.
While following social distancing guidelines, a local high school continued a popular rite of passage for high school seniors.
Nursing home strike team tests their PPE
Each first responder sits in an enclosed area with their N95 mask on, that area is than filled with a bitter tasting substance.
Each first responder sits in an enclosed area with their N95 mask on, that area is than filled with a bitter tasting substance.
CLEAT will file lawsuit on behalf of any officer who dies from COVID-19
The Texas legislature could pass a bill to declare COVID-19 a presumptive illness, but they don't meet again until January.
The Texas legislature could pass a bill to declare COVID-19 a presumptive illness, but they don't meet again until January.
CLEAT threatens legal action if officers' families not granted benefits for COVID-19 deaths
The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas has been begging the governor to add COVID-19 to the list of presumptive illnesses for first responders, meaning it would be assumed they were infected on the job.
The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas has been begging the governor to add COVID-19 to the list of presumptive illnesses for first responders, meaning it would be assumed they were infected on the job.
As officials consider easing COVID-19 restrictions, small ‘social bubbles’ may be way to new normal
As the White House’s social distancing guidelines expire and states like Georgia and Oklahoma lift coronavirus lockdown orders, the desire to go back to the way things were doesn’t necessarily mean that social life will be what it was before the restrictions.
As the White House’s social distancing guidelines expire and states like Georgia and Oklahoma lift coronavirus lockdown orders, the desire to go back to the way things were doesn’t necessarily mean that social life will be what it was before the restrictions.
Food bank distribution expanding as needs grow
Video from the SkyFOX Drone showed a large number of vehicles in the parking area and how the distribution was organized. It wasn't a free-for-all but instead, methodical, with vehicles moving in sections, from the parking lot into several food distribution lanes.
Video from the SkyFOX Drone showed a large number of vehicles in the parking area and how the distribution was organized. It wasn't a free-for-all but instead, methodical, with vehicles moving in sections, from the parking lot into several food distribution lanes.
Some Austin retailers plan to reopen May 1, shoppers should expect big changes
Several retailers are opening Friday including local malls Barton Creek Square, The Domain and Lakeline Mall.
Several retailers are opening Friday including local malls Barton Creek Square, The Domain and Lakeline Mall.
TWC to continue benefits to some workers who can't return to work
As businesses start to re-open, many workers say they're worried about returning to work. Many don't have child care or fear they'll catch COVID-19 on the job.
As businesses start to re-open, many workers say they're worried about returning to work. Many don't have child care or fear they'll catch COVID-19 on the job.
Some childcare centers remain open for essential workers during coronavirus
Although businesses are opening back up, not all child care centers are. Some daycare facilities managed to remain open during the pandemic, but only to essential workers.
Although businesses are opening back up, not all child care centers are. Some daycare facilities managed to remain open during the pandemic, but only to essential workers.
Some Austin retailers plan to reopen May 1, but shoppers should expect big changes
Several retailers are opening Friday including local malls Barton Creek Square, The Domain and Lakeline Mall.
Several retailers are opening Friday including local malls Barton Creek Square, The Domain and Lakeline Mall.
Food bank distribution expanding as needs grow
With the need continuing to grow the food bank is expanding this program. The extra work is also going beyond Austin
With the need continuing to grow the food bank is expanding this program. The extra work is also going beyond Austin
Gov. Walz extends Minnesota's stay-at-home order until May 18, allows some businesses to reopen
Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday he will extend Minnesota’s stay-at-home order, which was set to expire Monday, until May 18 while allowing some businesses to reopen.
Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday he will extend Minnesota’s stay-at-home order, which was set to expire Monday, until May 18 while allowing some businesses to reopen.
Abbott releases new TWC guidance for unemployment claimants
According to the new guidance, Texans can continue to receive unemployment benefits throughout the COVID-19 outbreak if they choose not to go back to work for certain reasons specified by the TWC.
According to the new guidance, Texans can continue to receive unemployment benefits throughout the COVID-19 outbreak if they choose not to go back to work for certain reasons specified by the TWC.
Trump declares May ‘Older Americans Month,’ announces new measures as COVID-19 ravages nursing homes
The president signed the order on Thursday, April 30.
The president signed the order on Thursday, April 30.
Janelle Monáe to perform in livestreamed concert to support small businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Grammy-nominated artist is among those who have helped support COVID-19 small business relief in their Pay It Forward series.
The Grammy-nominated artist is among those who have helped support COVID-19 small business relief in their Pay It Forward series.
US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Gov. Newsom announces temporary hard closure of Orange County beaches
In the continued fight against COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed a temporary hard closure of all Orange County beaches after seeing images of large crowds last weekend.
In the continued fight against COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed a temporary hard closure of all Orange County beaches after seeing images of large crowds last weekend.
Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
California family, missing Disney, puts on a 'Fantasmic!' show in backyard
A family who has been following their at stay-at-home orders during the pandemic have truly been missing one thing they love: Disney.
A family who has been following their at stay-at-home orders during the pandemic have truly been missing one thing they love: Disney.
Simon Property Group could reopen malls with strict coronavirus measures
The move comes as some states, like Georgia and South Carolina, ease COVID-19 restrictions
The move comes as some states, like Georgia and South Carolina, ease COVID-19 restrictions