Austin Veterans Parade Foundation 'respectfully declines' Abbott's invitation to host a rally
Governor Greg Abbott extended an invitation after the foundation announced recently that the 2021 Veteran's Parade would not take place in Austin ?due to COVID restrictions from the Austin Public Health Department."
Governor Greg Abbott extended an invitation after the foundation announced recently that the 2021 Veteran's Parade would not take place in Austin ?due to COVID restrictions from the Austin Public Health Department."
Biden to extend FEMA-backed COVID-19 aid until April 2022
The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.
The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.
Over 25K tons of pandemic-related plastic waste polluting oceans, study finds
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
US surgeon general releases guide to combating COVID-19 misinformation
The U.S. Surgeon General released a guide aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 misinformation, including tips on how to talk to friends and family.
The U.S. Surgeon General released a guide aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 misinformation, including tips on how to talk to friends and family.
Unvaccinated Texans make up vast majority of COVID-19 cases, deaths in 2021
Out of nearly 29,000 Texans who have died from COVID-related illnesses since mid-January, only 8% of them were fully vaccinated against the virus, according to a report detailing the Texas Department of State Health Services’ findings.
Out of nearly 29,000 Texans who have died from COVID-related illnesses since mid-January, only 8% of them were fully vaccinated against the virus, according to a report detailing the Texas Department of State Health Services’ findings.
North Dakota lawmaker forced to miss anti-vaccine rally after catching COVID-19
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
Local musician encourages others to enroll during 2022 open enrollment
Enrollment for 2022 health insurance plans on the Healthcare.gov Marketplace began on Nov. 1.
Enrollment for 2022 health insurance plans on the Healthcare.gov Marketplace began on Nov. 1.
Unvaccinated Texans 20 times more likely to die from COVID-19: data
The risk of COVID-19 death was 48 times higher in unvaccinated people in their 30s and 63 times higher for people in their 40s, compared with their vaccinated peers.
The risk of COVID-19 death was 48 times higher in unvaccinated people in their 30s and 63 times higher for people in their 40s, compared with their vaccinated peers.
Regeneron says single dose of antibody treatment cut COVID-19 risk by 81%
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
How to watch movies from the Austin Jewish Film Festival
The Austin Jewish Film Festival is back! David Finkel, the director of the festival, joins Leslie Rangel to share more details about the hybrid format.
The Austin Jewish Film Festival is back! David Finkel, the director of the festival, joins Leslie Rangel to share more details about the hybrid format.
US easing travel restrictions Monday, what you need to know
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Austin-Travis County to remain in Stage 3 of COVID-19 response
Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.
Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.
Austin-Travis County to remain in Stage 3 of COVID-19 response
Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.
Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.
11 states file suit against Biden's vaccine or test mandate for big companies
The lawsuit filed in the St. Louis-based 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals argues that the authority to compel vaccinations rests with the states, not the federal government.
The lawsuit filed in the St. Louis-based 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals argues that the authority to compel vaccinations rests with the states, not the federal government.
New Jersey high school grad, 19, wins school board seat after suffering ‘awful’ coronavirus rules
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
Texas Rent Relief Program to stop taking new applications after Nov. 5
At 5 p.m. Friday, the Texas Rent Relief Program — citing overwhelming demand for the federally funded program — will stop taking applications from residents who need help paying rent and utilities.
At 5 p.m. Friday, the Texas Rent Relief Program — citing overwhelming demand for the federally funded program — will stop taking applications from residents who need help paying rent and utilities.
Pet shelters see adoption slowdown after pandemic demand, here's why
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
US unemployment claims drop to 269,000, another pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims fell to a fresh pandemic low last week to 269,000.
U.S. unemployment claims fell to a fresh pandemic low last week to 269,000.