Emergency SNAP benefits extended for October in Texas
All SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments to their Lone Star Card by October 31.
All SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments to their Lone Star Card by October 31.
House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Need a COVID vaccine? You can get one at the ACL Music Festival
Anyone who’s 12 and older can receive their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at either weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Anyone who’s 12 and older can receive their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at either weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Biden dives into high-stakes negotiations over Build Back Better infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
COVID-19 lockdowns, crowded cargo ports leading to holiday shortages
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.
COVID-19 can infect pancreatic cells that make insulin, study suggests
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus in late 2019, research has shown that people with severe COVID-19 infection can go on to develop other health conditions like pneumonia, blood clots and as more evidence emerges, diabetes.
House votes to suspend debt ceiling, bill heads to Senate
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
Federal judge rules South Carolina schools can require face masks
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
Health care workers face threats, violence over COVID-19 safety rules
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.
ACL Music Festival granted city of Austin event permit
It looks like the show will go on for the Austin City Limits Music Festival this year! The city has granted the festival its event permit.
It looks like the show will go on for the Austin City Limits Music Festival this year! The city has granted the festival its event permit.
COVID-19 risk among kids increased amid delta, start of school year, AAP warns
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
COVID-19 booster side effects similar to those after 2nd vaccine dose, CDC study finds
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
China kills 3 pet cats that tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Pandemic has created shortage in home healthcare workers in Texas
Home health care workers and family members of patients gathered at the Texas State Capitol to ask lawmakers to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds on critical home care.
Home health care workers and family members of patients gathered at the Texas State Capitol to ask lawmakers to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds on critical home care.
COVID-19-related assaults on hospital staff prompt panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly 200M US adults have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose, White House says
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Pandemic has created shortage in home healthcare workers in Texas
Home health care workers and family members of patients gathered at the Texas State Capitol to ask lawmakers to spend relief funds on critical home care.
Home health care workers and family members of patients gathered at the Texas State Capitol to ask lawmakers to spend relief funds on critical home care.
Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 4 COVID risk-based guidelines
Officials say vaccinations and wearing masks continue to be the key in preventing the spread of COVID.
Officials say vaccinations and wearing masks continue to be the key in preventing the spread of COVID.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Austin-Travis County for Sept. 28-Oct. 1
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.