Houston doctor describes heartbreaking toll of COVID-19 in unvaccinated pregnant women, their families

Pregnant women with COVID-19 are significantly more likely to have preterm births, among other complications. And in an emotional interview, we're hearing from a frontline doctor in Houston about the toll not just on pregnant women, but their families and the staff.

Florida surpasses 50K COVID-19 deaths after battling delta wave

Health officials say the state of Florida has surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied 50,811 deaths after adding more than 1,500 COVID-19 deaths provided by state authorities on Thursday. 

Flags displayed on National Mall in honor of 600,000+ COVID-19 deaths in U.S.

A new art exhibition is being installed on the National Mall that features more than 600,000 white flags, each one representing a life lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. during the pandemic.

Aluminum prices soar, adding to construction headaches

Aluminum prices have surged 47% in 2021. Aluminum is used in roofing, fencing, siding, gutters, insulation, nails, and many other products connected to construction.

Williamson County seeing kids contracting COVID-19 at high rate

Recent data showed those 17 and younger are seeing a significant spike in cases. Of this age group those between 5 and 10 years old, reported the most.

US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy

U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.

COVID-19 cases surging among Williamson County kids
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COVID-19 cases are surging in children under the age of 18 in Williamson County. This age group is now outpacing those 18 and older on a daily basis.

Get a free COVID-19 shot under Friday night lights in Hays County

COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held at upcoming San Marcos High home football games at Toyota Rattler Stadium.

Could Austin City Limits Music Festival be the next event canceled?

New guidelines have left Austin festivals like Bat Fest and the Pecan Street Festival canceled because the city denied their special event permit.

Could Austin City Limits Music Festival be the next event canceled?
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New guidelines have left Austin festivals like Bat Fest and the Pecan Street Festival canceled because the city denied their special event permit.

Travis County surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 deaths

Travis County reached the grim milestone of surpassing 1,000 COVID-19 deaths, something Mayor Steve Adler outlined in an open letter to the public.

COVID cluster linked to Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island

The city's Health Department is investigating what it calls a "cluster of COVID-19 cases" linked to the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island.

Is it safe to get a flu shot and COVID-19 booster at the same time? One expert weighs in

The CDC recommends Americans 6 months and older who can get a flu shot by the end of October. But, one CDC-trained epidemiologist, says you may not want to wait around this year.

COVID-19 surge: Alaska's largest hospital implements crisis care standards

Alaska's largest hospital is implementing crisis standards of care, or prioritizing resources and treatments to those patients who have the potential to benefit the most.

Auburndale High teacher dies at Lakeland hospital after contracting COVID-19

An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D’Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.

Long COVID-19: NIH launches large-scale studies on extended illness

The National Institutes of Health announced it has awarded nearly $470 million to New York University’s Langone Health in order to launch national population studies to better understand the long-term effects of COVID-19.