Pecan Street Festival canceled due to COVID-19, denial of city permit
This marks the second major event in Austin to be canceled due to their special events permit being denied, following Bat Fest in August.
This marks the second major event in Austin to be canceled due to their special events permit being denied, following Bat Fest in August.
Wendy Williams tests positive for ‘breakthrough’ case of COVID-19
“The Wendy Williams Show” was set to premiere on Sept. 20, but following Wendy Williams’ diagnosis, the show will now premiere on Oct. 4.
“The Wendy Williams Show” was set to premiere on Sept. 20, but following Wendy Williams’ diagnosis, the show will now premiere on Oct. 4.
1 in 500 Americans have died of COVID-19
One in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Johns Hopkins University.
One in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Johns Hopkins University.
Rural hospitals in Texas receiving up to $5M in federal funding
The money will be used to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, and meet the unique needs of Texans living in rural areas using telemedicine.
The money will be used to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, and meet the unique needs of Texans living in rural areas using telemedicine.
Round Rock ISD holds first board meeting following state's mask lawsuit
Parents on both sides of the issue got heated at the meeting and one of the board members even got up and left during the meeting and didn't return.
Parents on both sides of the issue got heated at the meeting and one of the board members even got up and left during the meeting and didn't return.
Nearly all gorillas at Atlanta’s zoo test positive for COVID
Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.
Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.
‘In crisis’: North Dakota hospital seeking 300 nurses amid COVID-19 surge
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
3 medical boards support action against doctors who spread COVID-19 misinformation
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in its July statement that any physicians who create and spread false information about COVID-19 are subject to suspension or having their medical licenses revoked.
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in its July statement that any physicians who create and spread false information about COVID-19 are subject to suspension or having their medical licenses revoked.
Michael Bubl� concert at Frank Erwin Center canceled
According to the University of Texas at Austin, the cancellation is due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols and procedures requested by Bubl�.
According to the University of Texas at Austin, the cancellation is due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols and procedures requested by Bubl�.
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians hosting virtual benefit
HAAM says it has dramatically increased its fundraising efforts due to the loss of other signature events throughout the year caused by COVID-19.
HAAM says it has dramatically increased its fundraising efforts due to the loss of other signature events throughout the year caused by COVID-19.
COVID-19 pediatric hospitalizations in North Texas double since January, UTSW says
The latest UT Southwestern report shows pediatric COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled since January. Many teachers are choosing to retire early due to the pandemic. Students continue to face learning loss. Many are hospitalized with COVID-19.
The latest UT Southwestern report shows pediatric COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled since January. Many teachers are choosing to retire early due to the pandemic. Students continue to face learning loss. Many are hospitalized with COVID-19.
Paris ISD's mask mandate dress code halted by Texas attorney general lawsuit
A district court ruled Tuesday that Paris ISD doesn't have the authority to add a mask mandate to its dress code and issued a temporary injunction halting the measure.
A district court ruled Tuesday that Paris ISD doesn't have the authority to add a mask mandate to its dress code and issued a temporary injunction halting the measure.
4 charged with scamming Michigan, California unemployment agencies out of more than $2M
Four people are accused of filing claims for fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits across at least 20 states, including Michigan and California.
Four people are accused of filing claims for fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits across at least 20 states, including Michigan and California.
Rising COVID-19 cases, deaths wipe out months of pandemic progress
COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.
COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.
Pediatric COVID-19 cases ‘exponentially’ increased over summer, AAP says
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Amazon eyes 125K more hires, $18+ per hour average salary
Amazon wants to hire 125,000 delivery and warehouse workers and said Tuesday that it is paying new hires an average of $18 an hour in a tight job market as more people shop online.
Amazon wants to hire 125,000 delivery and warehouse workers and said Tuesday that it is paying new hires an average of $18 an hour in a tight job market as more people shop online.
SoCal nurse, husband leave behind 5 kids, including newborn, after dying of COVID-19
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
Nearly 2 million people in Texas are overdue for a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
More than 11% of those who received their first dose haven’t gotten a second shot, and more than 1 million people are more than 90 days overdue.
More than 11% of those who received their first dose haven’t gotten a second shot, and more than 1 million people are more than 90 days overdue.
Stimulus payments curbed poverty growth during pandemic, census shows
The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.
The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.
Jeff Bridges' lymphoma in remission, says COVID bout made cancer fight 'look like a piece of cake'
The Oscar winner and his wife, Susan, contracted coronavirus in January
The Oscar winner and his wife, Susan, contracted coronavirus in January