Texas lawmakers supported a statewide vaccine mandate a decade ago. Now they're resisting one for COVID-19
Ten years ago, the state led in requiring meningitis vaccines for students under 22 enrolling in college. Now, in the middle of a pandemic, lawmakers are more skeptical of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Ten years ago, the state led in requiring meningitis vaccines for students under 22 enrolling in college. Now, in the middle of a pandemic, lawmakers are more skeptical of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Rev. Jesse Jackson moved to rehab facility, wife moved to ICU following COVID-19 diagnosis
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been moved to a rehab facility, and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson, has been moved to the ICU following their recent COVID-19 diagnosis, their family announced Friday.
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been moved to a rehab facility, and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson, has been moved to the ICU following their recent COVID-19 diagnosis, their family announced Friday.
Kid Rock cancels Billy Bob’s concerts after he said band has COVID-19
Kid Rock’s shows at Billy Bob’s Texas this weekend have been canceled after he said “over half” of his band members have COVID-19.
Kid Rock’s shows at Billy Bob’s Texas this weekend have been canceled after he said “over half” of his band members have COVID-19.
Austin Center for Events requiring enhanced safety for permits
ACE had worked with APH to adjust their permitting process and these additional measures are now included on the form as hospital resources have become strained..
ACE had worked with APH to adjust their permitting process and these additional measures are now included on the form as hospital resources have become strained..
Fed to end ultra-low interest rates if hiring keeps improving, Powell says
Should hiring continue to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve will dial back its ultra-low interest rates policies later this year.
Should hiring continue to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve will dial back its ultra-low interest rates policies later this year.
WATCH: Virtual COVID-19 Media Q&A with APH Leadership 8/27
The meeting is scheduled to begin around 10:30 a.m.
The meeting is scheduled to begin around 10:30 a.m.
'I miss my son': Chicago mom loses her 12-year-old boy to COVID
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
‘He always followed her’: Polk husband dies a few days after wife’s death; both tested positive for COVID-19
A Polk County husband and wife who were battling COVID-19 for weeks passed away just a few days apart. Both had underlying health conditions and were unvaccinated. "I have such loving and beautiful angels looking over me now," their daughter said.
A Polk County husband and wife who were battling COVID-19 for weeks passed away just a few days apart. Both had underlying health conditions and were unvaccinated. "I have such loving and beautiful angels looking over me now," their daughter said.
CDC's COVID-19 eviction moratorium blocked by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bat Fest canceled after organizers say City of Austin denied permit
Roadway Productions says they are "shocked and devastated" at having to cancel the event just days before it was set to begin on August 28.
Roadway Productions says they are "shocked and devastated" at having to cancel the event just days before it was set to begin on August 28.
FOX 7 Discussion: BBB warns to watch out for fake QR codes
Heather Massey with the BBB says they have received reports of people using QR codes to direct to malicious websites, asking for personal information or login credentials.
Heather Massey with the BBB says they have received reports of people using QR codes to direct to malicious websites, asking for personal information or login credentials.
BBB warns consumers to watch out for fake QR codes
The BBB says they have received reports of people using QR codes to direct to malicious websites, asking for personal information or login credentials.
The BBB says they have received reports of people using QR codes to direct to malicious websites, asking for personal information or login credentials.
Federal court in El Paso blocks Abbott's migrant transportation order
According to the ruling, Abbott's order violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution because it authorizes DPS to “make and act upon immigration determinations, the province of federal law.”
According to the ruling, Abbott's order violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution because it authorizes DPS to “make and act upon immigration determinations, the province of federal law.”
Bat Fest canceled after organizers say City of Austin denied permit
Full refunds will be offered or there will be an option to transfer tickets to next year's event which is scheduled for August 27, 2022.
Full refunds will be offered or there will be an option to transfer tickets to next year's event which is scheduled for August 27, 2022.
Second police officer with APD dies after battling COVID-19
This is the second line of duty death from COVID within APD.
This is the second line of duty death from COVID within APD.
Austin City Council directs staff to develop COVID-19 booster strategy
Third doses are currently recommended eight months after the initial course of the two-dose vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer.
Third doses are currently recommended eight months after the initial course of the two-dose vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer.
Many major insurers no longer waiving out of pocket costs for COVID-19 care
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
Austin Police Department officer dies after battling COVID-19
Senior Police Officer Randolph "Randy" Boyd died on August 25. He joined APD in 2014 and served on patrol for the length of his career.
Senior Police Officer Randolph "Randy" Boyd died on August 25. He joined APD in 2014 and served on patrol for the length of his career.
Texas Supreme Court pauses San Antonio mask mandate for public schools
Abbott and the state are embroiled in multiple legal battles with cities, counties, and school districts in the state’s urban areas over mask mandates.
Abbott and the state are embroiled in multiple legal battles with cities, counties, and school districts in the state’s urban areas over mask mandates.