AISD mask mandate goes into effect as battle with state continues

AISD is one of several school districts around Texas defying Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning mask mandates.

Could more Austin events be put on hold because of COVID-19?

With less than two months to go, all signs point to Austin City Limits Music Festival still taking over Zilker Park in October.

Could more Austin events be put on hold because of COVID-19?
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With less than two months to go, all signs point to Austin City Limits Music Festival still taking over Zilker Park in October.

School districts defy GOP leaders banning mask mandates

The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.

Some Austin businesses are now requiring proof of vaccination

Some Austin-area businesses are now requiring customers and clients to prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Some Austin businesses are now requiring proof of vaccination
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Some Austin-area businesses are now requiring customers and clients to prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

McDonald’s to require COVID-19 vaccines for all US-based staff

“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.

City, county leaders sign order requiring masks in public schools

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown have signed orders requiring masks in public schools and city/county buildings.

Abbott, Paxton file petition in defense of mask mandate ban

Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton are pushing back against a Dallas County judge who ruled against the mask mandate ban.

2,500 medical personnel to be deployed to help Texas hospitals

Gov. Abbott recently directed the DSHS to use staffing agencies to provide out-of-state medical personnel to struggling Texas health care facilities.

‘Investment in American families’: Biden outlines $3.5T infrastructure spending plan

President Biden announced his immediate plans to help bolster American families feeling “the pinch” after Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution that will pave the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package.

School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find

From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.

Austin Pride postpones parade, street party due to COVID-19

The event, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 14, is now postponed “for an indeterminate time," says Austin Pride.

Las Vegas officers escort boy to school after his dad died of COVID-19

Las Vegas officers escorted a fourth grader to his first day of school just months after his dad, a fellow officer, died of COVID-19.

YouTube suspends Rand Paul for violating COVID misinformation policy

This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.