Harmony Public Schools to offer limited virtual learning for students

The program will be available for those with a documented medical need and will provide up to 20 days of synchronous virtual instruction per academic year.

Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in

As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.

Stevie Nicks drops out of Austin City Limits Music Festival

In a tweeted statement, Nicks said that while she is vaccinated, she is still “being extremely cautious" due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

Texas hospital officials testify before Senate committee about struggle to fill nurse openings

Parkland Hospital’s chief medical officer says he currently has 470 open nursing positions at Parkland he cannot fill as COVID hospitalizations continue to rise. He says part of the problem is competing with other hospitals for the same dwindling talent pool.

Nissan to close huge plant for 2 weeks due to chip shortage

Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.

Bipartisan Senate passes $1T infrastructure package, sends bill to House

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan 69-30, with a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans voting yes.

Austin ISD to require masks for all students, staff and visitors
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Starting this Wednesday, Austin ISD will require all students, staff, and visitors to wear a mask on district property. John Krinjak has the details.

Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated against the coronavirus
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Dr. Farhan Bhatti, M.D. and CEO of Care Free Michigan, joins Amanda Salinas to explain why moms-to-be should get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth

A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.

Austin ISD to require masks for all on district property

Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde announced masks will be required for all students, staff and visitors on all district properties starting on August 11.

Senators on left, right push infrastructure bill closer to final passage

After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan.

Austin ISD trustees voting on mask mandate
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Monday evening, Austin ISD held a special Board of Trustees meeting to vote on whether the district would require masks against Gov. Abbott's order.

France mandates COVID-19 pass to enter restaurants, trains

The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.

Abbott asking Texas hospitals to voluntarily postpone elective surgeries

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a series of actions the State of Texas is taking to mitigate the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Texas.

Abbott, HHSC announce emergency SNAP benefits extended for August

The emergency August allotments are in addition to the more than $3.9 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.