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.
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
Starting this Wednesday, Austin ISD will require all students, staff, and visitors to wear a mask on district property. John Krinjak has the details.
Starting this Wednesday, Austin ISD will require all students, staff, and visitors to wear a mask on district property. John Krinjak has the details.
AISD becomes second-largest Texas school district to require masks
This decision by Austin ISD could lead to legal challenges from the state as well as a fine, John Krinjak explains why.
This decision by Austin ISD could lead to legal challenges from the state as well as a fine, John Krinjak explains why.
Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated against the coronavirus
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.
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.
Dozens of Texas hospitals are out of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases again overwhelm the state's capacity
"This surge is by far the fastest and most aggressive that we've seen," said the health authority for Austin and Travis County, who urged eligible Texans to get vaccinated.
"This surge is by far the fastest and most aggressive that we've seen," said the health authority for Austin and Travis County, who urged eligible Texans to get vaccinated.
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.
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
'This virus doesn't care': Mother mourns death of daughter who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
AISD becomes second-largest Texas school district to require masks
Austin ISD has decided to require masks for all students, staff and visitors on all district properties.
Austin ISD has decided to require masks for all students, staff and visitors on all district properties.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The emergency August allotments are in addition to the more than $3.9 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
CDC urges against travel to Israel, France, other nations as COVID-19 delta variant spreads
In the face of the delta variant, advisories are warning against travel.
In the face of the delta variant, advisories are warning against travel.
Reba McEntire reveals she caught coronavirus despite being vaccinated: 'It's not fun to get this'
The country music star encouraged everyone to wear a mask and 'stay safe'
The country music star encouraged everyone to wear a mask and 'stay safe'
Canada reopens border to vaccinated U.S. visitors
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
ACL Radio’s Blues on the Green shows postponed due to spread of COVID-19
ACL Radio did not mention any new dates for Blues on the Green.
ACL Radio did not mention any new dates for Blues on the Green.
Pediatricians warn of 'pressing risk' among children as delta variant spreads
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.
Georgia couple dies of COVID-19 hours of each other
A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.
A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.