New smart glasses provide TV-like captions for the deaf community
It’s a revolutionary device for the deaf and hearing impaired.
It’s a revolutionary device for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Senator John Cornyn tests positive for COVID-19
Cornyn says he is vaccinated, boosted, and feeling fine.
Cornyn says he is vaccinated, boosted, and feeling fine.
3-year-old Pennsylvania boy contracts rare illness from tick bite
The transmission of a rare, dangerous and debilitating tick-borne disease seriously sickened an energetic, witty and generally healthy 3-year-old Pennsylvania boy.
The transmission of a rare, dangerous and debilitating tick-borne disease seriously sickened an energetic, witty and generally healthy 3-year-old Pennsylvania boy.
USDA proposes new rules on salmonella for food processors — or risk shutdowns
The CDC says approximately one in every 25 packages of chicken sold at grocery stores contains salmonella bacteria.
The CDC says approximately one in every 25 packages of chicken sold at grocery stores contains salmonella bacteria.
Food banks in America experience surging demand: 'No sign of it slowing down any time soon'
High gas prices plus supply-chain shortages and long-term pandemic effects are impacting food banks nationwide.
High gas prices plus supply-chain shortages and long-term pandemic effects are impacting food banks nationwide.
Pelosi to visit Asia with focus on COVID-19, climate change
Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”
Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”
Biden tests positive in 'rebound' COVID case for 2nd day in a row
He's tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.
He's tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.
NYC declares monkeypox outbreak a 'public health emergency'
In a statement, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan declared that the city's monkeypox outbreak was a "public health emergency" in order to fight the spread of the virus.
In a statement, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan declared that the city's monkeypox outbreak was a "public health emergency" in order to fight the spread of the virus.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again in 'rebound' case, doctor says
White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a letter that Biden "has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well."
White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a letter that Biden "has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well."
3-year-old Pennsylvania boy contracts rare illness from tick bite
A Pennsylvania mom shares her son's medical journey to help others recognize the signs of a potentially perilous illness
A Pennsylvania mom shares her son's medical journey to help others recognize the signs of a potentially perilous illness
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick now testing negative for COVID
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tested negative for COVID Friday and is not experiencing any symptoms, says his campaign.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tested negative for COVID Friday and is not experiencing any symptoms, says his campaign.
Austin cookie company raising $1 million to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA youth
Wunderkeks says its goal to raise money isn't about expanding its business but to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA youth with the help of its signature pink boxes.
Wunderkeks says its goal to raise money isn't about expanding its business but to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA youth with the help of its signature pink boxes.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
Austin man looks back on monkeypox experience
The incubation period for monkeypox is up to 21 days.
The incubation period for monkeypox is up to 21 days.
First positive West Nile mosquito pool reported in Travis County
Although no human cases have been identified at this time, APH says the positive mosquito pool indicates the virus is in the Travis County community.
Although no human cases have been identified at this time, APH says the positive mosquito pool indicates the virus is in the Travis County community.
COVID exposure closes lobby of Justice of the Peace Precinct in Round Rock
The lobby will be closed to the public through Tuesday, August 2 to protect the health and safety of the community.
The lobby will be closed to the public through Tuesday, August 2 to protect the health and safety of the community.
Hays County Local Health Department hosts immunization forums
Local pediatricians and epidemiologists will share information on the importance of vaccines, and will respond to questions from the public.
Local pediatricians and epidemiologists will share information on the importance of vaccines, and will respond to questions from the public.
Deadly bacteria found in continental U.S. soil for the first time
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.
Uvalde CISD to receive $1.25M state grant for trauma counseling
The grant will fund counseling, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and community outreach efforts, as well as establish a district-wide trauma-informed counseling program for Uvalde CISD.
The grant will fund counseling, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and community outreach efforts, as well as establish a district-wide trauma-informed counseling program for Uvalde CISD.