ACC expanding program offering up to $5K for tuition, fees
The program allows students to work toward a certificate or associate's degree in a “high-demand field” with high-earning potential as identified by the Texas Workforce Commission.
The program allows students to work toward a certificate or associate's degree in a “high-demand field” with high-earning potential as identified by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
SXSW seeking volunteers for 2022 in-person conference, festivals
All volunteers will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before attending pre-event volunteer gatherings and before the first volunteer shift.
All volunteers will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before attending pre-event volunteer gatherings and before the first volunteer shift.
Fauci: Omicron may infect 'just about everybody' but vaccinated will still fare better
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.
Judge: No probable cause found for Cy-Fair ISD teacher allegedly putting COVID-positive son in trunk
An official witness told police Sarah Beam had her son in the trunk of her car to "prevent her from getting exposed to possible COVID" while driving him to get additional testing at a drive-thru testing site.
An official witness told police Sarah Beam had her son in the trunk of her car to "prevent her from getting exposed to possible COVID" while driving him to get additional testing at a drive-thru testing site.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
$1K fine possible for Austin businesses that don't comply with COVID orders
The orders require businesses to post specific signage regarding masks, COVID-19 testing, and vaccination or face a possible fine of up to $1,000.
The orders require businesses to post specific signage regarding masks, COVID-19 testing, and vaccination or face a possible fine of up to $1,000.
Delta: 8,000 employees contracted COVID-19 over past 4 weeks
Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.
Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.
Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: Oregon State University study
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
4 veterans rowing 3,000 miles across Atlantic to help US service members struggling with PTSD
Four U.S. veterans are rowing across the Atlantic to raise awareness for PTSD and money to help those struggling with financial problems, housing accessibility and more.
Four U.S. veterans are rowing across the Atlantic to raise awareness for PTSD and money to help those struggling with financial problems, housing accessibility and more.
National blood shortage crisis impacting Central Texas blood banks
High demand from local hospitals for blood and fewer volunteers are two main factors that We Are Blood says are impacting blood supply locally.
High demand from local hospitals for blood and fewer volunteers are two main factors that We Are Blood says are impacting blood supply locally.
State health officials dispute 30 percent Covid nursing home death count discrepancy by auditor
"In my mind, it proved to me to be a very deadly decision and numbers are bearing it out," said State Rep. Steve Johnson (R-Wayland).
"In my mind, it proved to me to be a very deadly decision and numbers are bearing it out," said State Rep. Steve Johnson (R-Wayland).
Marble Falls ISD closing campuses Friday, Jan. 14
Marble Falls ISD announced on Wednesday that all campuses will be closed on Friday due to a high amount of COVID-19 cases among staff.
Marble Falls ISD announced on Wednesday that all campuses will be closed on Friday due to a high amount of COVID-19 cases among staff.
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
State Rep says Covid deaths in long-term facilities expected to be 30% higher in auditor's report
The revelation comes as Johnson released a statement regarding the report Wednesday evening. Johnson (R-Wayland) is the chair of the House Oversight Committee and said that residents deserve to know the truth.
The revelation comes as Johnson released a statement regarding the report Wednesday evening. Johnson (R-Wayland) is the chair of the House Oversight Committee and said that residents deserve to know the truth.
West Virginia governor gets antibody treatment after COVID-19 diagnosis
Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia said he felt "extremely unwell" after testing positive.
Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia said he felt "extremely unwell" after testing positive.
Trend of intentionally catching omicron variant is ‘never a good idea,’ doctor warns
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
Red Cross declares 1st ever US blood shortage crisis: How to donate, types needed
The American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S., saying all blood types are “urgently needed” right now.
The American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S., saying all blood types are “urgently needed” right now.
CDC director on face-covering guidance: ‘Any mask is better than no mask’
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.