Travis County fire departments facing COVID-19 hardships
Numerous fire department members are out due to COVID-19, and it's not getting better.
Numerous fire department members are out due to COVID-19, and it's not getting better.
Texas Appeals Court upholds Harris County’s right to impose mask requirement
The ruling comes in response to a previous executive order from Governor Abbott banning such mandates.
The ruling comes in response to a previous executive order from Governor Abbott banning such mandates.
Austin Public Health moves into Stage 5 of risk-based guidelines
APH is urging Austin residents to mask up and avoid gatherings amid the COVID-19 omicron variant surge.
APH is urging Austin residents to mask up and avoid gatherings amid the COVID-19 omicron variant surge.
City walk-in utility customer service centers temporarily reclosing
The city says the closures are in response to rising COVID-19 cases and the quickly spreading omicron variant.
The city says the closures are in response to rising COVID-19 cases and the quickly spreading omicron variant.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
New COVID-19 variant named IHU discovered in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
What is the new IHU variant found in France?
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
AISD resumes fully in-person classes for spring semester
AISD has several protocols in place to protect students from COVID-19 as they return to school after winter break.
AISD has several protocols in place to protect students from COVID-19 as they return to school after winter break.
Pennsylvania family gifts grieving Liberty Hill family handmade flags
Little did the Freemans know, Carrie Hendershot and her family would deliver handmade flags, glossed, with the weight of plaques, in Dylan Bowen’s honor.
Little did the Freemans know, Carrie Hendershot and her family would deliver handmade flags, glossed, with the weight of plaques, in Dylan Bowen’s honor.
City of Houston preparing for two large events amid COVID pandemic
The City of Houston is preparing for two large events that haven’t taken place since the pandemic started.
The City of Houston is preparing for two large events that haven’t taken place since the pandemic started.
AISD resumes fully in-person classes for spring semester
AISD has several protocols in place to protect students from COVID-19 as they return to school after winter break.
AISD has several protocols in place to protect students from COVID-19 as they return to school after winter break.
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
Schools turning to remote learning as omicron cases surge
A record number of children are being hospitalized across the country due to increasing COVID-19 cases.
A record number of children are being hospitalized across the country due to increasing COVID-19 cases.
Dallas Fire Rescue experiencing severe staffing shortages
First responders are being affected by the COVID-19 omicron surge.
First responders are being affected by the COVID-19 omicron surge.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
Houston-based online memorial COVID-19 Wall of Memories honored on launch date anniversary
On Tuesday, the city of Houston recognized the virtual memorial with a proclamation that January 4th would be known as COVID-19 Wall of Memories Day. The website was also selected to be part of the U.S. Library of Congress.
On Tuesday, the city of Houston recognized the virtual memorial with a proclamation that January 4th would be known as COVID-19 Wall of Memories Day. The website was also selected to be part of the U.S. Library of Congress.
Novak Djokovic held at Australian border over visa mix-up
Novak Djokovic had to spend the night at the Melbourne airport as officials refused to let him enter the country for the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic had to spend the night at the Melbourne airport as officials refused to let him enter the country for the Australian Open.
Yale students must quarantine on campus amid COVID-19 surge, encouraged not to eat at local restaurants
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.