Road rage on the rise in Texas, AAA study says

If you do end up in a situation where a driver will not leave you alone it’s best to not handle it yourself and instead call the police.

Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors

Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.

3 COVID-19 tests recalled after FDA warns about ‘high risk’ of false results

LuSys Laboratories issued the recall this week for three of its COVID-19 tests. The FDA believes they were distributed for use in laboratories and for at-home testing.

21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’

The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.

High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health

Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.

Pfizer: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose will be needed

“Right now, the way that we have seen, it is necessary, a fourth booster right now,” Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said.

Barack Obama says he’s tested positive for COVID-19

The former president of the United States announced Sunday on Twitter that he's tested positive for COVID-19.

The Great Resignation: Pew Research finds tie in reasons workers quit their jobs in 2021

Latest numbers show another 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in January. Some call it the Great Resignation. Others, the Great Realization. The top reasons for leaving were a tie.

Teen cowboy dies on horse but is brought back to life

A high school student was competing in a rodeo when he died on his horse, right after his competition. But thanks to everyone jumping into action, he's alive today to share his dramatic testimony.

Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends

Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.

Face masks still required on CapMetro vehicles

TSA has extended the nationwide mask mandate for public transit until April 18. The requirement had been set to expire on March 18.

Smithsonian ends mask mandate at museums, National Zoo

The Smithsonian ended its policy requiring visitors to wear masks at its museums and the National Zoo. 

Austin Mayor Steve Adler talks about protecting trans youth
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Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Casey Claiborne to talk about SXSW and protecting trans youth and their families from Abbott and Paxton.

China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID-19 cases

Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.

When will COVID-19 end? Experts look to past pandemics for clues

One thing experts have learned is that it can be a long drawn-out process. This includes different types of endings that may not all occur at the same time.

Harm reduction services can reduce overdoses, advocates say

The Texas Harm Reduction Office held a rally and marched to Ted Cruz’s office in Austin to ask for him to support harm reduction services, rather than ending them.