Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
Travis County Court system returns to in-person with over 200 pending trials
The Travis County Court system is returning to in-person with 245 pending trials.
The Travis County Court system is returning to in-person with 245 pending trials.
Trucker convoys rally along Capital Beltway Sunday
Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.
Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.
Katie Meyer's parents struggle for answers after daughter's death at Stanford
In an emotional interview, the parents of Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer say they are struggling to understand why their daughter died by suicide this week.
In an emotional interview, the parents of Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer say they are struggling to understand why their daughter died by suicide this week.
Dell Children's Comprehensive Care Clinic to move to Rosedale School
The Children’s Comprehensive Care clinic is a primary care clinic dedicated to the care of children with complex medical issues.
The Children’s Comprehensive Care clinic is a primary care clinic dedicated to the care of children with complex medical issues.
Chino Valley firefighters welcome 15 new babies born within months of each other
According to the department, many of their firefighters became first-time dads “during the trying times that we all faced during the pandemic.”
According to the department, many of their firefighters became first-time dads “during the trying times that we all faced during the pandemic.”
Biden announces $54M Siemens investment, planned US factory jobs
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
Operation Lone Star marks one year amid controversy, allegations
Abbott's Operation Lone Star has been in place for one year at the Texas border. Some have said the operation has set back their income, education, and well-being.
Abbott's Operation Lone Star has been in place for one year at the Texas border. Some have said the operation has set back their income, education, and well-being.
Deaths among Alzheimer's patients increased by 26% during first year of COVID-19 pandemic: study
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 2 ahead of SXSW
Health officials are still recommending precautions like wearing masks indoors, especially when social distancing is not possible, until March 20, 2022.
Health officials are still recommending precautions like wearing masks indoors, especially when social distancing is not possible, until March 20, 2022.
February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
California governor proposes controversial mental health courts for homeless people
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Katie Meyer, Stanford soccer star, dies by suicide
The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.
The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held March 4-7 around Travis County
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
NFL suspends all COVID-19 protocols
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
APH announces changes to COVID-19 surveillance dashboard
The changes include the cumulative number of laboratory-reported PCR positive and laboratory-reported antigen cases and deaths to align with the state.
The changes include the cumulative number of laboratory-reported PCR positive and laboratory-reported antigen cases and deaths to align with the state.
Austin ISD lifts mask mandate for students
The Austin ISD school board decided to lift the mask mandate and make face masks optional after a Wednesday night meeting. The mask mandate will be lifted on March 7.
The Austin ISD school board decided to lift the mask mandate and make face masks optional after a Wednesday night meeting. The mask mandate will be lifted on March 7.
States launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.