Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5

Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.

Earn $15-17/hour in jobs with Austin Civilian Conservation Corps

The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps has positions available for Austin residents who've been impacted economically by COVID-19.

Smart Health Cards: Could it become an alternative to vaccine passports?

SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.

Texas men charged in massive $35 million COVID-19 relief loan fraud

All four of the men are from Texas. They are accused of writing company checks for nonexistent employees, then cooperating with their co-defendants in cashing the checks and distributing the illicit funds.

UT researchers predict winter COVID-19 surge if behaviors aren’t changed

If behaviors aren't changed, researchers predict the emergence of the omicron variant could lead to the largest healthcare surge to date.

FOX 7 Care Force: Restore program helps vets with PTS

Dr. Valerie Rosen joins Mike Warren to discuss a local program helping veterans with PTS through a virtual, arts-focused approach.

NFL updates protocols in response to increase in COVID-19 cases around league

In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.

Former Bucs player Vincent Jackson diagnosed with stage 2 CTE following posthumous study of brain

After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says

U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.

Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says

According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.

Abbott: Texas won't enforce Biden's federal vaccine mandate

Governor Greg Abbott says Texas will not impose the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the Texas National Guard.

Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline

The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.

Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID

Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.

1 year since COVID-19 vaccines became available in Austin

A lot has changed since a year ago when UT Austin was one of the first sites in Texas to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.

1 year since COVID-19 vaccines became available in Austin
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A lot has changed since a year ago when UT Austin was one of the first sites in Texas to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.