CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
Hutto ISD canceling bus routes due to staff shortage from COVID-19
Hutto ISD says that all regular routes and after-school and tutorial shuttles will be canceled until further notice.
Hutto ISD says that all regular routes and after-school and tutorial shuttles will be canceled until further notice.
50-plus dogs find fosters, adopters during APA! staff shortage from COVID
Austin Pets Alive! says that more than 50 dogs are now safe in emergency foster homes or with adopters after calling for the community's help.
Austin Pets Alive! says that more than 50 dogs are now safe in emergency foster homes or with adopters after calling for the community's help.
TEA updates COVID-19 quarantine guidelines for school staff
The Texas Education Agency updated its guidelines on Jan. 7 and says the changes come as a result of updated CDC guidance.
The Texas Education Agency updated its guidelines on Jan. 7 and says the changes come as a result of updated CDC guidance.
Via 313 employees demanding improved COVID-19 protocols
Via 313 employees are rallying around their coworkers to demand more transparency and improved COVID-19 protocols.
Via 313 employees are rallying around their coworkers to demand more transparency and improved COVID-19 protocols.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank to miss Sunday's game due to positive COVID-19 test
Falcons team owner Arthur Blank has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's final game of the regular season.
Falcons team owner Arthur Blank has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's final game of the regular season.
COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Georgia woman gets prison time for COVID relief fraud
Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Hunter VanPelt of Roswell submitted six false loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program from April to June 2020. She allegedly requested a total of more than $7.9 million and received more than $6 million.
Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Hunter VanPelt of Roswell submitted six false loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program from April to June 2020. She allegedly requested a total of more than $7.9 million and received more than $6 million.
Novak Djokovic had COVID-19 last month, lawyers argue in vaccine dispute
Lawyers for Novak Djokovic have filed court documents in his challenge against deportation from Australia that showed the tennis star contracted COVID-19 in the middle of last month.
Lawyers for Novak Djokovic have filed court documents in his challenge against deportation from Australia that showed the tennis star contracted COVID-19 in the middle of last month.
Members of lead Rose Parade band test positive for COVID-19
Members of a 410-person Alabama high school marching band that led off this year’s Tournament of Roses Parade with “Yankee Doodle Dandy” have tested positive for COVID-19 since returning home from California.
Members of a 410-person Alabama high school marching band that led off this year’s Tournament of Roses Parade with “Yankee Doodle Dandy” have tested positive for COVID-19 since returning home from California.
City of Taylor facing staffing shortage amid omicron surge
The City of Taylor is asking its residents to be patient, as they are experiencing staff shortages due to COVID-19.
The City of Taylor is asking its residents to be patient, as they are experiencing staff shortages due to COVID-19.
Austin engagement of "Hadestown" rescheduled due to COVID-19
"Hadestown" will now play at Bass Concert Hall Sept. 20-25.
"Hadestown" will now play at Bass Concert Hall Sept. 20-25.
Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
US Rep Michael McCaul tests positive for COVID-19, will vote by proxy
Congressman Michael McCaul, who represents the 10th District of Texas, has tested positive for coronavirus and will vote by proxy as a result.
Congressman Michael McCaul, who represents the 10th District of Texas, has tested positive for coronavirus and will vote by proxy as a result.
APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Jan. 7-10
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.
Mother charged after son found in trunk of car at COVID-19 testing site, DA says
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
Fake COVID tests: BBB warns of online scam to steal money, personal information
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
Florida deputies who share 1-month-old son commit suicide within days of each other
St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara announced the deaths of Deputy Clayton Osteen and Deputy Victoria Pacheco.
St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara announced the deaths of Deputy Clayton Osteen and Deputy Victoria Pacheco.
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
Boston Marathon bomber's COVID stimulus payment going to victims, judge says
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment can be used to help pay the millions of dollars he is ordered to pay his victims, a judge has ruled.
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment can be used to help pay the millions of dollars he is ordered to pay his victims, a judge has ruled.