Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
More New Year's Eve events in Austin are being canceled due to COVID
Some of Austin's local musicians say it feels like the beginning of the pandemic, when they had a bunch of shows lined up only to be canceled days or even hours before.
Some of Austin's local musicians say it feels like the beginning of the pandemic, when they had a bunch of shows lined up only to be canceled days or even hours before.
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, test availability declines
Demand continues to increase as people return from holiday gatherings, and many are learning they have no choice but to wait in long lines for a test.
Demand continues to increase as people return from holiday gatherings, and many are learning they have no choice but to wait in long lines for a test.
Eviction protections for Travis County renters due to COVID-19 pandemic extended
The order will stay in effect through March 1, 2022, the day the JP Courts lose the ability to modify rules and procedures under a Texas Supreme Court Emergency Order.
The order will stay in effect through March 1, 2022, the day the JP Courts lose the ability to modify rules and procedures under a Texas Supreme Court Emergency Order.
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, test availability declines
Demand for coronavirus tests is high after holiday gatherings, but the supply is falling short, leaving Austinites concerned.
Demand for coronavirus tests is high after holiday gatherings, but the supply is falling short, leaving Austinites concerned.
2021 year in review: A look back at the top news stories
2021 was the second year in a row bookended by the pandemic and political instability. But before we look ahead to the new year, FOX's Bill Hemmer takes a look back at the top news stories of the past 12 months.
2021 was the second year in a row bookended by the pandemic and political instability. But before we look ahead to the new year, FOX's Bill Hemmer takes a look back at the top news stories of the past 12 months.
Airlines cancel, delay thousands more flights due to omicron, staff shortages
The latest COVID-19 variant upended holiday plans for tens of thousands of travelers.
The latest COVID-19 variant upended holiday plans for tens of thousands of travelers.
Austin-Travis County returns to Stage 4 COVID risk-based guidelines
Officials say COVID-19 cases are surging just weeks after the omicron variant was detected in the area and that key indicators are above thresholds which necessitate a change in stages.
Officials say COVID-19 cases are surging just weeks after the omicron variant was detected in the area and that key indicators are above thresholds which necessitate a change in stages.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The surge, driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant, has forced communities to scale back or call off their holiday festivities.
The surge, driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant, has forced communities to scale back or call off their holiday festivities.
1 in 4 Texans testing positive for COVID-19, according to new data
New data released on Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services has revealed that one in four Texans have tested positive for coronavirus.
New data released on Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services has revealed that one in four Texans have tested positive for coronavirus.
CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
Oregon hospital reports rare, fungal outbreak
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
City of Manor cancels New Year's Eve events due to COVID-19
The City of Manor has decided to cancel upcoming New Year's Eve events due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area.
The City of Manor has decided to cancel upcoming New Year's Eve events due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area.
Cytomegalovirus: What the CDC wants you to know during the holiday
According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.
According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
Eviction protections for Travis County renters due to COVID-19 pandemic extended
The order from Judge Nick Chu, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, will require trials regarding evictions for unpaid rent to be paused for 30 days.
The order from Judge Nick Chu, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, will require trials regarding evictions for unpaid rent to be paused for 30 days.
New Year's Eve at ACL Live show featuring Spoon canceled due to COVID
The band says it made the decision to cancel “due to COVID cases amongst artists on the bill as well as the extremely sharp rise in COVID cases in the Austin community."
The band says it made the decision to cancel “due to COVID cases amongst artists on the bill as well as the extremely sharp rise in COVID cases in the Austin community."
Austin-Travis County returns to Stage 4 COVID risk-based guidelines
The timing of this surge is concerning as people plan to gather for New Year’s Eve, and children look to return to school from winter break in the coming weeks.
The timing of this surge is concerning as people plan to gather for New Year’s Eve, and children look to return to school from winter break in the coming weeks.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.