US Navy set to boot sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
Italy's mandatory COVID-19 pass for all workers prompts protests
All workers across public and private sectors in Italy are required to show a COVID-19 health pass to get into their place of employment.
All workers across public and private sectors in Italy are required to show a COVID-19 health pass to get into their place of employment.
US to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8
The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.
The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.
Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
99% of Hays County seniors have gotten at least one COVID-19 shot
That’s the highest in that age range and category of any surrounding county. By comparison, 92% of Travis County seniors have gotten at least one dose.
That’s the highest in that age range and category of any surrounding county. By comparison, 92% of Travis County seniors have gotten at least one dose.
99% of Hays County seniors have gotten at least one COVID-19 shot
That?s the highest in that age range and category of any surrounding county. By comparison, 92% of Travis County seniors have gotten at least one dose.
That?s the highest in that age range and category of any surrounding county. By comparison, 92% of Travis County seniors have gotten at least one dose.
State health officials believe there could be yearly vaccines, seasonal outbreaks of COVID-19
Aside from a possible surge this winter, the state’s top epidemiologist said COVID-19 could be a seasonal thing we have to deal with, like the flu.
Aside from a possible surge this winter, the state’s top epidemiologist said COVID-19 could be a seasonal thing we have to deal with, like the flu.
Drinking water in Houston-area homes testing positive for lead
A major initiative is underway to identify homes in Fifth Ward that have lead in the drinking water and some have already tested positive.
A major initiative is underway to identify homes in Fifth Ward that have lead in the drinking water and some have already tested positive.
Texas Rent Relief Program first in US to provide $1 billion in assistance
Texans can apply by calling 1-833-9TX-RENT (1-833-989-7368) or going to TexasRentRelief.com. The call center is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Texans can apply by calling 1-833-9TX-RENT (1-833-989-7368) or going to TexasRentRelief.com. The call center is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Biden: Number of unvaccinated in US ‘unacceptably high’ amid measured progress
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
Dementia signs are in the blood, researchers say
A new study suggests that certain molecules in the blood could indicate impending dementia.
A new study suggests that certain molecules in the blood could indicate impending dementia.
Federal student loan payments to resume soon
Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.
Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.
Exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer, studies show
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
Research suggests exercise could lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
Kyrie Irving speaks out after being blocked from playing with Nets
Kyrie Irving said Wednesday he didn't want to lose salary or a chance to compete for a championship with the Brooklyn Nets, but was doing “what's best for me” by refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Kyrie Irving said Wednesday he didn't want to lose salary or a chance to compete for a championship with the Brooklyn Nets, but was doing “what's best for me” by refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas Hospital Association wants hospitals left out of vaccine order
The Texas Hospital Association wants hospitals left out of Gov. Abbott‘s recent order preventing any entity from having a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
The Texas Hospital Association wants hospitals left out of Gov. Abbott‘s recent order preventing any entity from having a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Texas Hospital Association wants hospitals left out of vaccine order
The Texas Hospital Association wants hospitals left out of Gov. Abbott?s recent order preventing any entity from having a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
The Texas Hospital Association wants hospitals left out of Gov. Abbott?s recent order preventing any entity from having a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
UT Austin professor honored for role in developing COVID-19 vaccines
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
UT Austin professor honored for role in developing COVID-19 vaccines
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
UT Austin professor James McLellan and his NIH colleague Barney Graham's technology is used in the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Heating bills set to soar this winter as inflation hits energy prices
Get ready to pay sharply higher bills for heating this winter, along with seemingly everything else.
Get ready to pay sharply higher bills for heating this winter, along with seemingly everything else.
Austin stroke survivor promotes healthy lifestyle
Patrick Wright has made it his mission to warn others about the dangers of strokes and heart attacks since he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in 2014.
Patrick Wright has made it his mission to warn others about the dangers of strokes and heart attacks since he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in 2014.