Union workers feeling more confident amid COVID-19 labor shortage
The pandemic spawned a worker shortage that’s left some of America’s long-beleaguered union members feeling more confident this Labor Day than they have in years.
The pandemic spawned a worker shortage that’s left some of America’s long-beleaguered union members feeling more confident this Labor Day than they have in years.
A summer that once promised ‘independence’ from COVID-19 wraps up in despair
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.
Healthcare workers honored at Texas Longhorns football home opener
St. David's Healthcare and the University of Texas brought employees from the hospital system down onto the field to thank them for all of their hard work during the pandemic.
St. David's Healthcare and the University of Texas brought employees from the hospital system down onto the field to thank them for all of their hard work during the pandemic.
Political, legal fallout over controversial Texas abortion law
Advocates on both sides are closely watching the latest developments over the law which bans all abortions after a heartbeat is detected which can be as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
Advocates on both sides are closely watching the latest developments over the law which bans all abortions after a heartbeat is detected which can be as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
Fauci names new COVID-19 variant health officials are ‘keeping an eye on’
The Mu variant has mutations that 'indicate that it might evade the protection from certain antibodies.
The Mu variant has mutations that 'indicate that it might evade the protection from certain antibodies.
Preschool pianist's Carnegie Hall debut postponed due to lack of COVID-19 vaccines for children
Brigitte Xie, 4, was supposed to perform at Carnegie Hall in November 2021.
Brigitte Xie, 4, was supposed to perform at Carnegie Hall in November 2021.
‘I was terrified’: Zip-tie carrying men confront Arizona principal over COVID-19 policy
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
COVID-19 booster shots: Fauci stresses need for FDA approval amid White House spat
Dr. Anthony Fauci stressed the need for approval from the FDA before proceeding with COVID-19 vaccine booster shots amid a spat between the White House and health officials.
Dr. Anthony Fauci stressed the need for approval from the FDA before proceeding with COVID-19 vaccine booster shots amid a spat between the White House and health officials.
Two COVID-19 safety nets ending Labor Day, affecting millions
Labor Day represents a perilous crossroads for millions of Americans: Two primary anchors of the government's COVID-19 protection package are ending or have recently ended.
Labor Day represents a perilous crossroads for millions of Americans: Two primary anchors of the government's COVID-19 protection package are ending or have recently ended.
CDC: US blood donations show COVID-19 antibodies increased 4x after vaccine rollouts
The CDC shared a study that found COVID-19 antibodies in blood donors increased significantly once vaccine rollouts began.
The CDC shared a study that found COVID-19 antibodies in blood donors increased significantly once vaccine rollouts began.
Kidney issues linked to ‘long COVID-19,’ study finds
A new study finds that kidney problems could be considered a long-term symptom of having a COVID-19 infection.
A new study finds that kidney problems could be considered a long-term symptom of having a COVID-19 infection.
Can parents lose custody of children if they don't get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Attorneys agree that if a child is immunocompromised, a judge may order a parent to get vaccinated if the issue is presented at court.
Attorneys agree that if a child is immunocompromised, a judge may order a parent to get vaccinated if the issue is presented at court.
Air quality briefly improved amid 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, UN says
The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.
The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.
CDC: US states with high vaccination rates protecting children from hospitalization
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
`Your dad was a hero’: Austin Police Officer laid to rest
On August 25 Officer Boyd became the first APD Officer to die of COVID-19. Because of SB 22 it is presumed Boyd contracted COVID in the line of duty.
On August 25 Officer Boyd became the first APD Officer to die of COVID-19. Because of SB 22 it is presumed Boyd contracted COVID in the line of duty.
COVID-19 surge: Idaho hospitals buckling amid another wave of sick patients
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
FOX 7 Discussion: UT Austin to improve mental health crisis response
Marla Craig with UT Austin's counseling and mental health center, talks about a new program partnering UT police with counselors to respond to mental health calls.
Marla Craig with UT Austin's counseling and mental health center, talks about a new program partnering UT police with counselors to respond to mental health calls.
C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
Moderna COVID-19 booster shot may not be approved by Sept. 20
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
AFD members shave their heads to support boy with bone cancer
Quincey Adam Mendez, the son of Austin Fire Department's Air Shops supervisor Johnny Mendez, was recently diagnosed with metastatic Ewing sarcoma.
Quincey Adam Mendez, the son of Austin Fire Department's Air Shops supervisor Johnny Mendez, was recently diagnosed with metastatic Ewing sarcoma.