‘He always followed her’: Polk husband dies a few days after wife’s death; both tested positive for COVID-19

A Polk County husband and wife who were battling COVID-19 for weeks passed away just a few days apart. Both had underlying health conditions and were unvaccinated. "I have such loving and beautiful angels looking over me now," their daughter said.

COVID-19 surge: South Dakota cases increase nearly 4 times over 2 weeks

The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.

COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows

While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.

CDC's COVID-19 eviction moratorium blocked by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Bat Fest canceled after organizers say City of Austin denied permit

Roadway Productions says they are "shocked and devastated" at having to cancel the event just days before it was set to begin on August 28.

FOX 7 Discussion: BBB warns to watch out for fake QR codes

Heather Massey with the BBB says they have received reports of people using QR codes to direct to malicious websites, asking for personal information or login credentials.

BBB warns consumers to watch out for fake QR codes

The BBB says they have received reports of people using QR codes to direct to malicious websites, asking for personal information or login credentials.

Federal court in El Paso blocks Abbott's migrant transportation order

According to the ruling, Abbott's order violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution because it authorizes DPS to “make and act upon immigration determinations, the province of federal law.”

Bat Fest canceled after organizers say City of Austin denied permit
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Full refunds will be offered or there will be an option to transfer tickets to next year's event which is scheduled for August 27, 2022.

Half of US workers favor COVID-19 vaccine mandate, AP-NORC poll finds

The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.

Many major insurers no longer waiving out of pocket costs for COVID-19 care

Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Austin Police Department officer dies after battling COVID-19

Senior Police Officer Randolph "Randy" Boyd died on August 25. He joined APD in 2014 and served on patrol for the length of his career.