Texas town shuts down after seeing spike in COVID cases

Iraan, the West Texas town of 1,200, has had a 42% positivity rate with 50 people being infected within a two-week span in August.

VaxTogetherAustin offering ACL wristbands at vaccination event

VaxTogetherAustin is partnering with ACL, Austin FC, and Walgreens to provide free ACL single-day GA tickets to those who get vaccinated on August 27.

Moderna requests FDA grant priority review to its COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.

Thrall Tigers dedicate season to coach who lost battle with cancer

Head coach Rick Porter passed away in June and the team says it intends to honor Porter's spirit and motto, "Trust God or Worry."

COVID-19 delta variant races through entire Oakland household, killing father and sending mother to ICU

An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness. 

Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats sickens dozens: CDC

Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats have been reported in 17 states, sickening dozens and hospitalizing at least 12 people, the CDC said.

Austin ISD is offering vaccine incentives like $250 for staff

Austin ISD has also announced a program that gives staff the opportunity to get help with sick days if COVID-19 isolation is needed.

US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says

Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”

Krispy Kreme sweetens deal by offering another free doughnut to vaccinated customers

Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.

Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says

Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.

J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says

Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.

WCCHD recommends Leander ISD shut down schools for 10 days

WCCHD sent an email to the district Monday night recommending Leander ISD shut down and adjust health response protocols, according to the district.

WCCHD recommends Leander ISD shut down schools for 10 days
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WCCHD sent an email to the district Monday night recommending Leander ISD shut down and adjust health response protocols, according to the district.

Parent of 12-year-old in ICU urges Polk County to take up mask mandates

The debate over masks mandates in schools was reignited Tuesday night at the Polk County school board meeting. The issue wasn't on the agenda, but parents on both sides of the issue still had a lot to say, including the father of a 12-year-old boy who is in the ICU battling COVID-19.

Central Texas restaurants navigate changing labor landscape

Recent data from the Texas Restaurant Association shows that more than 90 percent of restaurant owners have a position they are struggling to fill.