Nervous workers struggle to adjust to CDC's new mask policies

An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.

Biden presents GOP with $1.7T infrastructure plan counteroffer

The White House has put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer to Senate Republicans. The new proposal drops President Joe Biden’s sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal “in the spirit of finding common ground,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.

Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.

When do I still need to wear a mask?

Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.

Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts

A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.

Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September

The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.

NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot

In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.

CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine

On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.

Gov. Abbott announces $2.5 billion in food benefits for Texas families in need

With the COVID-19 pandemic still a threat to the U.S. and Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday more help is on the way for families in need.

US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.

Prince William gets his 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot

The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service expanded its inoculation program to younger people.

Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers

Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.

City of Austin to release new guidelines for concerts, festivals
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ACE expects to see an increase in event applications over the course of summer and fall meaning more events like ACL and more money coming into the city.