Local leaders offer differing views on mask mandate debate
Austin and Travis County's mask mandate remains in place. But, local officials have conflicting opinions on how counties should handle the situation.
Austin and Travis County's mask mandate remains in place. But, local officials have conflicting opinions on how counties should handle the situation.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Biden to push another coronavirus recovery bill on top of $1.9T package: Psaki
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Fauci believes COVID-19 had time to 'adapt in the wild' in early days
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
Thousands attend concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screening
If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.
If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.
Lingering COVID-19 symptoms affect middle-aged women the worst, according to studies
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool less likely to be obese adults, study shows
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
CDC director concerned over rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.
Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.
Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
3 in 10 adults say they're almost constantly online, survey says
Thirty-one percent of American adults admit to near-constant use of the internet, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center.
Thirty-one percent of American adults admit to near-constant use of the internet, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center.
Round Rock ISD to offer traditional graduation ceremony for seniors
Round Rock ISD announced in an email they would offer the option of a traditional graduation ceremony or a walking ceremony.
Round Rock ISD announced in an email they would offer the option of a traditional graduation ceremony or a walking ceremony.
Round Rock ISD to offer traditional graduation ceremony for seniors?
Round Rock ISD announced in an email they would offer the option of a traditional graduation ceremony or a walking ceremony.
Round Rock ISD announced in an email they would offer the option of a traditional graduation ceremony or a walking ceremony.
MLB stadiums used as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites surpass 1 million shots
More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.
More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.
Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
A Pledge & Promise: Country singer brings daily tradition to Granger
A big show is scheduled for Friday in Granger featuring country star Neal McCoy, who started the day giving thanks by saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
A big show is scheduled for Friday in Granger featuring country star Neal McCoy, who started the day giving thanks by saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
Court sides with Austin in mask mandate battle, denies injunction
Friday Judge Lora Livingston of the 261st District Civil Court ruled that Austin and Travis County’s mask mandates can remain in place.
Friday Judge Lora Livingston of the 261st District Civil Court ruled that Austin and Travis County’s mask mandates can remain in place.
Boston, Norfolk, Newark: White House COVID-19 task force names 3 cities as mass vaccination centers
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
Masks, hand sanitizers, PPE are tax-deductible, IRS says
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.