California prisons will soon resume limited in-person visits
Visits will start April 10 as the prison system stabilizes after outbreaks that killed 216 inmates and 26 employees.
Visits will start April 10 as the prison system stabilizes after outbreaks that killed 216 inmates and 26 employees.
Every Texas adult will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines on March 29
How quickly people will get an appointment is determined by the increase in COVID-19 vaccine doses the state receives from the federal government.
How quickly people will get an appointment is determined by the increase in COVID-19 vaccine doses the state receives from the federal government.
Escott says it's time to discuss revised CDC guidance for schools
Austin's interim health authority Dr. Mark Escott said it's possible to safely decrease distancing recommendations at schools when cases aren't spiking.
Austin's interim health authority Dr. Mark Escott said it's possible to safely decrease distancing recommendations at schools when cases aren't spiking.
Every Texas adult will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines on March 29
How quickly people will get an appointment is determined by the increase in COVID-19 vaccine doses the state receives from the federal government.
How quickly people will get an appointment is determined by the increase in COVID-19 vaccine doses the state receives from the federal government.
Escott says it's time to discuss revised CDC guidance for schools
Austin's interim health authority Dr. Mark Escott said it's possible to safely decrease distancing recommendations at schools when cases aren't spiking.�
Austin's interim health authority Dr. Mark Escott said it's possible to safely decrease distancing recommendations at schools when cases aren't spiking.�
Millions of Americans face past-due utility bills amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
Oakland launches one of nation's largest guaranteed income pilots; 600 families to get $500 a month
Calling it a historic moment, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said that 600 families will receive $500 a month for 18 months with no strings attached. The families will be randomly selected and the money will come from private funds. She said she hoped the checks would be in the families' hands by spring and summer.
Calling it a historic moment, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said that 600 families will receive $500 a month for 18 months with no strings attached. The families will be randomly selected and the money will come from private funds. She said she hoped the checks would be in the families' hands by spring and summer.
Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Hays County still requiring appointments for COVID-19 vaccines
Beginning March 29, all adults in Texas will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, but in Hays County, appointments will still be required.
Beginning March 29, all adults in Texas will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, but in Hays County, appointments will still be required.
Pinwheels, hearts displayed outside Missouri hospital to mark 1 year since 1st COVID-19 patient
A hospital in Missouri displayed thousands of blue pinwheels to mark one year since admitting their first COVID-19 patient.
A hospital in Missouri displayed thousands of blue pinwheels to mark one year since admitting their first COVID-19 patient.
Bar patron threatens Asian American Kansas state representative, asks if he's 'carrying COVID-19'
The only Asian American lawmaker serving in the Kansas Legislature says he was physically threatened in a western Kansas bar by an out-of-state patron, who he said questioned if he had been carrying COVID-19.
The only Asian American lawmaker serving in the Kansas Legislature says he was physically threatened in a western Kansas bar by an out-of-state patron, who he said questioned if he had been carrying COVID-19.
Higher prices, more deliveries: US Postal Service proposes major changes to avoid $160B projected shortfall
The U.S. Postal Service has released its 10-year plan that calls for major changes to avoid a projected $160 billion shortfall.
The U.S. Postal Service has released its 10-year plan that calls for major changes to avoid a projected $160 billion shortfall.
COVID-19 vaccine in Georgia: All adults eligible starting Thursday, governor says
Gov. Brian Kemp announced the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all Georgians over 16 years old beginning Thursday.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all Georgians over 16 years old beginning Thursday.
APD Victim Services to hold free training for counselors
EMDR training will be offered for free to Austin-area counselors in exchange for pro-bono counseling for trauma survivors referred by Austin police.
EMDR training will be offered for free to Austin-area counselors in exchange for pro-bono counseling for trauma survivors referred by Austin police.
Miami's South Beach considers shedding its party reputation after disastrous spring break
With more than 1,000 arrests and nearly 100 gun seizures already during this year's spring break season, officials in Miami Beach are thinking it may finally be time to cleanse the reputation of South Beach and its law-breaking, party-all-night vibe.
With more than 1,000 arrests and nearly 100 gun seizures already during this year's spring break season, officials in Miami Beach are thinking it may finally be time to cleanse the reputation of South Beach and its law-breaking, party-all-night vibe.
Fourth week of COVID-19 vaccine initiative targets seniors in 25 Texas counties
Twenty-five Texas counties will participate in the fourth week of the state’s “Save Our Seniors” COVID-19 vaccine initiative.
Twenty-five Texas counties will participate in the fourth week of the state’s “Save Our Seniors” COVID-19 vaccine initiative.
CDC: 1 in 4 Americans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.
City of Austin hiring, training lifeguards for the summer season
The lifeguard positions start at $15 per hour.
The lifeguard positions start at $15 per hour.
Biden eyes $3 trillion package for infrastructure, schools, families
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
All adults in Texas will be allowed to get COVID vaccinations starting March 29
Officials say they made the decision because many areas of Texas have made great progress in vaccinating priority groups.
Officials say they made the decision because many areas of Texas have made great progress in vaccinating priority groups.