Married 66 years, Florida husband and wife die minutes apart from COVID-19
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
No appointments needed at walk-up COVID vaccination site in Taylor
Starting today, you can walk up, without an appointment and get vaccinated at the Taylor Public Health Center. Appointments will also be accepted.
Starting today, you can walk up, without an appointment and get vaccinated at the Taylor Public Health Center. Appointments will also be accepted.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
Westwood High students start petition for traditional graduation
Students have been through a lot during the 2020-2021 school year, and two local seniors want to ensure they still have a memorable graduation.
Students have been through a lot during the 2020-2021 school year, and two local seniors want to ensure they still have a memorable graduation.
Austin Police Department officer faces 'critical' case of COVID-19
Detective Neely has been with APD for over 10 years, but as he battles COVID, those he is sworn to protect and serve, are helping in his time of need.
Detective Neely has been with APD for over 10 years, but as he battles COVID, those he is sworn to protect and serve, are helping in his time of need.
Arkansas Gov. aims to end mask mandate at month’s end
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month.
‘We planned his funeral’: Husband with COVID-19 beats the odds and wakes up after 7-week coma
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
UT researchers detail potential impacts from relaxed COVID-19 policies
While Austin laid out new guidelines allowing for in-person events to make a comeback, researchers at UT remain wary of relaxing restrictions.
While Austin laid out new guidelines allowing for in-person events to make a comeback, researchers at UT remain wary of relaxing restrictions.
Curfew imposed in Miami Beach after disregard for COVID-19 safety protocols
Officials are imposing an emergency 8 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew for Miami Beach effective immediately.
Officials are imposing an emergency 8 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew for Miami Beach effective immediately.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
World stayed 'resilient' amid devastating COVID-19 pandemic, according to report
The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.
The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.
Austin Public Health tests first drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site
Austin Public Health hosted its first drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site at the Toney Burger Center this weekend.
Austin Public Health hosted its first drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site at the Toney Burger Center this weekend.
Fauci says Europe’s latest COVID-19 surge is a warning to US
The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.
The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.
Austin Convention Center COVID-19 care site discharges last patients
The city announced the Austin-Travis County Alternate Care Site located at the Austin Convention Center discharged the last remaining patients.
The city announced the Austin-Travis County Alternate Care Site located at the Austin Convention Center discharged the last remaining patients.
Coronavirus bounces VCU from NCAA Tournament; Oregon advances
VCU has been pulled from the NCAA Tournament because of COVID-19 protocols.
VCU has been pulled from the NCAA Tournament because of COVID-19 protocols.
Royal Caribbean will begin Bahamas cruises for vaccinated passengers in June
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot reports
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
Will there be a fourth stimulus check? What we found out
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Lockhart photographer teams up with student-athletes for Kinetic Kids
A Lockhart photographer is photographing Central Texas student-athletes for a $50 donation to nonprofit Kinetic Kids.
A Lockhart photographer is photographing Central Texas student-athletes for a $50 donation to nonprofit Kinetic Kids.