Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers

Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.

CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public

Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.

Essential workers protest over Abbott’s decision to lift mask mandate

Central Texas essential workers and local activists are adding their voices in opposition to Governor Greg Abbott’s order to lift statewide COVID mandates.

More COVID-19 vaccination sites set to open in Williamson County

Williamson County says its VRTA centers have proven to be a positive tool to assist residents with the registration process for the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Unpredictability of COVID-19 severity may come down to antibody response, study shows

A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.

H-E-B will continue requiring masks in stores, will provide masks

H-E-B announced Friday shoppers are still expected to wear masks while in stores. The chain also will still require all their employees and vendors to wear masks while at work.

Biden: Americans to begin receiving $1,400 stimulus checks this month

"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."

Family Hospital Systems hosts 24-hour 'Vax-A-Thon' in Williamson County

The event is taking place at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex and is by appointment only. Those who are eligible have already been sent out an invite. 

FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.

Senate approves $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill after all-night session

Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.

Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill

An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.