Austin 911 begins testing period for ‘mental health’ option
“Austin 911, do you need Police, Fire, EMS, or Mental Health Services?”
“Austin 911, do you need Police, Fire, EMS, or Mental Health Services?”
Austin-Travis County moves back to Stage 4 of risk-based guidelines
Austin-Travis County had been at Stage 5, the highest level of the COVID-19 risk response, since December.
Austin-Travis County had been at Stage 5, the highest level of the COVID-19 risk response, since December.
Application opens February 15 for Texas Rent Relief Program
Applications open February 15 for the Texas Rent Relief Program, a statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households.
Applications open February 15 for the Texas Rent Relief Program, a statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households.
Michelle Obama launches Netflix children’s show ‘Waffles + Mochi’ to encourage healthy eating
The latest from former first lady Michelle Obama - a new Netflix children’s show that explores foods from all over the world with these puppet best friends, "Waffles and Mochi."
The latest from former first lady Michelle Obama - a new Netflix children’s show that explores foods from all over the world with these puppet best friends, "Waffles and Mochi."
California uses outreach, ZIP codes to boost vaccine equity
Targeting vulnerable ZIP codes is one way San Francisco and other U.S. cities and counties are trying to ensure they vaccinate people in largely Black, Latino and working-class communities that have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Targeting vulnerable ZIP codes is one way San Francisco and other U.S. cities and counties are trying to ensure they vaccinate people in largely Black, Latino and working-class communities that have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Don?t take over-the-counter pain relievers before getting vaccine
FOX Medical Team's Doctor Mike joins Leslie Rangel to talk about the advice you should avoid taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen before getting the COVID vaccine.
FOX Medical Team's Doctor Mike joins Leslie Rangel to talk about the advice you should avoid taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen before getting the COVID vaccine.
Is it safe to visit family, friends if they have received the vaccine?
Thousands of Travis County residents, 65, and older, have received their dose of the vaccine. Is it safe for family and friends to visit them now?
Thousands of Travis County residents, 65, and older, have received their dose of the vaccine. Is it safe for family and friends to visit them now?
APH releases COVID-19 vaccine distribution dashboard
It not only keeps a record of the number of vaccines distributed through APH, but organizes it and keeps data of specific categories like age, race, and zip code.
It not only keeps a record of the number of vaccines distributed through APH, but organizes it and keeps data of specific categories like age, race, and zip code.
Governor DeSantis responds to maskless Super Bowl photo
"Someone said, 'Hey, you were at the Super Bowl without a mask' ... but how the hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on? Come on. I had to watch the Bucs win," the Florida governor said.
"Someone said, 'Hey, you were at the Super Bowl without a mask' ... but how the hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on? Come on. I had to watch the Bucs win," the Florida governor said.
World Health Organization says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from Chinese lab
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab.
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab.
Health officials worry Tampa's Super Bowl celebrations were superspreader events
The massive crowds that celebrated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl win Sunday left medical experts concerned about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases.
The massive crowds that celebrated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl win Sunday left medical experts concerned about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases.
US school leaders might extend remote learning into fall 2021
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Pete Buttigieg to quarantine after security agent tests positive for COVID-19
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Facebook launches ‘worldwide campaign’ to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
Facebook announced Monday it would be launching the "largest worldwide campaign" to combat misinformation surrounding the coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccines.
Facebook announced Monday it would be launching the "largest worldwide campaign" to combat misinformation surrounding the coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccines.
San Jose church fined $2M; other California churches open doors following new ruling
The justices said for now California can’t continue with a ban on indoor church services, but it can limit attendance to 25% of a building’s capacity and restrict singing and chanting inside.
The justices said for now California can’t continue with a ban on indoor church services, but it can limit attendance to 25% of a building’s capacity and restrict singing and chanting inside.
Coronavirus variants: Experts fear mutations could mean COVID-19 reinfections
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Stimulus checks: Democrats propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19
He battled lung cancer last fall and tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago.
He battled lung cancer last fall and tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago.
Austin Public Health releases COVID-19 vaccine distribution dashboard
It not only keeps record of the number of vaccines distributed through APH, but organizes it and keeps data of specific categories like age, race, and zip code.
It not only keeps record of the number of vaccines distributed through APH, but organizes it and keeps data of specific categories like age, race, and zip code.