AISD holds special meeting to discuss possible changes after winter break
The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special board voting meeting today to address possible changes to the school day after winter break.
The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special board voting meeting today to address possible changes to the school day after winter break.
House Dems will try to pass $2,000 stimulus checks this week after Trump signals support
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
Pfizer to give US another 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
Coronavirus reaches Antarctica, bringing pandemic to last untouched continent
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Your Health with Dr. Kumar: Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
Healthcare workers have been among the first groups to receive the vaccine for COVID-19 and Dr. Kumar is one of them. He talks more about taking the shot and the rollout to get the rest of the population vaccinated.
Healthcare workers have been among the first groups to receive the vaccine for COVID-19 and Dr. Kumar is one of them. He talks more about taking the shot and the rollout to get the rest of the population vaccinated.
Officials discuss next steps as Austin elevated to Stage 5 restrictions
Austin has been elevated to Stage 5 COVID restrictions. It's the first time Austin Public Health has officially increased the COVID-19 community risk level to the highest level since the pandemic's start.
Austin has been elevated to Stage 5 COVID restrictions. It's the first time Austin Public Health has officially increased the COVID-19 community risk level to the highest level since the pandemic's start.
President Trump threatens to torpedo COVID-19 relief bill with new demands
President Trump is calling for direct payments to Americans to be $2,000, not the $600 currently in the bill. He also says more needs to be done to help small businesses.
President Trump is calling for direct payments to Americans to be $2,000, not the $600 currently in the bill. He also says more needs to be done to help small businesses.
Part of the stimulus bill would help save Austin music venues
The bill will provide six months of financial support or $10 million to keep each venue afloat, whichever is cheaper.
The bill will provide six months of financial support or $10 million to keep each venue afloat, whichever is cheaper.
COVID-19 testing sites seeing large lines before holiday travel
For those who are traveling, they’re also recommending to get tested about 3 to 5 days after they return.
For those who are traveling, they’re also recommending to get tested about 3 to 5 days after they return.
Union files grievances on behalf of teachers denied COVID accommodations
The grievance process is lengthy, and the union is accusing the district of trying to drag things out.
The grievance process is lengthy, and the union is accusing the district of trying to drag things out.
Union files grievances on behalf of teachers denied COVID accommodations
The grievance process is lengthy, and the union is accusing the district of trying to drag things out.
The grievance process is lengthy, and the union is accusing the district of trying to drag things out.
COVID-19 testing sites seeing large lines before holiday travel
For those who are traveling, they?re also recommending to get tested about 3 to 5 days after they return.
For those who are traveling, they?re also recommending to get tested about 3 to 5 days after they return.
Part of stimulus bill would help save Austin music venues
The bill will provide six months of financial support or $10 million to keep each venue afloat, whichever is cheaper.
The bill will provide six months of financial support or $10 million to keep each venue afloat, whichever is cheaper.
Couple dies from COVID-19 holding hands after 61 years of marriage
A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.
A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus coordinator, says she will retire
The coordinator of the White House coronavirus response says she plans to retire.
The coordinator of the White House coronavirus response says she plans to retire.
US negotiating with Pfizer for millions more doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. government is negotiating with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.
The U.S. government is negotiating with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.
FOX 7 Discussion: Violent crime increases in large Texas cities
Doctor Michael Sierra-Arevalo, an assistant professor and violence prevention expert at UT Austin, joins MIke Warren to talk about how crime has gone up in large cities.
Doctor Michael Sierra-Arevalo, an assistant professor and violence prevention expert at UT Austin, joins MIke Warren to talk about how crime has gone up in large cities.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.