Houston police officer passes away from COVID-19
A Houston police officer has died after battling COVID-19 for some time, according to the Houston Police Department.
A Houston police officer has died after battling COVID-19 for some time, according to the Houston Police Department.
Real Christmas trees provide holiday comfort for many amid COVID-19 pandemic
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season.
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season.
United Airlines flying Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines Holdings Inc., reportedly began operating charter flights on Friday to better position Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for distribution once the shot is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
United Airlines Holdings Inc., reportedly began operating charter flights on Friday to better position Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for distribution once the shot is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
US sees 28% increase in COVID-19 cases among children in just 2 weeks, report finds
According to the report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association, 1.2 million children had tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, as of Nov. 19.
According to the report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association, 1.2 million children had tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, as of Nov. 19.
Basketball tournament linked to dozens of COVID-19 cases
A basketball tournament in Placer County has been connected to more than 30 COVID-19 cases.
A basketball tournament in Placer County has been connected to more than 30 COVID-19 cases.
Practice canceled for LA Rams after 2 positive COVID-19 tests within organization
Friday's practice was canceled for the Los Angeles Rams "out of an abundance of caution" after two members of the organization tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced.
Friday's practice was canceled for the Los Angeles Rams "out of an abundance of caution" after two members of the organization tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced.
Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt
Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.
Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.
Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
How the Supreme Court's ruling on houses of worship could affect California
UC Hastings law professor David Levine said the ruling opens the door for religious groups to challenge pandemic restrictions in other states.
UC Hastings law professor David Levine said the ruling opens the door for religious groups to challenge pandemic restrictions in other states.
TSA on Wednesday screened the highest number of travelers in one day since the pandemic began
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
APH releases post-Thanksgiving guidelines to help stop COVID-19 spread
Austin Public Health is offering recommendations to keep you and your family safe and to help stop the spread of COVID-19 after holiday gatherings and travel.
Austin Public Health is offering recommendations to keep you and your family safe and to help stop the spread of COVID-19 after holiday gatherings and travel.
Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
Retired California police chief grateful he survived coronavirus
"It was probably one of the best Thanksgiving's I've ever had," Carlos Basurto said, "because every day with them is a thanksgiving."
"It was probably one of the best Thanksgiving's I've ever had," Carlos Basurto said, "because every day with them is a thanksgiving."
US economy sprints toward normal in 2021 but with coronavirus scars
With the help of COVID-19 vaccines and, possibly, more government relief, the U.S. economy may return to normal by the second half of next year.
With the help of COVID-19 vaccines and, possibly, more government relief, the U.S. economy may return to normal by the second half of next year.
Amazon to give $500M in special holiday bonuses to front-line employees
Operations chief: "I've never been more grateful for — or proud of — our teams."
Operations chief: "I've never been more grateful for — or proud of — our teams."
Thailand, Philippines sign for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.
Williamson County breaks summer COVID-19 case records
This week, Williamson County reported 337 new cases in one day which breaks the record of 208 cases set back in July.
This week, Williamson County reported 337 new cases in one day which breaks the record of 208 cases set back in July.
Austin neighbors start thread to provide free holiday meals for those in need
One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.
One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.
Williamson County breaks summer COVID-19 case records
This week, Williamson County reported 337 new cases in one day which breaks the record of 208 cases set back in July.
This week, Williamson County reported 337 new cases in one day which breaks the record of 208 cases set back in July.