Williamson County moves into Orange Phase of COVID-19 response

The rolling 7-day average for the rate of reported COVID-19 infections in Williamson County has increased from 6.88 to 9.22 per 100,000 residents.

Feds announce coronavirus vaccine agreement with drug stores

Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.

Post-election warfare clouds chances for COVID relief bill

President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden’s victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that’s a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.

Learn how to make your very own lava lamp

Making your own lava lamp is fun, easy, and a great way to view substances with different densities interacting with each other.

Central Texas veteran saving lives at home by donating his kidney

As an Army combat medic, his job was to save lives, so it seems that donating one of his kidneys is an extension of that.

‘Home for the holidays’ takes on new meaning during pandemic

With Thanksgiving approaching, the CDC and mental health experts have some advice no coping with feelings of isolation.

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

Compromised COVID test ruins woman’s Hawaiian vacation

A Bay Area woman's vacation was ruined by a compromised COVID-19 test. She flew to Hawaii and back immediately because she would have had to quarantine.

Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial

A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

Texas becomes 1st state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases

Texas, the nation’s second-most populous state, has recorded 1,010,364 coronavirus cases with 19,337 deaths since the pandemic began in early March, according to the count on the Johns Hopkins website.

'Home for the holidays' takes on new meaning during pandemic
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With Thanksgiving approaching, the CDC and mental health experts have some advice no coping with feelings of isolation.