‘Our love is equal’: June 26 marks 5 years since historic Supreme Court decision on marriage equality
On June 26, 2015, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision guaranteed U.S. citizens the right to marry their partner, regardless of their sex.
Texas man with coronavirus infects 17 relatives at surprise birthday party
Now 18 so far have contracted the illness, including two children, four seniors and a cancer patient.
New emergency rules enacted for child day care providers
The emergency rules require child daycare centers to operate in accordance with the Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open released by the Centers of Disease Control in addition to other requirements.
Georgia mom catches daughter being adorable during 'Toddler challenge'
The Georgia mom placed ice cream in front of little Ceci, asked her to wait, and then left the room ... leaving the camera on.
Children’s Robitussin products recalled over incorrect dosing cups
Check your medicine cabinet: GSK Consumer Healthcare has recalled two lots of Children’s Robitussin.
Austin Diaper Bank to hold ninth distribution for Central Texas families
The next distribution will occur on Friday, June 19 at ADB's North Austin warehouse located 8711 Burnet Road, Building B.
EPA drops regulation for contaminant harming babies' brains
Administrator Andrew Wheeler's announcement was the latest in a series of Trump administration rollbacks or eliminations of existing or pending public health and environmental protections, targeting Obama administration initiatives in particular. The Trump administration says the regulations are burdensome to business and are unnecessary.
Many former foster kids left with no place to go amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many former foster kids are being hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic. As colleges are sending students home and businesses are laying off workers, many of these vulnerable young people don't have parents to fall back on.
National Institutes of Health evaluating drugs prescribed to children with COVID-19
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.
Lottery opens up for Austin Parks and Recreation summer camps
Austin Parks and Recreation will begin the free camps on July 6. The Stay Playful camps will run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Austin ISD to provide summer family support
The program will run through July 31 and will offer a variety of services.
Coast Guard rescue mother, son after fall from Oregon cliff
A mother and son fell from a cliff while hiking in Oregon, requiring rescue by the Coast Guard.
Reported outrage toward Nickelodeon cartoon 'Paw Patrol' sparks wild reactions online
A piece from The New York Times sparked wild reactions on social media over the writer's apparent outrage at the Nickelodeon cartoon series "Paw Patrol" amid the fallout of the death of George Floyd.
How to have effective conversations about racism, racial injustice
In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, more people are having important conversations about racism and racial injustice. But how do you discuss those topics constructively and effectively? FOX 11's Vanessa Borge spoke with psychologist, Dr. Julia Harper.
YMCA Austin addresses child care needs, opens 500 new summer day camp spots
"Extend-A-Care Y summer camps" are open for children ages 4-12 and will run Monday to Friday from 7:15 am to 6:30 pm.
Austin mother holds baby for the first time after recovering from COVID-19
"Our teams were humbled by the opportunity to cheer her as she left the hospital and held her baby for the first time."
Child development expert shares ways to talk to kids about racism
A child development expert shared some advice for parents left wondering when to start talking to their kids about racism.
Mother and daughter graduate medical school together and get matched at same hospital
Dr. Cynthia Kudji and her daughter, Dr. Jasmine Kudji, recently became the first to graduate from medical school together and the first to match at the same hospital.
Dell Children's Medical Center has treated its first case of MIS-C
Dell Children's says they don't know what causes MIS-C yet but say it's serious, even deadly but most children who were diagnosed have gotten better with medical care.
‘I miss you’: Man sings via video chat to father suffering from dementia, dying of COVID-19
A man in Pennsylvania sang to his ailing father who had been suffering from dementia and battling from COVID-19.