Coronavirus prompts Country Time to offer lemonade stand stimulus checks for kids
The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
‘Be the change’: 4 high school students create a coloring book to teach kids about COVID-19
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
‘The science should not stand in the way’: McEnany says science is on side of reopening schools
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
Little boy overwhelmed with emotion at first fish catch: 'First day of my whole life!'
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Next coronavirus stimulus package could include $5,000 advance of child tax credit
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
Three sisters give birth on same day at same hospital in Ohio
Three Ohio sisters have defied odds by giving birth on the same day in the same hospital with the same obstetrician overseeing their deliveries.
Three Ohio sisters have defied odds by giving birth on the same day in the same hospital with the same obstetrician overseeing their deliveries.
Spring couple adopts 5 siblings separated in foster care
The Spring couple began fostering their now two-year-old son as a newborn and then took in two of his siblings. Then they found out there were also twin siblings – a total of five siblings in all.
The Spring couple began fostering their now two-year-old son as a newborn and then took in two of his siblings. Then they found out there were also twin siblings – a total of five siblings in all.
Judge permanently blocks Georgia's 'heartbeat' abortion law
A federal judge has permanently blocked Georgia’s 2019 “heartbeat” abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution.
A federal judge has permanently blocked Georgia’s 2019 “heartbeat” abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution.
Texas Homeschooling Coalition sees increase in families considering at-home instruction due to COVID-19
The President of the Texas Homeschooling Coalition said his office has seen an increase in calls and emails from families.
The President of the Texas Homeschooling Coalition said his office has seen an increase in calls and emails from families.
SNAP food benefit recipients qualify for many other discounts
If you're struggling to put food on the table, Texas Gov. Abbott announced the extension of Emergency SNAP benefits, which come with many other discounts.
If you're struggling to put food on the table, Texas Gov. Abbott announced the extension of Emergency SNAP benefits, which come with many other discounts.
Texas couple married 53 years dies minutes apart while holding hands
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
Central Texas Food Bank announces July schedule for drive-thru food distribution
The Food Bank says it also needs volunteers to assist with these events.
The Food Bank says it also needs volunteers to assist with these events.
Abbott, HHSC extend deadline for pandemic food benefits for families
Eligible families include those with children who lost access to free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program due to school closures.
Eligible families include those with children who lost access to free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program due to school closures.
Central Texas Food bank to hold emergency food distribution
The food distribution will occur on Tuesday, June 30 at the Travis County Expo Center located at 7311 Decker Lane. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The food distribution will occur on Tuesday, June 30 at the Travis County Expo Center located at 7311 Decker Lane. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.