Kyle daycares to reopen under restricted guidelines
The mayoral order will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. on April 19 and will stay in effect until 11:59 p.m. April 30.
The mayoral order will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. on April 19 and will stay in effect until 11:59 p.m. April 30.
Toys for Tots distributing some toys early due to COVID-19
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program collects and distributes millions of toys to deserving children each year during the holiday season. During this pandemic, the organization decided it didn’t want to wait until the holidays to provide support.
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program collects and distributes millions of toys to deserving children each year during the holiday season. During this pandemic, the organization decided it didn’t want to wait until the holidays to provide support.
Study: Many more kids infected with COVID-19 than generally known
A new study out of the University of South Florida says that the number of children infected by COVID-19 is likely far greater than what's being reported.
A new study out of the University of South Florida says that the number of children infected by COVID-19 is likely far greater than what's being reported.
After her senior prom was canceled, Alabama father surprises daughter with 'one dance' at home
A father in Alabama made sure his daughter got to experience her senior prom after the official event was canceled as a result of coronavirus restrictions on Saturday, April 4.
A father in Alabama made sure his daughter got to experience her senior prom after the official event was canceled as a result of coronavirus restrictions on Saturday, April 4.
Free children’s book from global health organizations helps kids cope with COVID-19
You can download the book, “My Hero is You, How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”, for free online from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s website.
You can download the book, “My Hero is You, How Kids Can Fight COVID-19”, for free online from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s website.
Mom creates DIY 'McDonald's' meal for kids amid coronavirus lockdown, complete with 'Happy Meal' packaging
A mom in England whose kids are missing their favorite McDonald's meals amid lockdown has recreated their fast-food order -- complete with realistic packaging.
A mom in England whose kids are missing their favorite McDonald's meals amid lockdown has recreated their fast-food order -- complete with realistic packaging.
Restaurants offering takeout and delivery specials for Easter meals
Several local restaurants have special offerings for the holiday if you're looking to have a traditional dinner.
Several local restaurants have special offerings for the holiday if you're looking to have a traditional dinner.
Child abuse, neglect reports drop nearly 20 percent due to COVID-19
From 2013 to 2019, the last year data was available, DFPS received the second-highest number of child abuse and neglect reports from schools.
From 2013 to 2019, the last year data was available, DFPS received the second-highest number of child abuse and neglect reports from schools.
Austin neighbors participating in bear 'hunt' to keep families smiling
Participating neighbors display teddy bears in their windows so families with children can walk around searching for them.
Participating neighbors display teddy bears in their windows so families with children can walk around searching for them.
Woman celebrates Passover with her grandparents via video chat amid COVID-19 pandemic
Older individuals are at a higher risk of developing serious health complications from COVID-19.
Older individuals are at a higher risk of developing serious health complications from COVID-19.
Need for foster families across Texas expected to spike once pandemic is over, experts say
Some groups are concerned that across our state when COVID-19 has cleared, we'll be overwhelmed with child abuse and neglect cases.
Some groups are concerned that across our state when COVID-19 has cleared, we'll be overwhelmed with child abuse and neglect cases.
Families seeking funeral arrangements for COVID-19 victims being turned away from churches
Some North Texas families who are mourning loved ones who died of COVID-19 have additional heartache.
Some North Texas families who are mourning loved ones who died of COVID-19 have additional heartache.
Care.com increasing in-home child care access for frontline workers responding to COVID-19
While child care services are not typically free of charge, the Texas portal gives residents the ability to waive their fees and volunteer as caregivers, providing additional support to frontline workers.
While child care services are not typically free of charge, the Texas portal gives residents the ability to waive their fees and volunteer as caregivers, providing additional support to frontline workers.
Governor Newsom signs order for expanded childcare for essential COVID-19 workers
People on the frontlines of the war against COVID-19 will have access to state-subsidized childcare programs under an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
People on the frontlines of the war against COVID-19 will have access to state-subsidized childcare programs under an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Families of those at Dallas County nursing homes worry they won’t see their loved ones again
Dallas County now has 831 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 17 deaths. The most recent victim of COVID-19 was a woman in her 70s who lived at a nursing home.
Dallas County now has 831 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 17 deaths. The most recent victim of COVID-19 was a woman in her 70s who lived at a nursing home.
Expectant mothers ditching traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun
Now, many expectant mothers are scrambling to ditch their traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun with illness and banish visitors, even spouses or partners.
Now, many expectant mothers are scrambling to ditch their traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun with illness and banish visitors, even spouses or partners.
Austin Diaper Bank holds second public diaper pick-up for families impacted by coronavirus
Sizes 1 through 6 and will give out and each child will receive 25 diapers. Those who come to the diaper pick-up are asked to stay in their car and follow the posted signs to the diaper pick-up area.
Sizes 1 through 6 and will give out and each child will receive 25 diapers. Those who come to the diaper pick-up are asked to stay in their car and follow the posted signs to the diaper pick-up area.
COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped this grandpa and granddaughter from dancing together
One girl and her papa were able to dance together while still considering social distancing guidelines.
One girl and her papa were able to dance together while still considering social distancing guidelines.
Dad bans son from house after he went on spring break trip amidst coronavirus pandemic
A father in New York reportedly banned his son from the family home after the college student went on a spring break trip amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
A father in New York reportedly banned his son from the family home after the college student went on a spring break trip amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Funeral homes offer virtual services during COVID-19 pandemic
All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.
All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.


















