How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.
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.
TABC suspends seven bars, two in Central Texas, for not complying with Abbott's order to close bars
TABC says agents visited nearly 1,500 Texas businesses this past weekend to verify that they were complying with the order. 59 were found to be operating in violation of the order; 52 of those agreed to immediately close.
TABC says agents visited nearly 1,500 Texas businesses this past weekend to verify that they were complying with the order. 59 were found to be operating in violation of the order; 52 of those agreed to immediately close.
City of Austin to close all parks, recreational facilities during July 4th weekend
The closure will be in effect from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5.
The closure will be in effect from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5.
Abbott closes tubing, rafting businesses in Texas
The spike in COVID-19 cases in central Texas was enough to not only stop tubing but also from going to river parks in the city in general.
The spike in COVID-19 cases in central Texas was enough to not only stop tubing but also from going to river parks in the city in general.
Bars close again in Texas after Gov. Abbott scales back reopening plans
Friday night on Sixth Street hasn't been this quiet since bars were allowed to reopen at a limited capacity a month ago.
Friday night on Sixth Street hasn't been this quiet since bars were allowed to reopen at a limited capacity a month ago.
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.
Study finds "homes for sale" search increases by 108% in Austin
According to research done by Lendingtree.com, many of the largest U.S. metros have seen an increase in home-buying interest since the COVID-19 lows of 2020.
According to research done by Lendingtree.com, many of the largest U.S. metros have seen an increase in home-buying interest since the COVID-19 lows of 2020.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas bars to close, restaurants to scale back to 50% capacity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order placing new limitations on bars, restaurants, tubing businesses and outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order placing new limitations on bars, restaurants, tubing businesses and outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase.
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.
Texas Parks & Wildlife shares six "heat hacks" to stay safe outdoors
TPWD says that Texas State Parks handled 129 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets last year as temperatures hit triple digits.
TPWD says that Texas State Parks handled 129 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets last year as temperatures hit triple digits.
Coronavirus pandemic takes a bite, Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy
“The Chapter 11 process will allow us to strengthen our financial structure as we recover from what has undoubtedly been the most challenging event in our company’s history” said CEO David McKillips in a prepared statement.
“The Chapter 11 process will allow us to strengthen our financial structure as we recover from what has undoubtedly been the most challenging event in our company’s history” said CEO David McKillips in a prepared statement.
City of Georgetown closes Blue Hole Park to enforce physical distancing orders
The section of the trail going through Blue Hole Park will also be closed, and barricades will be installed at Scenic Drive and at Rock Street to close off the trail.
The section of the trail going through Blue Hole Park will also be closed, and barricades will be installed at Scenic Drive and at Rock Street to close off the trail.
Five Mile Dam Park in Hays County closed until further notice
The park and access to the Blanco River at this location will be closed until further notice.
The park and access to the Blanco River at this location will be closed until further notice.
Dos Equis releases free 'Seis-Foot Cooler' so people can drink together and practice social distancing
The company says the idea is for everyone to drink responsibly, a little more responsibly, as many states relax some COVID-19 guidelines.
The company says the idea is for everyone to drink responsibly, a little more responsibly, as many states relax some COVID-19 guidelines.
Texas Restaurant Association looking to expand alcohol-to-go in Texas
The alcohol to go waiver was recently extended by the governor indefinitely, but TRA wants to take that waiver a step even further by allowing the sale of mixed drinks with food orders.
The alcohol to go waiver was recently extended by the governor indefinitely, but TRA wants to take that waiver a step even further by allowing the sale of mixed drinks with food orders.
Parents start ‘common sense camp’ for kids during quarantine amid COVID-19 pandemic
A couple decided to start a "common sense camp" for their kids while they're quarantined at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A couple decided to start a "common sense camp" for their kids while they're quarantined at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TABC continues Operation Safe Open this weekend
TABC says the enforcement effort follows nearly six weeks of outreach to educate business owners about health and safety requirements enacted by Gov. Greg Abbott in May.
TABC says the enforcement effort follows nearly six weeks of outreach to educate business owners about health and safety requirements enacted by Gov. Greg Abbott in May.