Austin ISD Superintendent Explains Why District Denied Most Teachers' Medical...
More than 900 teachers in Austin Independent School District were denied medical accommodations to teach virtually during the pandemic. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde says the policy changed as more...
View ArticleMeet The Lab Mice Helping Scientists Find A COVID-19 Vaccine
Many people are drawn to the quiet hero. In this story, we have inaudible ones.
View ArticleAustin Area Will Get 13,650 Vaccine Doses Within Weeks
Health care workers are first in line for the Pfizer vaccine once it becomes available this month.
View ArticleAustin Created A Program To Pay Struggling Tenants’ Rent. Some Say It Added...
The city's RENT 2.0 provides emergency rent help to people affected financially by COVID-19. But some renters have complained about a burdensome documentation process and a lag in getting their rent paid.
View ArticleFaith And Compassion Drive McAllen Man Who Escorts The Dead
Juan Lopez picks up bodies for a living. Since the pandemic hit, he gets calls nearly every 20 minutes — and says it’s an honor to do the job.
View ArticleAustin Creó Un Programa Para Ayudar A Inquilinos Con Problemas. Algunos Dicen...
El programa RENT 2.0 de la ciudad de Austin provee ayuda de emergencia para que residentes afectados por el COVID-19 puedan pagar la renta atrasada. Pero algunos inquilinos se quejan de un proceso de...
View ArticleSuperintendente De Austin ISD Explica Porqué Se Negaron Solicitudes De...
Las solicitudes de más de 900 maestros del distrito de dar clases virtuales por razones médica fueron negadas. La Superintendente Stephanie Elizalde dice que las políticas del distrito dado que más...
View ArticleConoce A Los Ratones Que Están Ayudando A Los Científicos De Texas A...
Estos ratones -héroes involuntarios de la investigación del COVID-19- ayudan a los científicos a entender lo que sucede a los pacientes que sufren los peores aspectos de la enfermedad.
View ArticlePause/Play Episode 5: The Return Of Live Music, Part 1
Hear about live music experiences from the perspective of a fan, three musicians and a promoter.
View ArticleTexas Teachers Should Receive Priority For COVID-19 Vaccine, School Leaders Say
Since plans for reopening the economy hinge partly on returning to in-person education, superintendents at several large districts say teachers should be near the front of the vaccine line.
View ArticleThe 'Moment' Has Passed. Austin's Most Controversial Public Artwork Might Be...
The Austin City Council will vote Thursday on whether to take the blue panels along Lamar out of the city's public art collection.
View ArticleVoters Reelect Mayors In San Marcos And Kyle
San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson won with 66% of the vote, and Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell won with 55% of the vote.
View ArticleDeveloper Proposes Building Two Towers, Including Affordable Housing, At...
Austin has chosen a front-runner among proposals for redevelopment of city-owned land at 12th and Red River streets. The idea is to build one tower with residential space and the other with office space.
View ArticleHealth Officials Say Vaccinations Could Begin In Austin Next Week Once FDA...
Austin and Travis County are expected to receive more than 13,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Dr. Mark Escott said the primary goal is to protect the hospital and health care infrastructures.
View ArticleLegal Expert Troubled By Ken Paxton’s ‘Preposterous’ Lawsuit Against...
The Texas attorney general is suing four states over the 2020 election, but it’s unlikely the Supreme Court will take on the case.
View ArticleIn Depth: How A Bill That Helped Hospitals Merge Could Cost Patients
Hospital mergers in Abilene and San Angelo could lead to more expensive care with little recourse, experts say.
View ArticleImpactful Giving with the CARES Act
Earlier this year, Congress passed the CARES Act to aid in the economic recovery of our communities. Through specific provisions of the Act, Congress encouraged charitable giving in 2020 for those in...
View ArticleAustin Opening Up Relief Program For Live Music Venues Affected By COVID-19
Starting Friday, venues can apply for emergency relief of $20,000 or longterm relief of up to $140,000 (with monthly installments).
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