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Nearly a year into the pandemic, grocery workers in Texas are more fatigued than ever
After the Department of State Health Services neglected to include front-line essential workers in the latest phase of the vaccine rollout, grocery store workers juggle stressful work while waiting for the vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine appointment slots filled in minutes
Shortly after the much-anticipated CodeRed alert went out to Kerr County residents about the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, local citizens were having trouble making an appointment to receive the vaccine.
What do new variants of the coronavirus mean for Texans, and how can we best protect ourselves?
Viruses constantly change by mutating, and the coronavirus is no exception. But health experts say it's difficult to know the exact number of variants currently around the world.
Governor pushes Legislature to protect businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, unsuccessfully pushed for similar federal legislation. Abbott's support comes as Texas intensive care units are filling up with coronavirus patients.
Kerrville Referee back on court after beating COVID-19
Thomas Frazier of Kerrville has been an officiating referee at multiple levels of basketball games for 20 years, starting with his on-court work in North Carolina.
Texas state Rep. Carl Sherman says he’s tested positive for COVID-19
Sherman did not say how he thought he contracted the virus. The House, which gaveled in for start of the 2021 legislative session last week, adjourned Jan. 14 and is not set to convene again until Tuesday.
Trump administration extends health care safety net for uninsured Texans
A federal program known as the 1115 waiver helps pay for the costs of providing health care to people who are uninsured. Advocates for Medicaid expansion say it fills gaps in care that are caused by Texas’ refusal to expand coverage.
Pushing through the Pandemic with the Youth Livestock Show
89th Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show sees 422 exhibitors despite the current troubles of the pandemic. A brighter horizon for Gillespie county and hoping it will be a sign to surrounding counties.
Gov. Greg Abbott promises to ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations across Texas during 2021
Twenty-eight coronavirus vaccination hubs will receive most of the state's next shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this week, with 158,825 doses shipping to providers able to manage large-scale efforts as more doses arrive in the state.
Weather delays start of Fredericksburg community COVID-19 testing Monday, Jan. 11
Up to 600 tests can be given daily in new week-long public testing format throughout Fredericksburg
Kerrville leaders announce plan for COVID-19 call center
A call center will be up and running in the next week or so to allow people to preregister for a vaccine once a sufficient stock is available, announced county emergency management coordinator William “Dub” Thomas on Thursday.
More than two dozen of Texas’ rural hospitals haven’t received any COVID-19 vaccines
Those lucky enough to be near another provider with shots available are relying on neighborly generosity — encouraged but not mandated by the state — to innoculate front-line workers while they wait.
