Town Square
Special Edition: World AIDS Day With Cleve Jones
Posted on · The Shelby Hodge Vision Award Honoree reflects on the millions who have died of the virus and the millions more that are living beyond it.
Health & Science
Coronavirus
Texas Must Boost Coronavirus Control Efforts Amid ‘Full Resurgence’ Of Infections, White House Report Says
Posted on · Among the task force’s recommendations: Officials in Texas should significantly reduce capacity in indoor spaces, including those that are privately owned.
Coronavirus
Brain Fog, Fatigue, Depression: COVID-19 Long-Haulers Face Symptoms Months Later
Posted on · COVID-19 patients are reporting long-term symptoms more than 6 months after their initial infection. These have included neurological symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, PTSD and more.
National
More Americans Pay Rent On Credit Cards As Lawmakers Fail To Pass Relief Bill
Posted on · Many Americans who've lost income in the pandemic are falling deeper into debt — forced to pay bills or even their rent on credit cards. It's a sign of trouble ahead for the economy.
Town Square
Repeat: More Than 40 Million COVID Cases Globally: Lessons Learned? How To Prepare For Winter Months Ahead?
Posted on · Experts discuss the local, national and global situation of the pandemic, and a Houstonian shares the tragic story of his family’s battle with COVID.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Texas Medical Association Urges Rapid Testing At All Schools
Posted on · Health experts are worried about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving holiday travel.
Coronavirus
More Good News For Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
Posted on · Biotech company Moderna has new data reinforcing that its COVID-19 inoculation is safe and effective. The company is submitting an application to the FDA Monday requesting emergency use authorization.
Coronavirus
El Paso Issues New Curfew As ‘Perfect Storm’ Approaches With Arrival Of Holidays
Posted on · The new curfew for El Paso County, Texas went into effect just after midnight Wednesday and runs through Monday. The judge who issued the order said it was "not as rigid" as he wanted.
Coronavirus
Health Experts Urge Public Not To Travel For The Holidays. But If You Do, Take Extra Care
Posted on · For those traveling for the holidays against public health experts' recommendations, there are ways to stay as safe as possible, including staying outdoors for as much time as you can while congregating with other people.
Texas
Federal Appeals Court Allows Texas To Kick Planned Parenthood Out Of Its Medicaid Program
Posted on · The state had cited a misleading and highly edited video created by anti-abortion advocates in 2015 that purported to show Planned Parenthood officials selling fetal tissue.
Coronavirus
These Health Care Workers Will Be First In Line For A COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on · Hospital-based nurses, doctors, custodians are among the state's "first tier" of vaccine recipients once the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves one or more for the public.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: ‘Time To Be Very, Very Serious’ About COVID-19 Ahead Of Holidays, Mayor Turner Says
Posted on · As Thanksgiving approaches, COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Texas -- and health officials are worried holiday travel will lead to a coronavirus surge.
Town Square
How Are Holiday Concerts, Black Friday Being Reimagined? Is There Hope For The Holidays With Vaccines?
Posted on · Grammy-nominated recording artist Jim Brickman talks about how he’s reimagined holiday touring. Plus, biomedical policy expert Dr. Kirstin Matthews explains vaccine progress, and business professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld forecasts the holiday economy.
Education News
Texas Health Education Standards Continue To Exclude LGBTQ Students
Posted on · The Texas Board of Education is considering new statewide standards for health education for the first time in 20 years. The current rules are silent on topics regarding LGBTQ health.
Coronavirus
Gov. Greg Abbott Reiterates Texas Will Not Shut Down Again While Touting Arrival Of New Coronavirus Treatment
Posted on · Abbott traveled to hard-hit Lubbock to trumpet the fact that bamlanivimab, the antibody therapy made by Eli Lilly & Co., is being distributed across Texas.