Gov. Greg Abbott receives Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, calls it 'safe' and 'effective'
Abbott got the shot at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin on Tuesday.
Abbott got the shot at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin on Tuesday.
Back in September, Abbott expressed his displeasure with Austin City Council's decision to cut $20 million from APD's budget.
Last week, the Austin-Travis County area hit a seven-day rolling average of 50 new hospitalizations, a trigger point to potentially move the area to Stage 5 restrictions. Health officials didn't officially make the move, saying they wanted to see a couple more days of data first.
CVS Health representatives say they'll start giving vaccinations in 12 states Monday, but the shots in Texas will begin Dec. 28. They say vaccines will be in more than 2,000 nursing and assisted living facilities, and more than 275,000 patients will be vaccinated through the program in Texas.
The Texas Department State Health Services says they have received confirmation for shipment of 20 more COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to be made across the state on Monday.
Freshman Greg Brown scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, both season bests, and No. 11 Texas defeated Oklahoma State 77-74 Sunday in its Big 12 opener.
The four-year Baylor starter and Lake Travis High School product announced his commitment to the Utes on Twitter Sunday afternoon.
The father of a missing Texas State Student spoke at a prayer vigil for his son on Sunday night.
The Aggies (8-1) will take on North Carolina (8-3) in the game on Jan. 2.
The former Texas Longhorns quarterback will go up against former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns. You can watch the game on KXAN, starting at 7:20 p.m. on Sunday.
The Cowboys (5-9) are still in the hunt for the playoffs just a game off the NFC East division lead with two games remaining in the season.