Proposal cuts $130 million from Texas health agency to ease coronavirus-battered budget

News and updates from Austin's news in your inbox Email not displaying correctly? [View Online]( [Statesman]( MORNING HEADLINES Start your day with a fresh roundup of news, features and commentary. Friday's Top Story [Proposal cuts $130 million from Texas health agency to ease coronavirus-battered budget]( [Proposal cuts $130 million from Texas health agency to ease coronavirus-battered budget]( State officials have proposed cutting $133 million in health services from the current budget, whittling away dollars in women's health, child abuse protection and services for adults and children with disabilities, according to advocates. [Read More »]( Local News [Austin council OKs fines of up to $2,000 for mask violations]( [Austin council OKs fines of up to $2,000 for mask violations]( Anyone caught in public not wearing a mask in Austin can be fined up to $2,000 after Austin City Council members passed a resolution Thursday that triggers civil penalties for violations of the statewide mask order. [Read More »]( [Brace for weekend of triple-digit temps, threat of heat illness]( [Brace for weekend of triple-digit temps, threat of heat illness]( Coronavirus couldn’t have closed Austin’s public pools at a worse time: The city is expecting another hot spell with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees this weekend and into early next week. [Read More »]( [Texas guidelines for returning to school are disappointing, Eanes officials say]( [Texas guidelines for returning to school are ‘disappointing,’ Eanes officials say]( Schools must provide daily, on-campus attendance for students who follow required public health procedures and whose parents wish them to learn on campus each day, the Texas Education Agency said Tuesday. [Read More »]( [Texas GOP sues Houston over convention cancellation]( [Texas GOP sues Houston over convention cancellation]( Claiming it has been treated unfairly because of its political viewpoint, the Republican Party of Texas is suing the city of Houston after the city’s mayor directed the cancellation of the party’s state convention — which was set to take place next week in a city-owned convention center — over coronavirus concerns. [Read More »]( [Cedar Park police investigator resigns after new complaint filed in Greg Kelley case]( [Cedar Park police investigator resigns after new complaint filed in Greg Kelley case]( Cedar Park police Sgt. Chris Dailey resigned Thursday. [Read More »]( Business [Austin tech firm Planview acquires AI software maker Aptage]( [Austin tech firm Planview acquires AI software maker Aptage]( Austin-based software maker Planview has acquired Austin-based Aptage, a company that makes artificial intelligence and machine learning-based business software. [Read More »]( [Is the coronavirus pandemic putting Texas businesses at a higher risk of lawsuits?]( [Is the coronavirus pandemic putting Texas businesses at a higher risk of lawsuits?]( Like many Central Texas businesses, Austin martial arts studio Dark Clan Fight Lab took a big hit when the coronavirus pandemic hit. [Read More »]( [What s the science behind Austin s Jenga Tower design? Science Channel show to take a look]( [What’s the science behind Austin’s ‘Jenga Tower’ design? Science Channel show to take a look]( The Independent, one of Austin’s tallest and more notable buildings, is about to get some national attention, as the Science Channel show "Impossible Engineering" takes a look at the challenges behind creating and building the downtown structure. [Read More »]( [Deadline looms to nominate your great Austin workplace]( [Deadline looms to nominate your great Austin workplace]( Time is nearly up for you to spread the word about the best places to work in Austin. [Read More »]( Sports [UIL to require face masks for participation in summer workouts]( [UIL to require face masks for participation in summer workouts]( One week after making a recommendation to Texas public schools to suspend on-campus activities, the University Interscholastic League has released new guidelines to prevent furthering the spread of COVID-19.Beginning Monday, students, coaches, staff or visitors will be required to wear face masks to enter designated workout facilities, according to UIL’s latest guidelines. [Read More »]( [Golden: College football in September? It feels like a no]( [Golden: College football in September? It feels like a no]( The college football season is on the brink. [Read More »]( [Big Ten to limit football, fall sports to conference games]( [Big Ten to limit football, fall sports to conference games]( The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday it will not play nonconference games in football or several other sports this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic. [Read More »]( [ACC announces delay to start of 2020 athletic season]( [ACC announces delay to start of 2020 athletic season]( The start of the ACC's 2020 athletic season will be delayed. [Read More »]( [DCTF picks Bastrop to return to playoffs]( [DCTF picks Bastrop to return to playoffs]( The Bastrop Bears may be in for a successful season according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. [Read More »]( Opinion [Opinion: How America lost the war on COVID-19]( [Opinion: How America lost the war on COVID-19]( When did America start losing its war against the coronavirus? [Read More »]( [Letters to the editor: July 10, 2020]( [Letters to the editor: July 10, 2020]( The ’unpleasant’ votecan be preventativeRe: July 4 letter to the editor, "You don’t like Trump? [Read More »]( [Commentary: U.S. now seen more as superspreader than superpower ]( [Commentary: U.S. now seen more as ‘superspreader’ than ‘superpower’]( Last week the European Union began to reopen its borders to travelers since it has contained the coronavirus to a manageable level. [Read More »]( [Letter: Bastrop County leaders needed in state, national offices]( [Letter: Bastrop County leaders needed in state, national offices]( It appears that Bastrop County — and my little parcel in Rosanky — are being left on the side of the road again when it comes to an important local election. [Read More »]( Nation [Serbia eyes restrictions; virus spreads in US, Brazil, India]( [Serbia eyes restrictions; virus spreads in US, Brazil, India]( BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) " The European nation of Serbia mulled how to curb accelerating coronavirus infections following two nights of clashes involving anti-lockdown demonstrators, while the virus showed no sign of slowing Thursday in the countries with the highest caseloads " the United States, India and Brazil. [Read More »]( [Europe fears complacency; virus hits full speed in Africa]( [Europe fears complacency; virus hits ‘full speed’ in Africa]( BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) " Asian and European officials pleaded with their citizens Thursday to respect modest precautions as several countries saw coronavirus outbreaks accelerate or sought to prevent new flare-ups, while the virus showed no signs of slowing its initial advance in Africa and the Americas. [Read More »]( [`A hot mess : Americans face testing delays as virus surges]( [`A hot mess’: Americans face testing delays as virus surges]( LOS ANGELES (AP) " For two weeks, Rachael Jones has stayed home, going without a paycheck while waiting and waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test from a pharmacy near Philadelphia. [Read More »]( World [The Latest: India reports more than 26,000 new virus cases]( [The Latest: India reports more than 26,000 new virus cases]( NEW DELHI " India's is reporting another record one-day spike in coronavirus cases, prompting some states to reimpose lockdowns in high-risk areas. [Read More »]( [Asia Today: Australia s Victoria state has record 288 cases]( [Asia Today: Australia’s Victoria state has record 288 cases]( CANBERRA, Australia (AP) " Australia's Victoria state on Friday reported the new daily record of 288 coronavirus cases, which also reflects a record number of tests exceeding 37,500. [Read More »]( [Seoul mayor s death causes sympathy, questions of his acts]( [Seoul mayor’s death causes sympathy, questions of his acts]( SEOUL, South Korea (AP) " The sudden death of Seoul's mayor, reportedly implicated in a sexual harassment complaint, has caused an outpouring of public sympathy even as it has raised questions about a man who built his career as a reform-minded politician and self-described feminist. [Read More »]( [Bolivian president has COVID-19 as virus hits region s elite]( [Bolivian president has COVID-19 as virus hits region’s elite]( LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) " Bolivia's interim president and Venezuela's No. [Read More »]( [Bolsonaro now poster boy for dubious COVID-19 treatment]( [Bolsonaro now ‘poster boy’ for dubious COVID-19 treatment]( RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) " After months of touting an unproven anti-malaria drug as a treatment for the new coronavirus, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is turning himself into a test case live before millions of people as he swallows hydroxychloroquine pills on social media and encourages others to do the same. [Read More »]( Austin360 [Tejano music star Little Joe tests positive for coronavirus]( [Tejano music star Little Joe tests positive for coronavirus]( Tejano music star Little Joe Hernández announced to fans on Wednesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating in his Temple home. [Read More »]( [ Blues on the Screen spotlights Black local musicians in virtual benefit concert]( [‘Blues on the Screen’ spotlights Black local musicians in virtual benefit concert]( ACL Radio's first-ever "Blues on the Screen" aired Wednesday evening on Fox 7 Austin with performances from Alesia Lani, Kydd Jones, Sam Houston & Blk Odyssy and Lavelle White - a lineup curated by singer-songwriter/guitarist Jackie Venson to help raise awareness about Black musicians in Austin. [Read More »]( [Bird Bird Biscuit opening second location]( [Bird Bird Biscuit opening second location]( Biscuits are still undefeated. As is fried chicken. [Read More »]( [Report: Brewer s Table in East Austin closes permanently]( [Report: Brewer’s Table in East Austin closes permanently]( The Brewer's Table, a high-end brewery and restaurant in East Austin's Govalle neighborhood, has closed permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eater Austin reported today. 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