Federal judge overrules Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on masks in schools

The judge said the governor's order impedes children with disabilities from the benefits of public schools’ programs, services and activities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

10 states challenge Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers

A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

NFL fines Packers, Aaron Rodgers, Allen Lazard for violating league COVID-19 rules

The NFL on Tuesday fined the Green Bay Packers $300,000 and quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well as wide receiver Allen Lazard $14,500 each for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols.

North Texas non-profit helping veterans through power of music

Operation Rock The Troops has been playing shows for troops overseas and started hosting music camps for veterans. They say the songwriting process is a form of therapy for some. "This program helps, and it works. And it’s not another pill.”

Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID-19 booster shot for all adults over age of 18

Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday submitted a request to the FDA to broaden its emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to all U.S. adults aged 18 and older.

Aaron Rodgers on COVID vaccine comments: 'I take full responsibility'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke on Tuesday, Nov. 9 on The Pat McAfee Show about recent comments made about the COVID vaccine.

Cook Children's asking for donations of crutches due to supply chain shortage

Cook Children’s says it uses an average of 70 sets of crutches a week. And without donations, they could run out of their supply in less than two months. So they’re asking the community to donate what they can.

International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions

Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.

North Dakota lawmaker forced to miss anti-vaccine rally after catching COVID-19

A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."

Many Americans ingesting ‘cocktail’ of toxic chemicals from drinking water, study says

“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.

Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine

“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.

COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign

The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.

Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort

Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.

Federal workers offer first test of Biden vaccine mandates

About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine

“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.

John Wayne Grit Series 5K & John Wayne Experience
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Ethan Wayne is the President of John Wayne Enterprises and son of the acting icon. He shares how his father is still impacting cancer research 42 years after his death.