2 Austin-area counties opt in to reopen bars

Bastrop, Williamson, and Burnet counties plan to opt-in for the reopenings, which can begin next week.

Austinites show up in support for ‘Way South Philly Deli’ owner

Owner William Pearce said he hasn’t been this busy since January. The night before Pearce posted a video on the restaurant’s Facebook, in tears after watching the Vice Presidential debate.

Kroger launches ghost kitchen delivery in Midwest

Kroger announced Thursday it will roll out two ghost kitchens at grocery stores in Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio, in partnership with ClusterTruck, a tech start-up that operates delivery-only restaurants.

Interstate rideshare Hitch stays in gear despite COVID-19

The shutdown caused local travel to hit the brakes, but in a strange way, the outbreak created a need and an opportunity for Hitch.

Layoffs continue as 840,000 seek unemployment aid

The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.

Alamo Drafthouse closes its remaining theaters in North Texas

With no new big movies coming out any time soon, another chain of theaters is closing for the foreseeable future.

FOX 7 Discussion: Coronavirus relief negotiations

Michael Sury, senior lecturer and economist at UT Austin, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the possibility and impact of a new federal coronavirus stimulus deal.

Abbott says bars can reopen October 14 if county judges opt in

Abbott said he will allow bars to reopen at 50 percent occupancy in counties where COVID-19 hospitalizations make up less than 15 percent of hospital capacity. However, he won’t make the call on where to open bars himself. 

IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check

The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.

Abbott "passed the buck" on reopening bars, says TBNA

The TBNA says that Abbott has forced the 254 elected county judges in Texas to decide to open bars for him "with no guideposts as to how to make that decision."

Bars in Texas will be allowed to open at 50% capacity after Oct 14

Counties in Texas can choose to allow bars or similar establishments to operate with in-person service beginning after Wednesday, October 14.

Mortgage refinances are booming — here's why you should apply today

A new A new mortgage refinance fee could cause interest rates to rise soon — so if you're looking to save money on your home loan, you better act fast.fee could cause interest rates to rise soon.

Super Nintendo World to open at Universal Studios Japan in 2021

Earlier this year, it was announced that Super Nintendo World will be coming to Universal Orlando Resort's upcoming theme park, Epic Universe.

Gov. Abbott says more opening coming soon, hints at reopening bars

Gov. Greg Abbott teased a reopening announcement Monday afternoon on Twitter, with a strong hint that it may be about bars.