FOX 7 Discussion: Tech volunteers helping nonprofits, small businesses during COVID-19 outbreak
Austin Tech Alliance's Executive Director Sarah Ortiz Shields joins FOX 7 Austin with more about the new website.
Austin Tech Alliance's Executive Director Sarah Ortiz Shields joins FOX 7 Austin with more about the new website.
Penguin Random House donates 750K books to students following school closures due to COVID-19
Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19.
Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19.
McDonald’s offers free Thank You Meals to health care workers, officers, firefighters, paramedics
McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, for health care workers and first responders.
McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, for health care workers and first responders.
Eventbrite removes stay-at-home protest posted to website, says it promotes ‘harmful behavior’
Eventbrite removed the event from its website, citing its lack of adherence to social distancing guidelines set in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Eventbrite removed the event from its website, citing its lack of adherence to social distancing guidelines set in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Dow climbs 456 points as oil stabilizes and small business funding nears
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 456 points, or 1.99 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite gained 2.29 percent and 2.8 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 456 points, or 1.99 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite gained 2.29 percent and 2.8 percent, respectively.
Social Security and Medicare funds at risk even before coronavirus pandemic
For Social Security, the projected 2035 date for exhausting the trust fund reserves means that it would be able to pay only 79% of benefits.
For Social Security, the projected 2035 date for exhausting the trust fund reserves means that it would be able to pay only 79% of benefits.
Tyson to suspend operations at largest pork plant indefinitely following coronavirus outbreak
Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.
Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.
City officials discuss Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan Program
The program provides loans up to $35,000 for daily needs like rent, payroll, and debt. The news conference is scheduled for noon and FOX 7 Austin will air online and on our Facebook page.
The program provides loans up to $35,000 for daily needs like rent, payroll, and debt. The news conference is scheduled for noon and FOX 7 Austin will air online and on our Facebook page.
Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
Amoeba Music struggling to stay afloat during COVID-19 crisis
Empty streets in Hollywood. The iconic Amoeba Music Store on Hollywood Boulevard is closed. A much different vibe from better days.
Empty streets in Hollywood. The iconic Amoeba Music Store on Hollywood Boulevard is closed. A much different vibe from better days.
People missing out on stimulus checks because spouses are immigrants
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.
Central Texas small businesses struggle due to COVID-19
Many people are struggling to file for unemployment benefits and are unable to obtain small business loans.
Many people are struggling to file for unemployment benefits and are unable to obtain small business loans.
Gov. Abbott says order outlining next steps to reopen economy will be released Monday
The governor said that will be contingent on a plan to increase testing as well as contact tracing, but claims the state's coronavirus response team is already working with business owners to outline ways they can operate safely.
The governor said that will be contingent on a plan to increase testing as well as contact tracing, but claims the state's coronavirus response team is already working with business owners to outline ways they can operate safely.
H-E-B to extend temporary hours of operations, ease product limits on many items
In a release, the company said all stores will open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. until further notice.
In a release, the company said all stores will open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. until further notice.
Texas Railroad Commission passes on putting cap on oil production
The price of oil fell again on Tuesday as the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates oil, was divided about what to do.
The price of oil fell again on Tuesday as the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates oil, was divided about what to do.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Austin FC and Yeti hold virtual food drive for Central Texas Food Bank
Both organizations also announced they would be matching donations.
Both organizations also announced they would be matching donations.
Dow tumbles 631 points as oil selloff deepens
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
Chipotle agrees to record $25 million fine over tainted food
The company admitted that poor safety practices, such as not keeping food at proper temperatures to prevent pathogen growth, sickened customers in parts of California.
The company admitted that poor safety practices, such as not keeping food at proper temperatures to prevent pathogen growth, sickened customers in parts of California.
Iconic Austin establishment Threadgill's closing its doors for good
Like other restaurants and businesses in town, Threadgill's was forced to shut its doors due to the coronavirus and it had anticipated reopening back up in May.
Like other restaurants and businesses in town, Threadgill's was forced to shut its doors due to the coronavirus and it had anticipated reopening back up in May.