FOX 7 Discussion: Help for local businesses struggling from coronavirus
Austin Chamber of Commerce board chair Craig Enoch joins Marcel Clarke to talk about how Austin businesses are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic and what resources are available to them.
Austin Chamber of Commerce board chair Craig Enoch joins Marcel Clarke to talk about how Austin businesses are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic and what resources are available to them.
Universal Studios Hollywood extends closure through end of May, announces plan to furlough workers
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort has announced they will be extending their park closure through at least May 31.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort has announced they will be extending their park closure through at least May 31.
Georgia bar removes over $3,000 worth of bills stapled to walls to give to unemployed staff
As restaurants and bars across the country remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, one bar owner in Georgia is going to extraordinary measures to donate money to her staff.
As restaurants and bars across the country remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, one bar owner in Georgia is going to extraordinary measures to donate money to her staff.
Mark Cuban, Jane Lynch and more to deliver speeches at Natty Light’s ‘virtual commencement’
Natty Light is hosting a virtual commencement event for the Class of 2020.
Natty Light is hosting a virtual commencement event for the Class of 2020.
Geico announces 15 percent auto insurance credit worth billions because people are driving less
Geico will be giving a 15 percent credit to auto and motorcycle policyholders when they renew their coverage this year.
Geico will be giving a 15 percent credit to auto and motorcycle policyholders when they renew their coverage this year.
Costco gives priority store access to health care workers, first responders in COVID-19 fight
Costco says it is giving priority store access to first responders and health care workers as the company rolls out new initiatives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Costco says it is giving priority store access to first responders and health care workers as the company rolls out new initiatives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus has infected American Airlines, Southwest flight attendants, unions claim
Hundreds of flight attendants employed by American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, their unions have claimed.
Hundreds of flight attendants employed by American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, their unions have claimed.
Ralphs limits customer capacity by 50%; installs plexiglass around checkout lanes due to coronavirus
Ralphs is the latest grocery store chain to limit the number of shoppers inside stores to help promote social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ralphs is the latest grocery store chain to limit the number of shoppers inside stores to help promote social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Panera Bread launches grocery service amid COVID-19 pandemic
The bakery and restaurant chain launched its new grocery delivery service on Wednesday, allowing customers to restock their kitchen while ordering food.
The bakery and restaurant chain launched its new grocery delivery service on Wednesday, allowing customers to restock their kitchen while ordering food.
Austin-area businesses, individuals get creative to help others during COVID-19 pandemic
This economic lull has left an Austin sign company with a surplus of time and material.
This economic lull has left an Austin sign company with a surplus of time and material.
Texas Workforce Commission asks people to stagger unemployment calls
The Texas Workforce Commission is trying to find a way to help an overwhelming number of callers as other parts of state government are sending extra staffers.
The Texas Workforce Commission is trying to find a way to help an overwhelming number of callers as other parts of state government are sending extra staffers.
Fayette County closing all hotels, motels, B&Bs and Airbnbs
The order will take effect beginning at noon on April 7, 2020 and will remain in effect indefinitely.
The order will take effect beginning at noon on April 7, 2020 and will remain in effect indefinitely.
Walgreens expands coronavirus drive-thru testing sites across 7 states
The sites in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas will be able to test up to 3,000 people per day.
The sites in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas will be able to test up to 3,000 people per day.
Lowe's closing all locations in North America for Easter Sunday
Lowe's says it is closing all of its locations in North America for Easter Sunday.
Lowe's says it is closing all of its locations in North America for Easter Sunday.
Dow pops over 1,600 points on coronavirus slowdown, new stimulus hopes
The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.
The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.
White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends avoiding grocery stores, pharmacies over next two weeks
The White House Coronavirus Task Force over the weekend urged Americans to avoid going to grocery stores and pharmacies over the next two weeks as the pandemic is expected to worsen across the country.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force over the weekend urged Americans to avoid going to grocery stores and pharmacies over the next two weeks as the pandemic is expected to worsen across the country.
Allstate to return more than $600 million to customers amid coronavirus pandemic
Allstate said that on average, personal auto insurance customers will reportedly receive 15 percent money back based on their monthly premium in April and May.
Allstate said that on average, personal auto insurance customers will reportedly receive 15 percent money back based on their monthly premium in April and May.
Thieves break into restaurants during shelter-in-place
“I feel like someone poured salt on my wound after I got stabbed with what’s going on the last few weeks,” said Kam Razavi. “I’m not happy about it but it's the sign of the times right now.”
“I feel like someone poured salt on my wound after I got stabbed with what’s going on the last few weeks,” said Kam Razavi. “I’m not happy about it but it's the sign of the times right now.”
Disney waives monthly payments, offers refunds for annual passholders during COVID-19 crisis
Disney is offering to refund and waive payments for annual passholders while its amusement parks are closed during the COVID-19 crisis, according to the company's website.
Disney is offering to refund and waive payments for annual passholders while its amusement parks are closed during the COVID-19 crisis, according to the company's website.
Sephora lays off some part-time workers but says it will pay 9,000 employees amid COVID-19 closures
Sephora announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic it has laid off “a portion” of its part-time and seasonal store employees.
Sephora announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic it has laid off “a portion” of its part-time and seasonal store employees.