Blue Santa Program is ‘desperate’ for a Christmas miracle

Concerns about the pandemic may have canceled the parade but not the need, according to Blue Santa president Margarine Beaman.

FOX 7 Discussion: Data shows Austin's economy is recovering
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Austin Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Laura Huffman joins Mike Warren to talk about new data from the Texas Workforce Commission.

Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response

Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.

More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner

More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.

US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans

U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.

Blue Santa Program is 'desperate' for a Christmas miracle
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Concerns about the pandemic may have canceled the parade but not the need, according to Blue Santa president Margarine Beaman.

Houston men accused of trying to sell non-existent masks to foreign government

Paschal Ngozi Eleanya, 46, and Arael Doolittle, 55, of Houston are accused of attempting to fraudulently sell 50 million N95 facemasks that they did not possess to a foreign government, defrauding them out of more than $317 million.

Boy celebrates 5th birthday without his parents, both lost to COVID-19

A little boy from Texas turned 5 on Sunday and marked the birthday without his parents, who both died from the coronavirus within months of each other.

Warn Central Texas system sending COVID-19 alert to residents

Austin-Travis County is using the Warn Central Texas system this afternoon to send an emergency alert to residents about the COVID-19 situation ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds

A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.

Qantas airline plans to require coronavirus vaccine for international travel, CEO says

In a world first, Qantas Airways will likely require passengers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus for future international travel, the CEO announced.

States impose new rules, plead with public to stop COVID-19 spread

State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.

Travelers to Los Angeles will have to sign quarantine form starting Wednesday

Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.  

Thanksgiving food giveaway also offers free flu shot for those willing to roll up their sleeves

The drive-through event was held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Calistoga, where drivers waited an hour or more for a free turkey and a grocery bag with all the fixings for a holiday meal.

Economists urge Congress to send out second round of $1,200 stimulus checks

A group of more than 125 economists is calling on Congress to send out more direct cash payments to American families to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.

Gov Abbott says COVID vaccine will not be mandatory for Texans

Doctors said even in the months after the vaccine is distributed, it will be important for people to wear masks and social distance.

Gov Abbott says COVID vaccine will not be mandatory for Texans
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Doctors said even in the months after the vaccine is distributed, it will be important for people to wear masks and social distance.