‘Kissing the Coronavirus’: COVID-19 romance novel appears on Amazon

Written by an author under the pen name M.J. Edwards, the story follows a doctor who “fell in love” with the very virus she was hired to cure.

Baylor University suspending all football-related activities

Baylor University has suspended all football-related activities until the completion of close contact tracing for COVID-19.

Texas A&M announces plans for rescheduled May, August ceremonies

The university says it is planning in-person commencement ceremonies in December for more than 4,200 students who will graduate at the College Station campus.

Over half a million meals served to Austin's homeless community

A program launched by the City of Austin in response to food shortages experienced due to COVID-19 has served more than 500,000 meals.

New England Journal of Medicine calls for US leaders to be voted out over COVID-19 handling

The New England Journal of Medicine published a scathing editorial calling for the current administration to be voted out in November over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

California governor's office says to put on mask between bites

A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."

Regeneron asks FDA for emergency use authorization for antibody drug that treated Trump

Regeneron is seeking emergency use authorization from the FDA for its drug that was used to treat President Donald Trump while he was hospitalized with COVID-19.

COVID-19 outbreak kills 9 at Watsonville nursing facility

Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.

Dozens of inmates accused of fraudulently seeking unemployment funds

Millions of Americans are struggling during the pandemic with many unable to access unemployment benefits. Now we've learned that inmates across Pennsylvania have allegedly been applying and receiving those same benefits that are needed by so many.

UCSF study: COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last longer

New UCSF study finds COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last much longer than those who aren’t pregnant.

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.

Man stiffs waitress, writes word "MASK" on receipt after being asked to wear face covering

A server in Ardmore asked a customer to mask up while he was walking through the restaurant Sunday as is the restaurant’s policy. Then, instead of a tip in his credit card receipt, he wrote "MASK."

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. 

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