Texas health officials report 3,306 new coronavirus cases Friday

Texas health officials reported 3,306 new cases Friday of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, along with 97 new deaths from the illness.

FOX 7 Discussion: Downtown Austin roadmap to recovery
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Pam Power with the Downtown Austin Alliance joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about their plan to spark and guide economic recovery in Downtown Austin.

Austin Humane Society distributes thousands of pounds of pet food
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The event was the third time AHS has organized a pet food pantry. Since the program began, the humane society has distributed more than 21,000 pounds of pet food.

TEA's COVID-19 breakdown by school district abruptly taken down

The state's website tracks the COVID-19 numbers in Texas schools. An Excel file posted Thursday showed the case breakdown by district before it was later removed.

NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.

White House ordered to have sign language at virus briefings

The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.

Minnesota halts COVID-19 study after reports of intimidation

Incidents occurred mostly in central and southern Minnesota — rural areas where there has been more resentment over COVID-19 restrictions.

Florida's governor expects 'full Super Bowl' in Tampa next year

Next year’s Super Bowl in Tampa should be able to take place without any major restrictions, Florida’s governor said Friday as he announced Phase 3 of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan.

Abbott: Health insurers to continue payment parity for telehealth

Insurers will continue reimbursing network health care providers for telehealth appointments at the same rate for office visits through the end of 2020.

North Texas student turns chalk hobby into business during pandemic

The pandemic is forcing a lot of people to get creative. And that's exactly what one North Texas woman who lost her job did. Now Brinley Ash in high demand for her sidewalk art.

Argument over mask leads to woman’s arrest, use of stun gun at Ohio football game

Police used a stun gun and arrested an Ohio woman after she resisted arrest, officials said. The woman had refused to put on a mask at a middle school football game.

How to partake in the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Austin
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Christine Casebeer, the walk manager with the Austin Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, explains how you can join the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

FOX 7 Discussion: More Texas teachers considering retirement

TexasAFT president Zeph Capo talks with Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin about how more Texas teachers are considering retirement options during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FOX 7 Discussion: More Texas teachers considering retirement
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TexasAFT president Zeph Capo talks with Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin about how more Texas teachers are considering retirement options during the COVID-19 pandemic.

City of Austin pools to reopen with modified operations

Barton Springs, Big Stacy, Bartholomew, Deep Eddy, and Springwoods pools are set to reopen with a different fall schedule, with Barton Springs only being open from 5-8 a.m.