Hugging station reunites loved ones at Alpharetta assisted living facility
An assisted living home in Alpharetta, Georgia recently introduced "hugging stations" at their facility to help residents who may be separated from loved ones due to the pandemic.
An assisted living home in Alpharetta, Georgia recently introduced "hugging stations" at their facility to help residents who may be separated from loved ones due to the pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: In-person nursing home visits to resume
Kevin Warren, CEO of the Texas Healthcare Association, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss new rules going into place allowing family to visit their loved ones in-person at Texas nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Kevin Warren, CEO of the Texas Healthcare Association, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss new rules going into place allowing family to visit their loved ones in-person at Texas nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Counties in need of poll workers following high voter registration numbers
With the high number of potential voters comes the need for a lot of poll workers, more than 2500 in Travis County’s case.
With the high number of potential voters comes the need for a lot of poll workers, more than 2500 in Travis County’s case.
CDC advises against door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween
The CDC is advising against door to door trick or treating so some families are getting creative with their Halloween celebrations this year.
The CDC is advising against door to door trick or treating so some families are getting creative with their Halloween celebrations this year.
CDC advises against door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween
The CDC is advising against door to door trick or treating so some families are getting creative with their Halloween celebrations this year.
The CDC is advising against door to door trick or treating so some families are getting creative with their Halloween celebrations this year.
FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
Republicans sue Texas governor over expanded early voting
The lawsuit filed Wednesday escalates the backlash Abbott is facing from his own party over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed the lives of nearly 15,000 people in Texas.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday escalates the backlash Abbott is facing from his own party over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed the lives of nearly 15,000 people in Texas.
Grandmother surprised with socially distanced parade days before heart procedure
Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.
Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.
Texas tops 15,000 COVID-19 deaths
The death toll from the coronavirus in Texas surpassed the 15,000 mark Wednesday as the total number of deaths across the U.S. topped 200,000, by far the highest in the world.
The death toll from the coronavirus in Texas surpassed the 15,000 mark Wednesday as the total number of deaths across the U.S. topped 200,000, by far the highest in the world.
FOX 7 Discussion: In-person nursing home visits to resume
Kevin Warren, CEO of the Texas Healthcare Association, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss new rules going into place allowing family to visit their loved ones in-person at Texas nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Kevin Warren, CEO of the Texas Healthcare Association, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss new rules going into place allowing family to visit their loved ones in-person at Texas nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Missouri governor and wife test positive for COVID-19
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus. His office confirmed the positive test Wednesday.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus. His office confirmed the positive test Wednesday.
Ten inmate deaths reported at Virginia prison from COVID-19, officials say
Officials in Virginia say 10 inmates have died at a prison where elderly and vulnerable inmates are being held.
Officials in Virginia say 10 inmates have died at a prison where elderly and vulnerable inmates are being held.
Killeen student named a Student Hero for outstanding volunteer service
A Killeen ISD student is one of the 15 Student Heroes being honored for outstanding volunteer service across the state.
A Killeen ISD student is one of the 15 Student Heroes being honored for outstanding volunteer service across the state.
City of Austin hosting over 14 free PPE distribution events
Over the next several weeks, the City of Austin will be hosting a series of free PPE equipment distributions, Tierra Neubaum has the details.
Over the next several weeks, the City of Austin will be hosting a series of free PPE equipment distributions, Tierra Neubaum has the details.
NFL fines five head coaches, teams over $1.7M for failing to wear masks in Week 2
The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.
The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.
Over 15,000 flags in Austin yard for every Texan life lost to COVID-19
An artist has planted over 15,000 flags in his yard as a tribute for every Texan life lost to COVID-19.
An artist has planted over 15,000 flags in his yard as a tribute for every Texan life lost to COVID-19.
Over 15,000 flags in Austin yard for every Texan life lost to COVID-19
Texas recorded 15,229 deaths from COVID-19 as of September 23, as the US passed 201,000 deaths in total.
Texas recorded 15,229 deaths from COVID-19 as of September 23, as the US passed 201,000 deaths in total.
Voting could be more difficult for people with disabilities
Al Kobach, a former Navy Seal and the immediate past president of Paralyzed Veterans of America, talks about the challenges the disabled face when voting.
Al Kobach, a former Navy Seal and the immediate past president of Paralyzed Veterans of America, talks about the challenges the disabled face when voting.
The coronavirus aerosol debate: How does COVID-19 spread?
Dr. Kumar joins Leslie Rangel on Good Day Austin to talk about the common ways coronavirus is spread and how you can protect yourself.
Dr. Kumar joins Leslie Rangel on Good Day Austin to talk about the common ways coronavirus is spread and how you can protect yourself.
House easily passes stopgap funding bill, averting government shutdown
In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.
In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.