17-year-old Sesame Place employee assaulted after asking visitor to wear mask, police say
Police say a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee was assaulted after asking a park visitor to wear a mask.
Police say a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee was assaulted after asking a park visitor to wear a mask.
APH provides COVID-19 update to Travis Co. Commissioners Court
Dr. Mark Escott will be updating local leaders on COVID-19 during the Travis County Commissioners Court meeting.
Dr. Mark Escott will be updating local leaders on COVID-19 during the Travis County Commissioners Court meeting.
COVID-19 update expected at Travis County Commissioners Court meeting
Dr. Mark Escott is expected to discuss school opening guidelines and more. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details.
Dr. Mark Escott is expected to discuss school opening guidelines and more. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details.
Need a mask? In one California town, they appear to be growing on trees
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Governor says coronavirus tests may increase as schools reopen
Texas has averaged more than 34,000 tests a day over the past week, down from a daily average of more than 60,000 in late July.
Texas has averaged more than 34,000 tests a day over the past week, down from a daily average of more than 60,000 in late July.
Will Americans get a second $1,200 stimulus check? What we know
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
Personal watercrafts abundant in Lady Bird Lake, rental companies still unable to open
Since COVID-19 cases started climbing in the Austin area, members of the Austin Rowing Club have been kept away from their favorite form on exercise.
Since COVID-19 cases started climbing in the Austin area, members of the Austin Rowing Club have been kept away from their favorite form on exercise.
Personal watercrafts abundant in Lady Bird Lake, rental companies still unable to open
Since COVID-19 cases started climbing in the Austin area, members of the Austin Rowing Club have been kept away from their favorite form on exercise.
Since COVID-19 cases started climbing in the Austin area, members of the Austin Rowing Club have been kept away from their favorite form on exercise.
North Texas man loses mother, brother and uncle to COVID-19; other family members also sick
Data has shown that COVID-19 tends to break out among families. But that's typically due to a gathering.
Data has shown that COVID-19 tends to break out among families. But that's typically due to a gathering.
Hyatt to require masks for guests at hotels in the Americas to help reduce spread of COVID-19
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
New UT research on decisions behind reopening Texas businesses finds some concerns
Businesses being open is essential to economic health, but opening too soon in a pandemic can lead to a setback.
Businesses being open is essential to economic health, but opening too soon in a pandemic can lead to a setback.
First cats in Texas test positive for COVID-19
So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.
So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.
New UT research on decisions behind reopening Texas businesses finds some concerns
Businesses being open is essential to economic health, but opening too soon in a pandemic can lead to a setback.
Businesses being open is essential to economic health, but opening too soon in a pandemic can lead to a setback.
First cats in Texas test positive for COVID-19
So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.
So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.
Travis County to hold possibly the nation's first virtual jury trial
The verdict will not only decide the case but could provide a landmark decision for the nation's judicial system.
The verdict will not only decide the case but could provide a landmark decision for the nation's judicial system.
Health officials across US are quitting or getting fired amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Mountain West delays football season, sources say
The Mountain West became the second conference in the NCAA's Football Bowl Subdivison to do just that, joining the Mid-American Conference in giving up hope on playing any sports in the first semester. Back east, Old Dominion canceled fall sports, too, becoming the first school in college football's highest tier to break from its league; the rest of Conference USA is going forward with plans to play.
The Mountain West became the second conference in the NCAA's Football Bowl Subdivison to do just that, joining the Mid-American Conference in giving up hope on playing any sports in the first semester. Back east, Old Dominion canceled fall sports, too, becoming the first school in college football's highest tier to break from its league; the rest of Conference USA is going forward with plans to play.
Researchers test 14 types of face masks to see how well they protect against COVID-19
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Staff member tests positive for COVID-19 at Gainesville State School
At this time, TJJD has 9 active cases across the agency: 4 staff and 5 youth.
At this time, TJJD has 9 active cases across the agency: 4 staff and 5 youth.
FOX 7 Discussion: President Trump’s executive orders
There are many questions about these new executive orders, including if the president can legally do this and how they will be funded. Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to talk about this in greater detail.
There are many questions about these new executive orders, including if the president can legally do this and how they will be funded. Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to talk about this in greater detail.




















