Thrall ISD students, teachers, and staff head back to school
The district is doing a mix of hybrid classes, meaning some in-person instruction along with some virtual learning.
The district is doing a mix of hybrid classes, meaning some in-person instruction along with some virtual learning.
FOX 7 Discussion: President Trump's executive orders
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the legality of Trump's executive orders.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the legality of Trump's executive orders.
Travis County to hold first virtual jury trial
Travis County is set to hold possibly the nation's first virtual jury trial tomorrow morning.
Travis County is set to hold possibly the nation's first virtual jury trial tomorrow morning.
Thrall ISD students, teachers, and staff head back to school
The district is doing a mix of hybrid classes, meaning some in-person instruction along with some virtual learning.
The district is doing a mix of hybrid classes, meaning some in-person instruction along with some virtual learning.
Some AISD teachers are confused about fall reopening plans, wanting concrete plan
FOX 7 Austin spoke to the district over the phone, which said many of the operating decisions are being left up to individual campuses.
FOX 7 Austin spoke to the district over the phone, which said many of the operating decisions are being left up to individual campuses.
Some AISD teachers are confused about fall reopening plans, wanting concrete plan
FOX 7 Austin spoke to the district over the phone, which said many of the operating decisions are being left up to individual campuses.
FOX 7 Austin spoke to the district over the phone, which said many of the operating decisions are being left up to individual campuses.
How to make a rainbow in a jar
If it’s not disturbed, the rainbow could last for a few days!
If it’s not disturbed, the rainbow could last for a few days!
Air traffic is down, gun seizures up at US airports
Officers found 15.3 guns for every million people screened in July, compared with 5.1 per million people in July of last year, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
Officers found 15.3 guns for every million people screened in July, compared with 5.1 per million people in July of last year, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
MTA asks Apple for easier way to unlock iPhone while wearing masks
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
‘The chances of it being 98% effective is not great’: Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine efficacy yet to be seen
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 over last 2 weeks in July
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
Trump tweets play ball as reports swirl that 2 of college football's key conferences have canceled season
President Trump appeared to support college football players who wish to play in the fall despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump appeared to support college football players who wish to play in the fall despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Communities In Schools helping connect students with community resources
The non-profit has been working hard on its mission throughout the summer and with the new school year upon us it plans to continue its work whether in person or online. Chief Development Officer Carmine Salvucci has more.
The non-profit has been working hard on its mission throughout the summer and with the new school year upon us it plans to continue its work whether in person or online. Chief Development Officer Carmine Salvucci has more.
Balancing concerns about returning to school
Parents and school officials continue to have concerns about getting everyone back to class in a safe way. How do you balance those concerns with keeping what's best for the child in mind? Dr. Karl Minges, Director of the Master of Public Health Program at the University of New Haven, has more.
Parents and school officials continue to have concerns about getting everyone back to class in a safe way. How do you balance those concerns with keeping what's best for the child in mind? Dr. Karl Minges, Director of the Master of Public Health Program at the University of New Haven, has more.
Austin company paying employees to adopt pets, encourages 'pawternity leave'
The Zebra, an insurance comparison site with its offices located in East Austin, is covering expenses up to $300 annually for employees welcoming a cat or dog into their family.
The Zebra, an insurance comparison site with its offices located in East Austin, is covering expenses up to $300 annually for employees welcoming a cat or dog into their family.
SMU planning to welcome students back in two weeks
Southern Methodist University has an elaborate plan to welcome the campus community back in two weeks.
Southern Methodist University has an elaborate plan to welcome the campus community back in two weeks.
Report: Big Ten cancels football season over COVID-19 concerns
The Big Ten football season is canceled according to reports.
The Big Ten football season is canceled according to reports.
Starbucks providing $55,000 grant to Central Texas Food Bank
The food bank says that the money will support its mobile pantries and enable it to sustain the program across its 21-county service territory.
The food bank says that the money will support its mobile pantries and enable it to sustain the program across its 21-county service territory.
Iconic Austin establishment Threadgill's holds closing auction
Concert posters and photos were just some of the items up for grabs. Owner Eddie Wilson announced earlier this year he'd be shutting down the business and retiring. FOX 7 Austin's Kacey Bowen spoke to Wilson who said he felt that now was the right time.
Concert posters and photos were just some of the items up for grabs. Owner Eddie Wilson announced earlier this year he'd be shutting down the business and retiring. FOX 7 Austin's Kacey Bowen spoke to Wilson who said he felt that now was the right time.