Texas governor extends disaster declaration for coronavirus

Texas governor extends disaster declaration for coronavirus

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday extended a statewide disaster declaration he first issued in March to allow the state to better respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday extended a statewide disaster declaration he first issued in March to allow the state to better respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren't coming back after COVID-19 pandemic

Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren't coming back after COVID-19 pandemic

As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it's becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.

As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it's becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.

Still haven't received your first $1,200 stimulus check? What you need to do

Still haven't received your first $1,200 stimulus check? What you need to do

While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.

While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.

Families create 'learning pods' amid uncertain school year

Families create 'learning pods' amid uncertain school year

The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.

The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.

Chicago to use social media to track tourists violating quarantine; city dismisses comparison to 'Big Brother'

Chicago to use social media to track tourists violating quarantine; city dismisses comparison to 'Big Brother'

Chicago is doubling down on efforts to enforce its emergency coronavirus travel order, as officials will now be reviewing the social media posts of possible violators as the pandemic continues.

Chicago is doubling down on efforts to enforce its emergency coronavirus travel order, as officials will now be reviewing the social media posts of possible violators as the pandemic continues.

Alexandria rape suspect freed due to coronavirus kills accuser: police

Alexandria rape suspect freed due to coronavirus kills accuser: police

Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect who was released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.

Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect who was released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.

North Austin man plants one flag in his yard for every Texan life lost to COVID-19

North Austin man plants one flag in his yard for every Texan life lost to COVID-19

He says it started off as a way to show his neighbors that real Texans are dying because of this virus and they should take the steps to help slow the spread.

He says it started off as a way to show his neighbors that real Texans are dying because of this virus and they should take the steps to help slow the spread.

Las Vegas tourism plummets 71% in June

Las Vegas tourism plummets 71% in June

Casinos were closed for 78 days before reopening four days into the month.

Casinos were closed for 78 days before reopening four days into the month.

CDC: Nearly 600 children hospitalized in US with inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19

CDC: Nearly 600 children hospitalized in US with inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19

Nearly 600 children have been hospitalized in the U.S. after being diagnosed with a rare inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19. Ten of the children died, according to the CDC.

Nearly 600 children have been hospitalized in the U.S. after being diagnosed with a rare inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19. Ten of the children died, according to the CDC.

MTV scraps indoor show for VMAs, moves to outdoor performances

MTV scraps indoor show for VMAs, moves to outdoor performances

A statement by MTV and the Barclays Center promised the show would "pay homage to the incredible resiliency of New York with several outdoor performances around the City with limited or no audience."

A statement by MTV and the Barclays Center promised the show would "pay homage to the incredible resiliency of New York with several outdoor performances around the City with limited or no audience."

4 US deaths tied to methanol-based hand sanitizers

4 US deaths tied to methanol-based hand sanitizers

Health officials reported this week that 15 adults were poisoned in Arizona and New Mexico in May and June after drinking hand sanitizer.

Health officials reported this week that 15 adults were poisoned in Arizona and New Mexico in May and June after drinking hand sanitizer.

FOX 7 Discussion: Spike in domestic violence
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FOX 7 Discussion: Spike in domestic violence

There has been a spike in calls regarding domestic violence since people have been staying home during the pandemic. Julia Spann with SAFE Alliance joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what services are available for you if you are struggling or in a dangerous position.

There has been a spike in calls regarding domestic violence since people have been staying home during the pandemic. Julia Spann with SAFE Alliance joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what services are available for you if you are struggling or in a dangerous position.

Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen

Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.