Heywood Hotel renting space to cater to remote workers

The hotel says it's taking a bad situation and adjusting to rent rooms to those who need a quiet working environment.

Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy

A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents. 

Undocumented families face immense challenges as virtual school year looms

There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung. 

AISD votes to delay start of school
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After a meeting that ended at 3 a.m. this morning, board members voted to push back the start date for school to September 8. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more on the vote.

Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West

Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.

Safe 'hugging booths' allow the elderly to connect with family during coronavirus pandemic

Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”

Jacksonville deputy passes away from COVID-19 related illness

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own after a lieutenant died due to a COVID-19 related illness, reports FOX 30.

HHS Secretary Azar optimistic millions of vaccine doses will be ready by year’s end

With more than 63 million coronavirus tests having been conducted in the US, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is now expressing optimism about the prospect of millions of vaccine doses by year’s end.

Limited visitation to be allowed at Texas nursing facilities

HHSC is also issuing enhanced emergency rules requiring additional actions by nursing facilities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Alaska Airlines no longer making face mask exemptions, banning passengers who refuse

Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.