Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal aid amid COVID-19 pandemic

Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.

Big Bend National Park to reopen at limited capacity

Texas' Big Ben National Park is slated to reopen to the public on Friday, August 7 at a limited capacity. 

More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study

In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.

How to use air pressure to crush cans

Nature is always trying to maintain equilibrium, this experiment is a fun way to illustrate that.

How to use sunlight to paint a picture

After about 4 hours in the sun, the crayons on the black poster will have melted much more than those on the white poster board.

Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines

With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.

California may release nearly 18K prisoners; organizations scramble to find them housing

The releases also are causing consternation as probation officers and community organizations scramble to provide housing, transportation and other services for inmates who may pose a public health risk because several hundred have been paroled while still contagious.

Science in Sweatpants: How to use sunlight to paint a picture
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After about 4 hours in the sun, the crayons on the black poster will have melted much more than those on the white poster board.

Austin Family: Getting back into school mode
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Discussions continue on how teachers and students will get back to teaching and learning whether it be in-person or virtually. Regardless, parents will need to start getting kids back into school mode. Alison Bogle has some tips.

Importance of taking care of dental emergencies
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Dr. Alan Gluskin D.D.S., President of the American Association of Endodontists, talks about why you shouldn't put off dental visits amid the coronavirus pandemic.

1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends

Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.

PGA Championship kicks off in San Francisco with no spectators

The 102nd PGA Championship is set to tee off at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco this week without fans after the golf tournament was postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Mayor Adler delivers State of the City address
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Austin Mayor Steve Adler delivered his address online last night. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details.

Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?

It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.

Local private, charter schools see increase in applications

Two private schools in the Austin area both say while they have seen applicants from public schools increase, they have also seen students pull out due to COVID-19 reasons.

Local private, charter schools see increase in applications
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Two private schools in the Austin area both say while they have seen applicants from public schools increase, they have also seen students pull out due to COVID-19 reasons.