Over 200 protests held nationwide as nurses demand better protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Registered nurses who belong to National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association will hold more than 200 protests across the nation Wednesday -- including in Southern California -- to demand greater protections for health care providers and their patients.
Fund established to help small businesses in Hays County struggling during pandemic
The ECAP fund will disperse a total of $600,000 to businesses.
The ECAP fund will disperse a total of $600,000 to businesses.
Google Doodle tells users to ‘wear a mask, save lives’ in public service announcement
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Austin Public Health press briefing on COVID-19 - August 5, 2020
Health officials discuss the latest numbers and answer questions from the media.
Health officials discuss the latest numbers and answer questions from the media.
Moderna details coronavirus vaccine pricing as orders roll in
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
Small COVID-19 vaccine doses could cost $32-$37.
FOX 7 Texas Forward: East Austin Hotel
The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich takes a look at what one locally owned boutique hotel is doing to welcome guests back.
The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich takes a look at what one locally owned boutique hotel is doing to welcome guests back.
USAF veteran turns 100
It's a milestone birthday this year for Colonel William James?Gregory, United States Air Force, Retired and his family asked the public to help him celebrate.
It's a milestone birthday this year for Colonel William James?Gregory, United States Air Force, Retired and his family asked the public to help him celebrate.
Progress slow as urgency grows on virus relief legislation
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?
Being able to smell the smoke might be a sign you’re too close to the smoker.
Being able to smell the smoke might be a sign you’re too close to the smoker.
US Air Force veteran turns 100
The family of Colonel William James "Greg" Gregory, United States Air Force, Retired asked people to send cards, video messages, and to drive-by and wish him a happy birthday.
The family of Colonel William James "Greg" Gregory, United States Air Force, Retired asked people to send cards, video messages, and to drive-by and wish him a happy birthday.
Update on latest COVID-19 numbers as Austin-Travis County remains in Stage 4
Austin Public Health is holding its weekly briefing which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
Austin Public Health is holding its weekly briefing which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
Ellen DeGeneres' show hits new series low ratings amid reports of toxic work environment
The bulk of the allegations came by way of a Buzzfeed News report that came out around the time that TheWrap reports the show hit a new series low in Nielsen ratings. The show reportedly drew a 1.0 Live + Same Day household rating in the week ending on July 26, 2020. That marks a downturn by 9% from the prior week and a massive 29% from the same week in 2019.
The bulk of the allegations came by way of a Buzzfeed News report that came out around the time that TheWrap reports the show hit a new series low in Nielsen ratings. The show reportedly drew a 1.0 Live + Same Day household rating in the week ending on July 26, 2020. That marks a downturn by 9% from the prior week and a massive 29% from the same week in 2019.
5 juniors from California to Texas named National Student Poets
This year’s poets are Isabella Ramirez, from Lake Worth; Ethan Wang, from Katy, Texas; Manasi Garg, from Saratoga; Madelyn Dietz, from St. Paul, Minn.; and Anthony Wiles, from Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Each receives a $5,000 cash award.
This year’s poets are Isabella Ramirez, from Lake Worth; Ethan Wang, from Katy, Texas; Manasi Garg, from Saratoga; Madelyn Dietz, from St. Paul, Minn.; and Anthony Wiles, from Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Each receives a $5,000 cash award.
Now Hiring: Bay Area tech mogul posts job for 'best' teacher to instruct kids in his backyard
A Bay Area tech investor has posted a job opening seeking a teacher to instruct his child and a handful of others in the backyard of his San Francisco home, for what’s become a highly controversial learning model brought on by the pandemic.
A Bay Area tech investor has posted a job opening seeking a teacher to instruct his child and a handful of others in the backyard of his San Francisco home, for what’s become a highly controversial learning model brought on by the pandemic.
Clorox wipes won't be fully stocked in stores until 2021, CEO says
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
Clorox wipes have been a hot commodity since the pandemic started, leading to a shortage that will likely last for the rest of the 2020.
'You now have coronavirus': Pinellas County man spits on child in restaurant, police say
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
Teachers resist instructing from empty classrooms for safety reasons
In San Jose, teachers have been told they must teach in empty classrooms with few exceptions. One teacher, Taunya Jaco isn’t planning to return anytime soon, educating her students from home.
In San Jose, teachers have been told they must teach in empty classrooms with few exceptions. One teacher, Taunya Jaco isn’t planning to return anytime soon, educating her students from home.
Williamson County more optimistic about August than July with COVID-19
Now in August, the county health district's executive director says they are seeing more people social distancing and wearing masks, which makes them optimistic that this month will look much different than the last.
Now in August, the county health district's executive director says they are seeing more people social distancing and wearing masks, which makes them optimistic that this month will look much different than the last.
Williamson County more optimistic about August than July with COVID-19
Now in August, the county health district's executive director says they are seeing more people social distancing and wearing masks, which makes them optimistic that this month will look much different than the last.
Now in August, the county health district's executive director says they are seeing more people social distancing and wearing masks, which makes them optimistic that this month will look much different than the last.
Austin ISD considering postponing first day of school until Sept. 8
This decision would come on Thursday as the AISD school board votes on whether or not to postpone the start of the 2020-21 school year.
This decision would come on Thursday as the AISD school board votes on whether or not to postpone the start of the 2020-21 school year.