Massive explosion rocks Beirut, killing more than 70 and wounding more than 3,000
It was felt as far away as Cyprus, more than 180 miles across the Mediterranean.
It was felt as far away as Cyprus, more than 180 miles across the Mediterranean.
Abbott: Texas has enough PPE to support school districts across state at no cost
The governor delivered his?remarks from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio and was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd.
The governor delivered his?remarks from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio and was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd.
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.
UT Austin: 45-50 percent of students choosing to attend online-only classes this fall
Interim president Jay Hartzell says they're hopeful about how this upcoming semester will look for students, faculty and staff.
Interim president Jay Hartzell says they're hopeful about how this upcoming semester will look for students, faculty and staff.
UT Austin: 45-50 percent of students choosing to attend online-only classes this fall
Interim president Jay Hartzell says they're hopeful about how this upcoming semester will look for students, faculty and staff.
Interim president Jay Hartzell says they're hopeful about how this upcoming semester will look for students, faculty and staff.
Chasm grows between Trump and government coronavirus experts
As the COVID-19 crisis has spread to all reaches of the country, with escalating deaths and little sense of endgame, a chasm has grown between the president and the experts.
As the COVID-19 crisis has spread to all reaches of the country, with escalating deaths and little sense of endgame, a chasm has grown between the president and the experts.
Abbott: Texas has enough PPE to support school districts across state at no cost
The governor delivered his remarks from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio and was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd.
The governor delivered his remarks from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio and was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd.
Nebraska restaurant server receives 5-cent tip from customer who wrote ‘get rid of masks’ on receipt
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
FOX 7 Discussion: 2020 Census concerns
The Census Bureau said late Monday that the door-knocking and ability for households to respond either online, by phone or by mail to the questionnaire will stop at the end of September instead of the end of October. Travis County Republican Party Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Ed Espinoza, the Executive Director of Progress Texas, join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the concerns about 2020 census' accuracy due to the cut schedule.
The Census Bureau said late Monday that the door-knocking and ability for households to respond either online, by phone or by mail to the questionnaire will stop at the end of September instead of the end of October. Travis County Republican Party Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Ed Espinoza, the Executive Director of Progress Texas, join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the concerns about 2020 census' accuracy due to the cut schedule.
Unsheltered homelessness rising at an alarming rate in Austin
A third party consulting firm gave Austin City Council insight into what is and isn't helping the homeless crisis in Austin.
A third party consulting firm gave Austin City Council insight into what is and isn't helping the homeless crisis in Austin.
Deaf association sues White House for not providing ASL interpreter at COVID-19 briefings
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
Novavax’s 1st-stage coronavirus vaccine study finds all volunteers developed viral antibodies
Biotech company Novavax publishes study which finds all volunteers for phase 1 coronavirus trial have developed viral antibodies
Biotech company Novavax publishes study which finds all volunteers for phase 1 coronavirus trial have developed viral antibodies
Texas man charged after allegedly spending COVID-19 business aid on Lamborghini, strip clubs
The U.S. Department of Justice said that Lee Price III allegedly obtained more than $1.6 million in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans.
The U.S. Department of Justice said that Lee Price III allegedly obtained more than $1.6 million in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans.
No masks, no distance: Coronavirus pandemic wedding horrors for vendors
Now that weddings have slowly cranked up under a patchwork of ever-shifting state and local restrictions, horror stories from vendors are rolling in.
Now that weddings have slowly cranked up under a patchwork of ever-shifting state and local restrictions, horror stories from vendors are rolling in.
'Too many are selfish': US nears 5 million coronavirus cases
The nation has recorded more than 155,000 dead in a little more than six months and is fast approaching an almost off-the-charts 5 million COVID-19 infections.
The nation has recorded more than 155,000 dead in a little more than six months and is fast approaching an almost off-the-charts 5 million COVID-19 infections.
Whataburger celebrates 70 years with renewed focus on business, communities, and the future
The Texas favorite said in a release that as a brand, its 46,000 employees have banded together with a renewed focus on business, their communities, and the future.
The Texas favorite said in a release that as a brand, its 46,000 employees have banded together with a renewed focus on business, their communities, and the future.
'Not a hoax': 2 COVID-19 patients who received double-lung transplants describe harrowing experiences
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
Texas medical board warns physicians who claim COVID-19 cure
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
Kings Dominion to remain closed for rest of 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic
Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, will remain closed for the rest of the year due to challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, will remain closed for the rest of the year due to challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
Mounting evidence shows masks may help avoid severe illness, even if you get COVID-19
Researchers and scientists are now learning that not only does wearing a mask reduce viral transmission, but it may also help you avoid major illness, even if you end up contracting the novel coronavirus.
Researchers and scientists are now learning that not only does wearing a mask reduce viral transmission, but it may also help you avoid major illness, even if you end up contracting the novel coronavirus.