260 Gwinnett County school employees not working due to positive COVID-19 tests, exposure
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Bastrop County opens second community COVID-19 testing site in Elgin
Results are generally known within 48-72 hours.
Results are generally known within 48-72 hours.
Florida vacation may have landed Georgia dad in ICU with COVID-19 complications
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
‘You are not immune’: Birx warns rural US residents, says country is in ‘new phase’ of pandemic
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Who will be Joe Biden's VP?
The presumptive nominee has played his cards close to the vest in recent months, holding a number of fundraising events with a host of potential contenders but seldom addressing the decision in public. Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to share their best guesses about who will be Joe Biden's VP.
The presumptive nominee has played his cards close to the vest in recent months, holding a number of fundraising events with a host of potential contenders but seldom addressing the decision in public. Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to share their best guesses about who will be Joe Biden's VP.
Texas A&M to help lead production of potential coronavirus vaccine
Texas A&M University has been selected to help lead the effort producing mass quantities of a potential coronavirus vaccine.
Texas A&M University has been selected to help lead the effort producing mass quantities of a potential coronavirus vaccine.
Progress slow on coronavirus relief bill as negotiations continue
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Parents are placing their children in pods this school year
Thousands of parents are considering placing their children in 'pods' this school year.
Thousands of parents are considering placing their children in 'pods' this school year.
Johns Hopkins interactive tool shows how state shutdowns, reopenings may have affected COVID-19 cases, deaths
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
San Marcos named ninth most financially vulnerable college town in US
To do this study, SmartAsset pulled data for U.S. cities with a population of at least 50,000 and at least one four-year college or university.
To do this study, SmartAsset pulled data for U.S. cities with a population of at least 50,000 and at least one four-year college or university.
As US milk sales rise amid pandemic, "Got milk?" ads return
The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?” Six years after the popular tagline was retired, “Got milk?” ads are back.
The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?” Six years after the popular tagline was retired, “Got milk?” ads are back.
US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by coronavirus
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
Downtown Austin Alliance launches initiative to provide resources to those experiencing homelessness
Handwashing stations were also deployed downtown.
Handwashing stations were also deployed downtown.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Austin Emergency Center offering free COVID-19 testing and assessment
Austin Emergency Center says it will be working with its lab to get the COVID-19 test results back to the patients within 72 hours.
Austin Emergency Center says it will be working with its lab to get the COVID-19 test results back to the patients within 72 hours.
Safety measures announced for 2020 Texas Longhorns home football games
Officials say that the measures keep with current government guidance on sporting event attendance and could be adjusted as medical information evolves to ensure the safety of those attending and the players and staff.
Officials say that the measures keep with current government guidance on sporting event attendance and could be adjusted as medical information evolves to ensure the safety of those attending and the players and staff.
SMU at Texas State season opening game moved up one week to Aug. 29
Two Texas universities announced Monday they will play their season opening football game one week earlier than scheduled.
Two Texas universities announced Monday they will play their season opening football game one week earlier than scheduled.
How to say 'No Thank You' to invitations during COVID-19
Many people are struggling with telling people they can't or don't want to attend gatherings or get togethers. So what do you do? Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman has some advice.
Many people are struggling with telling people they can't or don't want to attend gatherings or get togethers. So what do you do? Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman has some advice.
Austin woman opens up new business after struggling with homelessness
Amy Martinez says she couldn't be happier now that Over The Rainbow beauty salon has officially opened its doors.
Amy Martinez says she couldn't be happier now that Over The Rainbow beauty salon has officially opened its doors.
Pac-12 players, including from Cal and Stanford, threaten to opt out of football season
Some of it has to do with concerns about health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are other issues – about financial compensation for athletes, and racial and social justice.
Some of it has to do with concerns about health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are other issues – about financial compensation for athletes, and racial and social justice.