Governor, HHSC extend application deadline for pandemic food benefits
P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.
P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.
APH provides latest COVID-19 update to Travis County Commissioners Court
Today's update comes as the state reported a large increase in additional coronavirus deaths due to a change in how it collects data.
Today's update comes as the state reported a large increase in additional coronavirus deaths due to a change in how it collects data.
Dr. Fauci opening pitch baseball card breaks record, sells over 51,000 prints in a day
Topps Now announced Monday that its Dr. Anthony Fauci opening pitch collectible baseball card broke a record after selling over 51,000 prints in just 24 hours.
Topps Now announced Monday that its Dr. Anthony Fauci opening pitch collectible baseball card broke a record after selling over 51,000 prints in just 24 hours.
Protesters chain themselves to California governor's house as prison deaths rise
The California Liberation Collective organized the protest that it said included several community organizers who are in the country illegally as well as immigration attorneys whose clients risk becoming infected.
The California Liberation Collective organized the protest that it said included several community organizers who are in the country illegally as well as immigration attorneys whose clients risk becoming infected.
49ers' Richard Sherman predicts NFL will forge ahead if team has Marlins-like coronavirus outbreak
Sherman added that anyone who contracted the illness could be simply replaced.
Sherman added that anyone who contracted the illness could be simply replaced.
Second stimulus check details revealed: Who is eligible?
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day, they say 'this isn't the year for crowds'
Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season.
Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season.
At least 3 MLB games postponed amid Marlins’ virus outbreak
Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.
Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.
Major retailers not enforcing mask policies due to confrontational customers
Several national retailers have recently announced they won't enforce facemask policies because they're trying to avoid putting their employees at risk after physical and verbal altercations with customers who won't wear facial coverings.
Several national retailers have recently announced they won't enforce facemask policies because they're trying to avoid putting their employees at risk after physical and verbal altercations with customers who won't wear facial coverings.
Major retailers not enforcing mask policies due to confrontational customers
Several national retailers have recently announced they won't enforce facemask policies because they're trying to avoid putting their employees at risk after physical and verbal altercations with customers who won't wear facial coverings.
Several national retailers have recently announced they won't enforce facemask policies because they're trying to avoid putting their employees at risk after physical and verbal altercations with customers who won't wear facial coverings.
Daughter talks about mother's recent passing at Texas City nursing home
A Texas City nursing home resident, who tried hydroxychloroquine after testing positive for COVID-19, has passed away.
A Texas City nursing home resident, who tried hydroxychloroquine after testing positive for COVID-19, has passed away.
FOX 7 Discussion: Congress and COVID-19 relief
Discussions continue on Capitol Hill as Congress tries to pass another COVID-19 relief bill. Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their opinions on what would help the most.
Discussions continue on Capitol Hill as Congress tries to pass another COVID-19 relief bill. Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their opinions on what would help the most.
FOX 7 Discussion: Request for safety guidelines to allow nursing home visits
Dozens of Texas state lawmakers are calling for a plan to allow visits as assisted living and nursing facilities. State Senator Dawn Buckingham joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what those safety guidelines could look like.
Dozens of Texas state lawmakers are calling for a plan to allow visits as assisted living and nursing facilities. State Senator Dawn Buckingham joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what those safety guidelines could look like.
As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now
As Congress and the White House resume their efforts to agree on a new economic aid package, evidence is growing that the U.S. economy is faltering. And so is concern that the government may not take the steps needed to support hiring and growth.
As Congress and the White House resume their efforts to agree on a new economic aid package, evidence is growing that the U.S. economy is faltering. And so is concern that the government may not take the steps needed to support hiring and growth.
Florida man arrested for allegedly using COVID-19 small business aid money to buy Lamborghini
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
23 employees, 13 patients in non-COVID-19 unit infected with coronavirus at Massachusetts hospital
While the hospital said it followed COVID-19 guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, a news release emphasized the contagiousness of the disease.
While the hospital said it followed COVID-19 guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, a news release emphasized the contagiousness of the disease.
FOX 7 Discussion: Request for safety guidelines to allow nursing home visits
Dozens of Texas state lawmakers are calling for a plan to allow visits as assisted living and nursing facilities. Senator Dawn Buckingham joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what those safety guidelines could look like.
Dozens of Texas state lawmakers are calling for a plan to allow visits as assisted living and nursing facilities. Senator Dawn Buckingham joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what those safety guidelines could look like.
FOX 7 Discussion: Congress and COVID-19 relief
Discussions continue on Capitol Hill as Congress tries to pass another COVID-19 relief bill. Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their opinions on what would help the most.
Discussions continue on Capitol Hill as Congress tries to pass another COVID-19 relief bill. Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their opinions on what would help the most.
CDC: 40% of US adults have at least 1 condition that puts them at risk of developing severe COVID-19
The CDC’s report indicated that the Southeast, which has become one of the hardest-hit regions of the country, has a high prevalence of preexisting conditions.
The CDC’s report indicated that the Southeast, which has become one of the hardest-hit regions of the country, has a high prevalence of preexisting conditions.
‘Historic day’: Pence visits hard-hit Florida as final phase of COVID-19 vaccine testing begins
Pence’s visit will mark the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.
Pence’s visit will mark the beginning of Phase 3 trials for a vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc.