Local mask mandates 'suspended' by Gov. Kemp's executive order
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
FOX 7 Discussion: Study shows LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination law would help Texas economic recovery
Economist Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about his recent study that shows an LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination law would bring hundreds of thousands of new jobs to Texas.
Economist Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about his recent study that shows an LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination law would bring hundreds of thousands of new jobs to Texas.
Georgetown's 2020 Red Poppy festival canceled due to COVID-19
According to city officials, the 21st annual Red Poppy Festival was canceled after it was originally rescheduled from April to October of this year.
According to city officials, the 21st annual Red Poppy Festival was canceled after it was originally rescheduled from April to October of this year.
Georgetown's 2020 Red Poppy festival canceled due to COVID-19
According to city officials, the 21st annual Red Poppy�Festival was canceled after it was originally rescheduled from April to October of this year.
According to city officials, the 21st annual Red Poppy�Festival was canceled after it was originally rescheduled from April to October of this year.
List of Austin businesses lost during COVID-19 pandemic is growing
Austin business owners said the best thing the community can do is get takeout, buy gift cards or visit establishments that are currently open.
Austin business owners said the best thing the community can do is get takeout, buy gift cards or visit establishments that are currently open.
Clinical research trials to test COVID-19 vaccines being conducted in Austin
The trials are being run by Benchmark Research and the ideal study participants are those who are highly likely to be and have been exposed to COVID-19 and those at risk for severe illness.
The trials are being run by Benchmark Research and the ideal study participants are those who are highly likely to be and have been exposed to COVID-19 and those at risk for severe illness.
List of Austin businesses lost during COVID-19 pandemic is growing
Austin business owners said the best thing the community can do is get takeout, buy gift cards or visit establishments that are currently open.?
Austin business owners said the best thing the community can do is get takeout, buy gift cards or visit establishments that are currently open.?
Clinical research trials to test COVID-19 vaccines being conducted in Austin
The trials are being run by Benchmark Research and the ideal study participants are those who are highly likely to be and have been exposed to COVID-19 and those at risk for severe illness.
The trials are being run by Benchmark Research and the ideal study participants are those who are highly likely to be and have been exposed to COVID-19 and those at risk for severe illness.
Homeless veteran delivers his own baby in the car he and his wife are living in
Caleb Harris served in the US Forces, and was going to college and working when COVID-19 hit.
Caleb Harris served in the US Forces, and was going to college and working when COVID-19 hit.
Texas teachers protest in-person instruction while COVID-19 cases rise
Teachers don’t want to head back to the classrooms until Travis County re-enters Stage 2.
Teachers don’t want to head back to the classrooms until Travis County re-enters Stage 2.
At least 31 percent of children tested in Florida are positive for COVID-19: report
The positivity rate for Florida's entire population stands at roughly 11 percent.
The positivity rate for Florida's entire population stands at roughly 11 percent.
Texas teachers protest in-person instruction while COVID-19 cases rise
Teachers don?t want to head back to the classrooms until Travis County re-enters Stage 2.
Teachers don?t want to head back to the classrooms until Travis County re-enters Stage 2.
Schools won't be punished for going all online due to COVID-19
Campuses are to remain locked up for the first three weeks of the new school year, until September 8th, as part of an order issued Tuesday by Austin Public Health.
Campuses are to remain locked up for the first three weeks of the new school year, until September 8th, as part of an order issued Tuesday by Austin Public Health.
Coronavirus data funneled away from CDC to private tech firm, sparking worries
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
Schools won't be punished for going all online due to COVID-19
Campuses are to remain locked up for the first three?weeks of the new school year, until September 8th, as part of an order issued Tuesday by Austin Public Health.
Campuses are to remain locked up for the first three?weeks of the new school year, until September 8th, as part of an order issued Tuesday by Austin Public Health.
'Hundreds of thousands' of California students still lack tech for distance learning
Supt. Tony Thurmond said that this lack of equipment and broadband is "embarrassing" and disproportionately affects Black and brown students.
Supt. Tony Thurmond said that this lack of equipment and broadband is "embarrassing" and disproportionately affects Black and brown students.
Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Next coronavirus stimulus package could include $5,000 advance of child tax credit
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
American Airlines sending 25,000 WARN letters to employees regarding potential layoffs and furloughs
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
Widespread wearing of masks could get COVID-19 under control within 4-8 weeks, CDC director says
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.