Pac-12 joins Big Ten in eliminating nonconference games this fall

The Pac-12 Conference announced Friday it would only play conference games for fall sports this year, including football, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball.

Study of Spain population’s COVID-19 antibody tests suggests herd immunity ‘unachievable,’ researchers say

A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."

Campaign launched to grow Big Medium's Artists Relief Fund

Due to an overwhelming number of applicants, the people behind the Canopy art and office complex have pledged to match up to $10,000 in donations made by Sunday, July 12.

US bets on untested company to deliver COVID-19 vaccine

Its injector is not approved by federal health authorities and the company hasn’t yet set up a factory to manufacture the unapproved devices.

Gym MADabolic Austin's efforts to keep people safe and working out again

Gyms are allowed to be open but many are still concerned about the spread of the coronavirus. FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich takes a look at effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on one South Austin gym and what it's doing to provide a safe environment so everyone can get back to the business of working out.

After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid

The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.

Food distribution at Grace Baptist Church in Bastrop County

The food pantry was the first major ministry for the church and it typically helps about 200 families per week.

Giants catcher Buster Posey opts out of 2020 season

Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.

Live music venues in Austin at risk of closing
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The coming months will be vital for many businesses. President/CEO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce Laura Huffman has more on a new survey that reveals some dire findings.

Good Day Together: Filling in the gaps for Austin Latinos & COVID-19
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FOX 7 Austin's Leslie Rangel meets up with a member of the Austin Latino Coalition to see what they're doing to help the local Latino community and its fight against COVID-19.

Texas reports more than 100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day for the first time

In addition to 105 new deaths on Thursday, Texas also reported a new high for hospitalizations for the 10th consecutive day and the rolling rate of positive tests inched closer to nearly 16% — the highest in the pandemic yet.

Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?

Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.