Helping provide relief for small businesses
The Better Business Bureau is working with the City of Austin's efforts to help businesses recover from the financial hardships caused by COVID-19. President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Carrie Hurt and Chief Economic Recovery Officer with the City of Austin Veronica Briseno has more details.
The Better Business Bureau is working with the City of Austin's efforts to help businesses recover from the financial hardships caused by COVID-19. President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Carrie Hurt and Chief Economic Recovery Officer with the City of Austin Veronica Briseno has more details.
Best materials for face coverings
Health experts say it's one of the best ways to protect from the coronavirus but what's the best materials to use for one? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has some answers.
Health experts say it's one of the best ways to protect from the coronavirus but what's the best materials to use for one? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti has some answers.
‘Let science guide us’: Former government officials call for science-based approach to coronavirus pandemic
The statement was signed by 57 officials from the Trump, Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
The statement was signed by 57 officials from the Trump, Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
New health, safety measures in place at Downtown Disney
Temperature screenings, hand-washing stations and physical distancing requirements will all be a part of the Downtown Disney District experience when it reopens Thursday.
Temperature screenings, hand-washing stations and physical distancing requirements will all be a part of the Downtown Disney District experience when it reopens Thursday.
Austin ISD reveals plans for new school year
Come August 18, Austin ISD will offer full on-campus learning, hybrid, or 100% at-home learning options for students and families to feel safe.
Come August 18, Austin ISD will offer full on-campus learning, hybrid, or 100% at-home learning options for students and families to feel safe.
How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
Gov. Abbott concerned about potential coronavirus deaths in Texas
Abbott said he believes Texas understood more of the dangers and the spread of COVID-19 now than back in May but says data still shows how dangerous the virus can be.
Abbott said he believes Texas understood more of the dangers and the spread of COVID-19 now than back in May but says data still shows how dangerous the virus can be.
Gov. Abbott concerned about coronavirus deaths in Texas
Abbott said he believes Texas understood more of the dangers and the spread of COVID-19 now than back in May, but says data still shows how dangerous the virus can be.
Abbott said he believes Texas understood more of the dangers and the spread of COVID-19 now than back in May, but says data still shows how dangerous the virus can be.
Houston company selected for COVID-19 vaccine trials, volunteers wanted
TCDD says participants in the study, which starts in a couple of weeks, will not be injected with the actual virus.
TCDD says participants in the study, which starts in a couple of weeks, will not be injected with the actual virus.
Travis County to reopen certain parks this week
TCP says additional closures will take place if Austin-Travis County reaches Stage 5.
TCP says additional closures will take place if Austin-Travis County reaches Stage 5.
‘Our normal selves in abnormal times’: Company debuts clear ‘smart’ mask
One company is looking to give back people’s expressive identities without compromising health with a clear “smart” mask.
One company is looking to give back people’s expressive identities without compromising health with a clear “smart” mask.
COVID-19 changes Leander ISD graduation plans again
Under the plan, parents, not school administrators, will give out diplomas and turn tassels.
Under the plan, parents, not school administrators, will give out diplomas and turn tassels.
COVID-19 changes Leander ISD graduation plans again
Under the plan, parents, not school administrators, will give out diplomas and turn tassels.
Under the plan, parents, not school administrators, will give out diplomas and turn tassels.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he will be tested for COVID-19
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he will be tested for COVID-19 after having an X-ray of his lungs on Monday.
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he will be tested for COVID-19 after having an X-ray of his lungs on Monday.
Latino, Black neighborhoods struggle with test disparities
A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn't know his dad would die days later.
A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn't know his dad would die days later.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
West Virginia governor's companies get millions in coronavirus loans
At least six Justice family entities received the Paycheck Protection Program loans, including four energy companies, the governor's lavish resort The Greenbrier, as well as The Greenbrier Sporting Club.
At least six Justice family entities received the Paycheck Protection Program loans, including four energy companies, the governor's lavish resort The Greenbrier, as well as The Greenbrier Sporting Club.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
CapMetro bus operator dies after testing positive for COVID-19
The transit service says the driver tested positive for COVID-19 and that his last day on the job was June 21.
The transit service says the driver tested positive for COVID-19 and that his last day on the job was June 21.