FOX 7 Discussion: U.S. economy adds 4.8 million jobs
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Abhi Rahman with the Texas Democratic Party and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the June jobs report.

In Tampa, Pence praises Florida's 'innovative' coronavirus response efforts

As COVID-19 cases across Tampa Bay continue to rise in record jumps, the head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force made a visit to Tampa to praise the governor and his efforts to slow the virus.

Abbott, HHSC extend emergency SNAP benefits during COVID-19 pandemic

The emergency July allotments are in addition to the $628 million in benefits previously provided to Texans in April, May, and June.

Miami-Dade reinstates curfew, rolls back reopening of entertainment venues

Miami-Dade County has remained one of the state's hardest-hit by the pandemic and as cases skyrocket in the sunshine state, the county's government is bringing back a curfew starting Friday, July 3 until further notice.

City of Austin to modify department operations due to increase in COVID-19 cases

Austin Code Department, Austin Public Health, Austin Resource Recovery, Austin Water Utility, Office of the City Clerk and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department will all be modifying their operations.

Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states

The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.

Gov. Abbott issues statewide face covering requirement for Texans

"Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions."

Disney College Program remains suspended amid coronavirus pandemic

The popular Disney College Program remains suspended until further notice, the company announced to its prospective participants on Thursday.

California creates ‘strike teams’ to enforce coronavirus guidelines

California is creating “strike teams” from 10 state agencies to enforce guidelines designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.

Push back sinks Lake Travis Vanilla Ice concert

It's a concert that's been held annually at Emerald Point but this year it will not be happening.