Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy as coronavirus shutdowns continue

Chuck E Cheese, the restaurant chain that became a Mecca for children and a crucible for many of their parents, is filing for bankruptcy protection

Georgia couple married 64 years wouldn't let COVID-19 keep them apart

“For better or worse, in sickness and in health…” are part of the traditional marriage vows. It’s been more than 64 years since this Georgia couple made those vows and the recent coronavirus pandemic certainly put those to the test. But they will make you believe love conquers all.

Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.

Texas Restaurant Association looking to expand alcohol-to-go in Texas

The alcohol to go waiver was recently extended by the governor indefinitely, but TRA wants to take that waiver a step even further by allowing the sale of mixed drinks with food orders.

Texas Restaurant Association looking to expand alcohol-to-go in Texas
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The alcohol to go waiver was recently extended by the governor indefinitely, but TRA?wants to take that waiver a step even further by allowing the sale of mixed drinks with food orders.

FOX 7 Discussion: COVID-19 surge hitting Texas

Thousands are calling for Governor Greg Abbott to resign after the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Democratic Campaign Consultant Joe Deshotel and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin to speak on the latest spike.

Medical professionals urge public to take COVID-19 threat seriously, follow safety measures

Austin Public Health replaced its weekly media availability to allow medical professionals to speak to the public and urge residents to take the threat of COVID-19 in the community seriously and to ask people to follow necessary measures to protect themselves and others.

Medical professionals urge public to take COVID-19 threat seriously, follow safety measures
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Austin Public Health replaced?its weekly media availability to allow medical professionals to speak to the public and urge residents to take the threat of COVID-19 in the community seriously and to ask people to follow necessary measures to protect themselves and others.

Texas Book Festival going entirely virtual for 2020

The festival says moving to an all-virtual event allows organizers to expand the annual festival weekend to two full weeks of virtual programming people can attend from the comfort and safety of their living rooms.

Local leaders get additional leeway for COVID-19 restrictions

With other towns still trying to decide whether or not to light the fuse or pull the plug, Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday issued an order providing organizers and local government officials some legal cover.

New CDC model predicts up to 150,000 American COVID-19 deaths by mid-July

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths,  predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18. 

Report: State, local aid needed to avert 4 million layoffs

A report could help illustrate a bipartisan agreement in Congress on next month’s fifth, and possibly final, COVID-19 response bill.