Neiman Marcus files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Neiman Marcus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, sounding an ominous note for department stores during the coronavirus pandemic.

California doom: Staggering $54 billion budget deficit looms

The Newsom administration now predicts a jobless rate of 18% for the nation’s most populous state — 46% higher than the height of the Great Recession a decade ago.

Pentagon: Anyone hospitalized for coronavirus 'disqualified' from joining military without waiver

Coronavirus survivors will be barred from entering the military unless they are granted a waiver from the branch they are seeking to join, a defense official told Fox News, as the agency continues to figure out how to train America's fighting force in the midst of a global pandemic.

Gov. Abbott eliminates jail as punishment for violating COVID-19 executive orders

“Throwing Texans in jail who have had their businesses shut down through no fault of their own is nonsensical, and I will not allow it to happen,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Gov. Abbott modifies COVID-19 executive orders to eliminate confinement as punishment

The governor says that the modifications are being applied retroactively and in his announcement highlighted particular cases like the Dallas salon owner who was sentenced to jail time.

Minneapolis ICU nurse shares sobering look at 'extreme' impact of COVID-19

A nurse who works in the intensive care unit at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis is sharing her view of the relentless impact of COVID-19.

Austin City Council voting on plan to protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19

Councilmembers are voting on a resolution that calls for immediate action and funding to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care facilities.

Central Texas Food Bank holds food distribution event at Del Valle High School

The organization has committed to continue its mobile food distribution event through the month of May and at last week's event at Toney Burger Stadium more than 1,500 boxes were given out.

Police say 84-year-old woman robbed by men wearing surgical masks

Police say an 84-year-old woman was robbed in the middle of the day by men wearing surgical masks. The men are still on the run and the woman is in the hospital with broken bones.

Central Texas Food Bank holding mobile food distribution event
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The organization continues to help those in need keep food on the table and it's latest event will be at Del Valle High School. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details.

City leaders pushing to protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19
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Numbers out this week show more than half of the virus-related deaths in Austin and Travis County have been people who lived or worked in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has details on what officials are planning to do to help.

Reopening plan has big changes for California restaurants; San Mateo considering outdoor dining

Buffets, salad bars and shared bread baskets would be out. Salt and pepper shakers could be replaced by bottles of hand sanitizer. And meals could arrive from food servers sheathed in face masks.

California governor to reveal guidelines for reopening

Since the stay-at-home order was issued on March 19, more than 4 million people have been thrown out of work in the nation’s most populous state.

105-year-old cancer survivor, great-grandmother beats COVID-19

She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.

Countdown to reopening LA County

“What was announced today are those first baby steps,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. He announced all businesses that can begin to reopen this Friday including florists, toy stores, music stores, book stores, clothing, and sporting goods stores.

Customer leaves $1300 tip at Northwest Austin restaurant

It wasn’t a typical day of business, as it was the first time dine-in guests were allowed since Gov. Greg Abbott eased restrictions in Texas. 

Customer leaves $1300 tip at Northwest Austin restaurant
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It wasn?t a typical day of business, as?it was the first time dine-in guests were allowed since Gov. Greg Abbott eased restrictions in Texas.?