AG Paxton calls for release of Dallas salon owner who reopened in defiance of countywide restrictions

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling for the immediate release of the Dallas salon owner who was jailed for seven days after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide COVID-19 restrictions.

Guidelines and ways the travel economy gets back
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Tori Emerson Barnes with the U.S. Travel Association has more on what's going to be done to keep employees and customers safe.

Reducing spread of COVID-19 in your car
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Are you doing the right thing to make sure your car is free from coronavirus exposure? Executive Publisher with Kelley Blue Book Karl Brauer talks about that and more.

H-E-B delivering floral bouquets, plants to celebrate frontline nurses across Texas

The donations come from a recent $3 million commitment from HEB to help local non-profits who are providing relief to some of the most vulnerable communities including seniors, children, and low-income families. 

Coronavirus researcher on verge of 'significant findings' killed in murder-suicide: report

Bing Liu, 37, a research assistant professor, was shot dead Saturday in his suburban Pittsburgh home. He allegedly knew his killer, a man who walked to his car after the shooting and killed himself, according to reports.

California couple first in state to tie knot via Zoom during coronavirus pandemic

Sarita and Love Singhal tied the knot on Zoom, their family and friends appeared in boxes on the computer to witness the unusual ceremony and wish them well.

Google commits $100k to local COVID-19 relief fund

Google employees and Google.org, the philanthropic arm of the tech giant, is supporting GiveDirectly's campaign to raise relief funds for families through the Austin area.

Higher COVID-19 mortality rate for African Americans, Pacific Islanders in L.A. County: officials

As Los Angeles County saw a spike in COVID-19 cases with one of the largest single-day jumps in the pandemic, health officials reported a higher mortality rate among African Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.  

Mutant coronavirus strain more dominant worldwide, possibly more infectious

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have identified 14 mutations of SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease. 

Austin officials urge public to honor nurses during National Nurses Week

May 6 is National Nurses Day and the Austin skyline will be lit blue. Austin Mayor Steve Adler is also asking Austinites to stop what they're doing at 7 p.m. to applaud nurses and medical workers. 

Melania Trump donates 150 boxed lunches to Maryland children's hospital

First lady Melania Trump donated 150 boxed lunches this week to patients and staff at a Maryland children’s hospital amid the coronavirus pandemic, a White House official said.

Gov. Newsom announces reopening of beaches in additional O.C. cities

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced he has reached an agreement with Orange County leaders to reopen beaches in the cities of Huntington Beach, Dana Point, and Seal Beach in a modified way.

Honoring nurses on National Nurses Day
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Healthcare workers have been placed on the front lines and put their own lives at risk while saving others. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more on what's being done to honor them on National Nurses Day and for National Nurses Week.

The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?

From Italy to Kansas, doctors are increasingly warning of a second wave of virus infections as many countries and U.S. states re-open for business to save jobs and economies.