Gillespie County getting ready to move to phase two of reopening soon
Because Fredericksburg is located in Gillespie County, which has fewer than five confirmed cases of COVID-19, the governor's order will allow restaurants and retail shops there to operate at 50 percent occupancy.
Because Fredericksburg is located in Gillespie County, which has fewer than five confirmed cases of COVID-19, the governor's order will allow restaurants and retail shops there to operate at 50 percent occupancy.
Court sides with Gov Whitmer in case claiming stay home order violated constitutional rights
The plaintiffs in Martinko et. al. v. Whitmer et. al. alleged that the “mandatory quarantine” imposed by the Stay Home, Stay Safe order (EO 2020-59) and the intrastate travel restrictions contained in an earlier version of the order (EO 2020-42) violate their rights to both procedural due process and substantive due process, according to a release.
The plaintiffs in Martinko et. al. v. Whitmer et. al. alleged that the “mandatory quarantine” imposed by the Stay Home, Stay Safe order (EO 2020-59) and the intrastate travel restrictions contained in an earlier version of the order (EO 2020-42) violate their rights to both procedural due process and substantive due process, according to a release.
Austin foundation helps provide free hotel rooms to domestic violence victims during COVID-19 pandemic
The Survive 2 Thrive Foundation has partnered with the Austin Hotel and Lodging Association to create the "Sanctuary Program", which provides victims of domestic violence an up-to-two-week stay in a hotel room for free.
The Survive 2 Thrive Foundation has partnered with the Austin Hotel and Lodging Association to create the "Sanctuary Program", which provides victims of domestic violence an up-to-two-week stay in a hotel room for free.
Debate continues on when schools should open
What would school look like if classes could resume in late July or August? Gov. Newsom announced, Tuesday, schools could reopen but there were few details on how.
What would school look like if classes could resume in late July or August? Gov. Newsom announced, Tuesday, schools could reopen but there were few details on how.
Terminal Island has nation's worst prison COVID-19 outbreak
When Jackie Vasquez reached out to FOX 11, describing the difficult conditions for inmates and staff at the Terminal Island Federal Corrections Facility, we had yet to find out that it has the highest number of COVID-19 infections among prisons in the country.
When Jackie Vasquez reached out to FOX 11, describing the difficult conditions for inmates and staff at the Terminal Island Federal Corrections Facility, we had yet to find out that it has the highest number of COVID-19 infections among prisons in the country.
Dad ‘blows out’ candles with hands in coronavirus pandemic-modified birthday celebration
Many people have been forced to adapt to a new reality because of the coronavirus pandemic, including one California man who demonstrated an inventive way of “blowing” out the candles on his birthday cake.
Many people have been forced to adapt to a new reality because of the coronavirus pandemic, including one California man who demonstrated an inventive way of “blowing” out the candles on his birthday cake.
Mandatory quarantine to be lifted for people traveling from Louisiana but not others, Gov. Abbott says
The mandatory quarantine will still apply for the following states and cities: California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami.
The mandatory quarantine will still apply for the following states and cities: California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami.
Need toilet paper? You can order from the companies who produce it
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
FOX 7 Discussion: Protecting nursing home populations
State Rep. James Talarico joins Marcel Clarke to talk about what the state of Texas is doing to protect vulnerable populations, including those who live in nursing homes.
State Rep. James Talarico joins Marcel Clarke to talk about what the state of Texas is doing to protect vulnerable populations, including those who live in nursing homes.
California prosecutors warn of release of 7 'high risk' sex offenders, some who served 'just days'
Prosecutors in Orange County, California on Tuesday, April 28 issued a warning to the public about the release of seven sex offenders in 21 days — some “who spent just days behind bars despite being accused of cutting off their GPS monitors.”
Prosecutors in Orange County, California on Tuesday, April 28 issued a warning to the public about the release of seven sex offenders in 21 days — some “who spent just days behind bars despite being accused of cutting off their GPS monitors.”
Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
Texas Workforce Commission works on guidelines for people heading back to work during COVID-19
What does Gov. Abbott's order to reopen certain Texas businesses this week mean for the people relying on the unemployment insurance to make ends meet?
What does Gov. Abbott's order to reopen certain Texas businesses this week mean for the people relying on the unemployment insurance to make ends meet?
American crew on board docked cruise ship in LA not allowed to disembark
American crew members from the Holland America Line are stuck on a cruise ship now docked at the Port of San Pedro because of coronavirus concerns.
American crew members from the Holland America Line are stuck on a cruise ship now docked at the Port of San Pedro because of coronavirus concerns.
Neighbors use fence to create makeshift bar counter amid coronavirus pandemic
Residents of Queensland, Australia found a nifty way to quench their thirst.
Residents of Queensland, Australia found a nifty way to quench their thirst.
‘How did this happen?’: Doctor shares 4-year-old son’s harrowing battle with COVID-19
A doctor in Colorado blogs about her 4-year-old son's experience after testing positive for COVID-19.
A doctor in Colorado blogs about her 4-year-old son's experience after testing positive for COVID-19.
Council member launches pilot program to help equip East Austin with COVID-19 resources
Natasha Harper-Madison, a Lupus survivor, said little access to healthcare, transportation access, and even pre-existing conditions often plague her constituents.
Natasha Harper-Madison, a Lupus survivor, said little access to healthcare, transportation access, and even pre-existing conditions often plague her constituents.
Funeral homes to offer more traditional services beginning May 1
The funeral industry has spent the past several weeks trying to adapt by holding drive-by memorial services, streaming them online, and postponing services and doing only burials.
The funeral industry has spent the past several weeks trying to adapt by holding drive-by memorial services, streaming them online, and postponing services and doing only burials.
Riverside County extends social distancing orders through June 19
The Riverside County Health Department on Wednesday extended their orders requiring residents to wear face coverings when outside and continue practicing social distancing through June 19.
The Riverside County Health Department on Wednesday extended their orders requiring residents to wear face coverings when outside and continue practicing social distancing through June 19.
VA defends use of unproven drug on veterans for coronavirus
Major veterans organizations are calling on VA to explain under what circumstances VA doctors initiate discussion of hydroxychloroquine with veterans as a treatment option.
Major veterans organizations are calling on VA to explain under what circumstances VA doctors initiate discussion of hydroxychloroquine with veterans as a treatment option.
Trump says ‘we’ll get that back,’ after people report dead relatives receiving stimulus checks
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.