SNAP benefits expanded for online grocery store orders
Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will be able to shop for groceries online during the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will be able to shop for groceries online during the coronavirus pandemic.
Central Florida officials discuss reopening recommendations for Disney World, Universal, other theme parks
The Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force met virtually Tuesday, and discussed some ideas for reopening the area's economy.
The Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force met virtually Tuesday, and discussed some ideas for reopening the area's economy.
Local doctor opens nursing homes only for patients infected with COVID-19
In an effort to reduce the growing number of deaths in nursing homes as a result of COVID-19, one local doctor has opened up several assisted living facilities only for treating patients who have tested positive for the virus.
In an effort to reduce the growing number of deaths in nursing homes as a result of COVID-19, one local doctor has opened up several assisted living facilities only for treating patients who have tested positive for the virus.
Williamson County investigating second COVID-19 cluster at another nursing home
The two clusters are happening just as Texas is getting ready to reopen certain businesses, including malls, retail stores, restaurants and movie theaters.
The two clusters are happening just as Texas is getting ready to reopen certain businesses, including malls, retail stores, restaurants and movie theaters.
Gov. Abbott tells FOX 26 he will issue clarification after Montgomery Co. says order is "unclear" and "vague"
Hours after Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said Texas Gov. Abbott's new executive order to reopen the state was "unclear", "vague", and "inconsistent", the governor spoke with FOX 26 about providing new clarification.
Hours after Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said Texas Gov. Abbott's new executive order to reopen the state was "unclear", "vague", and "inconsistent", the governor spoke with FOX 26 about providing new clarification.
Chicago hospital successfully treats struggling COVID-19 patient with plasma from virus survivor
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
Lawsuit: US citizens with immigrant spouses should get help
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has sued the federal government over its denial of coronavirus relief payments to U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants without social security numbers.
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has sued the federal government over its denial of coronavirus relief payments to U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants without social security numbers.
Lancaster 17-year-old with no underlying health conditions dies from COVID-19
Jameela Dirrean-Emoni Barber, a rising senior, is believed to be the youngest person who has died from COVID-19 in Dallas County.
Jameela Dirrean-Emoni Barber, a rising senior, is believed to be the youngest person who has died from COVID-19 in Dallas County.
Bastrop man who died from COVID-19 remembered for generous spirit
55-year-old James Michael Wilkinson, known to his family and friends as “Chip,” passed away at Ascension Seton Main on April 17.
55-year-old James Michael Wilkinson, known to his family and friends as “Chip,” passed away at Ascension Seton Main on April 17.
FOX 7 Discussion: Analysis of plan to reopen Texas
Texas Democrats communications director Abhi Rahman and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Marcel Clarke to discuss Abbott's plans to reopen Texas businesses this week.
Texas Democrats communications director Abhi Rahman and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Marcel Clarke to discuss Abbott's plans to reopen Texas businesses this week.
Hays County offers free testing for uninsured, underinsured, indigent patients
Beginning April 29, individuals with symptoms who can't afford to pay for testing can begin the screening process by calling the COVID-19 hotline.
Beginning April 29, individuals with symptoms who can't afford to pay for testing can begin the screening process by calling the COVID-19 hotline.
'We're not all going to survive this': Economic impact from COVID-19 forces salon owner to close
A salon owner in Champlin, Minnesota is feeling the fallout from the coronavirus first hand. After weeks of no customers, she's been forced to do something she never dreamed of: close her doors.
A salon owner in Champlin, Minnesota is feeling the fallout from the coronavirus first hand. After weeks of no customers, she's been forced to do something she never dreamed of: close her doors.
Austin restaurant owners weigh costs of safely opening dining room services
Not every restaurant is on board with Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas businesses starting May 1.
Not every restaurant is on board with Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas businesses starting May 1.
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
Vice President Pence doesn't wear mask for Mayo Clinic visit
Video feeds show Vice President Mike Pence didn't wear a mask when he met with a Mayo employee who has recovered from COVID-19.
Video feeds show Vice President Mike Pence didn't wear a mask when he met with a Mayo employee who has recovered from COVID-19.
Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
Navy officer of 31 years gets car parade after retirement ceremony canceled due to COVID-19
A decorated Navy officer received a sweet car parade to celebrate his retirement after the coronavirus pandemic forced his official ceremony to be cancelled.
A decorated Navy officer received a sweet car parade to celebrate his retirement after the coronavirus pandemic forced his official ceremony to be cancelled.
'Infecting our dreams': Coronavirus pandemic sabotages sleep worldwide
Everyone from a college teacher in Pakistan to a mall cashier in Canada to an Episcopalian priest in Florida is confronting the same daytime demon. Each is waking up in a sweat in the dead of night.
Everyone from a college teacher in Pakistan to a mall cashier in Canada to an Episcopalian priest in Florida is confronting the same daytime demon. Each is waking up in a sweat in the dead of night.
Local small businesses fed up with COVID-19 lockdown reopening in defiance of stay-at-home orders
Two local small business owners are fed up with the lockdown orders and are reopening their businesses.
Two local small business owners are fed up with the lockdown orders and are reopening their businesses.
Austin health officials say it’s too early to open up Texas economy
In a phased plan, beginning Friday, restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and malls can reopen if they want to, but operate at only 25 percent capacity.
In a phased plan, beginning Friday, restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and malls can reopen if they want to, but operate at only 25 percent capacity.




















