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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.