CLEAT begs Texas governor to help cover COVID-19 treatment for first responders

Without an executive order, first responders would have to wait for the legislative session in 2021 to try and get COVID-19 added to the list of presumptive illnesses. 

FOX feeding families with disabilities during COVID-19 pandemic

In a partnership with the City of Los Angeles, FOX is feeding thousands of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FOX 7 Discussion: Pediatric care during coronavirus pandemic

Pediatrician and author doctor Tanya Altmann joins Marcel Clarke to talk about COVID-19 pandemic creating concerns for parents.

‘Stay home, stay safe and save lives’: 9-year-old honorary police officer urges social distancing

Nine-year-old Jack Beattie, an honorary sergeant of the Irish National Police Service had a strong message for those still not adhering to social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic: “Stay home, stay safe and save lives.”

Task force created to work on reopening Central Texas economy

Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt, Austin Mayor Steve Adler, and Austin Chamber President and CEO Laura Huffman spoke about the task force and also discussed what the public needs to know and do before the economy is reopened.

New tool allows Austin community to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms online

The Austin Public Testing Enrollment Form is a new tool that allows the public to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms without having to visit a physician.

Dr. Gadget arranges a $400,000 product donation to help Los Angeles during pandemic

You may have seen Dr. Gadget on FOX 11 News often giving away big prizes to our viewers, but this time, he worked with several companies to arrange a $400,000 product donation to the city of Los Angeles.

10,000 deaths: Ravaged nursing homes plead for more testing

An industry group says only about a third of the 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. have ready access to tests that can help isolate the sick and stop the spread.

Adding an extra layer of nylon pantyhose to a DIY face mask improves protection, researchers say

Nationwide shortages of key medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic have forced millions of citizens to fashion protective equipment to keep themselves safe during the widespread outbreak. 

Texas State launches Bobcat Cares Program to provide $30M in student assistance

The CARES allocation will help Texas State students deal with the financial burden caused by the COVID-19 crisis and assist with the costs of attending college by providing money directly to them.

Dow rises as S&P, Nasdaq slip in volatile session

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 110 points, or 0.47 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.62 percent and 0.55 percent, respectively.

Austin Council to provide economic relief to area musicians

The fund is set to provide financial assistance to musicians through the "Live Music Assistance Fund" or any other available resources and to explore the possibility of creating a digital live music portal.

'I left my heart in San Francisco' sing-along planned for Saturday

Bay Area residents have been asked to collectively perform Tony Bennett's signature song "I left my heart in San Francisco" on April 25 at noon.