Longtime Austin establishments closing for good, service industry trying to help one another
A “Sorry, we’re closed” sign in the window of Magnolia Cafe on Lake Austin Boulevard points to a darker reality, one many bar and restaurant owners have had to face.
A “Sorry, we’re closed” sign in the window of Magnolia Cafe on Lake Austin Boulevard points to a darker reality, one many bar and restaurant owners have had to face.
Texas Medical Association supports Gov. Abbott's gradual, science-based approach to reopen Texas economy
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) said it supports Governor Greg Abbott's plan to reopen businesses, calling it a gradual, science based approach to reopen the Texas economy safely.
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) said it supports Governor Greg Abbott's plan to reopen businesses, calling it a gradual, science based approach to reopen the Texas economy safely.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Workforce Commission and the unemployment backlog
Ed Serna, the Executive Director for the Texas Workforce Commission, joins Marcel Clarke to talk about the unemployment backlog and the changes the TWC has made to address it and help people.
Ed Serna, the Executive Director for the Texas Workforce Commission, joins Marcel Clarke to talk about the unemployment backlog and the changes the TWC has made to address it and help people.
81-year-old coronavirus patient emerges victorious, now recovering
An 81-year-old coronavirus patient was greeted by a sea of enthusiastic claps and cheers from nurses and physicians after emerging victorious from Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo Monday.
An 81-year-old coronavirus patient was greeted by a sea of enthusiastic claps and cheers from nurses and physicians after emerging victorious from Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo Monday.
Amazon workers call for ‘virtual walk out’ in response to firings and working conditions amid pandemic
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
LAPD detective recovers from COVID-19, leaves ICU thanks to clinical trial for two promising drugs
It’s an amazing story of survival. An LAPD detective who battled COVID-19 is now recovering.... thanks to a clinical trial for two promising drugs.
It’s an amazing story of survival. An LAPD detective who battled COVID-19 is now recovering.... thanks to a clinical trial for two promising drugs.
Masks are now mandatory in parts of the Bay Area
Sonoma County, Marin County, and the city of Fremont have already announced new rules enforcing the use of face coverings in public. Other Bay Area counties are considering similar measures as the shelter in place order is set to expire on May 4.
Sonoma County, Marin County, and the city of Fremont have already announced new rules enforcing the use of face coverings in public. Other Bay Area counties are considering similar measures as the shelter in place order is set to expire on May 4.
TCSO corrections officer tests positive for COVID-19, says sheriff's office
The officer was assigned to a building in the Travis County Correctional Complex and immediately reported the positive diagnosis to Human Resources, says TCSO.
The officer was assigned to a building in the Travis County Correctional Complex and immediately reported the positive diagnosis to Human Resources, says TCSO.
Medical personnel from USNS Mercy will be deployed to assist LA nursing home
Approximately 40 medical personnel from the USNS Mercy hospital ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles will be deployed to assist a skilled nursing facility in the L.A. area, a Navy spokesman confirmed Friday.
Approximately 40 medical personnel from the USNS Mercy hospital ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles will be deployed to assist a skilled nursing facility in the L.A. area, a Navy spokesman confirmed Friday.
Married for 70 years but separated by COVID-19, Mich. couple dies just hours apart
Lester and Lillian Shindler, a couple from West Bloomfield, Mich. separated after 70 years of marriage due to the pandemic, died within hours of each other.
Lester and Lillian Shindler, a couple from West Bloomfield, Mich. separated after 70 years of marriage due to the pandemic, died within hours of each other.
Matthew McConaughey addresses UT students in a heartfelt video amid coronavirus outbreak
McConaughey urged students to be responsible, telling them in part that when someone looks after themselves, they are also looking after one another amid the coronavirus outbreak.
McConaughey urged students to be responsible, telling them in part that when someone looks after themselves, they are also looking after one another amid the coronavirus outbreak.
USDA announces $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to support food producers
Farmers, ranchers and producers would receive $16 billion in direct payments from the program, while $3 billion would be dedicated to the purchase of food products to be distributed to Americans in need.
Farmers, ranchers and producers would receive $16 billion in direct payments from the program, while $3 billion would be dedicated to the purchase of food products to be distributed to Americans in need.
Austin health officials introducing COVID-19 testing enrollment portal
The number of cases in Austin continues to climb, with now more than 1,000 cases. Escott said contact tracing will play an important role in slowing the spread of the virus, especially with the governor recently announcing guidelines for gradually opening the economy back up.
The number of cases in Austin continues to climb, with now more than 1,000 cases. Escott said contact tracing will play an important role in slowing the spread of the virus, especially with the governor recently announcing guidelines for gradually opening the economy back up.
Manor ISD to kick off "Celebrity Read-Along Week" amid coronavirus school shutdowns
FOX 7 Austin's very own Good Day Austin anchor Amanda Salinas will be joining the school district next week!
FOX 7 Austin's very own Good Day Austin anchor Amanda Salinas will be joining the school district next week!
UIL cancels all remaining spring activities, state championships
Practices, rehearsals, and workouts remain suspended until further notice.
Practices, rehearsals, and workouts remain suspended until further notice.
Live Nation reportedly rolling out concert ticket refund program amid coronavirus cancellations
Live Nation is reportedly preparing to roll out a full ticket refund program for fans with tickets to shows cancelled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Live Nation is reportedly preparing to roll out a full ticket refund program for fans with tickets to shows cancelled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Berkeley business creates 'cap shields' made of baseball hats for healthcare workers
The business is mass producing what it calls CapShields and giving them away for free here in the Bay Area and across the country.
The business is mass producing what it calls CapShields and giving them away for free here in the Bay Area and across the country.
San Francisco will require residents to wear face coverings
San Francisco became the latest in the Bay Area to issue a public health order requiring residents to wear face coverings when out for essential needs including at grocery stores, public facilities and on transit.
San Francisco became the latest in the Bay Area to issue a public health order requiring residents to wear face coverings when out for essential needs including at grocery stores, public facilities and on transit.
California logs deadliest day from coronavirus
California recorded 95 deaths from the coronavirus on Thursday, making it the deadliest day since the outbreak began.
California recorded 95 deaths from the coronavirus on Thursday, making it the deadliest day since the outbreak began.
Senators urge anti-bias police training over mask fears
Democratic lawmakers want police departments to be vigilant about any racially biased policing during the coronavirus pandemic, as people in communities of color express fears of being profiled while wearing masks or other face coverings in public.
Democratic lawmakers want police departments to be vigilant about any racially biased policing during the coronavirus pandemic, as people in communities of color express fears of being profiled while wearing masks or other face coverings in public.