ICU nurse helps young COVID-19 widowed dad fill newborn’s nursery with donations
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Foot traffic in downtown Austin around 91% of pre-pandemic activity
Foot traffic has steadily improved this year along Congress Avenue ? it's now around 91% of pre-pandemic activity, according to the latest biannual report from the Downtown Austin Alliance.
Foot traffic has steadily improved this year along Congress Avenue ? it's now around 91% of pre-pandemic activity, according to the latest biannual report from the Downtown Austin Alliance.
Texas students lost decade's worth of learning progress during pandemic, TEA says
The TEA commissioner warned the state’s learning loss could reduce lifetime earnings for Texas students, costing the Texas economy an estimated $2 trillion. But there is some positive outlook on the horizon.
The TEA commissioner warned the state’s learning loss could reduce lifetime earnings for Texas students, costing the Texas economy an estimated $2 trillion. But there is some positive outlook on the horizon.
IATSE film and television workers nationwide to begin strike Oct. 18
IATSE members who work in television and film production at 36 IATSE local unions across the country voted last week to authorize the union's president to call a strike if contract talks didn't result in a new contract.
IATSE members who work in television and film production at 36 IATSE local unions across the country voted last week to authorize the union's president to call a strike if contract talks didn't result in a new contract.
Mixed reaction to vaccine mandate ban as Abbott hopes it becomes law
Governor Greg Abbott is hoping the Texas Legislature will turn his executive order banning vaccine mandates into state law as Texas businesses and politicians react to the order.
Governor Greg Abbott is hoping the Texas Legislature will turn his executive order banning vaccine mandates into state law as Texas businesses and politicians react to the order.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler reacts to Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the latest executive order from Governor Greg Abbott.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the latest executive order from Governor Greg Abbott.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler reacts to Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the latest executive order from Governor Greg Abbott.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the latest executive order from Governor Greg Abbott.
Man indicted for allegedly threatening doctor who advocated for COVID-19 vaccines
A Texas man faces up to five years in prison after he allegedly sent violent text messages to a Maryland doctor who advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Texas man faces up to five years in prison after he allegedly sent violent text messages to a Maryland doctor who advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.
FOX 7 Discussion: Some Texas restaurants still struggling
Emily Williams Knight, the President & CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how restaurants are doing in the pandemic.
Emily Williams Knight, the President & CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how restaurants are doing in the pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott bans vaccine mandates from any entity
Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, share their thoughts on Abbott's new order blocking vaccine mandates.
Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, share their thoughts on Abbott's new order blocking vaccine mandates.
Cornyn, Doggett react to Abbott's order against vaccine mandates
Senator John Cornyn and Representative Lloyd Doggett share their thoughts on Governor Greg Abbott's new order against vaccine mandates in Texas.
Senator John Cornyn and Representative Lloyd Doggett share their thoughts on Governor Greg Abbott's new order against vaccine mandates in Texas.
Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
FOX 7 Discussion: Some Texas restaurants still struggling
Emily Williams Knight, the President & CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how restaurants are doing in the pandemic.
Emily Williams Knight, the President & CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how restaurants are doing in the pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott bans vaccine mandates by any entity
Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, share their thoughts on Abbott's new order blocking vaccine mandates.
Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP chairman, share their thoughts on Abbott's new order blocking vaccine mandates.
Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 3 COVID risk-based guidelines
People are still being urged to get vaccinated, for both COVID and the flu. You should also get your booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine if you're eligible.
People are still being urged to get vaccinated, for both COVID and the flu. You should also get your booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine if you're eligible.
Cornyn, Doggett react to Abbott's order against vaccine mandates
Senator John Cornyn and Representative Lloyd Doggett share their thoughts on Governor Greg Abbott's new order against vaccine mandates in Texas.
Senator John Cornyn and Representative Lloyd Doggett share their thoughts on Governor Greg Abbott's new order against vaccine mandates in Texas.
Texas order reflects growing GOP vaccine mandates hostility
The growing battle over what some see as an overreach by the federal government is firing up, even though many large employers have already decided on their own to require their workers to get the shot.
The growing battle over what some see as an overreach by the federal government is firing up, even though many large employers have already decided on their own to require their workers to get the shot.
Coachella, Stagecoach reverse decision on vaccine mandate for festivals
Festivalgoers will now also be allowed to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test as long as it's taken within 72 hours of the event.
Festivalgoers will now also be allowed to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test as long as it's taken within 72 hours of the event.
Gas prices on the rise, leaving only 8 states under $3 per gallon
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
Texas mom gives birth to twin girls after testing positive for COVID
Doctors performed an emergency C-section and Leal gave birth to twins, Matilde and Renata. She was with them only for a moment before they were separated.
Doctors performed an emergency C-section and Leal gave birth to twins, Matilde and Renata. She was with them only for a moment before they were separated.