FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott, Paxton sue schools over mask mandates

Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.

Biden ‘exploring’ clemency for some prisoners amid COVID-19 pandemic

The White House confirmed President Joe Biden is looking to exercise clemency for non-violent drug offenders on CARES Act home confinement with four years or less to serve.

Michael Bublé concert at Frank Erwin Center canceled

According to the University of Texas at Austin, the cancellation is due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols and procedures requested by Bublé.

Iowa school mask mandates allowed, judge rules

A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott, Paxton sue schools over mask mandates
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Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jason Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to talk about the lawsuits being brought against school districts over mask mandates.

Student-run grocery store inside Sanger ISD high school serves community

A high school in Sanger has opened a grocery store in its building to better serve families in its community. Payment is with points rather than cash or credit. Its design's purpose is to have families think of it as a grocery store rather than a food pantry.

Biden to talk COVID-19, climate change in first Quad Leaders Summit Sept. 24

President Joe Biden will meet in person with prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia, Narendra Modi of India and Yoshihide Suga of Japan to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

Dallas ISD offers $50 incentive for students to get vaccinated

Dallas ISD announced Monday that students 12 and older who are fully vaccinated are eligible for a one-time $50 incentive.

National Night Out event in Lockhart canceled due to COVID-19

"It would go against the Lockhart Police Department’s mission to host an event which could potentially be hazardous to the health and safety of the community and first responders.”

Inslee: Masks required at large outdoor gatherings in Washington starting Sept. 13

Starting Sept. 13, masks will be required statewide in outdoor gatherings of 500 or more regardless of vaccination status, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced.

Austin area businesses react to Biden vaccine mandate

Under a new order from President Biden, businesses nationwide with 100 or more employees must mandate vaccinations or weekly testing.

World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus

Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.