Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Texas restaurants are struggling with a staffing shortage
The most recent data from the Texas Restaurant Association shows that more than 90 percent of restaurant owners have a position they are struggling to fill.
The most recent data from the Texas Restaurant Association shows that more than 90 percent of restaurant owners have a position they are struggling to fill.
Gov. Abbott, school districts face off in court over mask mandates
A ruling from the court on mask mandates is expected before the end of the week.
A ruling from the court on mask mandates is expected before the end of the week.
Austin ISD: We are doing everything we can to keep COVID at bay
The school district has announced that it is offering a $250 incentive for employees to get vaccinated.
The school district has announced that it is offering a $250 incentive for employees to get vaccinated.
Biden infrastructure agenda advances as House passes $3.5 trillion budget
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
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Pfizer CEO says COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant likely to emerge
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
No off-label prescribing COVID-19 vaccines to kids under 12: FDA
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Fauci expects vaccine uptick, hopes pandemic control could come in spring 2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
Leander ISD school board votes to keep school mask mandate
A resolution was approved to extend the mask requirement through September 9 after the school board heard heated testimony from parents.
A resolution was approved to extend the mask requirement through September 9 after the school board heard heated testimony from parents.
FOX 7 Discussion: Analysis shows $13.4B in preventable economic loss
Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about a report saying the Texas economy is losing billions due to lack of COVID-19 preventative measures.
Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about a report saying the Texas economy is losing billions due to lack of COVID-19 preventative measures.
FOX 7 Discussion: Analysis shows $13.4B in preventable economic loss
Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about a report saying the Texas economy is losing billions due to lack of COVID-19 preventative measures.
Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about a report saying the Texas economy is losing billions due to lack of COVID-19 preventative measures.
Some US schools offering exemption letters, strategies to escape mask and vaccine mandates
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Austin ISD athletics venues to operate at full capacity
All visitors are required to wear their masks and to follow the clear bag policy.
All visitors are required to wear their masks and to follow the clear bag policy.
Travis County judge holds hearing on school mask mandate lawsuit
The lawsuit challenges the executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott that bans local governments from enacting mask mandates.
The lawsuit challenges the executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott that bans local governments from enacting mask mandates.
Decorated Polk County deputy dies from COVID-19
A 32-year-old Polk County deputy and a father of five has lost his ongoing battle with COVID-19, the sheriff’s office announced.
A 32-year-old Polk County deputy and a father of five has lost his ongoing battle with COVID-19, the sheriff’s office announced.
Legal battle intensifies as districts start school with mask mandates
District officials say getting back to face-to-face instruction is critical for students? success and to address learning loss during the pandemic.
District officials say getting back to face-to-face instruction is critical for students? success and to address learning loss during the pandemic.
Full FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine opens door for vaccine mandates in Texas
With the U.S. Food and Drug administration’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine, Texas is in uncharted territory when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations.
With the U.S. Food and Drug administration’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine, Texas is in uncharted territory when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations.
Biden asks Supreme Court to keep CDC eviction ban in place
President Joe Biden asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to keep an eviction moratorium in place after Georgia and Alabama realtors sought to challenge a lower court’s ruling.
President Joe Biden asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to keep an eviction moratorium in place after Georgia and Alabama realtors sought to challenge a lower court’s ruling.
Some Chick-fil-A locations close dining rooms due to worker shortage
"We are seeing far less job applicants or people not showing up for their interviews," one Chick-fil-A location wrote, saying they were in the middle of a "hiring crisis." Another location said it was closing its dining room because "our team members are exhausted and there is no relief for them in our roster."
"We are seeing far less job applicants or people not showing up for their interviews," one Chick-fil-A location wrote, saying they were in the middle of a "hiring crisis." Another location said it was closing its dining room because "our team members are exhausted and there is no relief for them in our roster."