Parents demonstrate outside Governor's Mansion over mask mandate ban
Several parents and other demonstrators expressed opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott’s opposing view on mask mandates Monday morning.
Several parents and other demonstrators expressed opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott’s opposing view on mask mandates Monday morning.
Parents demonstrate outside Governor's Mansion over mask mandate ban
Several parents and other demonstrators expressed opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott?s opposing view on mask mandates Monday morning.
Several parents and other demonstrators expressed opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott?s opposing view on mask mandates Monday morning.
FOX 7 Discussion: Has Abbott lost some of his power in Texas?
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas joins Mike Warren to talk about how Governor Abbott has been handling things in Texas as of late.
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas joins Mike Warren to talk about how Governor Abbott has been handling things in Texas as of late.
Austin-area school mask requirements remain despite Texas Supreme Court ruling
Late Sunday night, Austin ISD posted on social media, saying, "Masks will still be required in all Austin ISD schools and facilities."
Late Sunday night, Austin ISD posted on social media, saying, "Masks will still be required in all Austin ISD schools and facilities."
Patients sometimes waiting hours for care at Houston hospital emergency rooms overwhelmed by COVID-19
Texas Medical Center is reporting a dramatic increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the last several weeks. In late June, TMC averaged about 48 daily Coronavirus hospitalizations per day. However, that number is now 369.
Texas Medical Center is reporting a dramatic increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the last several weeks. In late June, TMC averaged about 48 daily Coronavirus hospitalizations per day. However, that number is now 369.
Maroon 5's Dallas concert requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test
More festivals and shows are announcing COVID-19 vaccination policies, but legal experts say those could come into conflict with laws in Texas.
More festivals and shows are announcing COVID-19 vaccination policies, but legal experts say those could come into conflict with laws in Texas.
NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale police officer dies of COVID-19
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
27-year-old Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Jennifer Sepot died on Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband, who is also a police officer, and their 2-year-old daughter.
Williamson County Pct 1 JP office working remotely this week
The office, located in Round Rock, will be working remotely beginning at noon August 16 through August 20 due to a possible COVID-19 exposure.
The office, located in Round Rock, will be working remotely beginning at noon August 16 through August 20 due to a possible COVID-19 exposure.
Austin-area school mask requirements remain despite Texas Supreme Court ruling
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily put a stop to mask mandates in Dallas and Bexar Counties and for now the ruling doesn't impact mask requirements in Central Texas school districts.
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily put a stop to mask mandates in Dallas and Bexar Counties and for now the ruling doesn't impact mask requirements in Central Texas school districts.
Biden administration increases food stamp benefits by 30% in historic move
The Biden administration announced a historic expansion to the nation's food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more money to spend on groceries.
The Biden administration announced a historic expansion to the nation's food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more money to spend on groceries.
Live Nation to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test from artists, fans
Live Nation will require all artists and fans to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test starting Oct. 4, the company said.
Live Nation will require all artists and fans to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test starting Oct. 4, the company said.
Austin ISD continues to move forward with mask mandate
Austin-Travis County leaders also stepped up to back school districts like AISD by signing several orders requiring masks in public schools and city/county buildings.
Austin-Travis County leaders also stepped up to back school districts like AISD by signing several orders requiring masks in public schools and city/county buildings.
Beloved Alabama police officer, decorated Army veteran dies suddenly from COVID-19
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Man stabbed during COVID-19 vaccine protest outside LA City Hall, several others assaulted
Several people gathered in front of LA City Hall to protest the contentious issue of mandatory vaccinations against the coronavirus.
Several people gathered in front of LA City Hall to protest the contentious issue of mandatory vaccinations against the coronavirus.
Central Texas Food Bank in need of volunteers for mass distributions
Anyone interested in volunteering to support the Food Bank at this critical time should visit the Food Bank's website, centraltexasfoodbank.org, and click on "Volunteer" to sign up.
Anyone interested in volunteering to support the Food Bank at this critical time should visit the Food Bank's website, centraltexasfoodbank.org, and click on "Volunteer" to sign up.
Texas hospitals report increased cases of Covid, RSV in children
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, can result in cold-like symptoms but can have more serious effects in young children. Hospitals are reporting unseasonably early cases.
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, can result in cold-like symptoms but can have more serious effects in young children. Hospitals are reporting unseasonably early cases.
What will fall instruction look like in Central Texas?
This article features a list of all Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities' current plans for fall instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This article features a list of all Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities' current plans for fall instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant dies of COVID-19
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
Variety of COVID-19 treatment options being explored, used
A variety of COVID-19 treatments are being explored and used to help combat the ongoing pandemic and emerging new variants.
A variety of COVID-19 treatments are being explored and used to help combat the ongoing pandemic and emerging new variants.