Can parents lose custody of children if they don't get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Attorneys agree that if a child is immunocompromised, a judge may order a parent to get vaccinated if the issue is presented at court.
Attorneys agree that if a child is immunocompromised, a judge may order a parent to get vaccinated if the issue is presented at court.
Air quality briefly improved amid 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, UN says
The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.
The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.
CDC: US states with high vaccination rates protecting children from hospitalization
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
`Your dad was a hero’: Austin Police Officer laid to rest
On August 25 Officer Boyd became the first APD Officer to die of COVID-19. Because of SB 22 it is presumed Boyd contracted COVID in the line of duty.
On August 25 Officer Boyd became the first APD Officer to die of COVID-19. Because of SB 22 it is presumed Boyd contracted COVID in the line of duty.
COVID-19 surge: Idaho hospitals buckling amid another wave of sick patients
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
FOX 7 Discussion: UT Austin to improve mental health crisis response
Marla Craig with UT Austin's counseling and mental health center, talks about a new program partnering UT police with counselors to respond to mental health calls.
Marla Craig with UT Austin's counseling and mental health center, talks about a new program partnering UT police with counselors to respond to mental health calls.
C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
Moderna COVID-19 booster shot may not be approved by Sept. 20
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
AFD members shave their heads to support boy with bone cancer
Quincey Adam Mendez, the son of Austin Fire Department's Air Shops supervisor Johnny Mendez, was recently diagnosed with metastatic Ewing sarcoma.
Quincey Adam Mendez, the son of Austin Fire Department's Air Shops supervisor Johnny Mendez, was recently diagnosed with metastatic Ewing sarcoma.
After COVID-19 puts him in ICU, Minnesota man says skipping vaccine is his life's 'biggest regret'
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
FOX 7 Care Force: Suicide among veterans and active duty military
A new study released by the Costs of War Project looks at the costs of deployment and how servicemen and women struggle.
A new study released by the Costs of War Project looks at the costs of deployment and how servicemen and women struggle.
New Bay Area nursing programs hope to fill void as veteran nurses face COVID-19 burnout
The nursing field struggles to get enough staff, and some veteran nurses and doctors are leaving due to burnout from the pandemic, but new nursing programs in the Bay Area hope to reverse the trend with new recruits.
The nursing field struggles to get enough staff, and some veteran nurses and doctors are leaving due to burnout from the pandemic, but new nursing programs in the Bay Area hope to reverse the trend with new recruits.
Pelosi, Doggett in Austin to discuss Build Back Better health care progress
The two highlighted Democrats' priorities in the forthcoming Build Back Better Act which aims to strengthen health care access for Texas families.
The two highlighted Democrats' priorities in the forthcoming Build Back Better Act which aims to strengthen health care access for Texas families.
COVID-19 forces sixth-graders in 3 Leander schools to go remote
Danielson, Wiley, and Canyon Ridge middle schools in Leander ISD all have made their sixth graders go temporarily remote due to COVID-19 clusters.
Danielson, Wiley, and Canyon Ridge middle schools in Leander ISD all have made their sixth graders go temporarily remote due to COVID-19 clusters.
COVID-19 forces sixth-graders in 3 Leander schools to go remote
Danielson, Wiley, and Canyon Ridge middle schools in Leander ISD all have made their sixth graders go temporarily remote due to COVID-19 clusters.
Danielson, Wiley, and Canyon Ridge middle schools in Leander ISD all have made their sixth graders go temporarily remote due to COVID-19 clusters.
Driver shortage forces CapMetro to hit the brakes
Cap Metro is suspending its E-Bus service for UT students and other routes, with lower ridership, will be scaled back.
Cap Metro is suspending its E-Bus service for UT students and other routes, with lower ridership, will be scaled back.
Anonymous donor helps local family bring mother of 2 back to Texas after she passed away from COVID-19
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
US hospitals hit by staffing crisis amid COVID-19 surge
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nurse staffing crisis that is forcing many U.S. hospitals to pay top dollar to get the help they need to handle the crush of patients this summer.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nurse staffing crisis that is forcing many U.S. hospitals to pay top dollar to get the help they need to handle the crush of patients this summer.