2 Hawaii tourists arrested for using fake vaccine cards, officials say
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Austin ISD starts new school year with masks, other COVID protocols
It's another highly unusual school year for Austin ISD students and staff as they head back to the classroom.
It's another highly unusual school year for Austin ISD students and staff as they head back to the classroom.
Round Rock ISD school board passes temporary mask mandate
RRISD is the first school district with schools in Williamson County to pass something like this. The district's first day of school is August 18.
RRISD is the first school district with schools in Williamson County to pass something like this. The district's first day of school is August 18.
New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
Vaccine boosters will be recommended for all U.S. residents
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.
Local school districts hold meetings over mask mandates
Round Rock ISD, Pflugerville ISD, and Dripping Springs ISD all held board meetings Monday night to discuss the possibility of requiring masks.
Round Rock ISD, Pflugerville ISD, and Dripping Springs ISD all held board meetings Monday night to discuss the possibility of requiring masks.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
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.
Record pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations reported amid delta surge
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
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.
Atlanta Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
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.