FOX 7 Discussion: Mental Health Awareness Month
Karen Ranus, executive director of NAMI-Central Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the importance of mental health.
Karen Ranus, executive director of NAMI-Central Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the importance of mental health.
Gov. Abbott signs bill making alcohol to-go permanent in Texas
State lawmakers sent HB 1024 to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature at the end of April and Gov. Abbott has now signed it into law.
State lawmakers sent HB 1024 to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature at the end of April and Gov. Abbott has now signed it into law.
Small restaurant jobs not protected under California's "Right to Recall" law
Labor organizers tell KTVU that many restaurant workers are not being called back in order of seniority, or sometimes at all, despite a new law protecting other similar jobs.
Labor organizers tell KTVU that many restaurant workers are not being called back in order of seniority, or sometimes at all, despite a new law protecting other similar jobs.
Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Austin ISD updates COVID-19 safety protocols
Austin ISD says that this update follows months of decreasing infection rates resulting from rising vaccination rates and precautions.
Austin ISD says that this update follows months of decreasing infection rates resulting from rising vaccination rates and precautions.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
Alcohol-to-go now law in Texas: 'Today is a great day for Texas restaurants'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1024 into law, making alcohol-to-go permanent.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1024 into law, making alcohol-to-go permanent.
California set to expand Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
The move comes as the state encourages schools to resume in-person teaching and remains on track to lift many virus-related restrictions by mid-June.
The move comes as the state encourages schools to resume in-person teaching and remains on track to lift many virus-related restrictions by mid-June.
Walt Disney World to reduce physical distancing rules
Face masks are still required for guests 2 and older.
Face masks are still required for guests 2 and older.
New increased child tax credit money coming in July
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Emergency program to give people $50 off internet bill
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Providers gear up to vaccinate kids 12 and up against COVID-19
Many providers are already gearing up to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to those 12 years old and older who are now eligible to receive it.
Many providers are already gearing up to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to those 12 years old and older who are now eligible to receive it.
Providers gear up to vaccinate kids 12 and up against COVID-19
Many providers are already gearing up to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to those 12 years old and older who are now eligible to receive it.
Many providers are already gearing up to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to those 12 years old and older who are now eligible to receive it.
Granger ISD marks one year of in-person classes
Granger ISD says that this was possible due to the COVID-19 safety protocols in place as well as teachers who have gone above and beyond.
Granger ISD says that this was possible due to the COVID-19 safety protocols in place as well as teachers who have gone above and beyond.
Granger ISD marks one year of in-person classes
Granger ISD says that this was possible due to the COVID-19 safety protocols in place as well as teachers who have gone above and beyond.
Granger ISD says that this was possible due to the COVID-19 safety protocols in place as well as teachers who have gone above and beyond.
Hospitality industry faces labor shortage as COVID-19 fears linger
As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.
As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.
The Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked announce reopening dates
Three of Broadway’s biggest shows, Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked, have announced when they will resume performances.
Three of Broadway’s biggest shows, Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked, have announced when they will resume performances.
Orange County residents battle over digital vaccination passports
A large crowd gathered in Santa Ana on Tuesday as Orange County officials heard arguments on both sides over digital vaccination passports.
A large crowd gathered in Santa Ana on Tuesday as Orange County officials heard arguments on both sides over digital vaccination passports.