Stimulus checks: Democrats agree to lower income limit for $1,400 COVID-19 relief payments
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
Landlord says he's owed nearly $30,000 in unpaid rent, has no recourse under City of Seattle
Some landlords with a smaller selection of rental properties in Washington state say they feel trapped due to the eviction moratorium.
Some landlords with a smaller selection of rental properties in Washington state say they feel trapped due to the eviction moratorium.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
FOX 7 Discussion: Governor Abbott lifts statewide COVID restrictions
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas share their thoughts on Gov. Greg Abbott's decision.
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas share their thoughts on Gov. Greg Abbott's decision.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin ER doctor shares thoughts on lifting of COVID restrictions
Austin ER doctor Dr. Natasha Kathuria shares her thoughts on Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to lift statewide COVID mandates.
Austin ER doctor Dr. Natasha Kathuria shares her thoughts on Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to lift statewide COVID mandates.
FOX 7 Discussion: Impact on schools of lifting COVID restrictions
Governor Greg Abbott's decision to lift statewide COVID mandates has many school districts in Central Texas rushing to figure out what to do and what to enforce.
Governor Greg Abbott's decision to lift statewide COVID mandates has many school districts in Central Texas rushing to figure out what to do and what to enforce.
Abortion concerns prompt Catholic archdiocese warning on vaccine
Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis and New Orleans are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, newly approved for use in the U.S., is “morally compromised” because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis and New Orleans are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, newly approved for use in the U.S., is “morally compromised” because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
Fauci donates his personal 3D COVID-19 model to Smithsonian
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Austin restaurant owners split over opening to 100% capacity
Local business owners seem split down the middle when it comes to Governor Abbott’s announcement allowing all businesses to bump up capacity.
Local business owners seem split down the middle when it comes to Governor Abbott’s announcement allowing all businesses to bump up capacity.
‘Now is too soon to return to normal’: says Austin’s health authority
If things continue this way, Escott said he may recommend we drop down to stage three risk guidelines and possibly flirt with stage two in the late spring. But that doesn't mean letting down your guard.
If things continue this way, Escott said he may recommend we drop down to stage three risk guidelines and possibly flirt with stage two in the late spring. But that doesn't mean letting down your guard.
‘Now is not the time to relax’: CDC director warns of possible 4th surge amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
'A dose of her own medicine’: Dolly Parton gets COVID-19 vaccine that she helped fund
In April, Dolly Parton donated $1 million to help researchers develop Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Now, Parton has received “a dose of her own medicine.”
In April, Dolly Parton donated $1 million to help researchers develop Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Now, Parton has received “a dose of her own medicine.”
Woman allegedly goes on shopping spree after receiving $150K COVID-19 loan
A North Carolina woman was indicted for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 small business loan amounting to nearly $150,000, and is accused of using it to shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and other retailers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
A North Carolina woman was indicted for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 small business loan amounting to nearly $150,000, and is accused of using it to shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and other retailers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Mom warns other parents after toddler dies from swallowing button battery
A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.
A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.
'Save our Seniors' initiative launches in 26 Texas counties
A Monday press release from Abbotts office explained that the initiative will target Texans who are 75 and older, and, or, homebound.
A Monday press release from Abbotts office explained that the initiative will target Texans who are 75 and older, and, or, homebound.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Fauci says Americans shouldn't compare J&J COVID-19 vaccine to others and should accept 1st available
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
Gov. Abbott ends statewide mask mandate, fully reopens all Texas businesses
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
Gov. Abbott: 'It is now time to open Texas 100%'
Governor Greg Abbott announced the lifting of statewide COVID mandates, including the mask mandate, at a news conference in Lubbock.
Governor Greg Abbott announced the lifting of statewide COVID mandates, including the mask mandate, at a news conference in Lubbock.