FOX 7 Discussion: Part of stimulus bill would help save music venues
Patrick Buchta, the executive director of Austin Texas Musicians, joins Mike Warren to talk about the Save Our Stages Act within the stimulus deal in Congress.
Patrick Buchta, the executive director of Austin Texas Musicians, joins Mike Warren to talk about the Save Our Stages Act within the stimulus deal in Congress.
Central Texas VA begins distributing Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System says it is one of 113 VA Medical Centers across the country to receive the first limited supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System says it is one of 113 VA Medical Centers across the country to receive the first limited supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Austin trails see big spike in usage despite the pandemic
The Trail Foundation has seen at least a 20% increase in usage due to the pandemic.
The Trail Foundation has seen at least a 20% increase in usage due to the pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Part of stimulus bill would help save music venues
Patrick Buchta, the executive director of Austin Texas Musicians, joins Mike Warren to talk about the Save Our Stages Act within the stimulus deal in Congress.
Patrick Buchta, the executive director of Austin Texas Musicians, joins Mike Warren to talk about the Save Our Stages Act within the stimulus deal in Congress.
ZACH Theatre cancels holiday performances due to Stage 5 restrictions
ZACH Theatre says it made the difficult decision in order to keep the audiences, staff, and artists safe and healthy.
ZACH Theatre says it made the difficult decision in order to keep the audiences, staff, and artists safe and healthy.
Austin elevated to Stage 5 restrictions - what does that mean?
Officials stressed that people should approach the holidays with a new and open mindset about how to spend their time, but still follow the guidelines.
Officials stressed that people should approach the holidays with a new and open mindset about how to spend their time, but still follow the guidelines.
COVID-19 pandemic’s death toll could shorten life expectancy in US by as much as 3 years
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Austin PARD updates closures after Travis County moves to Stage 5
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department had updated its list of open and closed amenities after Austin-Travis County moved to Stage 5 of its COVID-19 risk response.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department had updated its list of open and closed amenities after Austin-Travis County moved to Stage 5 of its COVID-19 risk response.
North Texas company donates new cars to four COVID frontline workers
Christmas came a little early for four people who are on the frontlines of COVID care in the form of a new car.
Christmas came a little early for four people who are on the frontlines of COVID care in the form of a new car.
UK health officials announce 2nd new COVID-19 strain
The latest discovery has the United Kingdom taking extra precautions amid increased spread of COVID-19 due to the newly discovered coronavirus variants.
The latest discovery has the United Kingdom taking extra precautions amid increased spread of COVID-19 due to the newly discovered coronavirus variants.
Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
Millions of Americans receiving unemployment aid could face surprise tax bill
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Researchers find microplastics in human placentas for 1st time, calling it 'matter of great concern'
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
Season's greetings: Cards solicited for COVID-19 patients
Hospitals asked adults, organizations and schoolchildren to either make or buy holiday cards and send them to the institutions for distribution to patients. The goal is for everyone in the hospital to get a card and at least a tiny bit of holiday cheer.
Hospitals asked adults, organizations and schoolchildren to either make or buy holiday cards and send them to the institutions for distribution to patients. The goal is for everyone in the hospital to get a card and at least a tiny bit of holiday cheer.
PfISD suspends sub-varsity activities due to Travis County moving to Stage 5
Pflugerville ISD still plans to resume classes in-person in January for all students who chose in-person instruction for the next grading period.
Pflugerville ISD still plans to resume classes in-person in January for all students who chose in-person instruction for the next grading period.
ZACH Theatre cancels holiday performances due to Stage 5 restrictions
The ZACH Theatre has announced its canceling performances of its "A Rockin' Holiday Concert" due to Austin-Travis County officials elevating Austin to the Stage 5 COVID risk level.
The ZACH Theatre has announced its canceling performances of its "A Rockin' Holiday Concert" due to Austin-Travis County officials elevating Austin to the Stage 5 COVID risk level.
Beyoncé to offer $5,000 grants to families facing eviction
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addressing hypertension among racial and ethnic minority populations
CDC research has shown that Black and Hispanic Americans made up a higher portion of deaths related to COVID-19 and a new initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the American Heart Association will work work to address an underlying condition that may have increased the risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. Rear Admiral Felicia Collins has the details.
CDC research has shown that Black and Hispanic Americans made up a higher portion of deaths related to COVID-19 and a new initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the American Heart Association will work work to address an underlying condition that may have increased the risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. Rear Admiral Felicia Collins has the details.
Officials elevate Austin to Stage 5 COVID-19 risk level
Austin-Travis County officials have announced we are now in Stage 5 of its COVID-19 risk assessment. FOX 7 Austin's Kacey Bowen has more on what this means and what officials said.
Austin-Travis County officials have announced we are now in Stage 5 of its COVID-19 risk assessment. FOX 7 Austin's Kacey Bowen has more on what this means and what officials said.