IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.

Husband and wife who taught in Grand Prairie ISD die of COVID-19

Family members said Paul and Rose Mary Blackwell both died Sunday because of COVID-19. They were teachers in the Grand Prairie school district.

FOX 7 Discussion: Elected officials and COVID-19 vaccine
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Travis GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about when elected officials should receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

UT Austin receives some of Texas' first COVID-19 vaccines

UT Austin says the 2,925 Pfizer vaccine vials received are the first of two doses earmarked to protect the university’s front-line health care workers.

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins

More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.

California subpoenas Amazon over worker safety during coronavirus pandemic

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday asked a judge to order Amazon to comply with subpoenas his office issued nearly four months ago as part of an investigation into how the company is protecting workers from the coronavirus at its facilities.

Vaccine allergic reactions are rare and short-lived, experts say

British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.

Face masks make it difficult for deaf people to communicate

Jackie Collins said she now asks people to type their responses on her phone, and she disinfects her screen once the exchange is over.

Fort Worth deputy marshal organizes toy giveaway

Deputy Bryan Woodard partnered with the First Responders Children’s Foundation and handed out toys Sunday afternoon in Dallas.

New report offers more insight into impact of virtual learning
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Kimberly Berens, the founder of Fit Learning and author of Blindspot, joins Amanda Salinas to talk about the new report on virtual learning.

Trump says he's nixing plan for early coronavirus vaccine at White House

President Donald Trump says he's reversing an administration directive to vaccinate top government officials against COVID-19 while public distribution of the shot is limited to front-line health workers and people in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.

FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Steve Adler talks about vaccines in Austin

Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Marin Austin to talk about how distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine will work in the City of Austin.

'Christmas cliff' looms for millions of Americans on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits

It’s being called the “Christmas Cliff.” On Dec. 26, millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding another layer of stress for those who are jobless this holiday.

How can I make sure my letters get to Santa this year?
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Amber Evans with USPS joins Leslie Rangel to talk about Operation Santa and how you can get your letter to Santa Claus.