Dunkin' to close 450 stores permanently by end of 2020
The major coffee and doughnut chain announced it will be permanently closing 450 stores by the end of 2020.
How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
Travis County to reopen certain parks this week
TCP says additional closures will take place if Austin-Travis County reaches Stage 5.
Some US pools remained open and packed for July Fourth while others closed due to high COVID-19 cases
People still jumped into pools this weekend even as confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continued to climb in nearly 40 states.
SNAP food benefit recipients qualify for many other discounts
If you're struggling to put food on the table, Texas Gov. Abbott announced the extension of Emergency SNAP benefits, which come with many other discounts.
Taiwan offering fake flights to tourists yearning for travel experience amid pandemic
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.
Grilled peaches recipe from FOX 7 Austin’s Tierra Neubaum
Tierra makes some grilled peaches using ingredients from Two Hives Honey and Pure Luck Farm & Dairy.
Mortgage applications are rising dramatically — here’s why
Why are Americans still buying homes, despite the ongoing pandemic? A few factors are at play.
Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters this summer
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
Texas couple married 53 years dies minutes apart while holding hands
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
Austin coffee shop co-owner says they're having to lay off employees for the second time due to COVID-19
Things got tough for the small business, and in March, they let go about two-thirds of their staff from both locations.
3D ‘Alt-Steak’ printed using plant-based ‘fat, blood and muscle’
Redefine Meat, a food 3D printing company that produces animal-free meat, has announced its first 3D printed plant-based product — the “Alt-Steak.”
McDonald’s halts dine-in service reopening plans due to spike in US COVID-19 cases
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
Frozen foods are having a culinary moment thanks to the pandemic
Frozen foods have proven to be no-fuss items that are quick to get on the table. They're affordable options that last a long time. And they can be healthy alternatives, especially when other options don't exist. That might be why at the beginning of the pandemic, some frozen foods were so tough to get.
Celebrate 4th of July and support local businesses
FOX 7 Austin has gathered a non-comprehensive list of some things you can do that will allow you to celebrate safely and also help support businesses that desperately need it at this time.
Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide
Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.
ABIA announces new measures to keep travelers safe during COVID-19 outbreak
ABIA says the new measures come as passenger traffic has gradually increased over the past couple of weeks.
Protest held against Abbott shutting down bars again
Protesters say all they want is Abbott to overturn his order and reopen bars statewide.
‘This is what space smells like’: NASA-designed scent to be made into out-of-this-world perfume
A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was recently launched for Eau de Space, a novel fragrance based on a scent commissioned by NASA that promises a whiff of outer space.
Central Texas Food Bank announces July schedule for drive-thru food distribution
The Food Bank says it also needs volunteers to assist with these events.