‘Saddest but most moving thing’: Terminally ill cancer patient marries longtime partner at hospital
After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Malcolm married his longtime fiancée Maureen at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Aug. 3.
Families participate in experiment to help answer questions about children's role in spreading COVID-19
Some 2,000 families in 11 U.S. cities are enrolled in the DIY experiment, pulled from participants in previous government research. In all, that's 6,000 people. They have no in-person contact with researchers. Testing supplies are mailed to their homes.
The elephant toothpaste experiment
Even though it’s called elephant toothpaste, it is NOT actually toothpaste.
Make your own crystals at home!
This is a great experiment because you’re only limited by your imagination and what you can make with pipe cleaners.
Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
Some AISD teachers are confused about fall reopening plans, wanting concrete plan
FOX 7 Austin spoke to the district over the phone, which said many of the operating decisions are being left up to individual campuses.
How to make a rainbow in a jar
If it’s not disturbed, the rainbow could last for a few days!
Safe 'hugging booths' allow the elderly to connect with family during coronavirus pandemic
Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”
Big Bend National Park to reopen at limited capacity
Texas' Big Ben National Park is slated to reopen to the public on Friday, August 7 at a limited capacity.
How to use air pressure to crush cans
Nature is always trying to maintain equilibrium, this experiment is a fun way to illustrate that.
How to use sunlight to paint a picture
After about 4 hours in the sun, the crayons on the black poster will have melted much more than those on the white poster board.
Florida man in nursing home with dementia thought wife had died
A man with dementia thought his wife had died since he was unable to see her because he resides in a facility that banned her from entry due to the coronavirus
Florida baby, rescued calf delight social media with Chick-fil-A photoshoot
A one-year-old and a baby cow are getting a lot of attention for their adorable, Chick-fil-A-themed photoshoot.
Austin Regional Clinic extending pediatric well-check availability
During the weekdays, the extended hours for well-checks will be 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. and on weekends it will be Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
McKinney moms create group to teach kids at home during quarantine
The chaos and confusion over when school starts and for which school district has forced groups of parents in Collin County to group together.
Caregivers trying to come up with new ways to reestablish contact between residents, families
Discussions with state officials have failed, so far, to find a clear place between complying with the governor's lockdown order and violating it.
FOX 7 Discussion: Request for safety guidelines to allow nursing home visits
Dozens of Texas state lawmakers are calling for a plan to allow visits as assisted living and nursing facilities. State Senator Dawn Buckingham joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what those safety guidelines could look like.
Food insecurity remains a constant during COVID-19 pandemic
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Central Texas Food Bank has seen a 220% increase in families in need.
Austin ISD promises Fall 2020 online learning will not look like the Spring
The first three weeks of school will be 100% virtual learning. After September 4th, families have a choice of 100% online or in-person instruction.
AISD to provide free Texas-grown produce boxes to families during COVID-19 pandemic
The boxes will be available at no cost to families with children under the age of 19.