FAA asks airlines to do more to stop violent, unruly passengers
Despite a zero-tolerance policy enacted in January, the FAA is seeing a rise in violent, unruly passengers on planes. The agency has asked airlines to do more to bring those numbers down.
Despite a zero-tolerance policy enacted in January, the FAA is seeing a rise in violent, unruly passengers on planes. The agency has asked airlines to do more to bring those numbers down.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas’ foster care problems are clear, how do we fix them?
Marcia Lowry, the executive director of A Better Childhood, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the state’s troubled foster care system.
Marcia Lowry, the executive director of A Better Childhood, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the state’s troubled foster care system.
US births declined in winter months amid COVID-19 pandemic, census shows
The U.S. Census Bureau said births dipped during the winter months but the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the only factor to blame.
The U.S. Census Bureau said births dipped during the winter months but the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the only factor to blame.
Pressure mounts on Hawaii to test more travelers for COVID-19 amid surge
Earlier this summer, the state removed all testing requirements for vaccinated people.
Earlier this summer, the state removed all testing requirements for vaccinated people.
SFO first U.S. airport to mandate vaccinations for all employees
All workers at San Francisco International Airport must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective immediately, airport officials and San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.
All workers at San Francisco International Airport must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective immediately, airport officials and San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.
McDonald's plans to phase out plastic toys in Happy Meals
McDonald’s plans to “drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025.
McDonald’s plans to “drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025.
Grab your pumpkin spice whatever — it’s officially autumn
From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin spice instant noodles — now is officially the time to enjoy America’s favorite fall flavor.
From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin spice instant noodles — now is officially the time to enjoy America’s favorite fall flavor.
Autumnal equinox 2021: Here’s when fall officially starts
Sept. 22, 2021, marks the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s when the leaves may start to change and more.
Sept. 22, 2021, marks the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s when the leaves may start to change and more.
Analysis: Texas’ foster care problems are clear. The response from state leaders isn’t
The state’s foster care system has been dangerous to children and embarrassing to the state for years. But with state officials constantly chasing other issues, it’s still suffering from neglect.
The state’s foster care system has been dangerous to children and embarrassing to the state for years. But with state officials constantly chasing other issues, it’s still suffering from neglect.
US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
National Cheeseburger Day: The best freebies and deals
McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Red Robin, Smashburger and more have National Cheeseburger Day offers for Sept. 18.
McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Red Robin, Smashburger and more have National Cheeseburger Day offers for Sept. 18.
Couple adopts 2 sets of twins to keep family together: 'We have a lot of love'
Karen and Tobias Thompson have seven adult children, 28 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. When they found out their niece and nephew were having trouble at home, they took them in -- then found out their half-sisters were in the foster system and were constantly being moved around. The couple ended up adopting all four children to keep them together.
Karen and Tobias Thompson have seven adult children, 28 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. When they found out their niece and nephew were having trouble at home, they took them in -- then found out their half-sisters were in the foster system and were constantly being moved around. The couple ended up adopting all four children to keep them together.
United briefly experiences system outage impacting operations, website
United Airlines on Friday reported a system outage that briefly impacted its website and mobile app, as well as operations at some airports.
United Airlines on Friday reported a system outage that briefly impacted its website and mobile app, as well as operations at some airports.
Cook Children's delaying all non-urgent surgeries to free up space in crowded hospital
For many North Texas children and their families, the COVID-19 crisis is hitting home. The hospital is putting their surgeries on hold to free beds for other children who are critically ill.
For many North Texas children and their families, the COVID-19 crisis is hitting home. The hospital is putting their surgeries on hold to free beds for other children who are critically ill.
APD to enforce year-long No Refusal Initiative starting Oct. 1
Starting in October, a No Refusal Initiative will be in effect weekly Thursday through Sunday.
Starting in October, a No Refusal Initiative will be in effect weekly Thursday through Sunday.
Houston doctor describes heartbreaking toll of COVID-19 in unvaccinated pregnant women, their families
Pregnant women with COVID-19 are significantly more likely to have preterm births, among other complications. And in an emotional interview, we're hearing from a frontline doctor in Houston about the toll not just on pregnant women, but their families and the staff.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 are significantly more likely to have preterm births, among other complications. And in an emotional interview, we're hearing from a frontline doctor in Houston about the toll not just on pregnant women, but their families and the staff.
Central Texas Food Bank expands grocery home delivery program
Disabled persons, veterans, and active-duty military who cannot attend in-person distributions are now eligible for free monthly grocery deliveries.
Disabled persons, veterans, and active-duty military who cannot attend in-person distributions are now eligible for free monthly grocery deliveries.
City of Georgetown to host household hazardous waste event Oct. 20
The event will be available for up to 300 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems.
The event will be available for up to 300 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems.
Williamson County to hold household hazardous waste cleanup Sept 25
Interested participants should bring proof of residency, including their driver’s license or a billing statement with a Williamson County address.
Interested participants should bring proof of residency, including their driver’s license or a billing statement with a Williamson County address.
Father files $1M lawsuit after Michigan teacher cuts girl’s hair without permission
The father of a 7-year-old Michigan girl whose hair was cut by a teacher without her parents’ permission has filed a $1 million lawsuit.
The father of a 7-year-old Michigan girl whose hair was cut by a teacher without her parents’ permission has filed a $1 million lawsuit.