Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November
Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.
Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.
With strict guidelines, visitors now allowed at nursing homes in Texas
Visitors are now allowed at nursing homes and senior living facilities in Texas, but strict guidelines must be followed.
Visitors are now allowed at nursing homes and senior living facilities in Texas, but strict guidelines must be followed.
Florida man suing McDonald's, claims he was injured by Chicken McNugget
A McDonald’s customer is suing the company after he says he was hurt biting into a Chicken McNugget. The man claims he cracked one of his teeth on a piece of bone inside one of the nuggets.
A McDonald’s customer is suing the company after he says he was hurt biting into a Chicken McNugget. The man claims he cracked one of his teeth on a piece of bone inside one of the nuggets.
Hugging station reunites loved ones at Alpharetta assisted living facility
An assisted living home in Alpharetta, Georgia recently introduced "hugging stations" at their facility to help residents who may be separated from loved ones due to the pandemic.
An assisted living home in Alpharetta, Georgia recently introduced "hugging stations" at their facility to help residents who may be separated from loved ones due to the pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: In-person nursing home visits to resume
Kevin Warren, CEO of the Texas Healthcare Association, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss new rules going into place allowing family to visit their loved ones in-person at Texas nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Kevin Warren, CEO of the Texas Healthcare Association, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to discuss new rules going into place allowing family to visit their loved ones in-person at Texas nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Berkeley may be first in nation to ban big groceries from selling junk food at checkout lines
A total of 25 retailers throughout the city would have to adhere to the ordinance including stores such as Safeway, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and the Berkeley Bowl.
A total of 25 retailers throughout the city would have to adhere to the ordinance including stores such as Safeway, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and the Berkeley Bowl.
CDC advises against door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween
The CDC is advising against door to door trick or treating so some families are getting creative with their Halloween celebrations this year.
The CDC is advising against door to door trick or treating so some families are getting creative with their Halloween celebrations this year.
Trump promises executive order requiring medical care for babies born alive after abortions
President Donald Trump says he'll be signing an executive order that would require health care providers to provide medical care to all babies born alive as he makes an election-year push to energize voters opposed to abortion.
President Donald Trump says he'll be signing an executive order that would require health care providers to provide medical care to all babies born alive as he makes an election-year push to energize voters opposed to abortion.
Man dies from eating bags of black licorice
Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.
Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.
Former Whataburger worker files complaint against company over Black Lives Matter mask
The Whataburger employee says she’d worn the mask to work before, but she says it didn’t become a problem until a customer complained and threatened to notify corporate.
The Whataburger employee says she’d worn the mask to work before, but she says it didn’t become a problem until a customer complained and threatened to notify corporate.
Grandmother surprised with socially distanced parade days before heart procedure
Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.
Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.
Ben's Original: Mars drops Uncle Ben's name for rice brand
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
Costco pulls popular cheese brand from stores after Black Lives Matter controversy
The move comes amid calls for some consumers to boycott Palmetto Cheese after the founder compared Black Lives Matter to a "terror organization.
The move comes amid calls for some consumers to boycott Palmetto Cheese after the founder compared Black Lives Matter to a "terror organization.
Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn, in part due to closed movie theaters
With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.
With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.
The Force is strong with Lego's new Baby Yoda construction set
Fans of the newly minted Emmy award-winning Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, can now build their own Lego version of the Child, or Baby Yoda as he's commonly referred to by fans of the series.
Fans of the newly minted Emmy award-winning Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, can now build their own Lego version of the Child, or Baby Yoda as he's commonly referred to by fans of the series.
Austin Museum Day a little different this year due to COVID-19
Museum directors said even with COVID-19 playing a major role in the day, it doesn’t lessen the importance of the reason to celebrate.
Museum directors said even with COVID-19 playing a major role in the day, it doesn’t lessen the importance of the reason to celebrate.
Hooters offers free wings to 5th grader told to remove mask in class
Jared Guynes, a Brand Ambassador for Hooters, posted on Facebook after FOX 35's story about the child went viral.
Jared Guynes, a Brand Ambassador for Hooters, posted on Facebook after FOX 35's story about the child went viral.
Couple's wedding RSVP allegedly offers better meals for guests who give expensive gifts: 'That is horrific'
An unidentified couple planning to marry in the near future had allegedly sent an RSVP that demanded to know the value of the gift they would be receiving so they could provide meal options accordingly.
An unidentified couple planning to marry in the near future had allegedly sent an RSVP that demanded to know the value of the gift they would be receiving so they could provide meal options accordingly.
Bars still not allowed to open under Abbott's latest reopening plan
Under Gov. Abbott’s new order, several businesses are now allowed to reopen at 75% capacity including restaurants, retail stores, and gyms, but not bars.
Under Gov. Abbott’s new order, several businesses are now allowed to reopen at 75% capacity including restaurants, retail stores, and gyms, but not bars.
Michelob Ultra hiring ‘chief exploration officer’ to visit national parks
The new ‘CEO’ will travel in a camper van, complete with bathroom and shower.
The new ‘CEO’ will travel in a camper van, complete with bathroom and shower.