EPA drops regulation for contaminant harming babies' brains
Administrator Andrew Wheeler's announcement was the latest in a series of Trump administration rollbacks or eliminations of existing or pending public health and environmental protections, targeting Obama administration initiatives in particular. The Trump administration says the regulations are burdensome to business and are unnecessary.
Administrator Andrew Wheeler's announcement was the latest in a series of Trump administration rollbacks or eliminations of existing or pending public health and environmental protections, targeting Obama administration initiatives in particular. The Trump administration says the regulations are burdensome to business and are unnecessary.
Many former foster kids left with no place to go amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many former foster kids are being hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic. As colleges are sending students home and businesses are laying off workers, many of these vulnerable young people don't have parents to fall back on.
Many former foster kids are being hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic. As colleges are sending students home and businesses are laying off workers, many of these vulnerable young people don't have parents to fall back on.
Man proposes to girlfriend via Animal Crossing after COVID-19 pandemic foiled original plan
A Utah man decided to propose to his girlfriend using the game Animal Crossing when his original plans fell through due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Utah man decided to propose to his girlfriend using the game Animal Crossing when his original plans fell through due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aunt Jemima brand to change name and remove image from packaging due to racial stereotype
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
7-Eleven's Free Slurpee Day canceled, and coronavirus is to blame
If you were expecting to get a free brain freeze this July 11, too bad.
If you were expecting to get a free brain freeze this July 11, too bad.
Support local businesses for Father's Day
FOX 7 Austin has compiled a noncomprehensive list of some local businesses and what they're offering so you can treat that special person.
FOX 7 Austin has compiled a noncomprehensive list of some local businesses and what they're offering so you can treat that special person.
Ford to introduce new Bronco on O.J. Simpson's birthday
A Ford spokesperson said the date is "purely coincidental."
A Ford spokesperson said the date is "purely coincidental."
7-Eleven Day canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, but chain still giving out free July Slurpees
The nationwide chain said that it would be donating a million meals to Feeding America instead on July 11.
The nationwide chain said that it would be donating a million meals to Feeding America instead on July 11.
Travis County Parks update operations after county enters Stage 4 of COVID-19 response
Park amenities will be limited to the use of trails and boat ramps from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Park amenities will be limited to the use of trails and boat ramps from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
TABC warns bars, restaurants to follow state protocols or face license suspension
TABC says it's strictly monitoring bar and restaurant capacity and will pursue emergency license suspensions if there are violations that are a threat to public health and safety.
TABC says it's strictly monitoring bar and restaurant capacity and will pursue emergency license suspensions if there are violations that are a threat to public health and safety.
Additional city services, facilities in Pflugerville to reopen beginning June 16
The city says all visitors to reopened facilities are required to wear a mask or face covering and practice social distancing.
The city says all visitors to reopened facilities are required to wear a mask or face covering and practice social distancing.
El Interior of Austin to close its doors after more than 40 years
The owner, Marcia Lucas, is ready to retire after over 40 years in business and is holding a storewide liquidation sale.
The owner, Marcia Lucas, is ready to retire after over 40 years in business and is holding a storewide liquidation sale.
City of Taylor to keep park facilities closed due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Park facilities will continue to be closed until the county sees a 14-day decline in cases, as recommended by the WCCHD.
Park facilities will continue to be closed until the county sees a 14-day decline in cases, as recommended by the WCCHD.
National Institutes of Health evaluating drugs prescribed to children with COVID-19
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.
Lottery opens up for Austin Parks and Recreation summer camps
Austin Parks and Recreation will begin the free camps on July 6. The Stay Playful camps will run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Austin Parks and Recreation will begin the free camps on July 6. The Stay Playful camps will run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
'Can’t stop our love': 90-year-old couple shares emotional reunion after wife recovers from coronavirus
Joyce and Don Hoffman were separated for five weeks after she tested positive for COVID-19.
Joyce and Don Hoffman were separated for five weeks after she tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas restaurants increase capacity as state moves to stage 3 of reopening
Although Texas reported the highest number of positive COVID-19 test results a couple of days ago, Abbott said that was because of previously administered tests on prisoners.
Although Texas reported the highest number of positive COVID-19 test results a couple of days ago, Abbott said that was because of previously administered tests on prisoners.
Austin ISD to provide summer family support
The program will run through July 31 and will offer a variety of services.
The program will run through July 31 and will offer a variety of services.
Coast Guard rescue mother, son after fall from Oregon cliff
A mother and son fell from a cliff while hiking in Oregon, requiring rescue by the Coast Guard.
A mother and son fell from a cliff while hiking in Oregon, requiring rescue by the Coast Guard.
Reported outrage toward Nickelodeon cartoon 'Paw Patrol' sparks wild reactions online
A piece from The New York Times sparked wild reactions on social media over the writer's apparent outrage at the Nickelodeon cartoon series "Paw Patrol" amid the fallout of the death of George Floyd.
A piece from The New York Times sparked wild reactions on social media over the writer's apparent outrage at the Nickelodeon cartoon series "Paw Patrol" amid the fallout of the death of George Floyd.