CDC: Salmonella outbreak from recalled mushrooms infects people in 10 states

The CDC said a salmonella outbreak involving recalled mushrooms distributed to restaurants has infected dozens of people across several states.

Man finds 9.07-carat diamond, thought it was a piece of glass

Kinard, a 33-year-old bank branch manager from Maumelle, Arkansas, found the second-largest diamond ever found in the park’s 48 year history — a 9.07-carat diamond.

North Texas student turns chalk hobby into business during pandemic

The pandemic is forcing a lot of people to get creative. And that's exactly what one North Texas woman who lost her job did. Now Brinley Ash in high demand for her sidewalk art.

City of Austin pools to reopen with modified operations

Barton Springs, Big Stacy, Bartholomew, Deep Eddy, and Springwoods pools are set to reopen with a different fall schedule, with Barton Springs only being open from 5-8 a.m.

Kraft releasing pumpkin spice mac and cheese this October

Kraft Heinz has released a pumpkin spice mac and cheese with fall seasoning, the newest autumn offering to hit the market.

Kalahari Resort in Round Rock holds drive-thru job fair

Hundreds of people showed up at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions drive-through job fair in Round Rock.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.