Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month
The United Nations says coronavirus-linked hunger is leading to the deaths of 10,000 children a month in the first year of the global pandemic because of fears of contamination and movement restrictions.
The United Nations says coronavirus-linked hunger is leading to the deaths of 10,000 children a month in the first year of the global pandemic because of fears of contamination and movement restrictions.
Governor, HHSC extend application deadline for pandemic food benefits
P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.
P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.
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.
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.
Central Texas Food Bank needs volunteers for next round of Austin-area food distributions
At the food distributions, the food bank will be distributing free food to help those facing increased food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the food distributions, the food bank will be distributing free food to help those facing increased food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 600 people in 11 states sick after bagged salad recall, federal health officials say
Consumers with the product are reportedly advised to not eat, sell, or serve the lettuce.
Consumers with the product are reportedly advised to not eat, sell, or serve the lettuce.
15-year-old in Central Texas starts business "Bioplastics: Recycled Fishing Lures"
Garcia started making something old and discarded into something new: recycled fishing lures.
Garcia started making something old and discarded into something new: recycled fishing lures.
Austin service industry workers demand Congress extend $600/week unemployment benefits
When Congress passed the CARES Act stimulus package in March, lawmakers authorized $600 a week of enhanced unemployment benefits, a lifeline for many that is set to expire in Texas Saturday.
When Congress passed the CARES Act stimulus package in March, lawmakers authorized $600 a week of enhanced unemployment benefits, a lifeline for many that is set to expire in Texas Saturday.
Mediterranean chopped salad recipe from FOX 7 Austin’s Tierra Neubaum
Tierra makes a recipe and features some items from TLV.
Tierra makes a recipe and features some items from TLV.
McDonald's to require customers wear masks at all US restaurants amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The fast food giant is the latest business to announce a mask mandate for customers in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The fast food giant is the latest business to announce a mask mandate for customers in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Texas Restaurant Association: Next 45 days critical for locally-owned restaurants
Restaurants are struggling during the pandemic and many may not survive. Some say the next 45 days are critical for restaurant survival in North Texas.
Restaurants are struggling during the pandemic and many may not survive. Some say the next 45 days are critical for restaurant survival in North Texas.
TABC clarifies new guidelines, claims no reversal was made for breweries
Late Wednesday night, the TABC released an update to the previous guidelines, clearing up any misunderstanding for Texas brewers or bar owners.
Late Wednesday night, the TABC released an update to the previous guidelines, clearing up any misunderstanding for Texas brewers or bar owners.
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.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Central Texas Food Bank has seen a 220% increase in families in need.
City of Leander cancels boil water notice
The customers affected by the notice were generally located within the boundaries east of the Travisso neighborhood and west of Toll 183A including the Bryson neighborhood.
The customers affected by the notice were generally located within the boundaries east of the Travisso neighborhood and west of Toll 183A including the Bryson neighborhood.
TABC reverses new guidelines, forces breweries to close patios again
Under the change, breweriers are now forced to go back to beer-to-go only.
Under the change, breweriers are now forced to go back to beer-to-go only.
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.
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.
The boxes will be available at no cost to families with children under the age of 19.
NJ Starbucks employee spit in cops' drinks, police say
Kevin Trejo, 21, of Westwood was arrested for subjecting a law enforcement officer to bodily fluid, purposely tampering with a law enforcement officer's drink and creating a hazardous environment.
Kevin Trejo, 21, of Westwood was arrested for subjecting a law enforcement officer to bodily fluid, purposely tampering with a law enforcement officer's drink and creating a hazardous environment.
‘Meat of the future’: KFC to ‘3D bioprint’ meat using ‘animal flesh cells’
KFC has partnered with a Russian bioprinting company to bring 3D printed chicken nuggets to the table.
KFC has partnered with a Russian bioprinting company to bring 3D printed chicken nuggets to the table.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
As Californians look to school, some families form 'pandemic pods;' others struggle for WiFi
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.