Spring couple adopts 5 siblings separated in foster care

The Spring couple began fostering their now two-year-old son as a newborn and then took in two of his siblings. Then they found out there were also twin siblings – a total of five siblings in all.

Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19

Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.

US grapples with COVID-19 pandemic as WHO warns 'no return to normal'

The United States is grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in the world, as Florida shattered the national record for a state’s largest single-day increase in new confirmed cases with a reported 15,299.

Judge permanently blocks Georgia's 'heartbeat' abortion law

A federal judge has permanently blocked Georgia’s 2019 “heartbeat” abortion law, finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution.

Rental boat companies hit especially hard by Travis County Parks closures

In a typical year, rental boat companies make the majority of their money in the summer, but this year has been anything but typical, and companies that rely on visitors to area lakes are feeling the heat.

Gym MADabolic Austin's efforts to keep people safe and working out again

Gyms are allowed to be open but many are still concerned about the spread of the coronavirus. FOX 7 Austin's Dave Froehlich takes a look at effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on one South Austin gym and what it's doing to provide a safe environment so everyone can get back to the business of working out.

Texas wineries, vineyards push to reopen tasting rooms after second shutdown

Right now if you go to a winery and vineyard, all you can do is buy a bottle of wine and that’s it. You can no longer taste wine in the tasting room.

Majority of Austin music venues say they won’t last more than a few months

Of the more than 50 music venue owners who responded to the survey, 62 percent said they will not make it past October under COVID-19 shutdown orders. 

Chuy's to celebrate National Tequila Day on July 24

The Austin-based restaurant is inviting all tequila fans to come and celebrate with their world-famous margaritas along with a brand-new flavor just in time for summer.

14 Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants test positive for COVID-19

Hawaiian, along with other airlines, has implemented multiple safety measures on flights in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Dunkin' to close 450 stores permanently by end of 2020

The major coffee and doughnut chain announced it will be permanently closing 450 stores by the end of 2020.

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?

There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.