$41 million in federal funds going to Texas cities for COVID-19 response
The first round of federal funds will be awarded as soon as this week.
Abbott: Texas will loosen restrictions for schools’ online-only instruction amid pandemic
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas school districts will be allowed to extend online-only learning past the first three weeks of the school year.
Gov. Abbott warns more shutdowns could be coming if mask mandate isn't followed
Governor Greg Abbott is again warning if the mandatory mask order does not help significantly slow the spread of COVID-19, some other restrictions are possible.
Texas partners with Omnicare to provide COVID-19 testing for nursing home patients, staff
According to the state, the partnership will provide on-site same-day testing and results for both facility staff and their residents.
Gov. Abbott extends disaster declaration for Texas in response to COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Friday to extend the disaster declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.
Gov. Abbott suspends elective surgeries to expand hospital capacity in 11 trauma service areas
According to the governor's office, through proclamation, the governor can add or subtract from the list of counties included in his original executive order to address surges in hospitalizations that may occur in other parts of Texas.
FOX 7 Discussion: Politics of the COVID-19 pandemic
Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas joined FOX 7 Austin to speak on pandemic politics.
Gov. Abbott pens letter to Mayor Adler on city considering additional enforcement of mask order
Abbott says in the letter that the city's consideration of additional enforcement to ensure compliance is an "important step toward reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)."
Group of Texas sheriffs won't enforce governor's 'draconian' coronavirus mask rule
A group of Texas sheriffs is refusing to follow one of the state's coronavirus rules.
Law enforcement agencies say state face-covering order is unenforceable
he order, which includes several exceptions, said officers are responsible for warning or citing anyone not wearing a face-covering inside a building open to the public, or in an outdoor setting where social distancing is not possible.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov Abbott on schools, masks and COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the latest with COVID-19 in Texas.
TSTA, Texas AFT respond to TEA's reopening guidelines
On Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency announced that students should be able to go back to their classrooms in the fall.
Texas passes 10,000 confirmed new virus cases in single day on Tuesday
Texas has surpassed 10,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day for the first time as a resurgence of the outbreak rages across the U.S.
Gov. Abbott concerned about potential coronavirus deaths in Texas
Abbott said he believes Texas understood more of the dangers and the spread of COVID-19 now than back in May but says data still shows how dangerous the virus can be.
Austinites react to Gov. Abbott's statewide mask order
Austinites in downtown Austin had many different opinions, but FOX 7 saw many people wearing their masks.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott talks latest order requiring masks
Gov. Abbott joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about his latest order requiring Texans to wear masks if they live in a county that has 20 or more cases of COVID-19.
Statewide mask requirement in Texas now in effect
A verbal or written warning can be issued for a first-time violator of the maks requirement. A person’s second violation can result in a fine of up to $250. Local law enforcement can issue warnings and fines, but cannot arrest or jail people.
Gov. Abbott issues executive order requiring face masks in counties with 20 or more COVID-19 cases
The order goes into effect at noon tomorrow, July 3.
Abbott, HHSC extend emergency SNAP benefits during COVID-19 pandemic
The emergency July allotments are in addition to the $628 million in benefits previously provided to Texans in April, May, and June.
Gov. Abbott issues statewide face covering requirement for Texans
"Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions."