Austin restaurant owners split over opening to 100% capacity
Local business owners seem split down the middle when it comes to Governor Abbott’s announcement allowing all businesses to bump up capacity.
Local business owners seem split down the middle when it comes to Governor Abbott’s announcement allowing all businesses to bump up capacity.
‘Now is too soon to return to normal’: says Austin’s health authority
If things continue this way, Escott said he may recommend we drop down to stage three risk guidelines and possibly flirt with stage two in the late spring. But that doesn't mean letting down your guard.
If things continue this way, Escott said he may recommend we drop down to stage three risk guidelines and possibly flirt with stage two in the late spring. But that doesn't mean letting down your guard.
'Save our Seniors' initiative launches in 26 Texas counties
A Monday press release from Abbotts office explained that the initiative will target Texans who are 75 and older, and, or, homebound.
A Monday press release from Abbotts office explained that the initiative will target Texans who are 75 and older, and, or, homebound.
Gov. Abbott ends statewide mask mandate, fully reopens all Texas businesses
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
Gov. Abbott: 'It is now time to open Texas 100%'
Governor Greg Abbott announced the lifting of statewide COVID mandates, including the mask mandate, at a news conference in Lubbock.
Governor Greg Abbott announced the lifting of statewide COVID mandates, including the mask mandate, at a news conference in Lubbock.
Gov. Greg Abbott to make "statewide announcement" on Tuesday
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will make a statewide announcement Tuesday in Lubbock.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he will make a statewide announcement Tuesday in Lubbock.
Central Texans split on lifting state mask order
FOX 7 Austin spoke with Central Texans on how they feel about Gov. Greg Abbott potentially ending Texas' mask mandate.
FOX 7 Austin spoke with Central Texans on how they feel about Gov. Greg Abbott potentially ending Texas' mask mandate.
Emergency SNAP benefits extended for March in Texas
The emergency March allotments are in addition to the more than $2.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
The emergency March allotments are in addition to the more than $2.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
TDEM requesting 54 counties be added to federal disaster declaration
More counties will continue to be re-requested as the state receives information from those who suffered damage due to the recent winter storms.
More counties will continue to be re-requested as the state receives information from those who suffered damage due to the recent winter storms.
Bastrop County designated Film Friendly Texas community
Bastrop County has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.
Bastrop County has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.
Gov. Abbott delivers address to Texans after historic winter storm
More than four million Texans reported having no power due to a winter storm last week that also caused many water issues and claimed the lives of at least 80 people.
More than four million Texans reported having no power due to a winter storm last week that also caused many water issues and claimed the lives of at least 80 people.
Texas officials hold emergency meeting to address energy bill spikes
Some Texans have been reporting energy bills in the thousands following the power outages earlier this week.
Some Texans have been reporting energy bills in the thousands following the power outages earlier this week.
Biden approves major disaster declaration in Texas
77 Texas counties have been approved for individual assistance from FEMA, including several in Central Texas.
77 Texas counties have been approved for individual assistance from FEMA, including several in Central Texas.
Gov. Abbott provides update on winter weather response in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott is holding a briefing to provide the latest information about the state's response to winter weather.
Governor Greg Abbott is holding a briefing to provide the latest information about the state's response to winter weather.
Abbott blames Texas' power crisis on ERCOT, calls for investigation
Gov. Greg Abbott outlined five focus points for the days ahead, including investigating ERCOT.
Gov. Greg Abbott outlined five focus points for the days ahead, including investigating ERCOT.
With half of Texas under a boil water notice, state efforts shift to emerging water crisis
Nearly half of Texans are now under a boil water advisory. It’s partially driven by burst pipes tearing apart homes and stressing water systems.
Nearly half of Texans are now under a boil water advisory. It’s partially driven by burst pipes tearing apart homes and stressing water systems.
Abbott issues order halting export of natural gas
Some coal, natural gas, and nuclear sources were shut down because of the winter weather impacting Texas.
Some coal, natural gas, and nuclear sources were shut down because of the winter weather impacting Texas.
Texas legislative hearings called to investigate power grid crisis
This will be the second time state lawmakers will hold hearings because of a massive power grid shutdown.
This will be the second time state lawmakers will hold hearings because of a massive power grid shutdown.
Local officials across Texas getting additional resources to respond to severe winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott today announced he will be deploying state resources as well as the National Guard to assist local officials throughout Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced he will be deploying state resources as well as the National Guard to assist local officials throughout Texas.
Federal Emergency Declaration issued for Texas due to severe winter weather
The White House has declared a federal emergency for Texas as the entire state deals with severe winter weather.
The White House has declared a federal emergency for Texas as the entire state deals with severe winter weather.