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.
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.
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.
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)."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
"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."
Abbott, MLB hall-of-famer Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez release new PSA about the importance of masks
In the PSA, Rodríguez urges Texans to wear a mask in public to protect themselves and others from the virus.
In the PSA, Rodríguez urges Texans to wear a mask in public to protect themselves and others from the virus.
Abbott provides update on where Texas' reopening, restrictions stand
On Monday, Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe called on the governor to allow metropolitan areas to roll all the way back to stay-at-home orders based on circumstance, but the governor is against returning to a shutdown.
On Monday, Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe called on the governor to allow metropolitan areas to roll all the way back to stay-at-home orders based on circumstance, but the governor is against returning to a shutdown.
Austin City Council holds special meeting to discuss COVID-19
The meeting comes as the number of cases and hospitalizations in the state and in Austin-Travis County continue to rise.
The meeting comes as the number of cases and hospitalizations in the state and in Austin-Travis County continue to rise.
Abbott, HHSC extend deadline for pandemic food benefits for families
Eligible families include those with children who lost access to free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program due to school closures.
Eligible families include those with children who lost access to free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program due to school closures.