Travis County Judge Biscoe sends letter to Abbott requesting more roll backs, statewide mask enforcement
Biscoe also thanked Abbott for rolling back occupancy and closing bars on Friday, calling the actions "meaningful steps toward slowing this spike."
Biscoe also thanked Abbott for rolling back occupancy and closing bars on Friday, calling the actions "meaningful steps toward slowing this spike."
"The Power of Teamwork": Abbott, UT head football coach Tom Herman release new COVID-19 PSA
In the PSA entitled "The Power of Teamwork," Herman urges Texans to work together as a team to stop COVID-19 by washing their hands, social distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when possible.
In the PSA entitled "The Power of Teamwork," Herman urges Texans to work together as a team to stop COVID-19 by washing their hands, social distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when possible.
Texas Bar and Nightclub Association sues state over latest shutdowns
The Texas Bar and Nightclub Association (TBNA) is responding by announcing they are suing the state while encouraging other bars to join in and contest the closures.
The Texas Bar and Nightclub Association (TBNA) is responding by announcing they are suing the state while encouraging other bars to join in and contest the closures.
VP Mike Pence, Gov. Abbott discuss COVID-19 in Dallas
Both also agreed that one of the main areas people can step up is wearing a mask.
Both also agreed that one of the main areas people can step up is wearing a mask.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on Abbott's scaling back reopening plans
Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to scale back reopening plans in Texas due to high COVID-19 numbers.
Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to scale back reopening plans in Texas due to high COVID-19 numbers.
New order by Gov. Abbott scales back reopening plans, shuts down Texas bars
The order has an option for some bars; they can offer delivery and take-out, including alcoholic beverages. Conditions for that may hinge on serving food. The details are still being drafted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
The order has an option for some bars; they can offer delivery and take-out, including alcoholic beverages. Conditions for that may hinge on serving food. The details are still being drafted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Federal support for Texas community-based COVID-19 testing sites extended
The federal government will maintain support for the program while surging resources to Dallas and Houston in order to support testing needs within the community.
The federal government will maintain support for the program while surging resources to Dallas and Houston in order to support testing needs within the community.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas bars to close, restaurants to scale back to 50% capacity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order placing new limitations on bars, restaurants, tubing businesses and outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order placing new limitations on bars, restaurants, tubing businesses and outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase.
Gov. Abbott rolls back parts of reopening plan as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise in Texas
The decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%, which the Governor previously stated would lead to further preventative action.
The decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%, which the Governor previously stated would lead to further preventative action.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler responds to pause on reopening Texas
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's latest decision to pause the reopening of Texas as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the state.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's latest decision to pause the reopening of Texas as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the state.
Gov. Abbott announces temporary pause on further phases to reopen Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on any further phases to reopen Texas as the state responded to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Governor Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on any further phases to reopen Texas as the state responded to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Governor Abbott pauses additional reopening phases
Businesses that are permitted to open under the previous phases can continue to operate at the designated occupancy levels and under the minimum standard health protocols provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Businesses that are permitted to open under the previous phases can continue to operate at the designated occupancy levels and under the minimum standard health protocols provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Gov. Abbott issues executive order suspending electives surgeries in 4 Texas counties
The governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties.
The governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties.
Gov. Abbott suspending elective surgeries in Travis County to expand hospital capacity
The governor says he's doing so to ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients as Texas is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
The governor says he's doing so to ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients as Texas is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Texas Restaurant Association looking to expand alcohol-to-go in Texas
The alcohol to go waiver was recently extended by the governor indefinitely, but TRA wants to take that waiver a step even further by allowing the sale of mixed drinks with food orders.
The alcohol to go waiver was recently extended by the governor indefinitely, but TRA wants to take that waiver a step even further by allowing the sale of mixed drinks with food orders.
FOX 7 Discussion: COVID-19 surge hitting Texas
Thousands are calling for Governor Greg Abbott to resign after the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Democratic Campaign Consultant Joe Deshotel and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin to speak on the latest spike.
Thousands are calling for Governor Greg Abbott to resign after the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Democratic Campaign Consultant Joe Deshotel and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin to speak on the latest spike.
Local leaders get additional leeway for COVID-19 restrictions
With other towns still trying to decide whether or not to light the fuse or pull the plug, Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday issued an order providing organizers and local government officials some legal cover.
With other towns still trying to decide whether or not to light the fuse or pull the plug, Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday issued an order providing organizers and local government officials some legal cover.
Texas Hospital Association reports substantial capacity for COVID-19 patients
THA says that in order to meet demand, hospitals can adjust the flow of their patients, including slowing or pausing non-COVID-19-related procedures and increase bed capacity at the volume of patients fluctuate.
THA says that in order to meet demand, hospitals can adjust the flow of their patients, including slowing or pausing non-COVID-19-related procedures and increase bed capacity at the volume of patients fluctuate.
Free masks to be distributed to those who get tested at Texas-run mobile COVID-19 testing sites
Beginning on Thursday, June 25 each Texan who receives a COVID-19 test at a Texas-run mobile testing site will also be provided with four masks to take home with them.
Beginning on Thursday, June 25 each Texan who receives a COVID-19 test at a Texas-run mobile testing site will also be provided with four masks to take home with them.
Abbott encourages Texans to wear masks in public, but is not ordering statewide mandate
On Tuesday evening, Abbott told FOX 7 Austin that having local officials adopt face-covering policies is the right approach.
On Tuesday evening, Abbott told FOX 7 Austin that having local officials adopt face-covering policies is the right approach.