Gov. Abbott says out-of-state agitators will face federal prosecution
A release from his office says that individuals who come to Texas from out of state to engage in looting, violence, or other destructive acts in violation of federal law will be subject to federal prosecution.
A release from his office says that individuals who come to Texas from out of state to engage in looting, violence, or other destructive acts in violation of federal law will be subject to federal prosecution.
Typhoon Texas in Pflugerville gears up for planned Friday re-opening
In order to keep up with the limited capacity, guests will have to go to the park's website and reserve a time and date to visit.
In order to keep up with the limited capacity, guests will have to go to the park's website and reserve a time and date to visit.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott on Texas’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to discuss the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially hot spots like in Amarillo.
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to discuss the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially hot spots like in Amarillo.
Governor Abbott provides update on COVID-19 surge response in Amarillo
Abbott said he believes that Potter and Randall counties are ready for phase two of the states reopening this Friday.
Abbott said he believes that Potter and Randall counties are ready for phase two of the states reopening this Friday.
DSHS distributes additional cases of remdesivir in Austin, surrounding area
Counties included in this distribution are Travis and Williamson.
Counties included in this distribution are Travis and Williamson.
Texas bars open their doors to customers for the first time in almost two months
Mayor Steve Adler says it might be too soon to be opening bars back up, but says the best thing to do is keep an eye on the COVID-19 case numbers.
Mayor Steve Adler says it might be too soon to be opening bars back up, but says the best thing to do is keep an eye on the COVID-19 case numbers.
Abbott suspends in-person visitation at county, municipal jails in Texas
Abbott previously directed state prisons, jails and juvenile justice facilities to restrict visitation when he issued his COVID-19 disaster declaration back in March.
Abbott previously directed state prisons, jails and juvenile justice facilities to restrict visitation when he issued his COVID-19 disaster declaration back in March.
Texas Reopening: Which businesses can open on May 22?
More businesses and services are opening on Friday, May 22, as part of Phase 2 of Texas' reopening plan.
More businesses and services are opening on Friday, May 22, as part of Phase 2 of Texas' reopening plan.
Texas moving in great direction with COVID-19 testing, reopening state's economy, officials say
Abbott says Texas is headed in a great direction and will continue to increase testing so the state's economy can continue to open up even more.
Abbott says Texas is headed in a great direction and will continue to increase testing so the state's economy can continue to open up even more.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott on COVID-19 in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss COVID-19 in Texas and the reopening of the state's economy.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss COVID-19 in Texas and the reopening of the state's economy.
HHSC to expand COVID-19 testing to all Texas hospitals, state supported living centers
HHSC is currently working with the Texas Department of State Health Services to expand testing to the 4,700 patients and all 18,000 employees at the state-run facilities.
HHSC is currently working with the Texas Department of State Health Services to expand testing to the 4,700 patients and all 18,000 employees at the state-run facilities.
Gov. Abbott terminates COVID-19 related air travel restrictions
The order goes into immediate effect and will terminate all restrictions contained in the Governor's previous Executive order (GA-20).
The order goes into immediate effect and will terminate all restrictions contained in the Governor's previous Executive order (GA-20).
Texas DPS to reopen limited amount of driver license offices
DPS will launch a statewide driver license appointment system that will allow customers to book appointments up to six months in advance, and the limited services being offered will be by appointment only.
DPS will launch a statewide driver license appointment system that will allow customers to book appointments up to six months in advance, and the limited services being offered will be by appointment only.
Gov. Abbott waives late fees for TABC license and permit renewals
The governor's office says that late fees will be waived on any renewals with an expiration date on or after March 13, 2020.
The governor's office says that late fees will be waived on any renewals with an expiration date on or after March 13, 2020.
Abbott, Texas DSHS distribute antiviral drug in Austin to treat COVID-19
DSHS received an initial 30 cases of remdesivir from the federal government last week and distributed it to 15 hospitals throughout Texas.
DSHS received an initial 30 cases of remdesivir from the federal government last week and distributed it to 15 hospitals throughout Texas.
Texas bars can reopen May 22; restaurants allowed at 50 percent capacity
Abbott said all of his openings were unanimously supported by his panel of experts that he is consulting on how to handle COVID-19 and businesses.
Abbott said all of his openings were unanimously supported by his panel of experts that he is consulting on how to handle COVID-19 and businesses.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Travel Alliance urging Gov. Abbott for action
Erika Boyd with the Texas Travel Alliance joins FOX 7 Austin to speak about a letter she recently sent to Gov. Abbott calling him to action.
Erika Boyd with the Texas Travel Alliance joins FOX 7 Austin to speak about a letter she recently sent to Gov. Abbott calling him to action.
Gov. Abbott, Texas National Guard launch mission to disinfect nursing facilities
Each team is equipped with unique supplies such as advanced personal protective equipment, ionized sprayers, and vital oxide.
Each team is equipped with unique supplies such as advanced personal protective equipment, ionized sprayers, and vital oxide.
Texas bars still waiting on official word on reopening
Bar owners are hoping to be included soon since the Governor allowed Texas restaurants, malls, movie theaters, retail stores, salons, malls, gyms, and museums to open with some restrictions.
Bar owners are hoping to be included soon since the Governor allowed Texas restaurants, malls, movie theaters, retail stores, salons, malls, gyms, and museums to open with some restrictions.
No firm plan for mass nursing home testing in Texas
Nationwide, the Associated Press says 26,000 COVID-19 deaths have come from nursing homes, a third of all cases in the U.S.
Nationwide, the Associated Press says 26,000 COVID-19 deaths have come from nursing homes, a third of all cases in the U.S.