Trump will attend RNC in North Carolina to accept nomination

President Trump on Monday was pressed over his decision to abandon the portions of next month’s Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, Fla., over coronavirus concerns, telling reporters that he plans to attend part of the pared-down proceedings in North Carolina.

FOX 7 Discussion: Congress and COVID-19 relief

Discussions continue on Capitol Hill as Congress tries to pass another COVID-19 relief bill. Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their opinions on what would help the most.

Texas adds six days to early voting period for 2020 general election

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the decision on Monday, which had been expected, as Texas continues to suffer from a major outbreak of COVID-19 across the state.

Texas Gov. announces FEMA Approval for Federal Emergency Declaration following Hurricane Hanna

According to a release, FEMA will be specifically authorized to provide emergency protective measures limited to direct Federal assistance and reimbursement for mass care including evacuation and shelter support at 75 percent federal funding. 

Pelosi dubs Trump 'Mr. Make Matters Worse' over his handling of coronavirus pandemic

“This president, I have a new name for him, Mr. Make Matters Worse,” Pelosi said when discussing the president’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Governor Abbott provides update on Hanna response

Hanna was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall at around 5 p.m. on Padre Island about 33 miles south of Corpus Christi.

Austin service industry workers demand Congress extend $600/week unemployment benefits

When Congress passed the CARES Act stimulus package in March, lawmakers authorized $600 a week of enhanced unemployment benefits, a lifeline for many that is set to expire in Texas Saturday.

No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.

Michael Cohen, Trump's ex-lawyer, released from prison again

Michael Cohen was released from a prison in Otisville, New York on Friday. A day earlier, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ordered him freed.

Governor, HHSC encourage Medicaid, CHIP providers to apply for federal COVID-19 relief funds

The deadline is August 3 and the Provider Relief Funds may be used to cover lost revenue due to the coronavirus or health related expenses purchased to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus.

Abbott places state resources on standby as Tropical Depression approaches Texas

The depression is expected to impact the lower third of Texas, including the upper Rio Grande Valley, the Coastal Bend and the Texas Hill Country throughout the weekend.