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.

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.

Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall

President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.

Mary Trump's book offers scathing portrayal of president

Mary Trump writes that a “perfect storm of catastrophes” have exposed the president at his worst.

Biden says he is going to ‘transform’ the nation if elected

The tweet comes after a politically charged Fourth of July weekend, as the country works to manage a new surge in COVID-19 cases and tries to emerge from weeks of tense protests that have resulted in a widening divide between Democrats and Republicans.

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.

FOX 7 Discussion: Is the president trying to divide the country?

Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss President Trump's recent comments about NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace.

Trump suggests NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace should apologize for noose 'hoax'

President Donald Trump lashed out at the only Black driver in NASCAR’s top racing series and appeared to criticize the league for banning the Confederate flag.

Neil Young upset Trump event used his song: ‘This is NOT ok with me’

Neil Young made clear once again Friday that he doesn’t like it when one of his songs is used during a public appearance by President Trump.

Rose McGowan calls for arrests of Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton following Ghislaine Maxwell's FBI capture

Rose McGowan is calling for Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton to be arrested next for their alleged ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein following the arrest of his alleged sex abuse accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

Antonin Scalia, Jackie Robinson among those picked for Trump’s ‘National Garden’ of heroes

President Trump on Friday announced the creation of a National Garden of American Heroes to pay tribute to historically significant Americans -- a garden that will include former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and baseball star Jackie Robinson among past presidents, anti-slavery advocates and others.

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.

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.

Trump plans fiery Rushmore rally amid coronavirus threat, protests

Trump, who has spoken forcefully against protesters who have tried to topple Confederate monuments and statues honoring those who have benefited from slavery, planned to target “the left wing mob and those practicing cancel culture," said a person familiar with his remarks.

Details of DC’s Fourth of July celebration revealed by Interior Department

The Department of the Interior and National Parks Service on Wednesday announced details about Fourth of July celebrations in Washington D.C. over the weekend, which will include military flyovers, a salute from President Trump, and a “monumental” fireworks display.

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.