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."
'White power' flare-up in retirement haven reveals tensions
Those tensions, though, flared two weeks ago during a golf-cart parade for President Donald Trump's birthday in which a man shouted, “White Power,” when confronted by anti-Trump protesters. A video clip of that confrontation in America’s largest retirement community was tweeted approvingly by Trump last weekend and then taken down.
Those tensions, though, flared two weeks ago during a golf-cart parade for President Donald Trump's birthday in which a man shouted, “White Power,” when confronted by anti-Trump protesters. A video clip of that confrontation in America’s largest retirement community was tweeted approvingly by Trump last weekend and then taken down.
White House: Trump not briefed on 'unverified' bounties
The White House plans to brief select members of Congress after news reports citing U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan.
The White House plans to brief select members of Congress after news reports citing U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan.
"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.
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of Qassem Soleimani, asks Interpol to help
Iran issued an arrest warrant for Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.
Iran issued an arrest warrant for Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.
Cuomo calls on Trump to sign executive order requiring face masks
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on President Donald Trump Monday to sign an executive order requiring all people to wear face coverings as the number of COVID-19 cases has increased across the country.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on President Donald Trump Monday to sign an executive order requiring all people to wear face coverings as the number of COVID-19 cases has increased across the country.
Twitch temporarily bans Trump, Reddit removes Trump subreddit to align with new hate speech policies
Twitch temporarily banned the president over “hateful conduct” and Reddit removed a Donald Trump subreddit to align with both companies’ hate speech policies.
Twitch temporarily banned the president over “hateful conduct” and Reddit removed a Donald Trump subreddit to align with both companies’ hate speech policies.
Beyoncé to release new visual album 'Black Is King' on Disney+
The "Lion King"-inspired album will hit Disney+ in late July
The "Lion King"-inspired album will hit Disney+ in late July
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.
President Trump tweets video with 'white power' chant, then deletes it
President Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted approvingly of a video showing one of his supporters chanting “white power," a racist slogan associated with white supremacists.
President Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted approvingly of a video showing one of his supporters chanting “white power," a racist slogan associated with white supremacists.
Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songs at rallies
The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives.
The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives.
President approvingly tweets video showing 'white power' chant
President Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted approvingly of a video showing one of his supporters chanting “white power," a racist slogan associated with white supremacists.
President Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted approvingly of a video showing one of his supporters chanting “white power," a racist slogan associated with white supremacists.
Dr. Deborah Birx says President Trump never requested slow-down in coronavirus testing
At his Tulsa, Oklahoma rally on June 20, President Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy when he suggested a slow down in coronavirus testing.
At his Tulsa, Oklahoma rally on June 20, President Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy when he suggested a slow down in coronavirus testing.
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.
Biden says he would use federal power to require Americans to wear masks in public
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump’s
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
Appeals court: Trump wrongly diverted $2.5B for border wall
A federal appeals court ruled against the Trump administration in its transfer of military money to build sections of the U.S. border wall with Mexico.
A federal appeals court ruled against the Trump administration in its transfer of military money to build sections of the U.S. border wall with Mexico.
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.