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.
NYC judge rejects Trump family effort to halt tell-all book
A New York City judge on Thursday dismissed a claim by Donald Trump’s brother that sought to halt the publication of a tell-all book by the president’s niece, saying the court lacked jurisdiction in the case.
A New York City judge on Thursday dismissed a claim by Donald Trump’s brother that sought to halt the publication of a tell-all book by the president’s niece, saying the court lacked jurisdiction in the case.
Dueling Trump-Biden events offer contrasting coronavirus responses
“I’m supposedly an expert in foreign policy,” Biden said of his lengthy career in the Senate and as vice president. “Well, health care is more complicated than foreign policy. It really is.”
“I’m supposedly an expert in foreign policy,” Biden said of his lengthy career in the Senate and as vice president. “Well, health care is more complicated than foreign policy. It really is.”
NYC judge punts Trump family effort to halt tell-all book
Surrogates Court Judge Peter Kelly said the claims were not appropriate for his court, where disputes over estate matters are settled.
Surrogates Court Judge Peter Kelly said the claims were not appropriate for his court, where disputes over estate matters are settled.
Native Americans protesting Trump trip to Mount Rushmore
Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for Trump’s July 3 visit, part of his “comeback” campaign for a nation reeling from sickness, unemployment and social unrest.
Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for Trump’s July 3 visit, part of his “comeback” campaign for a nation reeling from sickness, unemployment and social unrest.
The Dixie Chicks change their name to 'The Chicks'
Their official website has a message across the top that reads: "We want to meet this moment."
Their official website has a message across the top that reads: "We want to meet this moment."
Trump administration retiring 13 federally operated COVID-19 testing sites amid sharp rise in cases
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
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.
Justices rule for Trump administration in deportation case
The justices ruled in the case of man who said he fled persecution as a member of Sri Lanka’s Tamil minority, but failed to persuade immigration officials that he faced harm if he returned to Sri Lanka. The man was arrested soon after he slipped across the U.S. border from Mexico.
The justices ruled in the case of man who said he fled persecution as a member of Sri Lanka’s Tamil minority, but failed to persuade immigration officials that he faced harm if he returned to Sri Lanka. The man was arrested soon after he slipped across the U.S. border from Mexico.
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.
Hillary Clinton tells Amy Schumer she wants to send Trump 'back to the golf course full-time'
“I’m spending most of my time trying to do everything I can to retire him and to send him back to the golf course full-time,” Clinton said from her home in Chappaqua, N.Y., while Schumer was staying with her family in Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.
“I’m spending most of my time trying to do everything I can to retire him and to send him back to the golf course full-time,” Clinton said from her home in Chappaqua, N.Y., while Schumer was staying with her family in Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.
Trump to sign executive order protecting federal statues, monuments
Sources told Fox News Wednesday that the text of the executive order is still being finalized. But the president said in a tweet earlier this week that people who deface, damage, or destroy federal monuments and statues should get "up to 10 years in prison."
Sources told Fox News Wednesday that the text of the executive order is still being finalized. But the president said in a tweet earlier this week that people who deface, damage, or destroy federal monuments and statues should get "up to 10 years in prison."
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.
President Trump's visit to Arizona marked by border visit, Phoenix event, protest
First, the president will travel to Yuma to mark the construction of more than 200 miles (322 kilometers) of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, an issue that he built his campaign on four years ago. Later, he’ll address a group of young Republicans at a Phoenix megachurch, where event organizers have pledged thousands will attend.
First, the president will travel to Yuma to mark the construction of more than 200 miles (322 kilometers) of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, an issue that he built his campaign on four years ago. Later, he’ll address a group of young Republicans at a Phoenix megachurch, where event organizers have pledged thousands will attend.