Texas Hospital Association reports substantial capacity for COVID-19 patients
THA says that in order to meet demand, hospitals can adjust the flow of their patients, including slowing or pausing non-COVID-19-related procedures and increase bed capacity at the volume of patients fluctuate.
THA says that in order to meet demand, hospitals can adjust the flow of their patients, including slowing or pausing non-COVID-19-related procedures and increase bed capacity at the volume of patients fluctuate.
Free masks to be distributed to those who get tested at Texas-run mobile COVID-19 testing sites
Beginning on Thursday, June 25 each Texan who receives a COVID-19 test at a Texas-run mobile testing site will also be provided with four masks to take home with them.
Beginning on Thursday, June 25 each Texan who receives a COVID-19 test at a Texas-run mobile testing site will also be provided with four masks to take home with them.
2 Republicans opposed by Trump win in N. Carolina, Kentucky
Voters have rebuffed President Donald Trump and nominated two Republicans he opposed to House seats from North Carolina and Kentucky.
Voters have rebuffed President Donald Trump and nominated two Republicans he opposed to House seats from North Carolina and Kentucky.
'Learn from history' instead of removing statues, Trump says
As America grapples with racism in its past, President Donald Trump lined up squarely Tuesday with those who argue that the pendulum has swung too far in favor of removing statues and other symbols of that flawed history, saying mistakes will be repeated if not learned from and understood.
As America grapples with racism in its past, President Donald Trump lined up squarely Tuesday with those who argue that the pendulum has swung too far in favor of removing statues and other symbols of that flawed history, saying mistakes will be repeated if not learned from and understood.
Abbott encourages Texans to wear masks in public, but is not ordering statewide mandate
On Tuesday evening, Abbott told FOX 7 Austin that having local officials adopt face-covering policies is the right approach.
On Tuesday evening, Abbott told FOX 7 Austin that having local officials adopt face-covering policies is the right approach.
FOX 7 Discussion: Progress Texas poll on 2020 race
Tara Pohlmeyer with Progress Texas and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about a recent poll showing Republicans and Democrats locked in a close 2020 race.
Tara Pohlmeyer with Progress Texas and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about a recent poll showing Republicans and Democrats locked in a close 2020 race.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott on rising COVID-19 number in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Texas.
Prosecutor: Trump ally Roger Stone was 'treated differently'
Aaron Zelinsky, a career Justice Department prosecutor who was part of special counsel Robert Mueller's team and worked on the case against Stone, will say he was told by supervisors that political considerations influenced the decision to overrule the recommendation of the trial team and propose a lighter prison sentence, according to testimony released by the House Judiciary Committee.
Aaron Zelinsky, a career Justice Department prosecutor who was part of special counsel Robert Mueller's team and worked on the case against Stone, will say he was told by supervisors that political considerations influenced the decision to overrule the recommendation of the trial team and propose a lighter prison sentence, according to testimony released by the House Judiciary Committee.
Gov. Abbott expands local authority on outdoor gatherings
The proclamation follows data showing an increase in COVID-19 transmission in Texas and precedes Independence Day celebrations next week.
The proclamation follows data showing an increase in COVID-19 transmission in Texas and precedes Independence Day celebrations next week.
Trump threat on DC ‘autonomous zone’ flagged on Twitter for violating ‘rules about abusive behavior’
A tweet by president Donald Trump vowing that "There will never be an 'Autonomous Zone' in Washington, D.C.," was flagged on Twitter for violating the company's "abusive behavior" guidelines.
A tweet by president Donald Trump vowing that "There will never be an 'Autonomous Zone' in Washington, D.C.," was flagged on Twitter for violating the company's "abusive behavior" guidelines.
Trump calls for arrest of people who vandalize, destroy monuments
President Donald Trump authorized the arrest of anyone vandalizing or destroying monuments, statues or other such federal property in the United States.
President Donald Trump authorized the arrest of anyone vandalizing or destroying monuments, statues or other such federal property in the United States.
FOX 7 Discussion: 2020 campaign trail
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about Trump's recent rally in Tulsa and the state of Joe Biden's campaign.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about Trump's recent rally in Tulsa and the state of Joe Biden's campaign.
Abbott: Closing down Texas again will always be the last option
The sudden spike in cases began after Memorial Day. State officials are trying to stop another wave with the Fourth of July around the corner.
The sudden spike in cases began after Memorial Day. State officials are trying to stop another wave with the Fourth of July around the corner.
Abbott says rate of COVID-19 spread ‘unacceptable’ in Texas, doesn’t impose new rules or closures
Gov. Greg Abbott acknowledged the growing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Texas on Monday but declined to enact any new rules or closures.
Gov. Greg Abbott acknowledged the growing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Texas on Monday but declined to enact any new rules or closures.
Austin businesses now ordered to require face masks
Mayor Steve Adler has issued a new order that goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. on June 22 and lasts until August 15.
Mayor Steve Adler has issued a new order that goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. on June 22 and lasts until August 15.
Trump rails against mail voting, but he and his aides have repeatedly done it themselves
Vice President Mike Pence and a half-dozen other senior advisers to President Donald Trump have repeatedly voted by mail, according to election records.
Vice President Mike Pence and a half-dozen other senior advisers to President Donald Trump have repeatedly voted by mail, according to election records.
Trump administration extends ban on H-1B, other visas until end of 2020
A senior administration official says the ban will stay in effect until the end of 2020 in an effort to free up jobs.
A senior administration official says the ban will stay in effect until the end of 2020 in an effort to free up jobs.
Trump doubles down on rally remarks, saying US doing 'too good a job' on COVID-19 testing
President Donald Trump says the United States has done “too good a job” on testing for cases of COVID-19.
President Donald Trump says the United States has done “too good a job” on testing for cases of COVID-19.
Biden campaign agrees to 3 general election debates, slams Trump team for seeking more
The Biden campaign has agreed to participate in three planned general election presidential debates in the fall, while slamming the Trump campaign’s push for more debates as an “effort to change the subject” and “create a distracting ‘debate about debates.’”
The Biden campaign has agreed to participate in three planned general election presidential debates in the fall, while slamming the Trump campaign’s push for more debates as an “effort to change the subject” and “create a distracting ‘debate about debates.’”
TIMELINE: Texas continued response to COVID-19 pandemic
With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been working closely with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been working closely with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.