Biden speaks to class of 2020

Due to the pandemic, the school held a virtual commencement for its graduating seniors.

Texas Supreme Court orders stay from temporary order in vote-by-mail case

Houston’s 14th Court of Appeals granted temporary relief in a challenge to a Travis County trial court’s ruling that mail ballots met the state-law disability provision for voters to mail ballots, says the Court.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Travel Alliance urging Gov. Abbott for action

Erika Boyd with the Texas Travel Alliance joins FOX 7 Austin to speak about a letter she recently sent to Gov. Abbott calling him to action.

Ken Paxton files petition to Texas Supreme Court against mail-in voting

Those in support of the voting by mail order argue that anyone with a fear of contracting COVID-19 should be allowed to claim a “disability” and vote by mail. 

‘Operation Warp Speed’: Trump announces new initiative for COVID-19 vaccine

The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

Trump still confident in virus test despite false negatives

President Donald Trump expressed no concerns Friday about a rapid coronavirus test that the White House has been relying on to ensure his safety, despite new data suggesting the test may return an inordinate share of false negatives.

Biden says he would not pardon Trump or block investigations

Democratic candidate Joe Biden says that if he wins the presidency he will not use his power to pardon Donald Trump or stop any investigations of Trump and his associates.

Snoop Dogg, Shaq team up with Raising Canes to host nationwide grad party

Both Snoop Dog (DJ Snoopadelic) and Shaquille O'Neal (Dj Diesel) will be hosting the graduation party as guest DJs. The event starts at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 15.  

Trump's push for opening school clashes with Fauci's caution

President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.

Former California Governor Jerry Brown: President Trump 'abdicated' in coronavirus response

While calling for increased testing and tracing in the face of COVID-19, former California Governor Jerry Brown accused President Trump of shirking his responsibility as Commander-in-Chief.

Texas AG’s office calls Austin-Travis County public health orders unlawful 

The letter alleges current orders restrict essential businesses, like houses of worship. Adler said the city’s Stay Home and Work Safe order has consistently changed to complement the changes the governor’s office made.

House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service

A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service

Trump presses for schools to reopen, takes dig at Fauci

The president accused Fauci of wanting “to play all sides of the equation," a comment that suggested he is tiring of the nation's top infectious disease expert.

Texas bars still waiting on official word on reopening

Bar owners are hoping to be included soon since the Governor allowed Texas restaurants, malls, movie theaters, retail stores, salons, malls, gyms, and museums to open with some restrictions.

No firm plan for mass nursing home testing in Texas

Nationwide, the Associated Press says 26,000 COVID-19 deaths have come from nursing homes, a third of all cases in the U.S.