Austin restaurant owners weigh costs of safely opening dining room services
Not every restaurant is on board with Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas businesses starting May 1.
Not every restaurant is on board with Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas businesses starting May 1.
Vice President Pence doesn't wear mask for Mayo Clinic visit
Video feeds show Vice President Mike Pence didn't wear a mask when he met with a Mayo employee who has recovered from COVID-19.
Video feeds show Vice President Mike Pence didn't wear a mask when he met with a Mayo employee who has recovered from COVID-19.
Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
Hillary Clinton becomes latest Democrat to endorse Biden
Hillary Clinton, the first woman to become a major party's presidential nominee, endorsed Joe Biden's White House bid on Tuesday, continuing Democrats' efforts to coalesce around the former vice president as he takes on President Donald Trump.
Hillary Clinton, the first woman to become a major party's presidential nominee, endorsed Joe Biden's White House bid on Tuesday, continuing Democrats' efforts to coalesce around the former vice president as he takes on President Donald Trump.
Austin health officials say it’s too early to open up Texas economy
In a phased plan, beginning Friday, restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and malls can reopen if they want to, but operate at only 25 percent capacity.
In a phased plan, beginning Friday, restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and malls can reopen if they want to, but operate at only 25 percent capacity.
VP Mike Pence doesn't wear mask during tour of Mayo Clinic COVID-19 research, treatment facilities
Vice President Mike Pence ignored a Mayo Clinic policy designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and did not wear a mask during his tour of Mayo's research and treatment facilities Tuesday.
Vice President Mike Pence ignored a Mayo Clinic policy designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and did not wear a mask during his tour of Mayo's research and treatment facilities Tuesday.
Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer
President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.
President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.
Matthew McConaughey and boxer Canelo Alvarez team up for Spanish language COVID-19 PSA
The PSA is titled "El Corona en la Lona" and the two ask people to protect themselves and others in the fight against COVID-19. They're urging people to stay home, but if it's not possible, wear a mask or bandana to protect family, friends and the community.
The PSA is titled "El Corona en la Lona" and the two ask people to protect themselves and others in the fight against COVID-19. They're urging people to stay home, but if it's not possible, wear a mask or bandana to protect family, friends and the community.
Kim Jong Un may be trying to avoid coronavirus, South Korea says
Amid rumors regarding Kim's health, his absence from certain events could have stemmed from steps taken recently in North Korea to limit a potential coronavirus outbreak, officials say.
Amid rumors regarding Kim's health, his absence from certain events could have stemmed from steps taken recently in North Korea to limit a potential coronavirus outbreak, officials say.
Austin City Council discusses plans after state stay-at-home order expires
The council's work session is set to begin at 9 a.m. and they will be joined by a panel of experts to talk about COVID-19 related issues directly affecting Austin.
The council's work session is set to begin at 9 a.m. and they will be joined by a panel of experts to talk about COVID-19 related issues directly affecting Austin.
Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.
Texas Democrats respond to Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas
Several organizations, including the Texas Democrats, voiced that the Governor's plan is not the best idea.
Several organizations, including the Texas Democrats, voiced that the Governor's plan is not the best idea.
Rising support for mail-in voting amid pandemic, poll suggests
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%, according to the Associated Press.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%, according to the Associated Press.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas businesses
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what the governor's plan to reopen Texas means for Austin.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Marcel Clarke to discuss what the governor's plan to reopen Texas means for Austin.
State stay-at-home order will expire on April 30, first phase of businesses reopening May 1
The governor says the stay-at-home order that he issued that is set to expire on April 30 will be allowed to expire. The following day, on May 1, the first phase begins in which retail stores, malls, movie theaters and restaurants will be allowed to reopen but occupancy can be no more than 25%.
The governor says the stay-at-home order that he issued that is set to expire on April 30 will be allowed to expire. The following day, on May 1, the first phase begins in which retail stores, malls, movie theaters and restaurants will be allowed to reopen but occupancy can be no more than 25%.
Texas restaurants, stores, malls, movie theaters can reopen May 1 at reduced capacity
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that restaurants and stores will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity across the state starting May 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that restaurants and stores will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity across the state starting May 1.
Netflix to release Michelle Obama documentary in May
“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.
“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.
Social distancing will continue ‘through the summer,’ Dr. Deborah Birx says
The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.
Nancy Pelosi is latest high-profile Democrat to endorse Joe Biden
The House speaker said Biden would be a “voice of reason and resilience” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The House speaker said Biden would be a “voice of reason and resilience” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Adler calls for "quick and complete assessment" of deadly officer-involved shooting in SE Austin
The mayor released a statement over the weekend about the shooting which happened on Friday, April 24.
The mayor released a statement over the weekend about the shooting which happened on Friday, April 24.



















