FOX 7 Discussion: Impact on schools of lifting COVID restrictions

FOX 7 Discussion: Impact on schools of lifting COVID restrictions

Governor Greg Abbott's decision to lift statewide COVID mandates has many school districts in Central Texas rushing to figure out what to do and what to enforce.

Governor Greg Abbott's decision to lift statewide COVID mandates has many school districts in Central Texas rushing to figure out what to do and what to enforce.

Aaron Rodgers donates $1M to his hometown of Chico during pandemic

Aaron Rodgers donates $1M to his hometown of Chico during pandemic

All 80 of those businesses will receive grants through the Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund at North Valley Community Foundation in Chico. The grants will total over $1 million. These grants will help cover rent for an average of three months or longer, and they also will assist in other operational costs.

All 80 of those businesses will receive grants through the Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund at North Valley Community Foundation in Chico. The grants will total over $1 million. These grants will help cover rent for an average of three months or longer, and they also will assist in other operational costs.

Cardinals, J.J. Watt agree to 2-year contract

Cardinals, J.J. Watt agree to 2-year contract

Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, agreed to part ways with the Houston Texans last month after spending his first 10 seasons with the team.

Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, agreed to part ways with the Houston Texans last month after spending his first 10 seasons with the team.

Louis Nix, missing Notre Dame, NFL player, is found dead: report

Louis Nix, missing Notre Dame, NFL player, is found dead: report

Louis Nix, a former NFL defensive lineman who was a college standout at Notre Dame has been found dead after going missing earlier this week.

Louis Nix, a former NFL defensive lineman who was a college standout at Notre Dame has been found dead after going missing earlier this week.

Snupe Daniel, leading Black voice in Austin radio, shares story

Snupe Daniel, leading Black voice in Austin radio, shares story

A leading Black voice in Austin radio shares his story of adoption from the Philippines and why he’s grateful to be one of the only Black men in radio. 

A leading Black voice in Austin radio shares his story of adoption from the Philippines and why he’s grateful to be one of the only Black men in radio. 

FOX 7 Discussion: Addressing the Texas power disaster

FOX 7 Discussion: Addressing the Texas power disaster

Carey King, assistant director of the Energy Institute at UT Austin, provides some insight into what happened last week and where the state goes from here.

Carey King, assistant director of the Energy Institute at UT Austin, provides some insight into what happened last week and where the state goes from here.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas power failures, disaster response

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas power failures, disaster response

State Rep. Donna Howard joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Gov. Abbott's statewide address and what the next steps are for the Texas Legislature.

State Rep. Donna Howard joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Gov. Abbott's statewide address and what the next steps are for the Texas Legislature.

Shortage of blood donations at We Are Blood after storm closure

Shortage of blood donations at We Are Blood after storm closure

The winter storm forced the blood bank’s three donor centers and mobile drives to close from February 13 through February 18 which resulted in a loss of thousands of donations.

The winter storm forced the blood bank’s three donor centers and mobile drives to close from February 13 through February 18 which resulted in a loss of thousands of donations.

'Why did you do this to me?' Ex-girlfriend of former Seahawks lineman Chad Wheeler recounts brutal attack

'Why did you do this to me?' Ex-girlfriend of former Seahawks lineman Chad Wheeler recounts brutal attack

It's been four weeks since Alleah Taylor survived a vicious attack by former Seattle Seahawks lineman Chad Wheeler, and not a day goes by that she doesn't ask herself the same question: Why? 

It's been four weeks since Alleah Taylor survived a vicious attack by former Seattle Seahawks lineman Chad Wheeler, and not a day goes by that she doesn't ask herself the same question: Why? 

Places in Central Texas to go to get a free shower, wash laundry

Places in Central Texas to go to get a free shower, wash laundry

Organizations and businesses are stepping in to help to offer a place for people to go if they need a shower or to do some laundry.

Organizations and businesses are stepping in to help to offer a place for people to go if they need a shower or to do some laundry.

Where to get free water, meals in Austin area on Monday, Feb. 22

Where to get free water, meals in Austin area on Monday, Feb. 22

Local officials, businesses, and other organizations are providing water, hot meals, and support for people seeking help after last week's winter storm. 

Local officials, businesses, and other organizations are providing water, hot meals, and support for people seeking help after last week's winter storm. 

Austin ISD offering free curbside meals at 33 schools

Austin ISD offering free curbside meals at 33 schools

Austin Independent School District is serving free curbside meals on Monday, February 22 for children and their caregivers at 33 schools

Austin Independent School District is serving free curbside meals on Monday, February 22 for children and their caregivers at 33 schools