Department of Homeland Security to hold vaccination clinic at border
The Department of Homeland Security will hold a mass vaccination clinic next week in the Rio Grande Valley to vaccinate Border Patrol agents in Texas.
Texas AG sues Austin, Travis County over mask mandate
The Texas AG’s office has officially filed suit in district court to ask for a temporary restraining order on the local mask rule until a hearing is held.
Matthew McConaughey says running for governor of Texas is 'a true consideration'
Matthew McConaughey could be headed for a career in politics in the near future.
State, local leaders battle over lifting of mask mandate in Texas
The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
FOX 7 Discussion: Poll shows Texans split on lifting mask mandate
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas discuss a recent poll showing that Texans are split about lifting the mask mandate.
‘We’ll see you in court’: State, City of Austin battle over mask mandate
In Austin and Travis County masks are still mandatory. The fear of a possible surge from the upcoming Spring Break is reason enough to go against the state according to County Judge Andy Brown.
Georgetown reopens most facilities, will still require masks
The guidelines state that face coverings are still required in city facilities.
City of Round Rock will continue to require residents wear masks
The City of Round Rock is still requiring residents to wear masks, despite Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
Poll: Sharp divide between rural and urban areas on mask wearing
Repeal is not popular in major metro areas or with people of color, according to the findings of the study.
Gov. Abbott blames Biden administration for migrant surge at border
Abbott said it is President Joe Biden’s "open border" policies that give the greenlight to cartels and other criminal activity.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott’s visit to South Texas border
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and immigration attorney Pooja Sethi share their opinions on Abbott calling the situation at the border a crisis.
Masks will continue to be required within the City of Austin
“In Austin, we’re committed to saving lives. Period."
Gov. Greg Abbott holds press conference to discuss border crisis
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference at the Texas-Mexico border to talk about the state’s border security efforts amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Essential workers at rally demand to be vaccinated as soon as possible
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate highlights why essential workers need to be vaccinated as soon as possible.
Service industry workers calling on Abbott to delay lifting COVID mandates
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate underscores why essential workers need to be vaccinated now.
Essential workers protest over Abbott’s decision to lift mask mandate
Central Texas essential workers and local activists are adding their voices in opposition to Governor Greg Abbott’s order to lift statewide COVID mandates.
Essential workers, activists plan to protest at Governor's Mansion on Monday
Groups of essential workers and activists plan to gather at the Governor's Mansion on Monday to protest Abbott's order to lift the mask mandate.
LIST: Where in Austin do you still need to wear a mask?
Here is a list of establishments that will still be requiring masks upon entry, despite the mask mandate being lifted on March 10th.
Abbott, TEA announce funding to support in-person instruction
The funding will be made available to school systems that have seen enrollment and attendance drop due to COVID-19.
Hays County leaders, businesses respond to lifting of mask mandate
County Judge Ruben Becerra says that less than 0.7 percent of Hays County people have been vaccinated, meaning the threat of COVID-19 is not over.