TSTA, Texas AFT respond to TEA's reopening guidelines
On Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency announced that students should be able to go back to their classrooms in the fall.
Texas passes 10,000 confirmed new virus cases in single day on Tuesday
Texas has surpassed 10,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day for the first time as a resurgence of the outbreak rages across the U.S.
Gov. Abbott concerned about potential coronavirus deaths in Texas
Abbott said he believes Texas understood more of the dangers and the spread of COVID-19 now than back in May but says data still shows how dangerous the virus can be.
Austinites react to Gov. Abbott's statewide mask order
Austinites in downtown Austin had many different opinions, but FOX 7 saw many people wearing their masks.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott talks latest order requiring masks
Gov. Abbott joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about his latest order requiring Texans to wear masks if they live in a county that has 20 or more cases of COVID-19.
Statewide mask requirement in Texas now in effect
A verbal or written warning can be issued for a first-time violator of the maks requirement. A person’s second violation can result in a fine of up to $250. Local law enforcement can issue warnings and fines, but cannot arrest or jail people.
Gov. Abbott issues executive order requiring face masks in counties with 20 or more COVID-19 cases
The order goes into effect at noon tomorrow, July 3.
Abbott, HHSC extend emergency SNAP benefits during COVID-19 pandemic
The emergency July allotments are in addition to the $628 million in benefits previously provided to Texans in April, May, and June.
Gov. Abbott issues statewide face covering requirement for Texans
"Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions."
Abbott, MLB hall-of-famer Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez release new PSA about the importance of masks
In the PSA, Rodríguez urges Texans to wear a mask in public to protect themselves and others from the virus.
Abbott provides update on where Texas' reopening, restrictions stand
On Monday, Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe called on the governor to allow metropolitan areas to roll all the way back to stay-at-home orders based on circumstance, but the governor is against returning to a shutdown.
Austin City Council holds special meeting to discuss COVID-19
The meeting comes as the number of cases and hospitalizations in the state and in Austin-Travis County continue to rise.
Abbott, HHSC extend deadline for pandemic food benefits for families
Eligible families include those with children who lost access to free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program due to school closures.
Travis County Judge Biscoe sends letter to Abbott requesting more roll backs, statewide mask enforcement
Biscoe also thanked Abbott for rolling back occupancy and closing bars on Friday, calling the actions "meaningful steps toward slowing this spike."
"The Power of Teamwork": Abbott, UT head football coach Tom Herman release new COVID-19 PSA
In the PSA entitled "The Power of Teamwork," Herman urges Texans to work together as a team to stop COVID-19 by washing their hands, social distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when possible.
Texas Bar and Nightclub Association sues state over latest shutdowns
The Texas Bar and Nightclub Association (TBNA) is responding by announcing they are suing the state while encouraging other bars to join in and contest the closures.
VP Mike Pence, Gov. Abbott discuss COVID-19 in Dallas
Both also agreed that one of the main areas people can step up is wearing a mask.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Adler on Abbott's scaling back reopening plans
Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to scale back reopening plans in Texas due to high COVID-19 numbers.
New order by Gov. Abbott scales back reopening plans, shuts down Texas bars
The order has an option for some bars; they can offer delivery and take-out, including alcoholic beverages. Conditions for that may hinge on serving food. The details are still being drafted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Federal support for Texas community-based COVID-19 testing sites extended
The federal government will maintain support for the program while surging resources to Dallas and Houston in order to support testing needs within the community.