From graduation to fall classes, schools face changes during COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Greg Abbott and the TEA gave a brief update on the education system across the state during the pandemic starting with graduation for seniors.
Texas hair salons, barbershops, nail/tanning salons to reopen May 8; gyms on May 18
“This allows these types of businesses to open up, but it doesn’t require them to do so,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “Every owner of every salon should use their own best judgement.”
Mayor: Masks will remain "mandatory" in Austin, but there will be no civil or criminal penalty for not wearing them
Monday, Governor Greg Abbott, issued an executive order, saying local officials cannot impose penalties on residents who don’t wear masks.
Austin restaurant owners discuss possibility of alcohol-to-go sticking around
Abbott says the Texas legislature will have to pass a law next session allowing alcohol-to-go to stay, but that based on what he's heard from constituents across the state, he thinks it should pass.
Abbott releases new TWC guidance for unemployment claimants
According to the new guidance, Texans can continue to receive unemployment benefits throughout the COVID-19 outbreak if they choose not to go back to work for certain reasons specified by the TWC.
Mandatory quarantine to be lifted for people traveling from Louisiana but not others, Gov. Abbott says
The mandatory quarantine will still apply for the following states and cities: California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami.
Abbott says alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Texas asks FEMA to reverse decision on disaster declaration for October tornadoes
The state is appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to reject a disaster declaration over the October tornadoes in Dallas and Erath counties.
Gov. Abbott tells FOX 26 he will issue clarification after Montgomery Co. says order is "unclear" and "vague"
Hours after Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said Texas Gov. Abbott's new executive order to reopen the state was "unclear", "vague", and "inconsistent", the governor spoke with FOX 26 about providing new clarification.
FOX 7 Discussion: Analysis of plan to reopen Texas
Texas Democrats communications director Abhi Rahman and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Marcel Clarke to discuss Abbott's plans to reopen Texas businesses this week.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
Protesters gather at Texas State Capital to protest Gov. Abbott to re-open businesses
Friday, Governor Abbott did release a plan to re-open the state, in phases. Starting this week, restrictions on surgeries, state parks, and retail will be loosened. Abbott says the plan will be guided by data and medical professionals.
Texas slowly starts reopening with some stores offering "retail-to-go"
Gov. Greg Abbott has been working towards reopening the state without spreading COVID-19.
Governor Abbott explains how we will reopen the Texas economy safely
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the concern that the state may be moving too fast to reopen.
Texas releases statewide online map for COVID-19 testing sites
The map displays detailed information on public and private testing sites including mobile, walk-in, and drive-thru locations.
CLEAT begs Texas governor to help cover COVID-19 treatment for first responders
Without an executive order, first responders would have to wait for the legislative session in 2021 to try and get COVID-19 added to the list of presumptive illnesses.