After MAC surrenders to COVID-19 pandemic, will other leagues follow?

The Mid-American Conference has become the first league competing at college football’s highest level to cancel its fall season because of COVID-19 concerns.

Gov. Abbott extends disaster declaration for coronavirus in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday extended a statewide disaster declaration he first issued in March to allow the state to better respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

Still haven't received your first $1,200 stimulus check? What you need to do

While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.

Arnold Schwarzenegger describes quarantine life with pet donkey and mini horse

While most pet-owners have spent the pandemic sheltering with their favorite dog or cat, Arnold Schwarzenegger joined FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson to discuss the eclectic mix of animals he’s been joined with during quarantine - namely a miniature horse named Whiskey, and a donkey called Lulu.

July’s COVID-19 surge halted economic growth in Texas

Experts say growth that was taking place in May and June abruptly stopped in July as a major outbreak spread across the state.

Public safety enhancements highlight latest Dallas budget proposal

The Dallas City Council will soon take up the next budget with revenue losses from the pandemic and calls from activists to defund the police.

US adds 1.8 million jobs in July, a dip from previous months

The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.

California surpasses 10,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the third-highest figure in the nation

New York and New Jersey have the highest and second highest number of deaths in the U.S. at more than 32,000 and nearly 16,000, respectively; both states have far fewer people than California.

Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy

A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents. 

Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West

Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.