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A bogus new attack on COVID vaccines from Texas’ least credible politician Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hiltzik, M. 12/08/2023 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Food and Drug Administration, U.S.; Health and Human Services Commission, Texas; Immunizations; Lawsuits; Paxton, Ken; Pfizer; Vaccine mandates
Why Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Pfizer is ludicrous San Antonio Express News Editorial 12/08/2023 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Lawsuits; Paxton, Ken; Pfizer
Texas Medical Center data suggests latest COVID peak has passed, but numbers remain high Houston Chronicle MacDonald, E. 08/03/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Texas Medical Center
Peter Hotez: Even fully vaccinated people are at risk from extremely con-tagious BA.5 variant Houston Chronicle Dansby, A. 07/14/2022 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
As Harris County surpasses 1 million COVID cases, experts say current surge is the worst yet Houston Chronicle Dozier, A. 07/08/2022 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Uptick in COVID reminiscent of summer 2021 surge San Antonio Express News Garcia, L. 07/08/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
New omicron variants are powering another, but smaller, COVID spike in Texas Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 06/18/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dr. Peter Hotez warns of nation’s hidden COVID wave that’s ‘almost like omicron’ Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 05/17/2022 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
‘New normal for now’: Here’s what to know about masking and more while COVID cases stay low Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 03/26/2022 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment
More than half of Texans have been infected by COVID-19, according to CDC estimate Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 03/02/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
How soon before Austin can safely unmask? COVID trends inch closer to pre-surge levels Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 02/24/2022 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Nurses scarce in rural communities Houston Chronicle Mishanec, N. 02/21/2022 5 doc(s) Nursing shortages; Rural health care
New COVID cases drop to Houston's lowest level in months, another signal of omicron's sharp decline Houston Chronicle Mishanec, N. 02/15/2022 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Health chief: If trends hold, Austin could lower COVID threat to Stage 4 in next two weeks Austin American Statesman Villalpando, N. 02/09/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
“Light at the end of the tunnel”: Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations down as omicron wave appears to crest San Antonio Express News Harper, K. 02/08/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Lakey, David L.; Public health surveillance
Here’s why Fort Worth administrators and librarians might be teaching your kid’s class Fort Worth Star-Telegram Windes, I. 01/28/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Fort Worth Independent School District; Libraries and librarians; School employees; Student health; Teachers
Black, Latino residents suffered most from COVID deaths in Texas, new study shows Houston Chronicle Kelly, S. 01/27/2022 3 doc(s) Blacks or African Americans; Coronavirus; Hispanics or Latinos; Rice University; University research
Houston-area colleges seek to manage, not stamp out, COVID as omicron drives spike in infections Houston Chronicle Ketterer, S. 01/25/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Student health; University students
Comal County smashing daily records for new COVID cases San Antonio Express News Blanks, A. 01/25/2022 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID-related staff shortages close Pflugerville ISD, Williamson County school districts Austin American Statesman Mendez, M. 01/21/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Killian, Doug; Liberty Hill Independent School District; Pflugerville Independent School District; School attendance; School districts; Teacher shortages; Teachers; Williamson County
‘Wish the numbers were lower’ — Omicron cases still rising in San Antonio schools San Antonio Express News Perez, D. 01/21/2022 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; School districts
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tests positive for COVID-19 Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 01/20/2022 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Paxton, Ken
Latino, Black Austinites hit hardest by COVID-19 surge Austin American Statesman Contreras, N. 01/18/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care disparities; Immunizations; Medical screening
COVID-19 testing scams abound. Here’s what to look for. Dallas Morning News Editorial 01/18/2022 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Fraud; Medical screening
In North Texas, the ‘COVID numb’ are vaxxed, vexed and trying to make it work Dallas Morning News Granberry, M. 01/16/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus
‘We need a break’: Omicron’s assault on San Antonio is fast, and felt everywhere San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 01/16/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Labor turnover; Public health surveillance
New San Antonio COVID testing site will screen 2,000 patients per day San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 01/15/2022 2 doc(s) Blood donations; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Wolff, Nelson
Rising COVID-19 numbers are taking a toll on daycares Fort Worth Star-Telegram Windes, I. 01/14/2022 10 doc(s) Child care; Coronavirus; Early childhood education; Public health surveillance; Workforce
Bexar County deaths from COVID surpass 5,000 San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 01/14/2022 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Texas sees a flattening of the COVID spike, but experts urge continued vigilance Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 01/13/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID spike causes mass staff shortages in schools Fort Worth Star-Telegram Johnson, K. 01/12/2022 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Fort Worth Independent School District; Public health surveillance; School employees; Teachers
Nirenberg, Wolff send dire plea to Gov. Abbott for more staffing help at San Antonio hospitals San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 01/11/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hospitals; Medical screening; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Texas tells schools to keep 10-day quarantine for students for now but changes expected soon Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 01/10/2022 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Quarantines; Student health
No COVID restrictions despite omicron surge in North Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Brindley, E. 01/10/2022 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas knows Biden vaccine mandate is overreach. Now, Supreme Court should confirm it Fort Worth Star-Telegram Russell, N. 01/09/2022 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Vaccine mandates
Austin returns to Stage 5 of COVID guidelines. What will change for you? Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 01/07/2022 5 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Bastrop district to keep 10-day quarantine rule for positive COVID-19 cases among students, staff Austin American Statesman DeGuzman, C. 01/07/2022 3 doc(s) Bastrop Independent School District; Coronavirus; Student health
Texas should be more aggressive in offering booster shots for COVID-19 Dallas Morning News Editorial 01/07/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
North Texas hospitals to gain 1,000 traveling nurses to help fill staffing gaps Dallas Morning News Wolf, M. 01/07/2022 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Nursing shortages; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 6,310 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day total of pandemic Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 01/07/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Omicron is sending vaccinated people to the hospital, but unvaccinated are more likely to end up in ICU Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 01/07/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Houston, San Antonio officials warn of fake ‘pop-up’ COVID-19 testing sites Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 01/07/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Fraud; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Medical screening
Amid latest COVID spike, Texas hospitals say staffing shortage is accelerating Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 01/06/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care employment; Hospitals
University of Texas asks faculty to move spring 2022 classes online due to surge in COVID-19 cases Austin American Statesman Menchaca, M. 01/06/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Hartzell, Jay C.; Student health; Texas State University; Trauth, Denise; University of Texas at Austin
As omicron spreads in San Antonio, student and teacher absences surge San Antonio Express News Perez, D. 01/06/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; School attendance; School districts; School employees; Student health; Teachers
Austin likely to soon adopt strictest Stage 5 COVID guidelines amid post-holiday surge Austin American Statesman Villalpando, N. 01/05/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health
How schools are preparing to return Austin American Statesman Mendez, M. 01/05/2022 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Elizalde, Stephanie S.; School districts; Student health
Gov. Abbott sues Biden administration over vaccine order for National Guard troops Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 01/05/2022 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Oklahoma; Texas National Guard; Vaccine mandates
Fast-moving omicron catches Texas flat-footed as feds move to bolster testing, treatment supplies Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 01/05/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Public health surveillance
Monoclonal antibody treatments sparse in East Texas as facilities await shipments Tyler Morning Telegraph Torres, R. 01/05/2022 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical procedures
Omicron may be less severe, but it's raising hospitalizations to ‘staggering’ levels Houston Chronicle Mishanec, N. 01/04/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals
Northside ISD reports 1,260 staff absences as S.A.-area students return to school San Antonio Express News Perez, D. 01/04/2022 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; School districts; School employees; School year; Student health
Abbott asks feds for more testing sites, treatments Austin American Statesman Waller, A. 01/03/2022 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Prescription drugs
San Antonians endured February freeze, COVID-19 in 2021; UTSA brought community together in victory San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 01/02/2022 2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Family violence; Immunizations; San Antonio, Texas; University of Texas at San Antonio; Winter Storm Uri
Houston-area hospitals could run out of only monoclonal antibody treatment effective against omicron within two weeks Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 01/01/2022 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical procedures
‘A vertical climb’: COVID-19 positivity rate among children quadruples at Cook Children’s Dallas Morning News Landers, J. 12/31/2021 6 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; New York; Pennsylvania; Public health surveillance
COVID cases, hospitalizations rise across Texas as omicron variant rages San Antonio Express News Harris, C. 12/31/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Abbott silent in COVID-19 fight San Antonio Express News Editorial 12/30/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations
Omicron is sidelining even health care workers as it rips through Texas San Antonio Express News Larson, R. 12/30/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
A COVID Christmas: Texas reports 57,000 new cases during the four-day holiday weekend Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 12/29/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas runs out of monoclonal antibody treatment to fight omicron Austin American Statesman Villalpando, N. 12/28/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Prescription drugs; Public health surveillance
Galveston County extends COVID disaster into 2022 as UTMB feels 'crunch' Galveston Daily News Ferguson, J. 12/28/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Galveston County; Health care employment; Public health surveillance; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Texans getting COVID-19 vaccine boosters outpace those getting first shots as omicron bears down San Antonio Express News Waller, A. 12/28/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Houston surpasses 300,000 COVID cases as omicron brings yet another surge Houston Chronicle Mishanec, N. 12/24/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas has the highest share of uninsured residents in the nation. Another COVID-19 wave puts them at risk. Austin American Statesman Klibanoff, E. 12/23/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Federally qualified health centers; Immunizations; Medical screening; Medically uninsured; Minorities
‘We can’t imagine what’s coming’: Dallas sees uptick in COVID-19 testing heading into the holidays Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 12/23/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Despite vaccines, more Texans died of COVID-19 in 2021 than in first year of pandemic Houston Chronicle Despart, Z. 12/23/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Vital statistics
As Texas preps for omicron variant threat, Gov. Greg Abbott won’t ease stance against mask mandates Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 12/22/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Medical equipment
Post-holiday COVID surge likely as omicron spreads, Tarrant County health says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Brindley, E. 12/22/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
First omicron cases detected in Houston kids, including those under 5, says Texas Children's Hospital San Antonio Express News Mishanec, N. 12/22/2021 4 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Texas Children's Hospital
Omicron coincides with signs of surge in Texas Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 12/21/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Omicron sets Houston’s restaurant and bars scrambling to keep doors open for the holidays Houston Chronicle Morago, G. 12/21/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Restaurants
As child COVID hospitalizations double in four days, highly transmissible omicron poised to sweep Houston Houston Chronicle Kelly, S. 12/21/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health surveillance
University of Texas sees 'alarming' spike in COVID-19 cases likely due to omicron variant Austin American Statesman Menchaca, M. 12/17/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Student health; University of Texas at Austin
Legal battle over school masks in Texas has national repercussions Houston Chronicle Kittay, E. 12/17/2021 11 doc(s) Children with disabilities; Coronavirus; Disability Rights Texas; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
More than 20 North Texas officers have died of COVID-19. The toll is still felt today Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 12/12/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Police officers; Vital statistics
The omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in North Texas Dallas Morning News Wolf, M. 12/10/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Omicron in Texas; Austin spread likely Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 12/08/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
How would Beto O’Rourke respond to the omicron variant? ‘I’d get out of the way’ Dallas Morning News Williams, M. 12/03/2021 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Gubernatorial campaigns; McConaughey, Matthew; O'Rourke, Beto
Omicron is here, just in time for the holidays. But don’t panic. Prepare. Houston Chronicle Editorial 12/03/2021 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Texas are lower than they have been in months, but experts say there’s still reason to be wary San Antonio Express News Harper, K. 11/29/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Lakey, David L.; Public health surveillance; Samaniego, Ricardo A.
Thanksgiving in Texas: Life's simple gifts are top of mind for Texans affected by pandemic Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 11/25/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 679 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths in weekend totals Dallas Morning News Williams, M. 11/24/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Experts urge coronavirus vaccines for Texas kids as holiday season begins Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 11/23/2021 4 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Immunizations
At least 28 Texas hospitals were out of ICU beds last week, according to the latest federal data. Look up the ones near you. Houston Chronicle Harper, K. 11/16/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Unvaccinated Texans were 20 times more likely to die of COVID-19, state data show San Antonio Express News Harris, C. 11/09/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Religious freedom is protected by the Constitution; Texas doesn’t need its own amendment Dallas Morning News Dueholm, B. 11/02/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Constitutional amendments; Disease preparedness; Freedom of religion
COVID-19 caused substitute teachers to leave the classroom. How will Fort Worth adapt? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Allen, S. 10/31/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Fort Worth Independent School District; Teachers
Providers gear up for child vaccines Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 10/21/2021 4 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Centers for; Disease preparedness; Immunizations; Pfizer; Public health surveillance
Ted Cruz called an Australian vaccine mandate 'tyranny.' Then came the stinging response. Austin American Statesman Girgis, L. 10/20/2021 4 doc(s) Australia; Coronavirus; Cruz, Ted; Vaccine mandates
Vaccine mandates stoked fears of labor shortages. But hospitals say they’re working. Dallas Morning News Kornfield, M. 10/17/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Employee dismissals; Health care providers; Hospitals; Houston Methodist Hospital; Vaccine mandates
Texas employers need flexibility to maintain workplace safety San Antonio Express News Bennett, T. 10/17/2021 2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s) Employers; Labor statistics; Manufacturing; Texas Association of Manufacturers; Vaccine mandates; Workplace safety
Abbott’s vaccine stance really ‘lethal partisanship’ Houston Chronicle Dionne Jr., E. 10/14/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Employers; Greater Houston Partnership; Partisanship; Vaccine mandates
URHCS evaluating governor's vaccine order Wichita Falls Record News Walker, L. 10/13/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; United Regional Health Care System; Vaccine mandates
Allen West’s Covid case shows value of vaccines Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 10/12/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Vaccine mandates; West, Allen
How good is the COVID info for San Antonio schools? Depends where you live San Antonio Express News Perez, D. 10/11/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Lackland Independent School District; Medical screening; North East Independent School District; Northside Independent School District; Public health surveillance; San Antonio Independent School District; School districts; Somerset Independent School District; Southside Independent School District; Student health
Christus, UT Health Science Center recognized by governor Tyler Morning Telegraph Torres, R. 10/11/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; UT Health East Texas
No, El Paso has not actually reached herd immunity, according to Texas medical experts. Here's why. Houston Chronicle Garcia, J. 10/07/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; El Paso, Texas; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations
COVID patient count drops Austin American Statesman Villalpando, R. 10/05/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Richardson Berkner HS student, 16, and an RISD teacher die from COVID-19 complications Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 10/05/2021 5 doc(s) Attorney General of Texas; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; Public health surveillance; Richardson Independent School District; School districts; Stone, Jeannie; Student health; Vital statistics; Workplace safety
Court order requires city of El Paso to temporarily lift mask mandate in COVID-19 fight El Paso Times Carreon, C. 10/02/2021 5 doc(s) 8th Court of Appeals, Texas; Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; El Paso Independent School District; El Paso, Texas; Executive orders; La Joya Independent School District; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Samaniego, Ricardo A.
Texas legislators should protect public health, not limit vaccine mandates Houston Chronicle McGee, L. 10/01/2021 2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Vaccine mandates
Austin returns to Stage 4 after steady decline in COVID-19 cases, health officials say Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 09/29/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Students - most of them COVID-careful - are back in San Antonio's university classrooms San Antonio Express News Perez, D. 09/27/2021 4 doc(s) Alamo Colleges; Coronavirus; Distance education; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Public colleges and universities; Student health; Texas A&M University - San Antonio; University of Texas at San Antonio
Fewer cases in districts with mask mandates Austin American Statesman Mendez, M. 09/26/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Medical screening; School districts; Student health
Are mask mandates actually helping Houston school districts slow the spread of COVID-19? Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 09/26/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
No letup yet for Texans San Antonio Express News Wallace, J. 09/26/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Lakey, David L.; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; State comparisons; Vital statistics
Progress against virus seen in Austin area Austin American Statesman Villalpando, R. 09/23/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Travis County
Redistricting must be driven by community Austin American Statesman Gomez, S. 09/22/2021 5 doc(s) Redistricting
Antibody infusion center opens Wednesday in Nash in Bowie County Texarkana Gazette Richter, K. 09/22/2021 1 doc(s) Bowie County; Coronavirus; Prescription drugs
After Texas A&M student died from COVID-19, students and faculty rally for more safety precautions San Antonio Express News McGee, K. 09/20/2021 1 doc(s) Banks, M. Katherine; Campus safety; Coronavirus; Student health; Texas A&M University
Waco-area schools see fewer new COVID-19 cases with masking, testing; Relief not seen countywide Waco Tribune Herald Hoover, C. 09/18/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Medical screening; School districts; Student health
Austin struggles to improve COVID-19 hospital numbers Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 09/14/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Some Houston-area districts still can't hire enough teachers and staff, weeks after schools reopened Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 09/10/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; School districts; School employees; Teacher shortages
In-person instruction to resume at UTSA next week as local COVID-19 numbers improve San Antonio Express News Fanning, T. 09/10/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; University of Texas at San Antonio
After Hays closes 11 classrooms, parents call for mask mandate Austin American Statesman Moreno-Lozano, L. 09/09/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hays Consolidated Independent School District; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Wolff earns gratitude, not harassment San Antonio Express News Editorial 09/09/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Wolff, Nelson
Waco-area schools face state threats over masks as children lead record COVID-19 case load Waco Tribune Herald Smith, J. 09/09/2021 8 doc(s) Coronavirus; McLennan County; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; School districts; Student health
COVID-19 at school? 2 in 3 parents support mask mandates as many worry kids will get very sick Austin American Statesman Wong, A. 09/08/2021 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Parents; Public opinion polls; Student health; Vaccine mandates
Texas pediatric COVID hospitalizations hit record high over the weekend Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 09/08/2021 4 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Hospitals
North Texas school districts feel COVID-19 surge, report thousands of new cases Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 09/07/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
Abbott still needs to get out of school districts' way Galveston Daily News Gardner, M. 09/07/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
Hospitalizations stay below peak San Antonio Express News Staff 09/07/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
12,000 Texas restaurants seek lifeline for delta surge after missing out on COVID relief Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 09/06/2021 3 doc(s) Brady, Kevin; Coronavirus; Federal aid; Fletcher, Lizzie Pannill; Restaurants
The vaccine debate isn’t about science, but about ethics Dallas Morning News Dueholm, B. 09/05/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Immunizations; Vaccine mandates
Ahead of Labor Day, Austin area reports highest weekly COVID death toll in more than a year Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 09/04/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Student COVID cases nearly double across Texas in one week Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 09/04/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
More Waco-area schools plan to mask up after holiday to bring down high COVID-19 caseload Waco Tribune Herald Saegert, R. 09/04/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts; Waco, Texas
North Texas schools suddenly switch to virtual learning as COVID-19 cases surge Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 09/03/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Morath, Mike; School attendance; School districts; School finance; Student health; University of Dallas
Dallas County reports 2,505 new coronavirus cases, the most in 1 day since January Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 09/03/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
'Begging you to help': Hays school officials plead for masking as COVID cases double, 5 classrooms close Austin American Statesman Moreno-Lozano, L. 09/02/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hays Consolidated Independent School District; Medical equipment; Student health
Staff vaccine rates at issue amid COVID spike in Texas nursing homes Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 09/01/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Nursing homes
Student cases top worst week of last year Austin American Statesman Lopez, B. 08/30/2021 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Bell, Keith; Coronavirus; Distance education; Public health surveillance; Student health
You want tyranny? A war hero died because hospitals were full of COVID patients. Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/30/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Emergency medical services; Hospitals; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Medical procedures; Public health surveillance; Student health; Veterans
Trust us doctors: Vaccines are safe and the key to defeating COVID-19 Austin American Statesman Watson, R. 08/29/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease management; Immunizations
Dan Patrick has Jim Crowed COVID San Antonio Express News Clack, C. 08/29/2021 2 doc(s) Blacks or African Americans; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Patrick, Dan; Racial discrimination
Step aside for the lemmings racing for life’s exits Waco Tribune Herald Whitaker, B. 08/29/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Public health
Dallas offers more time off for vaccinated city staff, orders regular COVID tests for fire employees Dallas Morning News Bailey Jr., E. 08/28/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Employee benefits; Immunizations; Medical screening; Municipal employees
Want to avoid another chaotic school year with COVID fears, masks? Try home-schooling Fort Worth Star-Telegram Allen, C. 08/28/2021 5 doc(s) Home schooling
Surge can’t be blamed on racial group Austin American Statesman Mulder, B. 08/27/2021 8 doc(s) Blacks or African Americans; Coronavirus; Demographics; Health care disparities; Immunizations; Patrick, Dan; Political fact-checking; Public health surveillance; Racial discrimination; Republicans
Texas, other states stressed Dallas Morning News Reeves, J. 08/27/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; State comparisons
Why the Texas Legislature should weigh in on vaccinations Dallas Morning News Editorial 08/27/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Legislature, Texas
Amid troubling COVID milestones, Travis County to offer extra time off for vaccinated workers Austin American Statesman Moreno-Lozano, L. 08/26/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Employee benefits; Immunizations; Travis County; Vaccine mandates
Vacant ICU beds across state reach record-low 306 Houston Chronicle Staff 08/26/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals
Reopened schools could feed surge; 250,000 in Austin area still unvaccinated, health officials warn Austin American Statesman Moreno-Lozano, L. 08/25/2021 4 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott, take personal responsibility for 3 million Texas school kids too young for COVID shots Dallas Morning News Grigsby, S. 08/25/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health; Student health
Step away from the livestock meds. The Pfizer vaccine just got full approval. Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/25/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Food and Drug Administration, U.S.; Immunizations; Pfizer
Perry touts anti-COVID device at Capitol Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 08/24/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Perry, Rick; School districts
Plano ISD approves temporary mask mandate, with exceptions, at emergency meeting Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 08/24/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Plano Independent School District; Student health
Across Texas, frantic parents search for op-tions to keep kids safe in school Houston Chronicle Lopez, B. 08/24/2021 8 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Student health
As neighboring school districts cope with growing COVID cases, HISD prepares for first day back Houston Chronicle Serrano, A. 08/23/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; House, Millard, II; Houston Independent School District; Medical equipment; Student health
Don't forget Paris ISD, the tiny Texas school district that outsmarted Abbott on masks Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/23/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Paris Independent School District; Paxton, Ken; School districts; Student health
The next political battlefield in Texas? Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 08/22/2021 4 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Austin, Texas; Bettencourt, Paul; Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Immunizations; Municipal employees; School districts; School employees; Sick leave
‘They’re not anti-vaccine.’ Why there’s hope Fort Worth holdouts might get a COVID shot Fort Worth Star-Telegram McCarthy, C. 08/22/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Minorities; Misinformation; Public health; Public health surveillance
With fight over mask mandates, Gov. Abbott passes purity test in Trump's GOP Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 08/22/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Alvarado, Carol; Approval ratings; Bettencourt, Paul; Coronavirus; Gubernatorial campaigns; Hidalgo, Lina; Huffines, Don; Immunizations; Medical equipment; O'Rourke, Beto; Presidential Election 2020; Trump, Donald; West, Allen
More medical staff is nice, but real need is fewer Covid cases Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 08/21/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers
Vaccinations are up in Dallas County. Can we keep the momentum going? Dallas Morning News Editorial 08/21/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Jenkins, Clay Lewis
Texas, the bellwether state Tyler Morning Telegraph Ramsey, R. 08/21/2021 2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; House quorum; Nelson, Willie; Vaccine mandates
Texas health department denies aid request for COVID-19 care site at Travis County expo center Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 08/20/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals
Is your Texas school district bringing back virtual learning? Dallas ISD is the latest to do so Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 08/20/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts
'Fears are becoming reality' as schools reopen amid rising pediatric COVID hospitalizations Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 08/20/2021 5 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Student health; Texas Children's Hospital
School mask rules stand for now, as Texas Supreme Court upholds pause on Abbott's order Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 08/20/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; George, KP; Guzman, Eva; Hidalgo, Lina; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; School districts; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas; Wolff, Nelson
TEA reverses course, now says schools must notify families when kids are exposed to COVID Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 08/20/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Student health
Texas sees big increase in teens getting their COVID shots as delta variant rages Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 08/20/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Teenagers
HISD trustees approve $500 stipends for vaccinated employees, additional sick days Houston Chronicle Serrano, A. 08/20/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Employee benefits; House, Millard, II; Houston Independent School District; Immunizations; School employees
HISD Superintendent: I'm sending my kids to school. It's the safest place for them to learn. Houston Chronicle House, M. 08/20/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; House, Millard, II; Houston Independent School District; Student health
La Joya police chief did not believe governor’s migrant transport to be a solution McAllen Monitor Gonzalez, V. 08/20/2021 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Border issues; Coronavirus; Executive orders; La Joya, Texas; Undocumented immigrants
Gov. Greg Abbott preached personal responsibility during the pandemic. Then he got COVID Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 08/19/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus
Austin breaks record for third day with 223 people in ICUs with coronavirus, data show Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 08/19/2021 4 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Abbott takes to Twitter to attack Biden, House Dems — but is mum on health after COVID-19 diagnosis Dallas Morning News Choi, H. 08/19/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg
TABC says Billy Bob’s COVID-19 protocol for Jason Isbell show was unlawful Dallas Morning News Editorial 08/19/2021 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Alcohol laws and regulations; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Arts organizations; Business climate; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical screening; Music; Special events; Vaccine mandates
Fort Worth school district to join lawsuit against Gov. Abbott’s mask mandate ban Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ramirez, D. 08/19/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Fort Worth Independent School District; La Joya Independent School District; Medical equipment; School boards; Student health
As Austin area sets two new pandemic records, plateauing of new hospital admissions brings some hope Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 08/18/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 4,417 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths in weekend totals Dallas Morning News Prosser, M. 08/18/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, but is having no symptoms Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 08/18/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Phelan, Dade; Powell, Beverly
COVID surge forcing hospital patients into closets and hallways, Montgomery County judge says Houston Chronicle Dominguez, C. 08/18/2021 6 doc(s) American Rescue Plan Act; Coronavirus; Federal aid; Hospitals; Immunizations; Keough, Mark J.; Montgomery County; Nurses; Public health surveillance
UTRGV to offer hybrid classes in response to current Covid wave McAllen Monitor Reyna, N. 08/18/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Immunizations; Medical screening; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
More children with severe COVID symptoms being admitted to San Antonio hospitals San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 08/18/2021 5 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Midway weighing virtual options as classes start with mask divide on display Waco Tribune Herald Rodrguez, A. 08/18/2021 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Midway Independent School District; Student health
Nueces County to get fraction of requested medical staff from state Corpus Christi Caller Times Camarillo, V. 08/17/2021 2 doc(s) Canales, Barbara; Coronavirus; Health care providers; Nursing shortages
Houston ISD: There will be consequences for students, staff who don't comply with mask mandate Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 08/17/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; House, Millard, II; Houston Independent School District; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Student health; Teachers
Why we are masking up in Austin ISD Austin American Statesman Elizalde, S. 08/16/2021 3 doc(s) Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Elizalde, Stephanie S.; Medical equipment; Student health
Amid COVID surge, legislators must prioritize safe and healthy voting Austin American Statesman Slattery, J. 08/16/2021 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) Election administration; Voting rights
Texas rejected pleas for additional nurses, assistance. Then the COVID-19 surge hit. Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 08/15/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Eckhardt, Sarah; Emergency Management, Texas Division of; Health care providers; Hospitals; Kidd, Nim; Nurses; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 strain on Texas hospitals hurts other patients, too Austin American Statesman Editorial 08/15/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease management; Disease preparedness; Hospitals; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Medical procedures
Local control of COVID precautions will help keep our students safe Austin American Statesman Castañón-Hernandez, M. 08/15/2021 8 doc(s) Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Elizalde, Stephanie S.; Medical equipment; Student health
Governor, the COVID crisis is here, not on the border San Antonio Express News Editorial 08/15/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Undocumented immigrants
Fear for schoolkids, hope for return to local control San Antonio Express News Vickrey, C. 08/15/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
Are migrants fueling the COVID-19 surge? ‘No, this is the pandemic of the unvaccinated.’ Dallas Morning News Solis, D. 08/14/2021 7 doc(s) Border Patrol, U.S.; Coronavirus; Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Bureau of; Immunizations; Medical screening; Undocumented immigrants
As school districts require masks, we have to talk about the downsides for kids, too Fort Worth Star-Telegram Allen, C. 08/14/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Student health
Temporary Win for Texas School Districts, County on Masks Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lozano, J. 08/14/2021 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts
Local school districts should require masks on campus Galveston Daily News Temple, J. 08/14/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
City moves to protect residents from pandemic, Abbott San Antonio Express News Courage, J. 08/14/2021 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Courage, John; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Municipal government
ICU beds in state at pandemic record low Austin American Statesman Moreno-Lozano, L. 08/13/2021 8 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Overwhelmed Texas border city sends migrant families to Austin, Dallas, Houston bus stations Austin American Statesman Villagran, L. 08/13/2021 6 doc(s) Border health; Border issues; Coronavirus; Laredo, Texas; Undocumented immigrants
Dallas-Fort Worth out of ICU beds for children as surge in COVID-19 cases continues, group says Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/13/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Texas hospitals are facing a COVID-19 disaster. Gov. Abbott must act. Dallas Morning News Editorial 08/13/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Hospitals; Public health; Public health surveillance; Trauma Service Areas
40 Texas children newly hospitalized with COVID per day, the highest rate in a year Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 08/13/2021 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Child safety; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance; Rinaldi, Matt
Cities, schools do hard work fighting virus Abbott won't San Antonio Express News Editorial 08/13/2021 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Masks again mandatory in Dallas County schools, businesses but Gov. Abbott, Paxton mount legal fight Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 08/12/2021 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Attorney General opinions; Coronavirus; County government; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Municipal government; Paxton, Ken; Public health; School districts
What’s next for Texas Governor Greg Abbott as school districts defy his mask order? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 08/12/2021 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Attorney General of Texas; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; Public health surveillance; School districts; Scribner, Kent P.
2,500 out-of-state medical helpers being recruited Houston Chronicle Staff 08/12/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hospitals
Most - but not all - San Antonio area school districts ready to follow Metro Health's mask order San Antonio Express News Perez, D. 08/12/2021 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Arteaga, Antonia 'Toni'; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; School districts; Student health; Wolff, Nelson
Some UT students say plans fall short Austin American Statesman Menchaca, M. 08/11/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical screening; Student health; University of Texas at Austin
Parents, districts scrambling as school reopens while COVID-19 cases spike Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 08/11/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Parents; School districts; Student health; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Texas House speaker signs warrants to arrest 52 wayward Democrats Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 08/11/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Arrest warrants; Bell, Cecil, Jr.; Goodwin, Vikki; House quorum; Larson, Lyle; Paddie, Chris; Paxton, Ken; Phelan, Dade; Rodriguez, Eddie; Rules of the Texas House of Representatives; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas; Urrutia, Brad; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965
‘Out of control’: Dallas County reports 3,270 coronavirus cases in 3-day total Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/11/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
The red state/blue state divide is now affecting our risk of COVID Dallas Morning News Leubsdorf, C. 08/11/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Governors; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Partisanship; Public health; Public opinion polls
Texas will get out-of-state help for hospitals as COVID cases climb, governor says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 08/11/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Urban Texas in revolt over Gov. Abbott's ban on mask requirements Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 08/11/2021 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Arteaga, Antonia 'Toni'; County government; Executive orders; Lawsuits; Medical equipment; Municipal government; Public health surveillance; School districts
Texas surges past 10,000 COVID hospitalizations for the first time in six months Houston Chronicle Wu, G. 08/11/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Fort Bend County Judge KP George questions governor for COVID policies ahead of back to school Houston Chronicle Maness, T. 08/11/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Fort Bend County; George, KP; Immunizations; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
Midway, Waco ISD lay out COVID-19 protocols for approaching school year Waco Tribune Herald Rodriguez, A. 08/11/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Midway Independent School District; Student health; Waco Independent School District
Abbott turns to out-of-state medical workers to help combat coronavirus surge Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/10/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
'I'm terrified': COVID adds to first-day jitters as districts make last-minute safety adjustments Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 08/10/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; Executive orders; Federal aid; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health
Gov. Abbott is recruiting nurses to Texas as COVID surge overwhelms hospitals Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 08/10/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Emergency management; Health care providers; Hospitals; Nurses; Public health surveillance
Abbott takes familiar steps to deal with rising cases McAllen Monitor Wilson, M. 08/10/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
State Sen. José Menéndez's 14-month-old granddaughter tests positive for COVID-19 San Antonio Express News Silmi, M. 08/10/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Menéndez, José
McLennan County judges punt civil jury trials to 2022 due to COVID-19 Waco Tribune Herald Witherspoon, T. 08/10/2021 3 doc(s) Bell County; Coronavirus; District courts; Juries; McLennan County; Public health surveillance; Zoom
Austin in 'dire' situation with rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, officials warn Austin American Statesman Autullo, R. 08/09/2021 3 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Hospitals need help in COVID surge. Here’s one easy thing Gov. Greg Abbott should do Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 08/08/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Vaccine mandates
As school starts, Houston-area parents panic over raging delta variant and limited mask guidance Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 08/08/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health
Be brave, gov; do right thing to stop surge San Antonio Express News Editorial 08/08/2021 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Suffer the little children, our governor decrees San Antonio Express News Clack, C. 08/08/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Student health; Vaccine mandates
Austin area officially shifts to Stage 5 COVID guidelines, indicating highest level of risk Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 08/06/2021 4 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
‘We are backpedaling’: Dallas’ Parkland Hospital declares capacity disaster as COVID-19 surges Dallas Morning News Grigsby, S. 08/06/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Emergency management; Immunizations; Nurses; Parkland Memorial Hospital; Vaccine mandates
Race to the top between Abbott and DeSantis is a race to the death for Texas and Florida as delta surges. Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/06/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; DeSantis, Ron; Florida; Hidalgo, Lina; Hotez, Peter; Hutchinson, Asa; Medical equipment; Turner, Sylvester
State denies emergency staffing funds for North Texas hospitals as COVID cases soar Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 08/05/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Emergency management; Federal aid; Health care providers; Hospitals; Municipal government; Nursing shortages; Physician shortages; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Amid COVID surge, health officials plead for Texans to get vaccinated Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 08/05/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
San Antonio plans to offer $100 gift card for unvaccinated to get COVID shot San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 08/05/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Wolff, Nelson
Amid a week of maddening COVID-19 missteps, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott makes the worst of them all Dallas Morning News Grigsby, S. 08/04/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Centers for; Executive orders; Gubernatorial campaigns; Immunizations; Medical equipment
Despite concerns about virus surge, Houston-area schools will not defy Abbott ban on mask mandates Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 08/04/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts
Texans aren’t dumb about COVID, but leaders’ cynicism is Houston Chronicle Tomlinson, C. 08/04/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cruz, Ted; Immunizations
'Dark times': Houston's fourth COVID-19 wave to be the largest yet, medical leaders predict Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 08/04/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; George, KP; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Turner, Sylvester
COVID-19 halts Travis jury trials again Austin American Statesman Hall, K. 08/03/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Courts; Juries; Travis County
Virus’s encore sets off scramble Dallas Morning News Diovanni, T. 08/03/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Arts organizations; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Vaccine mandates
Retailers are preparing for a wave of customers typical of tax-free weekend in Texas. Will they come? Houston Chronicle Drane, A. 08/03/2021 2 doc(s) Retail industry; School supplies; Tax holidays
Surge filling up Texas hospitals Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 08/02/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Let’s wear masks again, Fort Worth. Flatten this COVID spike, and keep kids in school. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 08/01/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Whitley, Glen; Wolff, Nelson
Travis County reaches Stage 5 threshold, Abbott ban on mask mandates limits local response Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 07/31/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Municipal government; Public health surveillance
COVID's return sends Central Texas schools scrambling to add remote learning options Austin American Statesman Mendez, M. 07/31/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts
Texas just passed New York in COVID-19 deaths, despite once trailing by 29,000. Here's how. Houston Chronicle Despart, Z. 07/31/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; New York; Public health surveillance; State comparisons
Texas is in another COVID-19 surge. But the state isn't sending nurses to help San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 07/31/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nurses; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Adler wants to require vaccines for Austin city workers; state won't allow it, city manager says Austin American Statesman Autullo, R. 07/30/2021 4 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Municipal employees; Vaccine mandates
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues broad COVID-19 order that touts ‘personal responsibility,’ not edicts Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 07/30/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Howard, Donna; Immunizations; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment
Anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers are deadly, not principled Fort Worth Star-Telegram O'Brien, T. 07/29/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness
As COVID hospitalizations surge past 5,000, Gov. Abbott renews call for 'personal responsibility' Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 07/29/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Texas State Teachers Association
Gov. Abbott, if you won't lead on masks, get out of the way so school leaders can Houston Chronicle Editorial 07/29/2021 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
As COVID-19 resurges and vaccines plateau, San Antonio leaders have few tools to fight the virus San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 07/29/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Vaccine mandates; Wolff, Nelson
Dozen delta variant cases confirmed in Austin area; latest COVID spike straining hospitals Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 07/28/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Centers for; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health; Student health; Texas State Teachers Association
Texas teachers group calls on Gov. Abbott to allow school mask mandates. He won’t change his stance Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 07/28/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Texas State Teachers Association
COVID-19 is surging in Tarrant County. How will it affect Fort Worth’s school year? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Allen, S. 07/27/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
Citing rising cases, UTMB taking more COVID precautions Galveston Daily News Ferguson, J. 07/27/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
COVID hospitalizations in Texas hit 4,000 for first time since March Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 07/26/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Please do your part to end COVID-19. Wear a mask. Get the shot. Austin American Statesman Editorial 07/25/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment
Texas students won’t be required to wear masks. What does that mean as a new COVID strain spreads? Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 07/25/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Distance education; Executive orders; Immunizations; Medical equipment; School districts
Data requires Midlanders to reconsider vaccinations Midland Reporter Telegram Doreen, S. 07/24/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Why are fully vaccinated people getting COVID-19? What to know about breakthrough infections. Austin American Statesman Feldman, E. 07/23/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Hidalgo raises Harris County COVID threat level as delta variant rages, hospitalizations double Houston Chronicle Downen, R. 07/23/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
Texas sees first post-vaccination spike in COVID cases as Delta variant gains traction Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 07/22/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Fourth COVID wave on the horizon, could overwhelm emergency rooms, Houston medical leaders warn Houston Chronicle Downen, R. 07/21/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Masks back on. Deadly new COVID variant means this isn't over. Houston Chronicle Editorial 07/21/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment
Bargains aplenty, COVID vaccine clinic found at flea market, but few get shots San Antonio Express News Garcia, L. 07/19/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
San Antonio-area unemployment rate dips in June, but 'COVID is not in the rearview mirror' San Antonio Express News Lingle, B. 07/17/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Labor statistics; San Antonio, Texas
State, local data show different levels of COVID vaccine uptake in Tarrant County Fort Worth Star-Telegram McCarthy, C. 07/11/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
If Abbott and Trump were true leaders, they'd urge vaccinations Houston Chronicle Editorial 07/11/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Brady, Kevin; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health; Republicans; Trump, Donald
Dallas County reports 160 coronavirus cases, 3 deaths as hospitalizations trend upward Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 07/02/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Austin health leaders warn unvaccinated public to take precautions over July 4 weekend Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 07/01/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 139 coronavirus cases, 3 deaths; Tarrant County adds 92 cases Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 07/01/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Several Houston-area kids infected with COVID Delta variant, hospitals say Houston Chronicle Wu, G. 07/01/2021 6 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Immunizations
Dallas state Rep. John Turner announces he won’t seek reelection in 2022 Dallas Morning News Caldwell, E. 06/29/2021 3 doc(s) Legislative turnover; Turner, John
Texas reports 11 COVID-19 deaths, 318 more cases; Tarrant County adds 123 coronavirus cases Dallas Morning News Williams, M. 06/28/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 variant worrying officials Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 06/24/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 4 coronavirus deaths, 95 new cases; Collin County adds 2 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/23/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
More-contagious delta variant of coronavirus on the rise in Dallas County, health experts say Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/22/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas reports 13 COVID-19 deaths, 526 more coronavirus cases; Tarrant County adds 66 cases Dallas Morning News Williams, M. 06/21/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Even as rural Texas lags in vaccinations, COVID-19 is diminished statewide Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 06/20/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Immunizations; Metropolitan areas; Public health surveillance; Rural issues; State comparisons
Dallas County reports 3 coronavirus deaths, 103 additional cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/18/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 3 coronavirus deaths, 189 new cases as nation passes 600,000 COVID-19 fatalities Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 06/16/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Ban’s impact looks cloudy Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 06/14/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Houston Methodist Hospital; Vaccine mandates
Texas adds 13 coronavirus deaths, 300 more cases Dallas Morning News Williams, M. 06/14/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 4 coronavirus deaths, 127 additional cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/11/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 4 coronavirus deaths, 103 new cases; Denton County adds 3 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/09/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Tarrant County reports 5 coronavirus deaths, 61 cases; Texas adds 637 more cases Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 06/07/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 4 coronavirus deaths, 141 new cases; Denton County adds 6 fatalities Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/04/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
'Past the worst': After a year of COVID-19 briefings, San Antonio officials sign off for last time San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 06/04/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; San Antonio, Texas; Television broadcasting; Wolff, Nelson
Dallas County reports 6 coronavirus deaths, 253 new cases in data from Memorial Day weekend Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/03/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Fact-check: Have there been no COVID-19 deaths in Texas since Abbott lifted the mask mandate? Austin American Statesman Mulder, B. 05/30/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Political fact-checking
Texas adds 42 new coronavirus deaths, 1,081 more COVID-19 cases Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 05/30/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Bills will boost small businesses after COVID-19 pandemic El Paso Times Perez, C. 05/30/2021 2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Blanco, César; Ordaz, Claudia; Small businesses
Gov. Abbott was right about reopening, masks. Public health scolds should apologize Fort Worth Star-Telegram Allen, C. 05/30/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment
Dallas County reports 2 coronavirus deaths, 102 new cases; Tarrant County adds 5 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/29/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 4 coronavirus deaths, 160 new cases; Denton County adds 8 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/28/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 8 COVID-19 deaths, 145 new coronavirus cases; Tarrant adds 1 death, 84 cases Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 05/27/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Equity plays a role in vaccine hesitancy San Antonio Express News Martinez, O. 05/27/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care disparities; Immunizations
Dallas County reports 9 coronavirus deaths, 152 new cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/26/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
How Coastal Bend schools are handling Abbott’s mask order Corpus Christi Caller Times Oliva, J. 05/23/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public colleges and universities; School districts
Dallas County reports 8 coronavirus deaths, 128 new cases; Tarrant County adds 4 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/22/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott, pediatricians oppose your ban on mask mandates in schools Houston Chronicle Haq, H. 05/22/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Pediatricians; School districts; Student health
Texas’ death toll from coronavirus tops 50,000; Dallas County adds 4 deaths, 90 new cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/21/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Abbott bans school districts, local governments from issuing or enforcing mask mandates Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 05/19/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts
Students getting vaccine at school Houston Chronicle Carpenter, J. 05/19/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; School districts
Dallas County reports 9 coronavirus deaths, 407 new cases; Denton County adds 10 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/18/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 hospitalizations in S.A. the lowest since last June San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 05/18/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
San Antonio children, ages 12-15, can now get COVID-19 vaccination; shots for toddlers could be approved as early as September San Antonio Express News Garcia, L. 05/14/2021 3 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Immunizations
Texas adds 1,416 coronavirus cases, 19 deaths; Tarrant County reports 122 cases, 4 deaths Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 05/10/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 3 COVID-19 deaths and 178 cases, records least deadly week of the year Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 05/09/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas COVID rates are down. But is this herd immunity? San Antonio Express News Wu, G. 05/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 5 coronavirus deaths, 209 new cases; Tarrant adds 2 deaths, 136 cases Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 05/06/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 5 coronavirus deaths, 170 new cases; Collin, Denton counties add 2 deaths each Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/05/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas adds 1,307 coronavirus cases, 25 deaths; Tarrant County reports 153 cases, 2 deaths Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 05/03/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Half of Texas adults have now had at least one shot of the COVID vaccine Houston Chronicle Rubio, J. 04/30/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Dallas County reports 10 coronavirus deaths, 175 new cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/28/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
We can get back to normal if everyone gets vaccinated Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 04/28/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations
Texas adds 1,682 cases, 20 deaths; Tarrant County reports 175 cases, three deaths Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 04/26/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
'It's still spreading': Health officials urge vaccines, hygiene as Austin COVID-19 cases inch up Austin American Statesman Bradshaw, K. 04/21/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 13 coronavirus deaths, 282 cases; Tarrant County adds 3 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/21/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 13 coronavirus deaths, 502 cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/20/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Texas didn’t see a COVID surge after opening and ending its mask mandate. Here’s why Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lopez, B. 04/20/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in San Antonio San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 04/20/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Nirenberg, Ron; Wolff, Nelson
Texas reports 1,823 new coronavirus cases; Tarrant County adds 1 death, 166 cases Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 04/19/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Harris County's COVID-19 metrics have improved by a lot. Why are we still at Threat Level Red? Houston Chronicle Despart, Z. 04/15/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; County commissioners; Ellis, Rodney; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 21 coronavirus deaths, 262 cases; Tarrant, Denton counties each add 3 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/14/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas adds 1,725 new coronavirus cases; Tarrant County reports 1 death, 145 cases Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 04/12/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
From 983 cases to 3: How COVID killed the flu in Houston Houston Chronicle Wu, G. 04/12/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Influenza; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 22 coronavirus deaths, 244 cases; Tarrant County adds 7 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/09/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 22 deaths, 378 coronavirus cases; Tarrant adds 9 fatalities Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 04/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Protect residents? Not under HB 3 San Antonio Express News Figueroa, L. 04/08/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Every Texan; Gubernatorial powers
Dallas County reports 20 coronavirus deaths, 376 new cases; Tarrant County adds 10 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/07/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Here's what doctors expect in Houston as the fourth COVID wave slams the East Coast Houston Chronicle Rubio, J. 04/06/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
'Live your life, but be cautious,' Mayor urges as new coronavirus cases remain low, vaccinations continue San Antonio Express News Beltran, J. 04/06/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Texas adds 1,714 new cases, passes 8 million vaccinations statewide Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 04/05/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 20 COVID-19 deaths, including man in his 20s with no health conditions Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 04/04/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
When will North Texas reach COVID-19 herd immunity? Sooner than you might think Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lopez, B. 04/02/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Texas will provide rapid COVID-19 tests for summer camps San Antonio Express News Oxner, R. 04/02/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Youth camps
Dallas County reports 18 coronavirus deaths, 364 new cases; Tarrant County adds 6 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 04/01/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 12 coronavirus deaths, 281 more cases; Tarrant County adds 6 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/31/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 12 coronavirus deaths, 509 cases; Tarrant County adds 8 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/30/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Texas adds 2,285 new coronavirus cases; Tarrant County reports 4 deaths, 165 cases Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 03/29/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
When COVID-19 ends, will Texans suffer the same amnesia that followed 1918 pandemic? Austin American Statesman Barnes, M. 03/28/2021 2 doc(s) Authors and authorship; Coronavirus; Influenza; Texas history
Health district discusses state opening vaccine to all 16 and older Lufkin Daily News Juarez, G. 03/27/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Dallas County reports 21 coronavirus deaths, 270 cases; Tarrant adds 5 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 03/25/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 19 coronavirus deaths and 228 cases, lowers threat level to ‘moderate risk’ Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/24/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
'Mask up': Mayor urges as positivity rate for COVID-19 in San Antonio reaches new low San Antonio Express News Beltran, J. 03/23/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Texas reports more than 1,900 new coronavirus cases; Tarrant adds 11 deaths, 259 cases Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 03/22/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 20 coronavirus deaths, 3 new cases of more contagious variant Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/19/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 11 coronavirus deaths, 2 new cases of more contagious U.K. variant Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/17/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 10 coronavirus fatalities, 574 new cases; Tarrant County reports 13 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/16/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas reports more than 2,300 new COVID-19 cases as Tarrant County adds 22 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 03/15/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Together, masked Texans can prevail San Antonio Express News Yudkin, J. 03/15/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health
Austin can keep enforcing mask mandate for at least two weeks until trial, judge says Dallas Morning News Oxner, R. 03/14/2021 5 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Attorney General of Texas; Austin, Texas; Brown, Andy; Livingston, Lora; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; Travis County
Dallas County reports 35 new COVID-19 deaths, first case of New York strain of virus Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/12/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
'A real crucial time': Galveston prepares for spring break surge in tourism Houston Chronicle Powell, N. 03/12/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Galveston County; Galveston, Texas; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health; Tourism
COVID-19 inflicted devastating losses. It didn't have to be this bad. Austin American Statesman Editorial 03/11/2021 7 doc(s) Coronavirus
Dallas County reports 21 coronavirus deaths, 557 cases on anniversary of its first reported COVID-19 case Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 03/11/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Almost every measure to track COVID-19 is trending in the right direction San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 03/11/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Texas expands COVID-19 vaccine to people over age 50 Tyler Morning Telegraph Wellerman, Z. 03/11/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Dallas County reports 31 deaths from COVID-19 on anniversary of first case of the virus in North Texas Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/10/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Texas reports more than 2,400 new coronavirus cases; Tarrant County tops 3,000 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 03/08/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Greg Abbott's demagoguery and deflections are putting Texans at risk Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 03/07/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Governors; Medical equipment; Public health; Undocumented immigrants
Vaccinations soon will surpass cases Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 03/05/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health
1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses bound for Texas next week, health official says Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 03/05/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 27 COVID-19 fatalities, Tarrant adds 18; combined death toll is now over 6,000 Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 03/05/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 26 COVID-19 deaths, 718 new coronavirus cases Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 03/04/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Gov. Greg Abbott ends statewide mask mandate, moves to 'open Texas 100%' — actions at odds with health experts, federal officials Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 03/03/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Goodwin, Vikki; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Phelan, Dade; Public health; Raymond, Richard Peña
Gov. Greg Abbott says it’s time to open Texas 100%, end statewide mask mandate Dallas Morning News Ambrose, S. 03/03/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Public health; Turner, Chris; Zerwas, John
Dallas County passes 3,000 deaths from COVID-19, adds 526 coronavirus cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/03/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Public health experts worry Abbott’s COVID decision may create ‘drop your guard’ culture Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dent, M. 03/03/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health
Gov. Greg Abbott lifts statewide mask order, opens Texas '100 percent' Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 03/03/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Business climate; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hidalgo, Lina; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Phelan, Dade; Turner, Sylvester
Valley leaders concerned with state mask-lifting mandate McAllen Monitor DeGuzman, C. 03/03/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health
Texas adds more than 3,600 new COVID-19 cases; Tarrant County reports 19 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 03/01/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Forensic expert seeks help in spike Houston Chronicle Staff 03/01/2021 1 doc(s) Medical examiners
Dallas County reports 789 coronavirus cases, 25 deaths; Tarrant adds 470 cases, 11 fatalities Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 02/25/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
City launches text alert service for COVID-19 vaccine availability San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 02/25/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
'The true, staggering toll': U.S. surpasses 500,000 COVID-19 deaths Houston Chronicle Wu, G. 02/23/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 273 coronavirus cases, 22 deaths; Tarrant reports 328 cases, 10 fatalities Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 02/22/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 730 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 02/16/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
When and where Texans can get the COVID-19 vaccine San Antonio Express News Staff 02/15/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Dallas County reports 40 more COVID-19 victims, Tarrant County adds 71 as Texas’ death toll passes 40,000 Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/13/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
San Antonio mayor makes urgent bid to FEMA for mass vaccination site San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 02/13/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Nirenberg, Ron
Dallas County reports 45 more deaths from COVID-19; Tarrant County adds 25 Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/12/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Four-county area tops 6,000 COVID-19 deaths; winter weather alters vaccination and testing schedules Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 02/11/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Behind on rent? Texans can soon apply for pandemic rental and utility assistance online and by phone Dallas Morning News DiFurio, D. 02/10/2021 2 doc(s) Federal aid; Landlords and tenants; Texas Rent Relief Program
Having trouble paying rent amid COVID-19? Help may be available through Texas program. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 02/10/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Federal aid; Landlords and tenants; Phelan, Dade; Texas Rent Relief Program
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 02/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 1,019 new coronavirus cases, 11 deaths; Tarrant adds 31 fatalities, 991 cases Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 02/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
San Antonio reports 3 new COVID deaths on Super Bowl Sunday San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 02/08/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Crucial data for vaccine rollout tardy San Antonio Express News Editorial 02/08/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Demographics; Health care disparities; Immunizations
Tarrant County reports 40 more COVID-19 deaths; Dallas County adds 10 fatalities, 1,024 new cases Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 02/07/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Austin health officials to make calls to oldest residents to schedule coronavirus vaccine Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 02/06/2021 2 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Immunizations; Public health surveillance; Senior citizens
Pandemic recovery requires leadership Austin American Statesman Winnike, A. 02/05/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness
Texas would like 1 million COVID-19 vaccines a week, senior state health official says Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 02/05/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Dallas County adds 35 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,149 cases; Denton County announces record 19 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/05/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 50 COVID-19 deaths, shattering 1-day record Dallas Morning News Jimenez, J. 02/04/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
RodeoHouston canceled again amid COVID-19 and financial pressures Houston Chronicle Guerra, J. 02/04/2021 1 doc(s) Hidalgo, Lina; Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Turner, Sylvester
Hays County lifts certain coronavirus restrictions after number of hospitalized continues to dip Austin American Statesman Moreno-Lozano, L. 02/02/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 1,617 coronavirus cases, 12 deaths; Tarrant logs 36 fatalities, 1,888 cases Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 02/01/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Johnson, Eric; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to fall in San Antonio as officials report 11 new, 72 backlogged deaths San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 02/01/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Rodriguez, Justin
How science and data can help Texas vaccinate those most at risk Austin American Statesman Velasquez, G. 01/31/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care disparities; Immunizations
Why we should be thinking about the most vulnerable Texans Austin American Statesman Figueroa, L. 01/31/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Every Texan; Racial discrimination
Here’s what Tarrant County expects as Biden promises big increase in vaccines Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 01/31/2021 4 doc(s) Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Lakey, David L.
Dallas County reports 1,637 new coronavirus cases, 37 more deaths; Texas adds record 471 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/29/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County aims to right COVID vaccine distribution with these 3 steps Dallas Morning News Garcia, N. 01/28/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; County commissioners; Dallas County; Immunizations; Koch, J.J.; Price, John Wiley
Texas, Dallas County post record one-day COVID-19 death totals; state’s toll is now over 35,000 Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 01/28/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
San Antonio reaches another tragic milestone as COVID-19 deaths surge above 2,000 San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 01/28/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Houston case reflects tough choices posed by the vaccine Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 01/27/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical ethics; Ogg, Kim; Theft
Coronavirus death toll in San Antonio nears 2,000 as new cases, hospitalizations drop San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 01/27/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
COVID-19 pandemic concerns force Texas Gov. Greg Abbott into a televised State of the State speech Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 01/26/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Governor's State of the State addresses; Television broadcasting; West, Royce
Dallas County reports 1,698 new coronavirus cases, 22 deaths; Tarrant County adds 24 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/26/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Tarrant COVID hospitalizations continue slight downward trend but deaths remain high Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 01/26/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 1,174 coronavirus cases as death toll passes 2,000; Tarrant reports 36 fatalities Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 01/25/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
State must be better prepared for next pandemic Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 01/24/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Menéndez, José
Hays County urges patience as more coronavirus vaccine doses trickle into county this week Austin American Statesman Moreno-Lozano, L. 01/22/2021 3 doc(s) Becerra, Ruben; Coronavirus; Hays County; Immunizations
Dallas County reports 1,978 coronavirus cases, 27 deaths; Tarrant County tops 200,000 cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/22/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Tarrant County tackling COVID surge with vaccine plan. Now, how about the rest of us? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 01/22/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Tarrant County; University of North Texas Health Science Center
New COVID-19 cases plummet, but deaths remain high San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 01/21/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Abbott touts vaccine rollout, treatments as COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 01/20/2021 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Houston Methodist Hospital; Immunizations; Parker, Annise; Turner, Sylvester
Officials: Williamson County to get 6,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines this week Austin American Statesman Osborn, C. 01/20/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Williamson County
Laredo officials consider morality of governor’s rules as the city faces ‘COVID hell’ Laredo Morning Times Wallace, J. 01/20/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Curfews; Disease preparedness; Emergency management; Executive orders; Immunizations; Laredo, Texas; Municipal government; Saenz, Pete
San Antonio surpasses 150,000 COVID-19 cases as 10 more people die of the virus San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 01/20/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Texas adds over 10,000 new coronavirus cases; Tarrant County reports 40 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 01/19/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
World-renowned expert Ben Neuman shares which COVID vaccine he'd take, given the choice Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 01/19/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Dallas County confirms its first case of more contagious coronavirus variant Dallas Morning News Jimenez, J. 01/17/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John; Public health surveillance
Why was Texas unable to stop a second COVID surge months in the making? Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 01/17/2021 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Henry, Mark; Hidalgo, Lina; Hospitals; Immunizations; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Paxton, Ken; Public health surveillance; Samaniego, Ricardo A.
Thousands of Houstonians elated to get COVID-19 vaccine at Minute Maid, despite long wait-times Houston Chronicle McGuinness, D. 01/17/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Turner, Sylvester
Dallas County reports 2,817 coronavirus cases, 24 deaths; Tarrant County adds 2,350 cases, 38 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/16/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Tarrant County surpasses 1,800 COVID-19 deaths with 38 added Friday; 2,350 new cases Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 01/16/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas adds record 426 deaths; Dallas County reports 1,993 new coronavirus cases, 17 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/15/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Tarrant County’s spike of COVID-19 is worst in Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dent, M. 01/15/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County; Whitley, Glen
End of grace period leaves Texas schools at risk of losing millions Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 01/14/2021 4 doc(s) Education Agency, Texas; School budgets; School finance
COVID-19 cases surpass 32,000; 10,622 are active Houston Chronicle Staff 01/14/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Williamson County aims to speed coronavirus vaccine to seniors Austin American Statesman Osborn, C. 01/13/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Senior citizens; Williamson County
More than 30,000 Texans have died from coronavirus; Dallas County posts record 3,549 cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/13/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Woodlands board to continue in-person meetings Houston Chronicle Forward, J. 01/13/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Open meetings; The Woodlands, Texas; Trauma Service Areas
Abbott defends vaccine rollout as state surpasses 30,000 coronavirus deaths Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 01/12/2021 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations
Dallas County reports 1,867 new coronavirus cases, 4 more deaths; Tarrant County adds 21 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/12/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
‘Extremely dangerous’: San Antonio’s COVID-19 hospitalizations continue frightening upward trajectory as officials report 1,585 new cases San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 01/12/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Dallas County reports 2,246 coronavirus cases, 7 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 01/11/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas health officials announce vaccination hubs as state nears 30,000 COVID deaths Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 01/11/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
San Antonio shatters COVID-19 records, but more vaccines coming this week San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 01/11/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Coronavirus vaccines start for 2,000 Williamson County seniors in nursing homes, long-term care Austin American Statesman Osborn, C. 01/10/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Gravell, Bill; Immunizations; Nursing homes
Pandemic. Recession. Political strife: The Texas Legislature’s toughest 2021 challenges Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 01/10/2021 5 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s) 87th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Coronavirus; Geren, Charlie; Gubernatorial powers; Hegar, Glenn; Lobbyists; Marijuana; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Police departments; Police misconduct; School finance; State budget shortages; Telemedicine; Toth, Steve
Long lines, confusion have plagued Tarrant COVID-19 vaccinations; here’s how to fix it Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 01/10/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Whitley, Glen
COVID expert Peter Hotez worried Texas down to its 'last arrow' with vaccine Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 01/10/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations
Why Tarrant County added 127 previously unreported COVID-19 deaths on Friday Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 01/09/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Alamodome to be converted into no-cost vaccination site, San Antonio announces San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 01/09/2021 6 doc(s) Alamodome; Coronavirus; Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara; Immunizations; Menéndez, José
Texas to create vaccine hubs as Democrats urge state health officials to improve rollout Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 01/08/2021 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Goodwin, Vikki; Immunizations; State Health Services, Texas Department of
More contagious coronavirus variant identified in Texas for first time by health officials Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 01/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John
Amid record number of coronavirus cases, Travis County medical organization summons doctors for help Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 01/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Physician shortages; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 2,590 coronavirus cases, 20 deaths; state hits records for deaths, hospitalizations Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/08/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
More contagious COVID-19 strain identified in Harris County, the first in Texas Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 01/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Hotez, Peter; Houston, Texas; Public health surveillance
Escott: Austin Convention Center to likely be staged as potential field hospital soon Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 01/07/2021 3 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Convention centers; Coronavirus; Emergency management; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 2,427 coronavirus cases, 17 deaths; Tarrant County adds 3,410 cases Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 01/07/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Houston hits COVID-19 hospitalization threshold, tightening restrictions on businesses Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 01/06/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hidalgo, Lina; Hospitals; Houston, Texas
As San Antonio’s COVID-19 hospitalizations soar, hospitals stretch beyond their normal capacities San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 01/06/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; San Antonio, Texas
Texas health officials continue to see wide gap in number of vaccines delivered and administered Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 01/05/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations
Dallas County reports 1,570 coronavirus cases, 17 deaths as Texas hospitalizations reach a new high Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/05/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas falls short of Abbott's prediction of 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations in December San Angelo Standard Times Moritz, J. 01/05/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations remain at record highs Austin American Statesman Autullo, R. 01/04/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 3,851 coronavirus cases, 10 deaths in 2-day total Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 01/04/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
San Antonio officials report nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases — a record San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 01/04/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Texas rural counties without hospitals have higher COVID-19 death rates Austin American Statesman Chang, J. 01/03/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Rural health care; Vital statistics
Lingering heart issues an 'alarming' risk for young COVID-19 patients Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 01/03/2021 4 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus
Adler responds to Texas AG suit over Austin New Year's weekend curfew Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 01/01/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Curfews; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken
As Fort Worth hospitals fill up, public encouraged to celebrate New Year holiday safely Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 12/31/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Holidays; Hospitals
Dallas’ Parkland hospital is ‘completely full’ with COVID patients, top doctor says Dallas Morning News Garcia, N. 12/30/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Parkland Memorial Hospital; Public health surveillance
5 things to watch in Texas politics in 2021 Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 12/30/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Phelan, Dade; Politicians; Redistricting; State budgets
San Antonio adds more than 2,000 coronavirus cases in two days as hospitalizations continue to increase San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 12/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
BAMC suspends elective surgeries as COVID threat grows San Antonio Express News Christenson, S. 12/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hospitals; Medical procedures; Military personnel; Public health surveillance; San Antonio, Texas
Austin area could enter coronavirus 'state of emergency' by New Year's, health chief says Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 12/29/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Travis County
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations shatter July’s record as infections from Christmas gatherings loom Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 12/29/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Lakey, David L.; Public health surveillance; Trauma Service Areas
Jenkins warns of ‘less than optimum’ care if COVID-19 hits another holiday spike as Texas hospitalizations hit new high Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 12/29/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 hospitalizations just shy of all-time high of 10,893 Austin American Statesman Macias, R. 12/28/2020 2 doc(s) Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Emergency medical services; Immunizations; Public health surveillance; Travis County
Dallas County reports 3-day total of 6,144 new coronavirus cases, 11 deaths Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 12/28/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
San Antonio surpasses 110,000 COVID-19 cases; 1,000 people hospitalized with the virus San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 12/28/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; San Antonio, Texas; Trauma Service Areas
Collin County’s data woes concern residents amid coronavirus spike Dallas Morning News Lopez, B. 12/26/2020 2 doc(s) Collin County; Coronavirus; County commissioners; e-government; Government transparency; Public health surveillance
Texas reports 4,096 new coronavirus cases, 200 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 12/26/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Gov. Greg Abbott receives COVID-19 vaccine in Austin Austin American Statesman Price, A. 12/23/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
San Antonio hits new daily record of COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations, deaths mount San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 12/23/2020 2 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 30 COVID-19 deaths, 1,143 new cases; Tarrant logs 960 cases, 13 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 12/21/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
'No more shutdowns': Abbott touts vaccine arrival as cases reach record high Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 12/18/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations
Coronavirus vaccine in Texas: 10 Austin-area hospitals awaiting shipments Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 12/17/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Immunizations
Dallas County reports record 2,438 coronavirus cases while Collin County reports high of 7 deaths Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 12/17/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
'Feels like Christmas': Austin health care workers receive first coronavirus vaccinations Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 12/16/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin; Health care providers; Immunizations; UT Health Austin
Historic day as the first person in Tarrant County receives coronavirus vaccine Dallas Morning News Lopez, B. 12/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations
‘I feel hope’: COVID-19 vaccines given to health care workers at Dallas County’s Parkland Dallas Morning News Garcia, N. 12/16/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
‘History in the making:’ COVID-19 vaccinations begin San Antonio Express News Christenson, S. 12/16/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Immunizations; Johnston, Clay; Military personnel; UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio hits another COVID-19 surge milestone: 800 patients with virus in area hospitals San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 12/16/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Wear a mask: Dead people don’t need vaccinations San Antonio Express News Editorial 12/16/2020 5 doc(s) Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Roy, Chip
UT Health Austin among first 4 Texas sites to receive COVID-19 vaccine Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 12/15/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; UT Health Austin
COVID-19 patients account for 1 in 5 hospital patients in San Antonio as surge worsens San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 12/15/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Texas reports more than 8,000 coronavirus cases, 111 deaths Austin American Statesman Wire Reports 12/14/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 1,810 coronavirus cases, 4 deaths; Tarrant reports 20 deaths as its toll nears 1,000 Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 12/14/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
‘We can’t relax yet’ — COVID hospitalizations increase ahead of first vaccine distribution San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 12/14/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; San Antonio, Texas
As virus rages, Texas intensive care units at the brink Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 12/13/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Texas reports 273 new coronavirus fatalities, 10,930 new cases Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 12/10/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Collin College pivots approach to pandemic after nursing instructor died and surge in regional cases Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 12/10/2020 2 doc(s) Collin College; Coronavirus; Distance education
Dallas County reports 33 more coronavirus deaths; Tarrant County has 15 new fatalities, first child to die from COVID-19 Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 12/10/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 spiking in Houston's suburban counties, including Montgomery, Liberty and Galveston Houston Chronicle Rubio, J. 12/10/2020 6 doc(s) Bars; Coronavirus; Distilleries; Executive orders; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Trauma Service Areas
Fort Bend raises COVID threat level to red as cases increase Houston Chronicle Lewis, B. 12/10/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; George, KP; Public health surveillance
Coronavirus cases in Bexar County soar above 90,000 San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 12/10/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Lagniappe: What do COVID stats mean? Beaumont Enterprise Bain, K. 12/09/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Dallas County reports 1,105 new coronavirus cases, 8 more deaths; Tarrant County adds 13 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 12/09/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Tarrant County has only 18 open ICU beds. One tragedy could close them, official says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Manna, N. 12/09/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals
Texas launches rapid testing program for small businesses Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 12/08/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John; Immunizations; Medical screening; Miles, Borris; Perry, Charles; Small businesses
Dallas County reports 1,663 coronavirus cases, 3 deaths; Tarrant County reports 11 fatalities, 1,850 cases Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 12/08/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Williamson health district recommends 14-day quarantine for coronavirus exposure Austin American Statesman Osborn, C. 12/07/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Centers for; Education Agency, Texas; Quarantines; Williamson County
Dallas County reports 1,852 more coronavirus cases, 3 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 12/07/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Amid COVID surge, San Antonio students pour back into some campuses, abandon others San Antonio Express News Torralva, K. 12/07/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; Student health
San Antonio officials report 1,021 new coronavirus cases, 2 new deaths San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 12/07/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Coronavirus is ablaze in West Texas as tourists flock to Big Bend and Marfa Houston Chronicle Rosenzweig-Ziff, D. 12/06/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Marfa, Texas; Public health surveillance; West Texas
White House COVID-19 report warns older Texans to have groceries, medication delivered as cases surge Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 12/04/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Senior citizens; White House Coronavirus Task Force
D-FW business capacity to roll back as COVID-19 hospitalizations remain above 15% for 7 days straight Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 12/04/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
North Texas bars must close, restaurants reduce capacity as COVID hospitalizations rise Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lopez, B. 12/04/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hospitals; Krause, Matt; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; Turner, Chris; Whitley, Glen
Dallas County reports 1,640 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths as hospitalizations remain above 15% Dallas Morning News Jimenez, J. 12/03/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
White House calls on Texas to intensify pandemic response as infections break record Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 12/02/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Public health surveillance; White House Coronavirus Task Force
Who will get the vaccines first? Dallas Morning News Stobbe, M. 12/02/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Texas posts record 15,182 new coronavirus cases; Dallas County adds 1,179 new cases, 8 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 12/02/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Austin health officials ‘very concerned’ about hospital capacity for coronavirus patients Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 12/01/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
White House says Texas has ‘full resurgence’ of COVID-19 and must do more to slow spread Dallas Morning News Ambrose, S. 12/01/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Public health surveillance; White House Coronavirus Task Force
Tarrant County soars past 100,000 coronavirus cases; Dallas County reports 702 cases, 5 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 12/01/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott must act to counter holiday virus surge, allow local control Houston Chronicle Editorial 11/30/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cruz, Ted; Paxton, Ken; Public health surveillance; Samaniego, Ricardo A.
Analysis: Muted holidays in Texas, as pandemic threatens and vaccines raise hopes Victoria Advocate Ramsey, R. 11/30/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas reports 3,954 new virus cases, 102 deaths Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 11/29/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas COVID-19: How the state went from zero to a million cases, 20,000 deaths in 8 months Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 11/27/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Luther, Shelley; Miller, Bill; Patrick, Dan; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Public health surveillance; Samaniego, Ricardo A.
Texas reports 12,423 new coronavirus cases, 206 deaths Fort Worth Star-Telegram Marfin, C. 11/27/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 541 new coronavirus cases, 7 deaths; ‘too early’ to draw conclusions from lower numbers, Jenkins says Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 11/24/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas reports 8,554 new COVID-19 cases, 89 deaths Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 11/23/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 1,862 coronavirus cases, 1 death; Tarrant reports 1,537 cases, 6 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 11/23/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas COVID-19: How the state went from zero to a million cases, 20,000 deaths in 8 months Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 11/22/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Hidalgo, Lina; Luther, Shelley; Patrick, Dan; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Public health; Public health surveillance; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; Shelter in place orders
Totals continue to soar: Dallas County announces 2,163 coronavirus cases, while Texas records 12,567 Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 11/22/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
8 months of COVID battles prepared Fort Worth’s hospitals for this surge. Here’s how Fort Worth Star-Telegram Manna, N. 11/22/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Emergency medical services; Hospitals; Tarrant County
Say a prayer for San Antonio’s waiters, bartenders and bellhops. With COVID surging and stimulus dollars running out, hospitality workers are in for h San Antonio Express News Jefferson, G. 11/22/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Federal aid; Public health; Retail industry; Service workers
Texans urged to limit holiday gatherings as state posts 2nd-highest daily case total Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 11/21/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
Dine in or no? Conflicting messages on COVID-19 leave Dallas restaurateurs weary and uncertain Dallas Morning News Ballor, C. 11/21/2020 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health; Restaurants
No shutdowns: Abbott banks on medicine, vigilance to counter pandemic Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 11/20/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Turner, Chris
Austin-Travis County health chief urges tighter Stage 4 coronavirus restrictions Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 11/20/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Travis County
No more COVID shutdowns, Abbott tells Texas Galveston Daily News Ferguson, J. 11/20/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Galveston County; Henry, Mark; Public health
Two new deaths, 483 new COVID cases in San Antonio San Antonio Express News Hardaway, L. 11/20/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 17 COVID-19 deaths, including a new mother; Tarrant County shatters single-day case record Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 11/19/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Price, Betsy; Public health surveillance
‘A really critical time’: Texas sets new coronavirus case record Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 11/18/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; McClellan, Mark; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 645 coronavirus cases, but Jenkins expects higher totals from recent days to return Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 11/18/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Restaurant limits, bars closures likely as North Texas COVID hospitalizations soar Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lopez, B. 11/18/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County; Whitley, Glen
States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mulvihill, G. 11/18/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Federal aid
One in six Texans have been infected with COVID-19, study finds Houston Chronicle Tedesco, J. 11/18/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; University of Texas at Austin
Schools need the flexibility to go virtual San Antonio Express News Editorial 11/18/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health
Austin Public Health creates coronavirus vaccine distribution plan as trials show promise Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 11/17/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
San Antonio’s coronavirus positivity rate has nearly doubled since early October, as cases continue to climb San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 11/17/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Dallas County reports 1,458 more coronavirus cases, 1 death; Tarrant County adds 1,523 cases Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 11/16/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
With rising COVID-19 infections, Texas sees hospitalization rates rise across the state Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 11/15/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
As coronavirus cases soar, Texas contends with diminished public health influence Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dent, M. 11/15/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; County judges; Executive orders; Public health; Whitley, Glen
Texas passes 1 million COVID cases, and experts warn of a surge ‘unlike anything we have seen’ Dallas Morning News Ambrose, J. 11/14/2020 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas hits 1 million COVID cases after reporting over 10,000 Friday, nears 20,000 deaths Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 11/14/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
'Time to sound the alarm': COVID-19 hospitalizations surging again in Houston Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 11/14/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Harris County; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
San Antonio reports 390 new coronavirus cases, six more deaths San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 11/14/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
The COVID pandemic is far from over, with much to do before a vaccine arrives San Antonio Express News Tomlinson, C. 11/14/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic impact; Economic stabilization
As Texas coronavirus crisis intensifies, Austin hospitals ‘prepare for worst’ Austin American Statesman Villalpando, N. 11/13/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals
Dallas County on track for 2,000 coronavirus cases a day by Thanksgiving, Jenkins says; Tarrant County reports 1,191 cases and 7 deaths Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 11/13/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Governor whispers as virus roars San Antonio Express News Editorial 11/13/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health
Dallas County at ‘very dangerous point,’ Jenkins says in announcement of 1,304 new coronavirus cases Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 11/12/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas was the first state in U.S. to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases. Here’s why. San Antonio Express News Tedesco, J. 11/12/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
Texas reports record COVID-19 cases, 94 deaths on Tuesday Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 11/11/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Texas was the first state in U.S. to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases. Here’s why. Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 11/11/2020 5 doc(s) Callender, David L.; Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
Texans would like to see the Affordable Care Act improved or replaced Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 11/11/2020 4 doc(s) Health insurance; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
San Antonio officials report 400+ new coronavirus cases as positivity rate rises for third straight week San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 11/10/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Dallas County reports 848 coronavirus cases, 2 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 11/09/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 crisis in El Paso shows need for federal response San Antonio Express News Editorial 11/09/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; El Paso County; Public health surveillance
For 3rd straight day, Tarrant County passes single-day COVID record with 1,062 cases Fort Worth Star-Telegram Howland, J. 11/08/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
‘Higher than we want’ — San Antonio reports 238 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths San Antonio Express News Hardaway, L. 11/08/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Active coronavirus cases in Austin area hit 3-month high; testing for partygoers urged Austin American Statesman Bradshaw, J. 11/06/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas stands pat on countermeasures as COVID-19 spread worsens Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 11/06/2020 8 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Public health surveillance
El Paso hits all-time high coronavirus spike with 3,100 new cases Austin American Statesman Borunda, D. 11/05/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; El Paso County; Juarez, Mexico; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
Leaders clash as toll rises in El Paso Dallas Morning News Corchado, A. 11/03/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; El Paso County; Hospitals; Margo, D.R. 'Dee'; Public health; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; Shelter in place orders
Hospitals competing for nurses as US coronavirus cases surge Houston Chronicle A.P. Wire 11/03/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Nurses
‘Hard to survive’ — El Paso residents besieged by coronavirus San Antonio Express News Foster-Frau, S. 11/03/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; El Paso County; Margo, D.R. 'Dee'; Public health surveillance; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; Shelter in place orders
Confused by the counts of coronavirus cases? Here’s how Texas officials are keeping track of tests Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 11/02/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Dallas County reports 750 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death as county reaches highest daily average since July Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 11/02/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
San Antonio, Bexar County report 191 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 11/02/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; San Antonio, Texas
Dallas County reports 759 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths; Jenkins warns of alarming increases in data Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 11/01/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
El Paso County judge’s order shutting down nonessential businesses for 2 weeks sets up possible COVID-19 confrontation with Abbott Dallas Morning News Corchado, A. 10/30/2020 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; El Paso County; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; Shelter in place orders
Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations surge in West Texas Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 10/29/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Dallas County surpasses 100,000 total coronavirus cases; Denton County adds four more deaths Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 10/29/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Austin area could see 700 in hospital for coronavirus in November, health chief says Austin American Statesman Bradshaw, K. 10/28/2020 4 doc(s) Bars; Biscoe, Sam; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Travis County
El Paso COVID-19 hospitalizations near 900; Fort Bliss sees 'steep increases' in cases El Paso Times Borunda, D. 10/28/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
‘We are all in this together’ — COVID patients arrive in San Antonio from an overwhelmed El Paso San Antonio Express News Hardaway, L. 10/28/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; El Paso County; Public health surveillance
Civic center to become medical site as patients flood hospitals Austin American Statesman Wire Reports 10/26/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 703 confirmed coronavirus cases, 1 death Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 10/26/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Federal disaster team sent, overflow hospital set up as COVID surges in El Paso Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 10/26/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID shuts down Pre-K 4 SA East Center even as San Antonio sees welcome drop in cases San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 10/26/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Early childhood education; Public health surveillance
Trump said Texas coronavirus spike ‘is gone,’ but Texas health experts say otherwise Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 10/24/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott, in 2020 campaign mode, stays mum as Texas COVID-19 cases rise Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 10/24/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Worsening pandemic raises fears for Halloween, holidays, Travis health officials say Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 10/21/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Holidays; Public health surveillance; Travis County
Fort Worth area COVID-19 cases are headed toward their worst numbers since July Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lopez, B. 10/21/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Businesses in Lake Travis, Westlake say new state order boosted consumer confidence Austin American Statesman Asch, S. 10/19/2020 5 doc(s) Economic stabilization; Restaurants; Retail industry
El Paso sees largest number in hospitals due to COVID-19 Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 10/19/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; El Paso County; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 554 more confirmed coronavirus cases, 3 deaths; Tarrant logs 501 new cases Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 10/19/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
As coronavirus cases rise, red-state governors resist measures to slow the spread, preach ‘personal responsibility’ Houston Chronicle Witte, B. 10/19/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Governors
'We can't allow pandemic fatigue to cause us to relax’: San Antonio adds 1 new COVID death, 16 older deaths San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 10/19/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
El Paso Hospitalizations hit record high San Antonio Express News Wire Reports 10/19/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Fact-check: Is the coronavirus death rate in the Rio Grande Valley double the state average? Austin American Statesman Mulder, B. 10/18/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Gonzalez, Vicente; Health care disparities; Political fact-checking; Rio Grande Valley
Wichita County judge says 'no' to bars opening Wichita Falls Record News Staff 10/18/2020 6 doc(s) Bars; Coronavirus; Gossom, Woody; Public health; Wichita County
Texas coronavirus hospitalizations on the rise again Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 10/16/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 is spreading rapidly again North Texas. We know what we need to do Dallas Morning News Editorial 10/16/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
‘We must turn things around now,’ Jenkins says as Dallas County adds 537 confirmed coronavirus cases Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 10/16/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
‘We take the good with the bad’: San Antonio sees bump in coronavirus positivity rate but no new deaths San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 10/13/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 418 COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths; Tarrant County reports most cases in a single day in almost two months Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 10/12/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Metro Health reports 90 new corona-virus cases, no new deaths San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 10/12/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Number of COVID-19 fatalities in RGV is shocking Rio Grande Guardian Guerra, R. 10/11/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; Public health surveillance
Rising coronavirus cases in El Paso County could impact business reopenings El Paso Times Dearman, E. 10/10/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Margo, D.R. 'Dee'; Public health surveillance
Teen infected with COVID fighting for her life at Houston hospital Houston Chronicle Serrano, A. 10/10/2020 2 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Teenagers; Texas Children's Hospital; White, James
Coronavirus updates: S.A. reports three new COVID-19 deaths, 170 new cases San Antonio Express News Hardaway, L. 10/09/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 337 coronavirus cases; Jenkins notes ‘upward trajectory’ even as testing is low Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 10/08/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
As S.A. coronavirus cases soar above 59,000, officials call for physically-distanced Halloween festivities San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 10/08/2020 4 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Holidays; Public health surveillance
Most Victoria businesses can reopen at 75% capacity starting Oct. 14 Victoria Advocate McCarthy, C. 10/08/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Victoria, Texas; Zeller, Ben
‘Cheers!’: Abbott tweet hints that Texas bars could reopen soon Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 10/06/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott posts tweet hinting at reopening bars soon in Texas Dallas Morning News Briseno, A. 10/06/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health
Are Texas bars about to reopen? Gov. Abbott sends message toasting openings amid COVID Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 10/06/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health
San Antonio’s coronavirus positivity rate dips below 5 percent, for first time in months San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 10/06/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 617 more confirmed coronavirus cases; Tarrant County adds 601 cases Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 10/05/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas leaders failed to prepare for a pandemic. It can’t happen again. Houston Chronicle Editorial 10/05/2020 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Ebola; H1N1 virus; Public health
Texas is closing in on 16,000 COVID-19 deaths Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 10/04/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis splits North Texas voters along party lines Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 10/04/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Leach, Jeff; Medical equipment; Shaheen, Matt; Trump, Donald
Death reporting delays led state officials to offer false assurances about Texas’ death rate EXPOSED Part Three Houston Chronicle Root, J. 10/04/2020 1 TX bill 13 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Hidalgo, Lina; Hotez, Peter; Luther, Shelley; McClellan, Mark; Patrick, Dan; Public health surveillance; Schwertner, Charles; Trump, Donald; Turner, Sylvester
Governor is hurting Crossroads businesses with arbitrary virus metric Victoria Advocate Editorial 10/04/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 508 confirmed coronavirus cases, 2 deaths for 2-day period Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 10/03/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
With so many limitations to coronavirus data, what can we trust? Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 09/30/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 exposed the failure to learn lessons from prior pandemics EXPOSED Part Two Houston Chronicle Root, J. 09/30/2020 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Ebola; Giroir, Brett; H1N1 virus; Hellerstedt, John; Lakey, David L.; Medical equipment; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Don’t treat Texas’ COVID deaths as collateral damage Austin American Statesman Davis, R. 09/29/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Nursing homes; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 197 more confirmed coronavirus cases and 1 death, plus 114 probable cases Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 09/29/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Newly Reported Texas Virus Cases Total 1,292, 37 More Deaths Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 09/28/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas has changed how it calculates COVID-19 positivity rates, so what does that mean? Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 09/28/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Dallas County adds 199 more coronavirus cases, 4 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 09/28/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Bexar County’s coronavirus cases top 57,000 on backlog San Antonio Express News Danner, P. 09/28/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Abbott's hospitalization reopening metric comes as surprise to local officials, public health experts Victoria Advocate McCarthy, C. 09/28/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hospitals; Kolkhorst, Lois; Morrison, Geanie; Public health surveillance; Trauma Service Areas
Report: COVID-19 cases more common in upper grades; Marlin Middle School online-only until Oct. 5 Waco Tribune Herald Crum, B. 09/26/2020 4 doc(s) China Spring Independent School District; Coronavirus; Midway Independent School District; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health; Waco Independent School District
Texas schools see dip in new coronavirus cases, but North Texas districts are among the most affected Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 09/25/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health
Dallas County adds 704 coronavirus cases, but only 20% are considered new; three new deaths reported Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 09/25/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Houston area survives Labor Day without COVID-19 spike Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 09/25/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Houston, Texas; Public health surveillance
State: On-campus instruction can be delayed another month in RGV McAllen Monitor Staff 09/25/2020 9 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Distance education; Rio Grande Valley; School districts
Texas tops 15,000 COVID-19 deaths; Dallas County reports 346 more cases, two new deaths Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 09/24/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Dallas County hits 1,000 COVID-19 deaths; pandemic’s path hinges on individual choices, Jenkins says Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 09/23/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 316 more coronavirus cases, 2 deaths Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 09/22/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
COVID-19’s almost incomprehensible toll in Texas Longview News-Journal Ramsey, R. 09/22/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
How years of underfunding public health left Texas ill prepared for the pandemic Austin American Statesman Walters, E. 09/21/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Federal funds; Medical equipment; Sanchez, Eduardo
Dallas County reports 771 more coronavirus cases, adds one death Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 09/21/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County
Fort Worth-area bar owners ‘heartbroken’ as they are again left out of COVID-19 reopening Fort Worth Star-Telegram Johnson, K. 09/19/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
Cortez: Abbott is right to exclude Hidalgo County from eased coronavirus restrictions Rio Grande Guardian Montoya, L. 09/19/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Economic stabilization; Hidalgo County; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Abbott relaxes limits on restaurants, retail and gyms, but keeps bars closed Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 09/18/2020 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Hinojosa, Gina; Hospitals; Patrick, Dan; Public health surveillance
Bars still closed in Texas, but Abbott eases COVID limits on businesses, elective surgeries and nursing home visits Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 09/18/2020 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Hospitals; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance; Rinaldi, Matt; Turner, Chris; Young, Cecile
Texas opening almost all businesses to 75% capacity except for 3 regions of state Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 09/18/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Assisted living facilities; Bars; Economic stabilization; Nursing homes; Restaurants; Turner, Chris
Gov. Abbott loosens COVID restrictions on restaurants, businesses for most of Texas Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 09/18/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Turner, Chris
Abbott OKs more Texas reopenings San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 09/18/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Rodriguez, Justin; Turner, Chris
Victoria excluded from Gov. Abbott's order allowing businesses to operate at 75% capacity Victoria Advocate Rosenberg, M. 09/18/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Victoria County
Collin County announces 5 new COVID-19 deaths; Dallas County reports 190 coronavirus cases, 3 deaths Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 09/16/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Tarrant County warns of possible COVID-19 spike, approves Nov. election voting sites Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lopez, B. 09/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Polling places; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County; Voting by mail; Whitley, Glen
Dallas County reports 156 coronavirus cases, 3 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 09/14/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Houston-area COVID hospitalizations fall below key threshold for first time since May Houston Chronicle Despart, Z. 09/14/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Bexar County’s verified coronavirus death toll breaks 1,000 as Metro Health seeks to erase backlog San Antonio Express News Lingle, B. 09/14/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 152 new coronavirus cases, 7 more COVID-19 deaths Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 09/11/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County coronavirus cases on the rise again, Jenkins warns; officials add 376 cases, 9 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 09/10/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Thousands of Austin-area students return to campuses for first time since March Austin American Statesman Taboada, M. 09/09/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Eanes Independent School District; Lake Travis Independent School District; Leander Independent School District; Student health
Abbott renews virus disaster declaration Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 09/09/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas
Dallas County reports 261 coronavirus cases, no additional COVID-19 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 09/08/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
DFW doctors cautiously hopeful about Labor Day spread, flu season Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mitchell, M. 09/06/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Influenza; Public health surveillance
Brazos County official: Infection rates at local schools remain low Bryan Eagle Wiley, K. 09/04/2020 3 doc(s) Bryan Independent School District; College Station Independent School District; Coronavirus; Student health
COVID-19 threat level in Dallas County lowered for first time since May Dallas Morning News Garcia, N. 09/03/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Johnson, Eric; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports six COVID-19 deaths, 358 more coronavirus cases Dallas Morning News Ramirez, M. 09/03/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
As cases grow, COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 09/03/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 19 deaths from COVID-19, 622 more coronavirus cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 09/02/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas virus deaths pass 12,500 Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 08/31/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 360 coronavirus cases with majority from state backlog, 1 death Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 08/31/2020 3 doc(s) Collin County; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County
New coronavirus cases are decreasing in San Antonio, but officials urge residents to stick with the plan San Antonio Express News Malik, A. 08/31/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas coronavirus deaths cross 12,000 but show signs of slowing Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/29/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Thirteen more coronavirus deaths reported in Bexar County, but hospital numbers continue to improve San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 08/28/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Election administration; Evacuees; Hospitals; Hurricane Laura; Public health surveillance
Those aren’t just COVID-19 numbers. They’re Texans. Victoria Advocate Ramsey, R. 08/28/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Public health surveillance; Unemployment
Texas seeing fewer COVID-19 patients Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/27/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hospitals; Medical procedures; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations remain low in Tarrant County; 5 more deaths reported Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 08/27/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
13 more coronavirus deaths, 134 new cases in San Antonio San Antonio Express News Foster-Frau, S. 08/27/2020 4 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Bexar tops in Texas urban COVID deaths San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 08/27/2020 5 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Hispanics or Latinos; Public health surveillance; San Antonio, Texas
Here’s what’s behind all those backlogged coronavirus cases across Texas Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 08/24/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; CHRISTUS Health; Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 332 coronavirus cases, 2 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 08/24/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas COVID data ‘far more accurate’ as state clears backlogged tests, Abbott says Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 08/24/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Another nine Bexar County residents with novel coronavirus die but hospitalization numbers drop again San Antonio Express News Stoeltje, M. 08/24/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Backlog in state reporting adds more than 5,000 coronavirus cases in Dallas County Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 08/17/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
As hospital counts drop, community spread numbers suggest Houston still isn't containing COVID Houston Chronicle Morris, M. 08/17/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Galveston Island; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health surveillance; Tourism; Turner, Sylvester
‘Don’t let your guard down,’ San Antonio mayor says as coronavirus numbers continue to improve San Antonio Express News Selcraig, B. 08/17/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Only one Texas prison has zero COVID-19 cases. Let’s follow their example. Dallas Morning News Editorial 08/14/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Inmate health
Dallas County tops 800 COVID-19 deaths, has piled up 360 fatalities in the last month, Jenkins says Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/14/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
State agency is investigating Texas’ spike in COVID positivity rate, Abbott says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 08/14/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Officials add 15 more deaths from coronavirus to San Antonio’s toll San Antonio Express News Christenson, S. 08/14/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Texas reports 324 new coronavirus deaths Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/13/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas virus testing drops, while positivity rate rises Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 08/13/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
‘Death is all around us’ — novel coronavirus deaths concentrated on San Antonio’s South Side, new data shows San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 08/13/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care disparities; Hispanics or Latinos; Public health; San Antonio City Council
COVID-19 kills another 26 people in Bexar County San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 08/13/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 testing falls in Texas, but spread continues Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 08/12/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening
DSHS needs to better explain its COVID-19 data Victoria Advocate Editorial 08/12/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Dallas County reports 843 new coronavirus cases, 4 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 08/10/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County
Dallas County reports lowest daily number of coronavirus cases since June 1, at 230; 10 deaths also added Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/07/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
‘Harrowing’ outbreak at Missouri City nursing home leaves 17 residents dead Houston Chronicle Foxhall, E. 08/07/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nursing homes; Public health surveillance; Reynolds, Ron
COVID and the flu: Gov. Abbott warns Texans of dangerous convergence this fall Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 08/07/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John; Immunizations; Influenza
San Antonio sees 325 new novel coronavirus cases, 12 more deaths; mayor urges residents to maintain precautions San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 08/07/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
State adds 235 more to the Texas coronavirus death toll Austin American Statesman Price, A. 08/06/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Austin Public Health to resume virus testing for people without symptoms Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 08/06/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health
Coronavirus has infected about 1 in 50 Dallas County residents; Tarrant crosses 400-death mark Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/06/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Coronavirus outbreaks will occur in schools, San Antonio Metro Health official says San Antonio Express News Torralva, K. 08/06/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
Wichita Falls ISD to buy 2,800 Chromebooks and 1,800 hotspots through agreements Wichita Falls Record News Choate, T. 08/05/2020 3 doc(s) Distance education; Educational technology; Wichita Falls Independent School District
'Everyone knows everyone' in this small Texas town. Now, COVID-19 is out-of-control there. Austin American Statesman Tufts, J. 08/03/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Del Rio, Texas; Owens, Lewis; Public health surveillance; Rural areas; Val Verde County
Texas Doesn't Report COVID-19 Case Count Amid System Upgrade Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 08/03/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 518 new coronavirus cases, 7 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 08/03/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Thousands of Texans are getting rapid-result COVID-19 tests. The state isn’t counting them. Houston Chronicle Rubio, J. 08/03/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hinojosa, Gina; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
San Antonio reports 16 more deaths from the novel coronavirus San Antonio Express News Zavala, E. 08/03/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Tarrant County extends face mask order through Aug. 31 amid coronavirus pandemic Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 08/01/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health; Tarrant County; Whitley, Glen
Leave politics out of reopening Texas schools. Listen to the science. Houston Chronicle Editorial 07/31/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Paxton, Ken; School districts; Student health
Novel coronavirus cases continue to shoot up in San Antonio, but hospital cases decrease San Antonio Express News Selcraig, B. 07/31/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Virus death toll hits 150K in U.S. Dallas Morning News Bl. 07/30/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Cortez: More than the half hospital rooms in Hidalgo County are being taken up with COVID patients Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 07/30/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Convention centers; Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hidalgo County; Hospitals; Military personnel; Starr County
Coronavirus surge has not ended in Bexar County San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 07/30/2020 4 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas coronavirus death toll approaches 6,000 Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/29/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 is bad enough without skewing the numbers Galveston Daily News Elder, L. 07/29/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
TWO VIEWS: CORONAVIRUS TESTING IN TEXAS: On COVID testing, Texas must improve reporting Austin American Statesman DeVore, C. 07/27/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
TWO VIEWS: CORONAVIRUS TESTING IN TEXAS: What happened to testing and tracing the virus Austin American Statesman Smith, G. 07/27/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening
Dallas County reports 800 new coronavirus cases, 1 death Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 07/27/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Medical City, Texas Health to resume elective surgeries in Dallas-Fort Worth as COVID cases fall Dallas Morning News Campbell, E. 07/27/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical City Dallas Hospital; Medical procedures; Public health surveillance; Texas Health Resources
Hospitals hang on as virus threatens to overwhelm S.A. San Antonio Express Caruba, L. 07/27/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; San Antonio, Texas
Bexar sees respite from double-digit deaths and high number of daily new cases San Antonio Express News Zavala, E. 07/27/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Fort Worth parents in ‘impossible position’ with schools restarting online amid COVID Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 07/26/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; Student health
Amid coronavirus pandemic, 2nd South Texas county judge tells residents to stay at home Austin American Statesman Price, A. 07/25/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Rio Grande Valley; Shelter in place orders; Starr County
5-year-old is among latest coronavirus victims as Dallas County again reports case total under 750 Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 07/25/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
With extra $600 in unemployment set to expire, many face hardship as pandemic worsens in Texas Houston Chronicle Douglas, E. 07/25/2020 5 doc(s) Federal funds; Unemployment benefits; Workforce Commission, Texas
Bastrop County passes 1K virus cases Austin American Statesman Sevilla, A. 07/24/2020 3 doc(s) Bastrop County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Judge asks Abbott to close slew of businesses as Dallas County reports 12 COVID deaths Dallas Morning News Stevenson, S. 07/24/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
Texas Rep. Jon Rosenthal: Don’t cherry-pick the corona-virus data. We can’t rush reopening. Houston Chronicle Rosenthal, J. 07/24/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; Rosenthal, Jon E.
Travis County coronavirus data trends downward, but caution urged Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 07/23/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; School districts; Travis County
Dallas County sets grim record of 30 deaths from COVID-19 as Texas posts its own one-day high of 197 Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 07/23/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports fewer new coronavirus cases, but deaths set a record Wednesday Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 07/23/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
San Antonio reports 1,688 new coronavirus cases; mayor blames July 4 gatherings San Antonio Express News Selcraig, B. 07/23/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Comal County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports at least 1,000 coronavirus cases for 18th straight day, adds 1 death Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 07/21/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Fact-check: Why did Texas remove 3,000 cases from its coronavirus count? Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/20/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Political fact-checking; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Dallas County reports 1,044 new coronavirus cases, 2 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 07/20/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Official: Most of the kids with virus tested in July Dallas Morning News Lozano, J. 07/20/2020 3 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Nueces County; Public health surveillance
Fort Worth’s Trinity River concert series in legal limbo after Saturday’s show scrapped Fort Worth Star-Telegram Clarridge, E. 07/20/2020 3 doc(s) Attorney General opinions; Coronavirus; Music; Price, Betsy; Tarrant Regional Water District; Trinity River
Houston’s surge of COVID-19 cases overwhelms contact tracing efforts Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 07/20/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott, don’t let squabbling over masks distract you from local leaders’ shutdown pleas Houston Chronicle Editorial 07/20/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; McClellan, Mark; Medical equipment; Shelter in place orders; Turner, Sylvester
‘COVID-19 isn’t going away’ — 6 more deaths, 2,202 new coronavirus cases in Bexar County Houston Chronicle Zavala, E. 07/20/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
As Texas sees a record 174 coronavirus deaths in a day, Gov. Greg Abbott pleads for use of masks Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 07/18/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Republican Party of Texas
Dallas, 122 other Texas ‘red zone’ counties need more COVID-19 restrictions, report for White House says Dallas Morning News Ambrose, S. 07/17/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance; Task forces; White House Coronavirus Task Force
We can end this summer of ‘Jaws’ by wearing masks Dallas Morning News Curran, R. 07/17/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment
Army, New York aid Houston Dallas Morning News Lozano, J. 07/17/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Harris County; Military personnel; Nurses; Physicians
Texas nursing home COVID-19 cases jump 60 percent since July 1 Houston Chronicle Foxhall, E. 07/17/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nursing homes; Public health surveillance
‘Severe stress’ — Bexar County reports 21 more coronavirus deaths San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 07/17/2020 5 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Austin sees ‘glimmer of hope’ as virus hospitalizations plateau Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 07/16/2020 4 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Travis County
Texas coronavirus deaths hit triple digits as cases rise Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
As Dallas County reports 8 more coronavirus deaths, Jenkins says this week will be one of the deadliest Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 07/16/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas has record 110 COVID-19 deaths Dallas Morning News Lozano, J. 07/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
COVID-19 surge continues as Texas reports records of 10,791 new cases, 110 deaths Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lopez, B. 07/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Seven more novel coronavirus deaths reported in San Antonio; worries increase San Antonio Express News Foster-Frau, S. 07/16/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Kids’ spread of COVID-19 still a big unknown as schools plan August reopening Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 07/15/2020 9 doc(s) Child care; Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
Abbott plays politics with health, education Longview News-Journal Cherwitz, R. 07/15/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Federal funds; Public health; School finance; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Emergency field hospital being considered for Hidalgo County Rio Grande Guardian Martinez, P. 07/15/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Disaster relief; Gonzalez, Vicente; Hidalgo County; Hospitals; Rio Grande Valley
Amid coronavirus woes, hospitalizations in Texas hold above 10,000 Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/14/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Local officials to take over coronavirus testing from federal government in Dallas County, Jenkins says Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 07/14/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Johnson, Eric; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Let's work to avoid another shutdown Galveston Daily News Editorial 07/14/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Shelter in place orders; State comparisons
Some Texas schools may not reopen for in-person classes in August. Here’s how. Houston Chronicle Carpenter, J. 07/14/2020 5 doc(s) Distance education; El Paso County; School districts; School year; Student health
Abbott’s critics lose clout as numbers climb Midland Reporter Telegram Ramsey, R. 07/14/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations drop for first time in two weeks San Antonio Express News Blackman, J. 07/14/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Turner, Sylvester
Fact-check: Can children contract, transmit the coronavirus? Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 07/13/2020 4 doc(s) Children's health care; Cornyn, John; Coronavirus; Political fact-checking
More than 8,000 new coronavirus cases, 80 new deaths in Texas Sunday Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 07/13/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 1,174 coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 07/13/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Unemployment, uncertainty, virus add to perils Dallas Morning News Hennessy-Fiske, M. 07/13/2020 6 doc(s) Baytown, Texas; Coronavirus; Energy industry employment; Refineries; Unemployment
Houston leaders request lockdown amid virus surge Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 07/13/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Shelter in place orders; Turner, Sylvester
Hundreds of nurses pour into Texas to help fight second COVID surge Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 07/13/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Nurses; Texas Medical Center
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in favor of a ‘step back,’ two-week shutdown to reduce COVID-19 spread Houston Chronicle Hensley, N. 07/13/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Turner, Sylvester
Fact Check: Sen. Cornyn says it’s unclear whether kids can get and transmit COVID-19 Houston Chronicle Mekelburg, M. 07/13/2020 6 doc(s) Children's health care; Cornyn, John; Coronavirus; Political fact-checking
Nine more patients with novel coronavirus die in San Antonio; 52 in past week alone San Antonio Express News Fuentes, D. 07/13/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Rodriguez, Justin
‘Very, very difficult’: Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations at record high, nearing overwhelming level Dallas Morning News Ambrose, S. 07/12/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Time running out for Texans being able to turn tide of virus Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 07/12/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Younger people falling victim San Antonio Express News Stoeltje, M. 07/12/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Waco-area officials: Federal, state government failed Black people in COVID-19 response Waco Tribune Herald Crum, B. 07/11/2020 2 doc(s) Blacks or African Americans; Coronavirus; Health care disparities; McLennan County; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Service workers
As Texas sets 3 more single-day records on coronavirus, Gov. Greg Abbott predicts next week will ‘look worse’ Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 07/10/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
More iPads, less arrests — Telehealth helps law enforcement deescalate mental health crisis calls Houston Chronicle Gonzalez, E. 07/10/2020 8 doc(s) Gonzalez, Ed; Harris County Sheriff's Office; Mental health services; Police officers; Telemedicine
Metro COVID cases climb as agency prepares to start collecting fares again Houston Chronicle Begley, D. 07/10/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas Area Rapid Transit; Metropolitan Transit Authority
Novel coronavirus resurgence hits hard in Comal County’s nursing homes; eight deaths reported so far San Antonio Express News Dunphy, M. 07/10/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nursing homes; Public health surveillance
Hidalgo County is battered by a COVID-19 ‘tsunami’ San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 07/10/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Hidalgo County; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 test results taking days to return in Austin area Austin American Statesman Chang, J. 07/09/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical laboratories; Medical screening
Austin Convention Center being prepped as field hospital for coronavirus patients Austin American Statesman Bradshaw, K. 07/09/2020 3 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Convention centers; Coronavirus; Eckhardt, Sarah; Hospitals; Travis County
As Gov. Greg Abbott leads state through COVID-19 pandemic, where is the Texas Legislature? Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 07/09/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Frank, James B.; Geren, Charlie; Hughes, Bryan; Klick, Stephanie; Legislature, Texas; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Perry, Charles; Thompson, Senfronia
El Paso health leader plans to order delay of students' return to in-school classes El Paso Times Smith, M. 07/09/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; Margo, D.R. 'Dee'; School districts; Student health
Texas reports 9,979 more COVID-19 cases and a new single-day record 98 deaths Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lopez, B. 07/09/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Texas reports record 112 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 07/09/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Midlanders need to support Abbott Midland Reporter Telegram Doreen, S. 07/09/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment
As San Antonio hospitals near capacity, BAMC sits out COVID crisis San Antonio Express News Christenson, S. 07/09/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Defense, U.S. Department of; Health care providers; Hospitals; Military personnel; Military policy; Nirenberg, Ron; San Antonio, Texas
TEA provides districts with timely PPE, guidance on reopening campuses Amarillo Globe-News Editorial 07/08/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
‘Getting awful serious’ — Bexar County reports 778 new coronavirus cases, five more deaths San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 07/08/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Waco schools likely to exceed state guidelines on masking, distancing this fall Waco Tribune Herald Crum, B. 07/08/2020 6 doc(s) Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health; Waco Independent School District
ICUs could be overrun in 10 days amid coronavirus spike, Austin mayor says Austin American Statesman Osborn, C. 07/06/2020 5 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Officials blame surge on early reopenings Dallas Morning News Wire Reports 07/06/2020 7 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health surveillance; Trump, Donald; Turner, Sylvester
Texans need to do their part Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 07/06/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 1,062 new coronavirus cases amid ‘rampant community spread’ Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 07/06/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Evidence growing that Houston's main coronavirus strain is more contagious than original Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 07/06/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Houston Methodist Hospital; Los Alamos National Laboratory; Medical research; Public health surveillance
Bexar County reports eight new COVID-19 deaths, 198 new cases San Antonio Express News Iszler, M. 07/06/2020 6 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Presumed COVID-19 patients often sent home from ER at two Houston hospital systems without testing, doctors report Houston Chronicle Deam, J. 07/04/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Harris County; Hospitals; Medical screening; Memorial Hermann Hospital System; Public health surveillance
‘It’s the least people can do’ — Abbott’s mask order meets mixed response in S.A. San Antonio Express News Mendoza-Moyers, D. 07/04/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Abbott issues statewide mask order as Texas coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rise Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/03/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
As demand for COVID tests spikes, Tarrant County’s test sites ‘completely booked out’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 07/03/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health; Tarrant County
Change in how Houston’s ICU capacity reported criticized Austin American Statesman Lozano, J. 07/02/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Texas Medical Center; Turner, Sylvester
Feds planning to ‘blitz’ test in Texas to find young adults silently spreading COVID-19 Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 07/02/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Giroir, Brett; Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
‘I don’t need his advice anymore’, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says of top COVID-19 expert Dr. Fauci Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 07/02/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Patrick, Dan; Public health; Straus, Joe, III
Texas adds record 8,000 cases Dallas Morning News Wire Reports 07/02/2020 7 doc(s) Child care; Coronavirus; Giddings State School; Juvenile detention facilities; Juvenile Justice Department, Texas; Medical screening; Political conventions; Public health surveillance; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Bexar County adds 439 more coronavirus cases as hospitalized patients exceed 1,000 San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 07/02/2020 5 doc(s) Bexar County; Comal County; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Texas Gov. Abbott halts elective surgeries in Nueces, other counties as coronavirus spikes San Angelo Standard Times Moritz, J. 07/01/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures
Mike Pence in Dallas as Gov. Abbott says COVID-19 has taken ‘very dangerous turn in Texas' Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 06/29/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Pence, Mike; Public health surveillance
Jenkins asks governor to require masks in Texas as Dallas County reports record 570 coronavirus cases Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 06/29/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Prayer is needed now more than ever, Vice President Pence tells First Baptist Dallas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hartley, J. 06/29/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Pence, Mike
‘This is all hands on deck.’ Vice President Mike Pence visits Texas during virus outbreak Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 06/29/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Pence, Mike
Bexar County coronavirus cases soar above 10,000 San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 06/29/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
For health of residents and economy, states must change course San Antonio Express News Walkow, J. 06/29/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Amid coronavirus surge, officials warn Austin hospitals could reach capacity in weeks Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 06/25/2020 2 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Houston’s COVID-19 spike won't stop because Trump stops measuring it Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/25/2020 2 doc(s) Cornyn, John; Coronavirus; Cruz, Ted; Federal aid; Fletcher, Lizzie Pannill; Garcia, Sylvia; Green, Al; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Medical screening; Trump, Donald; Turner, Sylvester
Texas tightens coronavirus rules as new cases reach all-time high Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 06/24/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
A dozen Texas bars temporarily lose alcohol licenses for not following coronavirus protocols Austin American Statesman Rodriguez, A. 06/24/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Coronavirus
Texas gives some idea of school coronavirus plans but again delays issuing final guidelines Dallas Morning News Ayala, E. 06/24/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; Hinojosa, Michael; Morath, Mike; School districts; Student health
Gov. Abbott warns of record-breaking 5,000 new COVID-19 infections for Texas Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 06/24/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John; Public health surveillance; Zerwas, John
Texas Children's admitting adult patients because of COVID-19 surge Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 06/24/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Texas Children's Hospital
Let’s face it, we don’t want to see part of your face Austin American Statesman Herman, K. 06/23/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
With record Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations, Gov. Greg Abbott warns of more restrictions if cases rise Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 06/23/2020 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Lakey, David L.; Public health surveillance; Turner, Chris
Social distancing remains vital to our battle against COVID-19 Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/23/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
Dallas County again sets single-day coronavirus record as new cases jump to 454 Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/23/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott calls coronavirus surge ’unacceptable,’ urges Texans to wear masks in public Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 06/23/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
‘These numbers are not good’: San Antonio officials warn of worsening coronavirus outbreak as cases surge past 7,000 San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 06/23/2020 4 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Smith County records 38 new COVID-19 cases over weekend; officials urge people to use precautions to reduce spread Tyler Morning Telegraph Wellerman, Z. 06/23/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Smith County
Gov. Abbott: COVID-19 spike 'unacceptable,' but he says reclosing economy is 'last option' Wichita Falls Record News Moritz, J. 06/23/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Kidd, Nim; Public health surveillance; Turner, Chris
Dallas, Tarrant counties each report 400-plus new coronavirus cases as Jenkins sees ‘second wave’ Dallas Morning News Smith, L. 06/22/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas sees weekend surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 06/22/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Henry, Mark; Hidalgo, Lina; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
Bexar County reports 538 new COVID cases, one new death, as surge continues Houston Chronicle Duvoisin, M. 06/22/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Wolff’s new mandate on masks will save lives San Antonio Express News Editorial 06/22/2020 4 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Medical equipment; Public health; Wolff, Nelson
Local candidates find new ways to reach voters during pandemic Waco Tribune Herald Witherspoon, T. 06/21/2020 6 doc(s) Congressional campaigns; Coronavirus; Jaramillo, David; Judicial campaigns; Kennedy, Rick; Sessions, Pete; Swann, Renee
New order requires Dallas County businesses to mandate masks on premises Dallas Morning News Manuel, O. 06/20/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; County commissioners; Dallas County; Medical equipment; Public health
TEA commissioner: Amid COVID, students will be back in seats this fall Austin American Statesman Taboada, M. 06/19/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hinojosa, Gina; Huberty, Dan; Medical equipment; Morath, Mike; School districts; Student health; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Texas American Federation of Teachers
Texas students will return to school in person this fall amid coronavirus, state says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 06/19/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hinojosa, Gina; Medical equipment; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; School districts; Student health; Wu, Gene
Wolff gave Abbott an out on issue of masks San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 06/19/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Paxton, Ken; Wolff, Nelson
Health officials encourage social distancing, masks and hygiene as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise in Texas Tyler Morning Telegraph Wellerman, Z. 06/19/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
Texas resumes prison transfers for coronavirus-free parolees Austin American Statesman Hall, K. 06/18/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Parole; Prisons; Whitmire, John
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins: Record cases of coronavirus, rising hospitalizations are like an iceberg Dallas Morning News Hoyt, J. 06/18/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bexar County; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Texas coronavirus totals jump due to 1,500 previously excluded state prison infections Dallas Morning News McGaughy, L. 06/18/2020 4 doc(s) Anderson County; Brazoria County; Coronavirus; Criminal Justice, Texas Department of; Inmate health; Prisons; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports record 413 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/18/2020 5 doc(s) Collin County; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Denton County; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County
Hospitalizations of COVID patients in Texas reach all-time high for sixth day in a row Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 06/18/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
One thing could stop Texas’ COVID-19 spike. Why is Gov. Greg Abbott blocking it? Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/18/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Mayors; Medical equipment
Hidalgo mulls new mask order after Abbott OKs mandate on businesses, not individuals Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 06/18/2020 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical equipment; Turner, Sylvester; Wolff, Nelson
Gov. Greg Abbott won’t fight Bexar County move to require masks in San Antonio area businesses San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 06/18/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bexar County; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Executive orders; H-E-B; Hidalgo County; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Wolff, Nelson
Do we have resolve, discipline to quell viral surge hitting Waco? Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 06/18/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott scolds 20-somethings for not wearing masks, taking coronavirus too lightly Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/17/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Galveston County region outpaces others in virus patients, Abbott says Galveston Daily News Ferguson, J. 06/17/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Galveston County; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 302 coronavirus cases, 1 death Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 06/15/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; North Texas; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 spike is taking Texas to the edge, but we can keep from jumping over Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/15/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health surveillance
Texas set a new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations in four of the last five days, officials said. Hospitals are scrambling to accommodate the spike. Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 06/13/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Houston, Texas; Public health surveillance
Austin officials fear 2nd wave as new coronavirus cases jump Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 06/12/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Travis County
States see alarming rise in cases with lockdowns’ end Dallas Morning News Stobbe, M. 06/12/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Little social distancing, few masks at Dallas church for Trump event on race and police Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 06/12/2020 2 doc(s) Allred, Colin; Burgess, Michael; Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Trump, Donald
Coronavirus: The number of Texans in hospitals hit record highs three days in a row Dallas Morning News Ambrose, S. 06/11/2020 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Hospitals; Lakey, David L.; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 300 new coronavirus cases, another record single-day increase Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 06/11/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; North Texas; Public health surveillance
UT Arlington to require everyone to wear face coverings on campus due to coronavirus Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lopez, B. 06/09/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; University of Texas at Arlington
On the front lines, Latinos fight the coronavirus, poverty and vulnerability as contagion rages through Texas Dallas Morning News Corchado, A. 06/08/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care disparities; Hispanics or Latinos; Immigrant health care
Dallas County reports 263 coronavirus cases, 2 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 06/08/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Some coronavirus tests in doubt in Texas after lab turns up abnormal number of positives Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 06/06/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening
Calculation changes made for recovered virus cases Austin American Statesman Staff 06/05/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus
Dallas hits 200-plus coronavirus cases for 7th straight day, Tarrant reports 139 cases Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 06/04/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; North Texas; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County
We need to focus COVID-19 relief to the most vulnerable in Harris County Houston Chronicle Ellis, R. 06/04/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disaster relief; Economic distribution; Ellis, Rodney; Harris County; Health care disparities
Fact check: Gov. Abbott says almost 75 percent of Texas coronavirus fatalities are 65 or over Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 06/01/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Political fact-checking; Public health surveillance; Senior citizens
‘Not living in the same reality:’ Why COVID-19 data settles zero arguments in Texas Houston Chronicle Dexheimer, E. 06/01/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Gravell, Bill; Public health; Public health surveillance; Williamson County
Reopening more of Austin will depend on hospitalizations, officials say Austin American Statesman Bradshaw, K. 05/29/2020 4 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports small uptick in new coronavirus cases, 1 death Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/29/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Local officials still brace for coronavirus surge Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 05/28/2020 9 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Gov. Greg Abbott urges Texans to have surgery they need soon, while hospitals not slammed by coronavirus Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/28/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Meat processing plants; Medical procedures; Texas Panhandle
Abbott: Amarillo hot spot ‘turned a corner’ San Antonio Express News A.P. Wire 05/28/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Amarillo, Texas; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
Lack of enforcement leads to higher case counts in Texas Longview News-Journal Editorial 05/27/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Law enforcement; Public health
Coronavirus in Texas: Abbott gives OK for in-person summer school but some districts balk Austin American Statesman Taboada, M. 05/26/2020 6 doc(s) School districts; Student health; Summer school
Here's what the COVID-19 pandemic fight is like for these rural Texas towns Austin American Statesman Choate, T. 05/26/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; County government; Rural areas; Rural health care
Dallas County reports 171 new coronavirus cases on Memorial Day, continuing declining trend Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/26/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; North Texas; Public health surveillance; Vital statistics
Why aren’t coronavirus recoveries always reported? Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 05/26/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County judge urges residents not to focus on ‘what is legal, but on what is safe’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 05/24/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis
Is reopening in Texas safe as it could — should — be? San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/21/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Child care; Coronavirus; Economy; Medical equipment; Sports
Coronavirus in Austin: Virus clusters showing up in construction, other industries Austin American Statesman Hawkins, L. 05/20/2020 4 doc(s) Construction industry; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Coronavirus in Texas: UT reports outbreak among custodial staff Austin American Statesman Korte, L. 05/20/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; University of Texas at Austin
Deadliest day yet for county Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/20/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
States accused of botching, fudging test data Houston Chronicle Long, C. 05/20/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; State comparisons
Novel coronavirus cases climb but positivity rate drops in San Antonio; no new deaths San Antonio Express News Selcraig, B. 05/20/2020 6 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Loosening Restrictions | Caution needed, but fears may well be overblown Texarkana Gazette Editorial 05/20/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
Potter, Randall, Moore, Deaf Smith counties ordered to pause reopening plan Amarillo Globe-News Gay, D. 05/19/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 in Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott announces more business reopenings, including bars El Paso Times Dearman, E. 05/19/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Executive orders; Public health surveillance; Turner, Chris
Panola County 'spike' cited by Gov. Greg Abbott as example of COVID-19 containment Longview News-Journal Shamburger, M. 05/19/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Coronavirus in Texas: ‘We’re all on the same side. This is life and death.’ Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 05/18/2020 2 doc(s) Amarillo, Texas; Coronavirus; Meat processing plants; Moore County; Public health surveillance; Smithee, John; Workplace safety
US, European leaders weigh reopening risks without a vaccine Austin American Statesman Stobbe, M. 05/18/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 205 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 05/18/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Fact-checking Gov. Abbott’s ‘GREAT NEWS’ about Texas coronavirus recoveries Houston Chronicle Mekelburg, M. 05/18/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Political fact-checking; Public health surveillance
Indicators continue to show novel coronavirus is easing in San Antonio, mayor says San Antonio Express News Christenson, S. 05/18/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
A fever is 100.4 in Ohio; it’s 99.5 in Delaware: States, companies write their own rules for temperature screening in a pandemic Houston Chronicle Frankel, T. 05/16/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; State comparisons; Workplace safety
Texas spends $45 million on 300,000 coronavirus tests Austin American Statesman Price, A. 05/15/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening
Texas reported 58 coronavirus deaths today, a record San Antonio Express News Wallace, J. 05/15/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas National Guard to disinfect nursing homes Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 05/14/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nursing homes; Texas National Guard
Texas counts 1,000 new coronavirus cases for 5th straight day Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 05/13/2020 10 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 236 new coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 05/13/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Houston a bright spot amid spiking Texas COVID-19 numbers Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 05/13/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
State rapid response team to test all Smith County Jail inmates, employees for COVID-19 Tyler Morning Telegraph Wellerman, Z. 05/13/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; County jails; Inmate health; Medical screening; Smith County Jail
$5 billion coming from the feds to help Texas cities, counties with coronavirus expenses Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 05/12/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; County government; Federal funds; Municipal government
Victoria County Courthouse, annex building reopen Victoria Advocate Theophil, M. 05/12/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; County courthouses; County government; Victoria County
Why we need race and ethnicity data in the COVID-19 fight Austin American Statesman Martinez, O. 05/11/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Demographics
423 coronavirus cases reported in federal prison outbreak in Tarrant County Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 05/11/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Inmate health; Prisons; Public health surveillance
How an army of San Antonio students is helping contact trace for the coronavirus Houston Chronicle Caruba, L. 05/11/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott needs to keep focus on public health, not political distractions Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 05/10/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cosmetologists; Public health
Economy's growth will take time, more social distancing Victoria Advocate Editorial 05/10/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
50% capacity San Antonio Express News Staff 05/09/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders
In White House meeting, Trump praises Abbott for coronavirus response Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 05/08/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Public health surveillance; Trump, Donald
Rate of positive tests in Bexar is dropping San Antonio Express News Orsborn, T. 05/08/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Voting by mail
Dallas County reports 2 more coronavirus deaths, 246 cases; Tarrant County adds 5 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/07/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; North Texas; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County
Content to let Texas counties issue pandemic restrictions, Abbott asserts his power to lift them Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 05/07/2020 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Ellis, Rodney; Gubernatorial powers; Hidalgo, Lina; Nirenberg, Ron; Shelter in place orders
Don’t ignore prisons and jails in COVID-19 response San Antonio Express News Levin, M. 05/07/2020 10 doc(s) Coronavirus; County jails; Inmate health; Medically recommended intensive supervision; Prisons
Abbott’s move to reopen Texas must hinge on real stats, not hope or politics Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 05/06/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Public health surveillance
Restaurants face choice: Whether to offer dine-in service Houston Chronicle Orozco, Y. 05/06/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Restaurants
Liberty County judge warns coronavirus threat not over yet Houston Chronicle Taylor, D. 05/06/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Knight, Jay; Liberty County; Medical screening; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Officials leave families with more questions than answers about coronavirus in nursing homes Tyler Morning Telegraph McCoy, C. 05/06/2020 5 doc(s) Assisted living facilities; Coronavirus; Health and Human Services Commission, Texas; Nursing homes; Open records requests and decisions
Texas sees 4th day in a row with 1,000-plus new coronavirus cases Austin American Statesman Gee, R. 05/04/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports a new daily high of 234 coronavirus cases; Tarrant County reports 4 deaths Dallas Morning News Smith, L. 05/04/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas needs a unified pandemic strategy Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 05/04/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Jenkins, Clay Lewis
Texas rate of testing for virus is one of lowest Houston Chronicle Mekelburg, M. 05/04/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Escobar, Veronica; Medical screening; Political fact-checking; State comparisons
In coronavirus crisis, funeral homes take on role as ‘last responders’ Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 05/03/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Funeral industry; Medical examiners; Public health surveillance
Shout ‘Science!’ at reopening all you want, but Texas must balance economy, coronavirus Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rusak, R. 05/03/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
San Antonians asked to be patient San Antonio Express News Mendoza-Moyers, D. 05/03/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Bexar County Jail; Coronavirus; County jails; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Coronavirus in Central Texas: Some stores reopen, but shoppers scarce Austin American Statesman Hawkins, L. 05/02/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Restaurants; Retail industry
On eve of reopening, Texas COVID-19 cases remain high and tests still lag Abbott’s benchmarks Dallas Morning News Ambrose, S. 05/01/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; McClellan, Mark; Public health surveillance
It’s time for Texas to begin to reopen, but caution must come before hope Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/01/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Shelter in place orders
Texas reports most deaths in a day from COVID-19 as Gov. Abbott prepares to drop stay-home order Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 05/01/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Economy; Executive orders; Garcia, Sylvia; Public health surveillance
Growing chorus of Democrats ‘baffled’ by Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to re-open Texas San Antonio Express News Wallace, J. 05/01/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Castro, Julián; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Garcia, Sylvia; Green, Al; Hidalgo, Lina; O'Rourke, Beto
San Antonio reports two more COVID-19 deaths, 48 more confirmed cases San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 05/01/2020 4 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Restaurants ready to serve 25-percent of capacity Valley Morning Star Del Valle, F. 05/01/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Restaurants
Ill-timed plan to reopen puts Texans at risk Austin American Statesman Editorial 04/30/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Public health surveillance
A day after record highs, Dallas County reports 112 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/30/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Southern Methodist University
Gov. Abbott pushes Friday reopening even as Texas misses benchmarks set by his advisers Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 04/30/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
26 coronavirus deaths at Austin-area nursing homes Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 04/29/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Nursing homes
Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas is short on triggers for easing or tightening measures, experts say Dallas Morning News Moffeit, M. 04/29/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Labor advocates urge changes to benefits Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/29/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Unemployment benefits; Workforce Commission, Texas; Workplace safety
Forty percent of coronavirus deaths in Texas linked to nursing homes, assisted living centers Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 04/29/2020 8 doc(s) Assisted living facilities; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Nursing homes; Public health surveillance
Texas has received 102,000 COVID-19 tests from the federal government. Trump says more are coming. Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 04/29/2020 5 doc(s) Castro, Joaquin; Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John; Medical screening; Turner, Sylvester
Houston funeral homes adjust business as coronavirus brings ‘fear of the unknown’ Houston Chronicle Hill, G. 04/29/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Funeral industry
Fort Bend County facing as much as $14M revenue loss from COVID-19 closures Houston Chronicle Nix, K. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic impact; Fort Bend County
Laredo confirms 3 coronavirus cases, 349 total, reacts to Governor's mandate Laredo Morning Times San Miguel, L. 04/29/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Laredo, Texas; Shelter in place orders
City, county officials in agreement with Gov. Abbott's guidelines Bryan Eagle Rodriguez, M. 04/28/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Brazos County; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Shelter in place orders
Gov. Abbott's reopening road map wins local praise, but mayor urges continued caution Waco Tribune Herald Hoover, C. 04/28/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Deaver, Kyle; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Shelter in place orders; Waco, Texas
Dallas County reports 105 new cases of coronavirus, one death Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 04/27/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Open for business? Be ready for a clash Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 04/27/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Economic stabilization; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Neave Criado, Victoria; Shelter in place orders
Where are Harris County’s COVID-19 cases? Concentrated in at-risk neighborhoods Houston Chronicle Morris, M. 04/27/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Harris County; Health care disparities; Hotez, Peter; Low-income families; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Texas farmworkers struggle without government aid and coronavirus protection San Antonio Express News Foster-Frau, S. 04/27/2020 8 doc(s) Coronavirus; Farms and farming; Undocumented immigrant workers
Dallas County adds 80 cases, 7 deaths Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 04/24/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Coronavirus in Austin: Sporting events, festivals could remain a year away, health authority says Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 04/23/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Nursing homes; Public health; Public health surveillance; Travis County
Abbott hints at localized approach to reopening Texas businesses amid coronavirus Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 04/23/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Public health surveillance
Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s ready to reopen ‘massive amounts of businesses’ Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 04/23/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Patrick, Dan; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Leaders mull reopening as experts warn of coming coronavirus waves San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 04/23/2020 6 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Economy; Medical screening; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
More National Guard troops, support staff to assist with coronavirus testing in Texas El Paso Times Moritz, J. 04/22/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Texas National Guard
Texas can’t reopen without millions more tests for COVID-19 Houston Chronicle Editorial 04/22/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; Turner, Sylvester
Experts navigate tricky metrics, wary of coronavirus resurgence Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 04/20/2020 8 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Amid pandemic, Texas public records requests languish Austin American Statesman Price, A. 04/20/2020 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Huffman, Joan; Open records requests and decisions; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Dallas County reports 104 more coronavirus cases, but no new deaths Dallas Morning News Hoyt, J. 04/20/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Public health experts: Abbott must follow coronavirus data to reopen Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dent, M. 04/19/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Patrick, Dan; Public health surveillance
Abbott allows retail businesses to operate “to-go”; schools closed for academic year Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 04/18/2020 4 doc(s) Castro, Joaquin; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Israel, Celia; Medical procedures; Medical screening; Retail industry; School year; Strike Force to Open Texas; Turner, Chris
Data: COVID-19 slows with social distancing Houston Chronicle Tsai, A. 04/16/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
Federal judge denies Harris County pretrial bond relief San Antonio Express News A.P. Wire 04/16/2020 5 doc(s) Bail; Coronavirus; County jails; Executive orders; Harris County Jail; Inmate health; Rosenthal, Lee H.; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas
Victoria County officials report no new cases, talk about reopening city Victoria Advocate McCarthy, C. 04/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health surveillance; Victoria County
Austin’s coronavirus face-covering mandate could last beyond May 8, health authority says Austin American Statesman Jankowski, P. 04/15/2020 7 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Eckhardt, Sarah; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Travis County
Dallas County announces 10 more COVID-19 deaths, the biggest increase in a single day Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/15/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas elected officials push for emergency response to racial disparities emerging in COVID-19 pandemic Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 04/15/2020 4 doc(s) Coleman, Garnet; Coronavirus; Demographics; Johnson, Eddie Bernice; Public health surveillance; Thierry, Shawn
34 residents, staff at La Porte assisted living facility test positive for COVID-19 Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 04/15/2020 4 doc(s) Assisted living facilities; Coronavirus; Nursing homes; Quality of care
Waco, McLennan County extend stay-at-home orders to April 30; 2 new cases reported Waco Tribune Herald Crum, B. 04/15/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; McLennan County; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
Dallas County reports 65 new coronavirus cases, 32nd death; Collin County has 2 more deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/14/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Easter message appropriate in today’s world Lufkin Daily News Ashby, T. 04/12/2020 3 doc(s) Ashby, Trent; Coronavirus
With infection projections in flux, Austin health officials prepare for the worst Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 04/09/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Public health surveillance; Travis County
D-FW company will make 2 million masks a week for Texas, Gov. Abbott says Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 04/09/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Prestige Ameritech
Coronavirus is spreading in Texas nursing homes. But the state won't share the details. Bryan Eagle Walters, E. 04/08/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health and Human Services Commission, Texas; Nursing homes; Quality of care
Coronavirus in El Paso: Where does county stand on COVID-19 testing? El Paso Times Dearman, E. 04/08/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; El Paso County; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
DFW coronavirus patients are being treated with unproven hydroxychloroquine Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 04/08/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Pharmacies; Prescription drugs
34 residents, staff at La Porte assisted living facility test positive for COVID-19 Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 04/08/2020 2 doc(s) Assisted living facilities; Coronavirus; Nursing homes
Coronavirus creeping undetected through Texas and U.S., researchers write Austin American Statesman Price, A. 04/06/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
‘The damage was done’: Coronavirus outbreak at N. Texas center sickens 75 Austin American Statesman Ball, A. 04/06/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Denton State Supported Living Center
Governor warns emergency pop-up hospital will be moved from Dallas County if it isn’t used Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 04/06/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Hospitals; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Johnson, Eric
Texas DPS begins screening travelers at checkpoints on roads heading from Louisiana Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 04/06/2020 3 doc(s) Checkpoints; Coronavirus; Louisiana; Public Safety, Texas Department of; Quarantines
Dallas County reports 97 more coronavirus cases; Tarrant County reports 10th and 11th deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 04/06/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Johnson, Eric; Public health surveillance
N. Texas hospitals will ensure equity and fairness if they must ration coronavirus treatment Dallas Morning News Williams, B. 04/06/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Quality of care
Mr. Trump, our lives depend on you unjamming the testing backlog. Are you listening? Houston Chronicle Editorial 04/06/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease prevention; Harris County; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; Trump, Donald
Fact-check: Does Texas have one of the lowest coronavirus death rates? Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 04/05/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Patrick, Dan; Political fact-checking; Public health surveillance
Texas coronavirus death toll quadruples, mirroring U.S. rate Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 04/03/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 100 new coronavirus cases and two deaths for 2nd consecutive day Dallas Morning News Brumfield, L. 04/03/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Johnson, Eric; Public health surveillance
How Texas compares to other states in testing for COVID-19 Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 03/31/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening
A Texas governor caught betwixt and between Texas attitudes Longview News-Journal Ramsey, R. 03/31/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Keough, Mark J.; Public health
Denton County confirms 17 more COVID-19 cases; 52 total originated at living center Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 03/30/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Denton State Supported Living Center; Public health surveillance
Resources to help with virus fallout Lufkin Daily News Nichols, R. 03/30/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nichols, Robert
Four new cases, three from travel in Smith County; Gov. Abbott: Of 25,483 tested, 176 are in hospital Tyler Morning Telegraph Anderson, J. 03/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Public health surveillance; Smith County
Dallas County reports 8th, 9th coronavirus deaths and 72 new cases; Denton, Johnson counties report 1 death each Dallas Morning News Brumfield, L. 03/29/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Coronavirus and local control in Texas Victoria Advocate Ramsey, R. 03/29/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health; Springer, Drew
Coronavirus in Texas: Here's how state and local officials should count COVID-19 cases Wichita Falls Record News Editorial 03/29/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Join our movement to prevent spread of COVID-19 in RGV Rio Grande Guardian Gonzalez, M. 03/28/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health; Rio Grande Valley
Abbott orders quarantine for air travelers from coronavirus hot spots Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 03/27/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Air transportation; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public Safety, Texas Department of; Quarantines
Why do coronavirus case counts differ from one website to another? Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 03/27/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance