Abbott’s disaster declaration threatens civil liberties
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
01/18/2023
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Criminal justice; Disaster areas; Executive orders
Texas hits 1,000 days under COVID order
San Antonio Express News
Harper, K.
12/10/2022
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Executive orders; Gubernatorial powers; Patterson, Jerry; Public health surveillance; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
The coronavirus will permeate the 140-day legislative session. It's our No. 1 issue of the 2021 Texas Legislature.
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
01/12/2021
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
87th Legislature; Coronavirus; Gubernatorial powers
Fact-checking Gov. Abbott’s reasons for ruling out another COVID lockdown
Houston Chronicle
Mulder, B.
12/07/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Political fact-checking; Shelter in place orders
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
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
Gov. Abbott pledges no more lockdowns, touts new COVID treatment in Lubbock
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
11/20/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Prescription drugs
Bar owners around Waco adjusting to new environment
Waco Tribune Herald
Copeland, M.
10/15/2020
4 doc(s)
Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Restaurants
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
State, facilities need balance as restrictions are relaxed
Amarillo Globe-News
Editorial
09/16/2020
5 doc(s)
Assisted living facilities; Coronavirus; Families; Nursing homes; Public health
Disaster Continues: Despite criticism, Abbott stands firm in fight against COVID-19
Texarkana Gazette
Editorial
09/09/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas
Texas nursing homes must routinely test staff for COVID-19 or face fines
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
09/05/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical screening; Nursing homes
Harness healing power of faith, love
Dallas Morning News
Reyes, A.
08/28/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical screening; Nursing homes
With a change in San Antonio rules, visits to nursing homes and similar facilities can resume
San Antonio Express News
Stoeltje, M.
08/21/2020
2 doc(s)
Disaster areas; Nursing homes
Tarrant County lawmaker among Republicans suing Abbott over COVID-19 contact tracing
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
08/07/2020
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Biedermann, Kyle; Gubernatorial powers; Hall, Bob; Lang, Mike; MTX Group; State government contracts; Toth, Steve; Zedler, Bill
Texas will allow limited visits at nursing homes with no active COVID cases
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
08/07/2020
3 doc(s)
Assisted living facilities; Coronavirus; Kolkhorst, Lois; Nursing homes; Wilson, Phil
5 lawmakers sue over tracing deal
Dallas Morning News
Platoff, E.
08/06/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Biedermann, Kyle; Coronavirus; Gubernatorial powers; Hall, Bob; Lang, Mike; MTX Group; Public health surveillance; State government contracts; Toth, Steve; Zedler, Bill
Time to break the isolation for nursing home residents
Waco Tribune Herald
Warren, K.
07/30/2020
5 doc(s)
Nursing homes
North Texas could see ‘tidal wave’ of evictions as moratoriums start to run out
Dallas Morning News
DiFurio, D.
07/24/2020
5 doc(s)
Landlords and tenants
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
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
Abbott’s mask mandate, COVID-19 orders have the Constitution on their side
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, D.
07/10/2020
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Gubernatorial powers
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
TDCJ should minimize virus risks for employees, inmates
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Editorial
06/21/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Correctional officers; Criminal Justice, Texas Department of; Inmate health; Prisons
North Texas counties are declaring themselves 100% open for business despite COVID limits
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
06/20/2020
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders
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
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
Experts: Gov. Abbott acting within his legal authority with coronavirus executive orders
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
05/13/2020
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Corte, Frank, Jr.; Disaster areas; Executive orders; Gubernatorial powers
Health, jobs of Texans top priority as state reopens
San Antonio Express News
Menendez, J.
05/06/2020
2 doc(s)
Child care; Coronavirus; Economy; Medical equipment; Medically uninsured; Menéndez, José
Abbott hints at permanent alcohol-to-go sales
Austin American Statesman
Auber, A.
04/30/2020
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcohol laws and regulations; Restaurants
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
Egg price gouging alleged
Dallas Morning News
A.P. Wire
04/25/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Price gouging
Paxton: Top egg firm illegally inflated price
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
04/25/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Price gouging
Price gouging eggs? Texas AG sues Cal-Maine, nation’s largest egg distributor
San Antonio Express News
Blackman, J.
04/24/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Price gouging
COVID-19 threat causes local police departments to unite in mutual aid pact
Waco Tribune Herald
Hoppa, K.
04/24/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Police departments; Police officers
Still not sure if your business is essential? There’s a form for that
Dallas Morning News
Halkias, M.
04/15/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; e-commerce; Retail industry; Shelter in place orders
Outbreak creates rent crisis for local tenants
San Antonio Express News
Garcia, G.
04/15/2020
1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Landlords and tenants; Low-income families; San Antonio, Texas; Undocumented immigrants
Will coronavirus lead to higher property tax bills? It can, under new Texas law
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
04/14/2020
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; Burrows, Dustin; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Patrick, Dan; Property taxes
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
Gov. Abbott announces closure of Texas parks, historic sites
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Gay, D.
04/08/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Historic preservation; Historical Commission, Texas; Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of; State parks
Texas Supreme Court extends halt on eviction proceedings until May 1 amid coronavirus
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
04/07/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Landlords and tenants; Supreme Court, Texas
Outbreak delays fourth execution
San Antonio Express News
A.P. Wire
04/07/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Death row inmates
H-E-B extends its extra pay for its employees until May amid coronavirus crisis
Houston Chronicle
Staff
04/03/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; H-E-B
Church exemption validates recklessness
San Antonio Express News
Garcia, G.
04/03/2020
4 doc(s)
Churches; Coronavirus; Public health
Two Views: Let’s defeat the coronavirus with the ‘Dunkirk Spirit’
Austin American Statesman
Smith, G.
03/30/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus
Dallas convention center will get Texas’ first pop-up hospital for coronavirus
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
03/30/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Convention centers; Cornyn, John; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Federal aid; Hospitals
Texas to enforce quarantine orders to Louisiana drivers entering state
Houston Chronicle
Hensley, N.
03/30/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Louisiana; Public Safety, Texas Department of; Quarantines; State comparisons
Abbott temporarily suspends state laws on child-care services amid COVID-19
Longview News-Journal
Staff
03/29/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Child care; Coronavirus
Coronavirus in Central Texas: Confirmed cases in Travis County climb to 160
Austin American Statesman
Hall, K.
03/28/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health surveillance
Paxton sues over price gouging amid coronavirus threat
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
03/27/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; Price gouging
Gov. Abbott, it’s time for a statewide shelter-in-place order
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
03/27/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health; Shelter in place orders
How Harris County's stay-at-home order compares to other counties, states
Houston Chronicle
Scherer, J.
03/27/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Harris County; Public health; Shelter in place orders; State comparisons
Are you trying to apply for unemployment in Texas? Coronavirus has swamped the system.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
03/26/2020
2 doc(s)
Call centers; Coronavirus; Unemployment benefits; Workforce Commission, Texas
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Texas in wake of coronavirus
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
03/26/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Hinojosa, Gilberto; Public health; Texas Association of Counties; Trump, Donald
Gregg County issues mandatory shelter-at-home order as confirmed cases increase to three
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Brack, R.
03/26/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Gregg County; Longview, Texas; Mack, Andy; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Stoudt, Bill
More counties issuing stay-at-home orders
Abilene Reporter-News
Moritz, J.
03/25/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Public health; Rodríguez, José; Shelter in place orders; Turner, Chris
Coronavirus: Border lawmaker calls for special session
Rio Grande Guardian
Montoya, L.
03/25/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health; Raymond, Richard Peña; Special session potential topics
Judge raises constitutional concerns with COVID-19 limits on court proceedings
Waco Tribune Herald
Copeland, M.
03/25/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; District courts; Inmates; McLennan County; Public health
Smith County judge has no intention of issuing shelter in place order
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Wellerman, Z.
03/24/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; County government; Smith County
State disaster declaration green-lights small-business loans
Valley Morning Star
Kelley, R.
03/24/2020
4 doc(s)
Business loans; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Small Business Administration, U.S.; Small businesses
Waco, McLennan County issue shelter-in-place order; county cases rise to 20
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
03/24/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; McLennan County; Public health; Shelter in place orders; Waco, Texas
Texas Coronavirus Updates: How the state is handling the outbreak
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
03/23/2020
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health
Dallas County residents ordered to stay home as new shelter-in-place rules are put in place
Dallas Morning News
Steele, T.
03/23/2020
7 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Hospitals may run out of beds by late April if Gov. Abbott doesn’t order Texans to stay at home, hospital group warns
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
03/23/2020
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hospitals; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Greg Abbott confronts coronavirus as stronger governor than Texas had 50 years ago
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
03/23/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Cook, Byron; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Gubernatorial powers; Perry, Rick
Texas avoiding tougher restrictions for now
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/23/2020
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health; Shelter in place orders; State comparisons
Abbott suspends some medical procedures, says statewide shelter-in-place not yet needed
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/23/2020
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Hospitals; Medical procedures; Public health; Shelter in place orders
San Antonio shoppers, stop panicking! Here’s what you need to prepare for coronavirus
San Antonio Express News
Iszler, M.
03/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Retail industry
Shift aquifer funding to COVID-19 assistance
San Antonio Express News
Brodesky, J.
03/22/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Edwards Aquifer; Local referendums; Local taxes; Nirenberg, Ron; Sales taxes; Unemployment; VIA Metropolitan Transit
Coronavirus in Texas: Health agency contractor loses job after complaining about telework policy
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
03/21/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Employee dismissals; State agencies; State Health Services, Texas Department of; Telecommuters
70 million told to stay at home
Dallas Morning News
Wire Reports
03/21/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Public health; Shelter in place orders
States lock down; US extends tax deadline to July 15
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A.P. Wire
03/21/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Federal income taxes
Infants can get severely ill from COVID-19, study says
Houston Chronicle
Dellinger, H.
03/21/2020
5 doc(s)
Children's health care; Coronavirus; Infants; Public health surveillance
Why Gov. Abbott lags behind cities and other states in coronavirus response
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
03/21/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Garcia, Sylvia
Better Late than Never: Abbott’s executive order one that East Texas school administrators have been hoping for
Lufkin Daily News
Editorial
03/21/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Lufkin Independent School District; School districts
Abbott bans gatherings, closes dining rooms, bars, schools
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
03/20/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Patrick, Dan; Public health
Texas beaches mostly bare of spring breakers after new crowd ban
Austin American Statesman
Osbourne, H.
03/20/2020
2 doc(s)
Beaches; Coronavirus; Port Aransas, Texas; Public health; University students
Coronavirus in Texas: Gov. Abbott orders closings of bars, restaurants and schools
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
03/20/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Public health
UIL extends suspension of all sanctioned activities until May 4, at the earliest, because of coronavirus
Dallas Morning News
Riddle, G.
03/20/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; High school athletics; University Interscholastic League
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott closes schools, restricts restaurants and bars amid coronavirus
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/20/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Patrick, Dan; Public health
Some rural Texas counties act like they’re immune from the coronavirus. They’re not.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Hernandez, K.
03/20/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Public health; Rural areas
What’s available, what’s planned to help Fort Worth businesses survive coronavirus?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ranker, L.
03/20/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Economic cycles; Fort Worth, Texas; Loans; Powell, Beverly; Restaurant Association, Texas; Restaurants; Small Business Administration, U.S.; Small businesses; Unemployment benefits; Workforce Commission, Texas
Gov. Abbott shuts Texas schools, restricts bars and restaurants through April 3
San Antonio Express News
Goldenstein, T.
03/20/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Executive orders; Public health; Turner, Chris
St. David’s HealthCare doctor tests positive for coronavirus
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
03/19/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Physicians; St. David's Healthcare
Coronavirus in Austin: Doctors limit visitors, use telemedicine
Austin American Statesman
Villalpando, N.
03/19/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Telemedicine
Expiration dates on Texas driver’s licenses canceled for now
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
03/19/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Driver licenses
Coronavirus in Texas: 'Patchwork quilt' of virus prevention works better than expected
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Editorial
03/19/2020
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Municipal government
Texas loosens rules on unemployment benefits after a spike in jobless claims
Dallas Morning News
Arnold, K.
03/19/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Unemployment benefits
Texas governor may announce statewide restrictions to curb coronavirus spread
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
03/19/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus
How Fort Worth restaurant workers are coping with coronavirus closures
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dent, M.
03/19/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Restaurant Association, Texas; Restaurants; Service workers
Abbott found good compromise on transparency, health
Galveston Daily News
Mintz, Y.
03/19/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Open meetings; Video conferences
Texas coronavirus testing capacity to rise to 20K kits per week, Abbott says
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
03/19/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Hellerstedt, John; Medical screening
Several Texas Park and Wildlife issues put on backburner due to coronavirus
Houston Chronicle
Wyatt, M.
03/19/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Fisheries; Fishing; Hunting; Oysters; Parks and Wildlife Commission, Texas
Cascading coronavirus reactions
Longview News-Journal
McNeely, D.
03/19/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Congressional campaigns; Coronavirus; Davis, Wendy; Disaster areas; Roy, Chip; South by Southwest Conference & Festivals; University of Texas at Austin
Congressmen implore Gov. Abbott to provide more virus testing at hospitals, drive-thrus
McAllen Monitor
Staff
03/19/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cuellar, Henry; Gonzalez, Vicente; Medical screening; South Texas; Vela, Filemon B., Jr.
San Antonio area’s May elections could be postponed, including renewal of tax that funds Pre-K 4 SA
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
03/19/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Election dates; Elections; San Antonio, Texas
Governor Abbott issues proclamation allowing local May elections to be postponed to November
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Wellerman, Z.
03/19/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Election administration; Election dates
The Texas DMV is closing the Wichita Falls Regional Service Center to the public
Wichita Falls Record News
Choate, T.
03/19/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Motor vehicle titles; Motor Vehicles, Texas Department of
Advocates understand need to relax open meetings law, vow to monitor
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
03/18/2020
3 doc(s)
Disaster areas; Open meetings; Open Meetings Act, Texas; Public health
Coronavirus in Texas: Gov. Abbott activates Texas National Guard amid coronavirus outbreak
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
03/18/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Elections; Runoff elections; Texas National Guard
In Texas, only some eateries go dark as Gov. Abbott defers to local officials on coronavirus response
Dallas Morning News
Gillman, T.
03/18/2020
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Nevárez, Poncho; Public health
Texas elections for U.S. Senate runoff, local races in flux amid coronavirus spread
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
03/18/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Election administration; Political campaigns; Voting by mail; West, Royce
As the coronavirus moves across boundaries, some look to Abbott for uniform restrictions
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/18/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health; Turner, Chris
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates National Guard to be ready for coronavirus response
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/18/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Telemedicine; Texas National Guard
Suburban counties split over restricting bars, restaurants due to coronavirus
Houston Chronicle
Powell, N.
03/18/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; County government; Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Centers for; Galveston, Texas; Municipal government; Public health; Restaurants
Governor activates Texas National Guard
McAllen Monitor
Arevalo, D.
03/18/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Texas National Guard
San Antonio’s school districts extend campus closures two weeks, A&M S.A. out for semester
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
03/18/2020
4 doc(s)
Charter schools; Coronavirus; Distance education; Judson Independent School District; Northside Independent School District; San Antonio Independent School District; Southwest Independent School District; Student health
Can our society pass bigger tests in viral challenge?
Waco Tribune Herald
Editorial
03/18/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Waco, Texas
Wichita County declares disaster due to COVID-19
Wichita Falls Record News
Kowalick, C.
03/18/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Wichita County
Texas waiving some rules for vehicle registration, titles and disabled parking placards
Wichita Falls Record News
Choate, T.
03/18/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Motor vehicle registration; Motor Vehicles, Texas Department of
Abbott takes right step to protect Texans
Amarillo Globe-News
Editorial
03/17/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas
Texas state agencies uneven on allowing working from home
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
03/17/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; State agencies; State employees; Telecommuters
Virus-related price gouging can bring stiff fines in Texas
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
03/17/2020
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Price gouging
Texas biotech community joins coronavirus fight
Austin American Statesman
Choi, H.
03/17/2020
1 doc(s)
Biotechnology industry; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Food and Drug Administration, U.S.; Immunizations; Medical screening
With more testing, Texas to see ‘exponential increase’ in COVID-19 cases, Abbott says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/17/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health
Texas Governor Greg Abbott suspends vehicle registration and title rules
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/17/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Motor vehicle registration
Texas implements new requirements for child care centers to prevent spread of coronavirus
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Johnson, K.
03/17/2020
1 doc(s)
Child care; Children's health care; Coronavirus; Public health
As coronavirus keeps Texans home, restaurant association urges to-go, delivery orders
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Manna, N.
03/17/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health; Restaurant Association, Texas; Restaurants; Service workers; Sick leave
San Antonio confirms fourth COVID-19 case while mayor restricts gatherings to 50, says 10 is better
San Antonio Express News
Fechter, J.
03/17/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health
Texas banking commissioner gives OK for state banks to temporarily close
San Antonio Express News
Danner, P.
03/17/2020
3 doc(s)
Banks and banking; Cooper, Charles G.; Coronavirus; Department of Banking, Texas
Counties, city issue disaster declarations over COVID-19 pandemic
Victoria Advocate
Staff
03/17/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; DeWitt County; Disaster areas; Lavaca County
COVID-19 update: Abbott declares disaster, zero cases in Wichita County
Wichita Falls Record News
Kowalick, C.
03/17/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Public health surveillance; Wichita County
Coronavirus in Texas: Prison population at risk of outbreak
Austin American Statesman
Priest, J.
03/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Criminal Justice, Texas Department of; Inmate health; Jail visitation; Prisons
Coronavirus cases in Austin climb to 5
Austin American Statesman
Mulder, B.
03/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Fenves, Gregory; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Census outreach efforts changing amid coronavirus concerns
Austin American Statesman
Flores, N.
03/16/2020
2 doc(s)
Census 2020; Coronavirus
Texas Coronavirus Updates: How the state is handling the outbreak
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
03/16/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Public health
For the uninsured, including many immigrants, concerns about coronavirus testing costs running high
Dallas Morning News
Keomoungkhoun, N.
03/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical screening; Medically uninsured; Service workers; Undocumented immigrants
How long will school be canceled because of COVID-19? ‘It’s not looking good.’
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
03/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Morath, Mike; School districts; School year; Student health
Public tours canceled at Texas Capitol in response to coronavirus
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
03/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Geren, Charlie; Texas State Capitol
Parkland to begin limited drive-through coronavirus testing today
Dallas Morning News
Smith, L.
03/16/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical screening
Dallas County postpones jury trials till May 8
Dallas Morning News
Branham, D.
03/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Driver licenses; Public health
Trying to control the chaos
Dallas Morning News
Wire Reports
03/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Cornyn, John; Coronavirus; Hegar, Mary Jennings 'MJ'; Public health; West, Royce
Texas grocery stores cutting hours and limiting purchases because of coronavirus
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ranker, L.
03/16/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Retail industry; Trucking
Abbott fast-tracks licensing for out-of-state medical professionals to combat coronavirus
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/16/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Medical Board, Texas; Medical licensing; Nurses; Nursing, Texas Board of; Physicians
‘Complete confusion’ at DFW Airport as coronavirus screenings lead to massive crowds
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Johnson, K.
03/16/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; Medical screening
Take care of your own during coronavirus crisis — and remember children, inmates, elderly and others who can’t
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
03/16/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; County jails; Harris County Jail; Inmate health
As coronavirus looms, we’re in this together
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
03/15/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disease preparedness
Water, toilet paper, hand soap and ramen: North Texas residents scramble to buy in bulk
Dallas Morning News
Arnold, K.
03/15/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Food supplies
Texans, don’t cower over coronavirus. Be patient and generous, and help the vulnerable
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
03/15/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas
University of Texas at Arlington student confirmed to have COVID-19
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/15/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Student health; University of Texas at Arlington
Harris Health switching to private firm for coronavirus testing
Houston Chronicle
Ackerman, T.
03/15/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Harris Health System; Medical screening
Texas runoff candidates curbing direct voter contact amid coronavirus concerns
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
03/14/2020
1 doc(s)
Cole, Sheryl; Congressional campaigns; Coronavirus; Gandhi, Pritesh; Mann, Christine Eady; Siegel, Mike; Voting by mail
‘No need to panic:’ Tarrant County, Fort Worth declare local disaster after 3 coronavirus cases
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ranker, L.
03/14/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Price, Betsy; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County; Turner, Chris; Whitley, Glen
Governor Greg Abbott declares state of disaster for Texas as coronavirus cases increase
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/14/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Hellerstedt, John; Medical screening; Turner, Chris
Officials shut down access to Texas prisons and Harris County jail, detention center in response to coronavirus
Houston Chronicle
Barned-Smith, S.
03/14/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; County jails; Gonzalez, Ed; Harris County Jail; Harris County Sheriff's Office; Inmate health; Jail visitation; Prisons
Guerra: Coronavirus: We’re going to get through this
Rio Grande Guardian
Muñoz, M.
03/14/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; Public health
Gov. Abbott declares state of disaster over coronavirus; San Antonio gets first drive-thru testing site
San Antonio Express News
Goldenstein, T.
03/14/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Emergency declarations; Medical screening; Nirenberg, Ron; San Antonio, Texas; Trump, Donald
Prep talk: Treviño gives update on county efforts
Valley Morning Star
Clark, S.
03/14/2020
1 doc(s)
Cameron County; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Treviño, Eddie, Jr.
When will pandemic end? It depends on us
Austin American Statesman
Villalpando, N.
03/13/2015
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Immunizations
