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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
Comal County cites dwindling cases, hospitalizations as it ends COVID dashboard San Antonio Express News Rodriguez, M. 10/07/2022 1 doc(s) Comal County; Coronavirus; e-government; Public health surveillance
Two Austin-area counties now at high level of COVID-19 spread Austin American Statesman Villalpando, N. 07/16/2022 2 doc(s) Coronavirus
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
Tarrant County drops COVID threat level to ‘low’ for first time in more than 2 years Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 03/27/2022 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
North Texas health experts watch case counts with cautious optimism as BA.2 spreads in the Northeast Dallas Morning News Wolf, M. 03/26/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Two years of COVID-19: How the pandemic changed Austin's medical community Austin American Statesman Villalpando, N. 03/13/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Health care providers; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 46 deaths, 2,626 new COVID-19 cases in past week Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 03/09/2022 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County surpasses 6,000 COVID-19 deaths ahead of pandemic’s 2nd anniversary Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 03/05/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Did Texas undercount 2021's freeze deaths? COVID and historical patterns cannot explain spike Houston Chronicle Despart, Z. 02/20/2022 2 doc(s) Carbon monoxide; Vital statistics; Winter Storm Uri; Winter weather
Dallas County reports 6,383 new COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths in past week as numbers ‘decline rapidly’ Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 02/16/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas COVID death toll tops 80K, though true cost of omicron may not be known for months Houston Chronicle Mishanec, N. 02/10/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; 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
Houston COVID-19 cases continue to plummet after record-breaking omicron peak, but ICUs still full Houston Chronicle Mishanec, N. 02/08/2022 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
Texans are split on mask, COVID-19 vaccine mandates, according to new poll Dallas Morning News Wolf, M. 02/02/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public opinion polls; Vaccine mandates
Omicron continues to decline in Houston after explosive surge, new data show Houston Chronicle Mishanec, N. 02/01/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Omicron isn't the end of the pandemic; another Texas wave may come this summer Houston Chronicle Dansby, A. 01/30/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
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
Austin surge likely reaching peak Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 01/26/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
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
As omicron spreads, health care system on brink San Antonio Express News Wolff, N. 01/16/2022 4 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Health care providers; Immunizations; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
COVID-19 cases among North Texas nursing home residents nearly doubled in the last week Dallas Morning News Wolf, M. 01/15/2022 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Labor turnover; Nursing homes; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 numbers spike as virus takes toll on area schools and community events Wichita Falls Record News Walker, L. 01/13/2022 1 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
Spring Branch ISD clarifies, updates its COVID protocols as students return for the new year Houston Chronicle Lapin, E. 01/12/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Spring Branch Independent School District; Student health
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
Omicron on track to shatter Texas' COVID-19 hospitalization record San Antonio Express News Harper, K. 01/09/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Omicron’s strain on health systems goes beyond just the number of hospitalizations Dallas Morning News Wolf, M. 01/08/2022 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hospitals; Labor turnover; Public health surveillance
‘Exponentially increasing’: Dallas County adds 6,589 COVID-19 cases, again breaking one-day record Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 01/08/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Houston-area colleges still firming up return-to-campus plans as omicron surges Houston Chronicle Ketterer, S. 01/08/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Immunizations; Khator, Renu; Medical screening; Prairie View A&M University; Rice University; Student health; University of Houston
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
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
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
Federal government to open six COVID-19 testing sites across Texas Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 01/06/2022 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Prescription drugs
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
Williamson County nearly triples previous record of new COVID-19 cases Austin American Statesman Osborn, C. 01/05/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
As omicron surges, here’s what Fort Worth schools can and can’t do to keep kids safe Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ramirez, D. 01/05/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Fort Worth Independent School District; Student health
As omicron surge hits Hays County, TXST in San Marcos goes virtual for first 2 weeks of semester San Antonio Express News Blanks, A. 01/05/2022 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Public health surveillance; Texas State University
Center near Texarkana running out of antibody infusions to treat COVID patients Texarkana Gazette Bell, A. 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
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
Omicron is surging, but Houston students are headed back to school Houston Chronicle Kelly, S. 01/03/2022 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Elizalde, Stephanie S.; House, Millard, II; Medical screening; School districts; Student health
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
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott asks federal government for more COVID testing sites in areas with spikes Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 01/01/2022 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening
Houston-made Corbevax vaccine welcome news in pandemic fight Houston Chronicle Editorial 12/31/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations
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
Eviction protections extended through March 1 for Travis County renters Austin American Statesman Moreno-Lozano, L. 12/30/2021 3 doc(s) Landlords and tenants; Rental assistance
As hundreds of Houston hospital staffers contract COVID, those left at work face burden of shortages Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 12/30/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care employment; Hospitals
Can't find a COVID test in Houston? Here's what to do as Texas Medical Center sees highest demand ever Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 12/29/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Texas Medical Center
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
Gov. Greg Abbott sticks with hands-off approach to COVID-19 as omicron spreads San Antonio Express News Svitek, P. 12/24/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; State Health Services, Texas Department of; Turner, Chris; Vaccine mandates
‘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
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
Houston sees early signs of new COVID wave as omicron spreads and Texas Medical Center cases triple Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 12/16/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Public health surveillance
Gov. Greg Abbott touts health care, schools in Rio Grande Valley campaign stop Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 12/02/2021 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; O'Rourke, Beto; Rio Grande Valley
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
Q&A: Expert expects an eventual shift from epidemic to endemic San Antonio Express News Gray, L. 11/21/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Epidemic Public Health Institute, Texas; Medical equipment
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
No turkey dinner for you till you get your COVID-19 shot Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 11/14/2021 3 doc(s) 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of; Vaccine mandates
COVID's first eight months infected 1 million Texans. Here's where the state ranks now. Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 11/11/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Medical equipment
Health leaders tweak criteria Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 11/06/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas ordering 1.3 million vaccines for kids 5 to 11 before FDA, CDC approval Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 10/26/2021 3 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Austin area crosses Stage 2 COVID-19 threshold; Austin Public Health urges mask, vaccine vigilance Austin American Statesman Villalpando, R. 10/23/2021 4 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Houston region COVID hospitalizations dip below 1,000 for the first time since late July Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 10/21/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Nursing homes, assisted-living centers received funding they requested from COVID package Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 10/20/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Assisted living facilities; Coronavirus; Federal aid; Nursing homes; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 10/19/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Austin-area hospitalizations for COVID stubbornly slow to decline after switch to Stage 3 Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 10/16/2021 3 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 15 coronavirus deaths, 1,363 more cases in weekend totals Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 10/13/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
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
If trends continue, Austin area 'very likely' to shift to Stage 3 next week, health chief says Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 10/09/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
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
This is the reality for children with COVID-19 Houston Chronicle Naik-Mathuria, B. 10/03/2021 2 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Pediatricians
Mavericks will require fans to show shot proof at home games Fort Worth Star-Telegram Macias, T. 10/01/2021 2 doc(s) Basketball; Coronavirus; Dallas Mavericks; Immunizations
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
Progress against virus seen in Austin area Austin American Statesman Villalpando, R. 09/23/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Travis County
State sees slight decline in infected cases in hospitals Houston Chronicle Staff 09/21/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
As COVID patients overcrowd hospitals, those with other medical issues wait for care Houston Chronicle Carballo, R. 09/19/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Emergency medical services; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Texas adds just 39,000 jobs in August as COVID-19 hospitalizations soar statewide Dallas Morning News Schnurman, M. 09/18/2021 4 doc(s) Labor statistics
Anti-Trump Republicans attack Gov. Greg Abbott over COVID death toll in national TV ad Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 09/18/2021 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Political advertising; Public health
Role of COVID-19 in Galveston County 4-year-old's death now faces more questions, officials say Houston Chronicle Mishanec, N. 09/18/2021 2 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Dickinson Independent School District; Student health
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
Houston-area ICU beds remain scarce even as COVID hospitalizations decline across Texas Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 09/17/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
‘He loved his family’: Caleb Wallace dies after battle with COVID-19, pregnant wife says Austin American Statesman Tufts, J. 09/12/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
District mandates masks after teachers die Dallas Morning News Douglas Jr., J. 09/12/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Connally Independent School District; Coronavirus; Immunizations; McGregor Independent School District; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts; Teachers
Unvaccinated Texans have a choice, but choices come with consequences Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 09/12/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Governors; Immunizations; Public opinion polls; Republicans; Vaccine mandates
Hotez: With delta variant, Texas ‘still in for a very rough period’ Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 09/12/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
Gov. Greg Abbott: Biden vaccine plan an 'assault on private business' Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 09/11/2021 1 TX bill 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Hinojosa, Gilberto; Immunizations; Middleton, Mayes; Texas Freedom Caucus; Vaccine mandates
Coronavirus death toll in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties passes 10,000 Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 09/11/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; 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
Despite fewer patients, Travis County sets record in daily COVID deaths, tallies 1,000 dead over pandemic Austin American Statesman Villalpando, R. 09/09/2021 2 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
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
Burnet school district closes all schools for two days amid crush of COVID-19 cases Austin American Statesman Villalpando, N. 09/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
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
Conroe ISD leader warns of impact as COVID cases increase San Antonio Express News Swinnerton, J. 09/08/2021 3 doc(s) Conroe Independent School District; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; School transportation; Teachers
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
Hospitalizations stay below peak San Antonio Express News Staff 09/07/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Shame on Texas Austin American Statesman Pitts, L. 09/05/2021 2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s) Abortion; Abortion lawsuits; Constitutional carry; Lawsuit reform
Epidemiologist ready for rough fall Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 09/05/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Epidemic Public Health Institute, Texas; Public health surveillance
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
Fort Worth public schools cannot require masks until at least January, court orders Fort Worth Star-Telegram Clarridge, E. 09/04/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Chupp, John P.; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Fort Worth Independent School District; Medical equipment; School boards; Scribner, Kent P.
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
Montgomery County faces record-high number of ICU cases, kids with COVID-19 Houston Chronicle Bauman, A. 09/04/2021 3 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Keough, Mark J.; Public health surveillance
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
Don't sit out school board decision on masks; stand up for students Abilene Reporter-News Editorial 09/02/2021 3 doc(s) Abilene Independent School District; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; School boards; Student health
As COVID cases rise, Houston-area school districts prepare shutdown contingencies Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 09/02/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Angleton Independent School District; Clear Creek Independent School District; Connally Independent School District; Conroe Independent School District; Coronavirus; Fort Bend Independent School District; Houston Independent School District; Livingston Independent School District; Medical equipment; Pearland Independent School District; School districts; Student health
Travis County reports first child to die from COVID-19 complications amid rise in pediatric cases Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 09/01/2021 4 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Student health; Travis County
Dallas County reports 10 deaths, 3,872 coronavirus cases in 3-day totals Dallas Morning News Prosser, M. 09/01/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
COVID-19 hospitalizations still rising in Dallas-Fort Worth, but prediction for peak scaled down Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/31/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
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
Desperate Texas doctors turn to antibody treatments to slow down surging COVID-19 hospitalizations Austin American Statesman Harper, K. 08/29/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Prescription drugs; Public health surveillance
Contact tracing takes a back seat during latest COVID surge Fort Worth Star-Telegram Price, M. 08/29/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Abbott calls up 2,500 more out-of-state medical staff Austin American Statesman Villalpando, R. 08/27/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hospitals; Immunizations; Nurses; Public health surveillance
Vaccine mandate ban after mask prohibition is another error by Abbott Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 08/26/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment
Nirenberg, Wolff: Why we challenged Abbott's ban on mask mandates San Antonio Express News Wolff, N. 08/26/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health; School districts; Wolff, Nelson
‘Not something to fool around with’: COVID-19 vaccinations urged as North Texas hospitals fill up Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/25/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Rising hospitalizations could soon peak, but experts urge caution Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 08/25/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Lakey, David L.; Public health surveillance
Rick Perry's pitch for COVID-zapping filtration devices in the halls of the Texas Capitol was a bit much Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 08/25/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; 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
‘Dramatic’ rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations is predicted to surpass Dallas-Fort Worth’s winter peak Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/24/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Laredo's United ISD plans to sue Abbott over executive order Laredo Morning Times Kroeger, G. 08/24/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; United Independent School District
SAISD order that employees get COVID-19 vaccine gets green light with Pfizer FDA approval San Antonio Express News Zavala, E. 08/24/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Food and Drug Administration, U.S.; Immunizations; Martinez, Pedro; Nirenberg, Ron; San Antonio Independent School District; Vaccine mandates; Wolff, Nelson
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
'Personal responsibility' didn't protect Abbott — or Texas, either Austin American Statesman Editorial 08/22/2021 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness
‘Individual right to decide’ fails with virus Austin American Statesman Daniel, J. 08/22/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health
Get well, gov: Now fight, not fuel, the surge San Antonio Express News Editorial 08/22/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus
When leaders fail children San Antonio Express News Brodesky, J. 08/22/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Children's health care; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Student health
Dan Patrick blames virus surge on unvaccinated African Americans Austin American Statesman Svitek, P. 08/21/2021 2 doc(s) Blacks or African Americans; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Miles, Borris; Patrick, Dan
Dallas County reports 10 coronavirus deaths for first time since May, most daily cases since January Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/21/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Abbott playing party politics with Texas health and safety Galveston Daily News Jaworski, J. 08/21/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Texas Disaster Act of 1975
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
IDEA Public Schools, other charters adjust operations due to El Paso County mask mandate El Paso Times Carreon, C. 08/20/2021 2 doc(s) Charter schools; Coronavirus; IDEA Public Schools; Medical equipment; Student health
'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
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
Abbott decided he was done with the pandemic. But the pandemic wasn't done with us. San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 08/20/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Medical equipment
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’s virus case may help economy of Texas Beaumont Enterprise Taschinger, T. 08/19/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment
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 outbreaks in rural Texas districts signal a troubled back-to-school season Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 08/18/2021 6 doc(s) Bloomburg Independent School District; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District; Medical equipment; Rural schools; Student health; Waskom Independent School District
How can Abbott protect Texas from COVID when he can't protect himself? Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/18/2021 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; 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
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
‘Personally, I’m really tired of the mask part of COVID’ Dallas Morning News Caplan, A. 08/15/2021 4 doc(s) Chupp, John P.; Coronavirus; Fort Worth Independent School District; Medical equipment; Parents; Student health
Mask mandates across state await fate Houston Chronicle Perez, D. 08/15/2021 8 doc(s) Coronavirus; Harris County; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Gov. Greg Abbott needs to listen to local leaders and put children first Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 08/15/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Student health
Hotez: As schools reopen, Houston will 'pay the price' for not doing more with masks, vaccines Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 08/15/2021 2 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Respiratory diseases; School districts; State comparisons; Student health
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
Fiddling while the pandemic rages Tyler Morning Telegraph Ramsey, R. 08/14/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness
Hospitalizations at 6-month high Austin American Statesman Lozano, J. 08/12/2021 5 doc(s) Arteaga, Antonia 'Toni'; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Socorro ISD board takes no action on proposed mask mandate El Paso Times Carreon, C. 08/12/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School boards; School districts; Socorro Independent School District; Student health
School districts should be the last places to lift mask mandates Waco Tribune Herald DeMatthews, D. 08/12/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts; State comparisons; Student health
Facing mounting pressure, Gov. Greg Abbott maintains ban on mask mandate in Texas Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 08/11/2021 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Hospitals; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Paxton, Ken; Powell, Beverly; Public health surveillance
In North Texas, intensive care bed space is running out. Only 2 pediatric ICU spots remain in region Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 08/11/2021 4 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hellerstedt, John; Hospitals; Immunizations; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
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)
‘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
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
Area staffed ICU beds shrink to single digits Austin American Statesman Villalpando, N. 08/10/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Nursing shortages; 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
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
‘It’s getting worse by the hour.’ Texas is being tested by COVID-19, and we’re weak Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 08/08/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Stop pretending that crush of immigrants at Texas border isn’t driving COVID cases Fort Worth Star-Telegram Allen, C. 08/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cuellar, Henry; Unaccompanied minors; Undocumented immigrants
COVID cases pushing Houston hospitals to near breaking point Austin American Statesman Lozano, J. 08/07/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Houston Independent School District; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Schools hold large, in-person gatherings for teachers amid COVID-19 spikes ahead of first day Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 08/07/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; School districts; Teachers
With delta 'picking off' Houston's unvaccinated, Hotez and other experts say 3 things can stem tide Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 08/07/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health
Clardy tests positive for COVID-19 Lufkin Daily News Edwards, J. 08/07/2021 2 doc(s) Clardy, Travis; Coronavirus; House quorum; Special sessions
Texas' Abbott and Florida's DeSantis in a race to the bottom on COVID safety San Antonio Express News Ayala, E. 08/07/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; DeSantis, Ron; Florida; Immunizations; Medical equipment
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
Biden considers withholding federal funds in virus fight Dallas Morning News Washington Post 08/06/2021 3 doc(s) Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Federal aid; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
With COVID-19 hospitalizations surpassing last summer’s surge, officials urge vaccinations Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 08/06/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
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
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations rising faster than any time during pandemic, health officials say Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/05/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
State officials warn that COVID hospitalizations in Texas are rising more steeply than ever before Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 08/05/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Johnson, Eric; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
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
'We are in a crisis': Houston nursing shortage comes to a head as 'onslaught' of patients swarm LBJ hospital Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 08/05/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Emergency management; Federal aid; Health care employment; Health care providers; Hospitals; Municipal budgets; Nursing shortages
County leaders try to seek state intervention for rising COVID-19 cases Beaumont Enterprise Dick, J. 08/04/2021 3 doc(s) Branick, Jeff; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Jefferson County; Public health surveillance
‘Overwhelmed’: COVID-19 testing demand climbing in North Texas Dallas Morning News Choi, H. 08/04/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
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
'At least get out of the way' - Biden condemns Gov. Abbott's ban on mask mandates San Antonio Express News Wermund, B. 08/04/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Florida; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 halts Travis jury trials again Austin American Statesman Hall, K. 08/03/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Courts; Juries; Travis County
North Texas officials revisit COVID-19 safety measures as cases surge Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 08/03/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; County courts; Dallas County; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Surge filling up Texas hospitals Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 08/02/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Universities will be 'turbocharged petri dishes' without masks and vaccination Houston Chronicle Zaretsky, R. 08/01/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Immunizations; Student health; University campuses; University of Houston
Abbott governing to base at the expense of the rest San Antonio Express News Brodesky, J. 08/01/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Student health
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
Texas GOP bristling at new mask guidance Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 07/31/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cruz, Ted; Medical equipment; Roy, Chip; U.S. Congress
Cheering on East Texas Olympian Lufkin Daily News Ashby, T. 07/31/2021 1 doc(s) Ashby, Trent; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health
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
COVID-19 cases hit highest level since February Houston Chronicle Staff 07/30/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Abbott bars local COVID mandates Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 07/30/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Executive orders; Hospitals; Howard, Donna; Public health surveillance
Be a leader, Abbott: Drop mask order, protect state San Antonio Express News Editorial 07/29/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; North East Independent School District; Public health; 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
North Texans told to mask up again after CDC changes advice for vaccinated people Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 07/28/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Koch, J.J.; Medical equipment; Price, John Wiley
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
Medical groups across U.S. call for mandatory coronavirus vaccines for health care workers Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 07/27/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care employment; Health care providers; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
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
New spike in COVID-19 cases could change political narrative. Can it change the culture? Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 07/25/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Special session timing
Abbott scorns more masks even as Covid cases increase Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 07/24/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment
Indoor masks 'highly encouraged' in Fort Bend as delta variant spreads Houston Chronicle Bauman, A. 07/24/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; George, KP; Immunizations; Medical equipment
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
Texas and 2 other states make up 40% of recent U.S. COVID-19 cases, White House says Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 07/23/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests negative for COVID, after official he met at border event is infected Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 07/23/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening
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 has seen nearly 9,000 COVID-19 deaths since February. All but 43 were unvaccinated people. San Antonio Express News DeGuzman, C. 07/23/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Lakey, David L.; Public health surveillance
Migrant transfers from Valley to Laredo will temporarily stop McAllen Monitor Gonzalez, V. 07/22/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Bureau of; Disaster areas; Saenz, Pete; Tijerina, Tano; Undocumented immigrants; Webb County
Gov. Greg Abbott rules out another mask mandate, despite rise in COVID cases San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 07/22/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Immunizations; Medical equipment; 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
‘Not under control’: COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations surge in North Texas Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 07/20/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
In-person learning not embraced equally San Antonio Express News Waller, A. 07/10/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Academic performance; Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; Minority students; Morath, Mike; Student health
Arlington reaches 700 COVID deaths with 4 reported Thursday, including woman in 30s Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 07/09/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Texas due to concerns about side effects, DMN/UT-Tyler poll shows Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 07/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance; Public opinion polls
Half of Texas’ eligible population fully vaccinated as 419 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths reported Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 07/05/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Texas reports 1,438 COVID-19 cases, 25 deaths; surpasses 12 million fully vaccinated Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 07/04/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; 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
Delta variant of coronavirus has reached San Antonio, and it's spreading San Antonio Express News Garcia, L. 07/01/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 3-day total of 309 coronavirus cases and 3 deaths Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 06/30/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County running behind COVID-19 immunity goals as 133 new cases, 2 deaths reported Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/29/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Texas reports 1,978 COVID-19 cases, 25 deaths; Tarrant County adds 58 cases, 1 death Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 06/27/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 115 coronavirus cases, 1 death; Tarrant County adds 4 deaths Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 06/26/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 2 coronavirus deaths, 114 cases; Tarrant County adds 208 cases Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 06/25/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 2 COVID-19 deaths, 139 more cases; Denton County adds 3 deaths Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 06/24/2021 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
Dallas County adds 2 COVID-19 deaths, 102 cases; Jenkins says week was one of ‘least deadly’ of last year Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 06/20/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 1 coronavirus death, 180 cases; Tarrant County adds 9 deaths Dallas Morning News Somasundaram, P. 06/19/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; 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 adds 4 COVID-19 deaths, Jenkins says county saw its lowest daily case average since last April Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 06/13/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas was right to reopen this spring, but this is why we can’t let our guard down Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/11/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
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
Harris County's COVID test positivity rate dips below 5 percent for first time since last spring Houston Chronicle Waddy, T. 06/11/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical screening
How close is Austin to Stage 1 coronavirus guidelines? What will change? Austin American Statesman Feldman, E. 06/10/2021 3 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 4 coronavirus deaths, 112 new cases; Tarrant County adds 1 fatality Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/10/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
'Finally found our stride': Vaccine outreach gaining ground in Black, Hispanic communities Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 06/09/2021 2 doc(s) Blacks or African Americans; Coronavirus; Hispanics or Latinos; Immunizations
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
Dallas County reports 2 coronavirus deaths, 202 new cases; Denton County adds 5 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; 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
Bastrop County Emergency Operations Center wraps up COVID response, resumes normal operations Austin American Statesman Drummond, C. 06/06/2021 1 doc(s) Bastrop County; Coronavirus; Emergency management
Dallas County adds 1 new coronavirus death, 98 more cases; Tarrant County reports 4 deaths Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 06/06/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Clubs, pool parties, bars: Houston was carefree on Memorial Day, but COVID experts aren't worried Houston Chronicle Garcia, J. 06/06/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health
Abbott says Biden ’100% wrong’ on mask mandate and owes apology for ‘Neanderthal’ gibe. Who’s right? Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 06/05/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 1 coronavirus death, 82 additional cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/05/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Tarrant reports most new COVID-19 cases in 10 days; 2 deaths, including man in 20s Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 06/05/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 ravaged the state’s border counties. Now they’re leading Texas in vaccinations. Austin American Statesman Harper, K. 06/02/2021 2 doc(s) Border counties; Border health; Coronavirus; Hispanics or Latinos; Immunizations; Operation Border Health Preparedness; Rio Grande Valley
Dallas County reports 6 coronavirus deaths, 70 additional cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/02/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Texas reports 3 COVID-19 deaths, 144 more coronavirus cases Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 06/01/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas adds 20 new coronavirus deaths, 384 more COVID-19 cases Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 05/31/2021 2 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
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
Texas hits new milestone in pandemic recovery with lowest COVID hospitalizations in nearly a year Houston Chronicle Downen, R. 05/28/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 8 coronavirus deaths, 201 new cases; Tarrant County adds 4 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/25/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas adds 16 new coronavirus deaths, 768 more cases; Tarrant County reports 3 deaths Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 05/24/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
California, Texas, N.Y., Florida are all seeing infection rates fall Houston Chronicle Woolfolk, J. 05/24/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 5 COVID-19 deaths; county has seen four-week decline in cases, Jenkins says Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 05/23/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Should kids still wear masks? Texas Children's chief talks vaccines for little ones, and more Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 05/23/2021 6 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Texas Children's Hospital
Greg Abbott wants Texas to be normal again Tyler Morning Telegraph Ramsey, R. 05/22/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Medical equipment
Abbott should let cities handle any mask rules Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 05/20/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Dallas County’s toll from COVID-19 passes ‘somber milestone’ of 4,000 with 8 newly reported deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/20/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 10 coronavirus deaths, 72 new cases; Denton County adds 10 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/19/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas records zero COVID-19 deaths for first day in over a year Houston Chronicle Downen, R. 05/18/2021 1 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
Texas adds no new coronavirus deaths, 650 more cases; Tarrant County reports 2 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 05/17/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 6 COVID-19 deaths, including 1 person who was fully vaccinated Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 05/16/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 11 coronavirus deaths, 91 cases; Denton County adds 10 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/15/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 10 coronavirus deaths, 239 cases; Denton County adds 14 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/13/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 6 coronavirus deaths, 188 new cases; Denton County adds 11 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/11/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
New COVID-19 cases plummet in Texas Wichita Falls Record News Stucka, M. 05/11/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance; State comparisons
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
Texas COVID rates are down. But is this herd immunity? Houston Chronicle Wu, G. 05/09/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 4 coronavirus deaths, 229 new cases; Tarrant County adds 8 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/08/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; 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 8 coronavirus deaths, 455 new cases; Tarrant, Denton counties each add 1 death Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/04/2021 3 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
Dallas County reports 5 COVID-19 deaths, 165 coronavirus cases; Tarrant adds 2 deaths, 183 cases Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 05/02/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; 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 adds 9 COVID-19 deaths; officials push estimated herd immunity date to at least late June Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 04/29/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
‘COVID-19 vaccines are working!’ Texas officials’ promotional tour hitting Fort Worth Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 04/29/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Dallas County reports 9 coronavirus deaths, 322 new cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/27/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
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
Dallas County reports 8 COVID-19 deaths, 303 coronavirus cases; Tarrant adds 14 deaths, 198 cases Dallas Morning News Smith, K. 04/25/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 9 coronavirus deaths, 181 new cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/24/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
San Antonio officials report 249 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 04/23/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
How many people need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for Dallas County to reach herd immunity? Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 04/22/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
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 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
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 10 more COVID-19 deaths, 275 new coronavirus cases Dallas Morning News Torralva, K. 04/11/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; 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
As COVID-19 vaccinations in Texas pick up the pace, how close are we to herd immunity? Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 04/04/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance; Zerwas, John
Dallas County reports 23 deaths, 327 new coronavirus cases; Tarrant adds 10 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/02/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Tarrant County reports most COVID-19 deaths in 10 days, most new cases in a week Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 04/02/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
15% of Valley fully vaccinated McAllen Monitor Garcia, B. 03/30/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
How much federal COVID relief reached Texas’ front lines? Billions spent to add more health care workers Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 03/29/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Baptist Children and Family Services; Coronavirus; Federal aid; Health care providers; Hospitals; Howard, Donna; State Health Services, Texas Department of; Texas Hospital Association
Push is on in Texas House by GOP member to remove mask mandate, relax COVID restrictions Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 03/29/2021 4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Beckley, Michelle; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Oliverson, Tom; Public health; Rules of the Texas House of Representatives; Slaton, Bryan
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
Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties reach 8,000 COVID-19 deaths Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 03/28/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
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
Houston traffic is back, and that's a good sign for the economy Houston Chronicle Drane, A. 03/25/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Restaurants; Retail industry
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
Virus activity continues as state opens vaccine to all McAllen Monitor Staff 03/24/2021 4 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 10 deaths from COVID-19 as spread of virus shows signs of slowdown Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/18/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 hospitalizations down 70 percent from a month ago San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 03/18/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; 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
Coronavirus positivity rate increases while other indicators continue to show improvement San Antonio Express News Beltran, J. 03/16/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
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
'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
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
Latinos will pay for governors’ errors San Antonio Express News Saenz, R. 03/11/2021 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hispanics or Latinos; State comparisons
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
Dallas County reports 27 more coronavirus deaths, 500 cases; Tarrant County adds 16 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/09/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Abbott puts pandemic recovery on thin ice Bryan Eagle Ramsey, R. 03/08/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
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
No masking political risk of ending mandate Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 03/07/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; O'Rourke, Beto; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Tzintzún Ramirez, Cristina
Dallas County reports 25 COVID-19 deaths, 372 more cases, ending fifth-deadliest week of pandemic Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 03/07/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas A&M virologist Ben Neuman: Now's not the time to 'hold the parade for the end of COVID' Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 03/07/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health; Public health surveillance
Not just stats: Pandemic changes lives more than we may think McAllen Monitor Editorial 03/07/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus
Biden, Abbott say there will be enough vaccines by May. When can you expect one in Dallas County? Dallas Morning News Jimenez, J. 03/06/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Health care disparities; Immunizations; Jenkins, Clay Lewis
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
Analysis: Abbott’s icebreaker Victoria Advocate Ramsey, R. 03/05/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Centers for; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Power outages; Public health; Public opinion polls; Winter Storm Uri
Masks on, masks off? Governor clears the way but many are hesitant to go 100% Abilene Reporter-News Editorial 03/04/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health
Rollback of restrictions too much, too soon Amarillo Globe-News Editorial 03/04/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
Abbott moves too soon; masks, distancing still a good idea for SE Texans Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 03/04/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment
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
Sports celebs oppose Abbott dropping Texas mask mandate Fort Worth Star-Telegram Macias, T. 03/04/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cuban, Mark; Dallas Cowboys; Dallas Mavericks; Medical equipment; Public health; San Antonio Spurs; Sports; Sports officials; Texas Rangers (Baseball team)
'It will be about personal choice.' San Angelo mayor, officials react to end of mask order San Angelo Standard Times Tufts, J. 03/04/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Gunter, Brenda; Medical equipment
Six more coronavirus deaths reported in San Antonio after four-day hiatus San Antonio Express News Hardaway, L. 03/04/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
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
Greg Abbott’s move to fully reopen Texas bucks science but mollifies GOP base Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 03/03/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health
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
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lifts COVID-19 mask mandate, allows businesses to open at 100% Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 03/03/2021 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Cason, Jeff; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Geren, Charlie; Goodwin, Vikki; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Phelan, Dade; Public health; Public health surveillance; Raymond, Richard Peña; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; Turner, Chris; Whitley, Glen
We’re so close to beating COVID-19. Why would Abbott end mask rule and make it worse? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 03/03/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
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
Abbott's COVID rollbacks were 'like PTSD' for Houston doctors, health experts Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 03/03/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations; Medical equipment
Gov. Abbott ending statewide mask mandate, capacity limits on businesses Longview News-Journal Staff 03/03/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health
Texas governor lifting COVID-19 mask mandate Texarkana Gazette Staff 03/03/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Executive orders; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical equipment; Public health
Experts urge virus caution after storm Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 03/02/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Emergency disaster shelters; Power outages; Public health surveillance; Winter Storm Uri
Dallas County reports 42 coronavirus deaths, 751 new cases; Tarrant County adds 10 fatalities Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/02/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott to make ‘statewide announcement.’ Could COVID-19 order changes be coming? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 03/02/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders
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
Dallas County adds 10 COVID-19 deaths, 570 cases; Jenkins says data still skewed by winter storm Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 02/28/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 614 coronavirus cases, 24 deaths; Jenkins says numbers are moving in right direction Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/26/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
After ice storm, officials brace for potential COVID spikes Houston Chronicle Rubio, J. 02/26/2021 2 doc(s) Carbon monoxide; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Winter Storm Uri
Dallas County reports 412 coronavirus cases and 18 deaths, including woman in her 30s without underlying conditions Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/24/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 348 coronavirus cases, 18 deaths as nation’s toll from COVID-19 tops 500,000 Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/23/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
'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 25 COVID-19 deaths; Jenkins hails lowest hospitalization totals since November Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 02/21/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 40 more coronavirus deaths; Tarrant County adds 42 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/20/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 50 coronavirus deaths, matching its record for a single day Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/19/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 35 COVID-19 deaths, 383 cases; over 3 million in Texas have received 1st vaccine shot Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 02/18/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 13 deaths, 245 coronavirus cases as brutal cold depresses COVID-19 reporting Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/17/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 10 COVID-19 deaths, 885 coronavirus cases; Tarrant adds 11 fatalities, 797 cases Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 02/15/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
A more contagious coronavirus variant is in San Antonio. Now what? San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 02/14/2021 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Positive cases of COVID down to 15 percent Houston Chronicle Staff 02/12/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Area counties add 73 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/10/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas reports 34 coronavirus deaths, 908 new cases; Texas working with FEMA to create vaccine ‘super sites’ Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/09/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S.; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Rodeo seems oblivious to dangers of virus San Antonio Express News Ayala, E. 02/09/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health; Rodeos; San Antonio, Texas
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
For 3rd straight week, Dallas County sets a record for COVID-19 deaths, but case numbers are falling Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/06/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Bastrop Co. lifts bar, eatery restrictions Austin American Statesman Drummond, C. 02/05/2021 7 doc(s) Bars; Bastrop County; Coronavirus; Pape, Paul; Restaurants; Trauma Service Areas
As Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations dip, is the pandemic turning a corner? Austin American Statesman Price, A. 02/04/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance; Zerwas, John
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
Dallas County adds 39 more coronavirus deaths, 1,438 new cases; Tarrant County reports 37 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/03/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County matches record high of 40 coronavirus fatalities, adds 1,427 new cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 02/02/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; 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
Occupancy limits loosened for Central Texas businesses as COVID-19 hospitalizations dip Austin American Statesman Price, A. 01/31/2021 4 doc(s) Brown, Andy; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Hospitals
Dallas County adds 20 COVID-19 deaths; 183 deaths in 7 days shatters record set only a week ago Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 01/31/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 1,809 coronavirus cases, 30 deaths in its deadliest week of the pandemic Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/30/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
State: Virus outbreaks in region are increasing McAllen Monitor Garcia, B. 01/30/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
'Nobody is getting enough': Why Texas ranks near the bottom for COVID-19 vaccines per capita Houston Chronicle Rubio, J. 01/29/2021 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Green, Al; Immunizations; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Sebesta, Matt; State comparisons
Texas reached 1 million coronavirus cases 8 months into the pandemic. Two months later, the state has surpassed 2 million. Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 01/28/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Military to deploy military medical personnel to support local hospitals Lufkin Daily News Huff, J. 01/28/2021 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Military personnel
Hospitalizations still ‘big concern’ Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 01/27/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 1,858 coronavirus cases, 22 fatalities; Tarrant County’s 29 new deaths include an infant Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/27/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Slight drop, but COVID-19 numbers still high Austin American Statesman Choi, H. 01/26/2021 5 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
Hundreds of ICUs near breaking point Houston Chronicle Staff 01/25/2021 3 doc(s) Bonuses; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Nurses; Public health surveillance
Who's tracking racial disparities in health and human services? Austin American Statesman Martinez Jr., O. 01/24/2021 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care disparities; Minorities; State comparisons
Dallas County reports 1,920 more COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths, capping deadliest week of pandemic Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 01/24/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Facing a crush of COVID-19 patients, ICUs are completely full in at least 50 Texas hospitals Dallas Morning News Astudillo, C. 01/24/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
96 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/23/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; 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
Dallas County reports 3,469 new coronavirus cases, 30 deaths; Tarrant adds 23 deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 01/21/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Texas A&M, Blinn outline COVID-19 protocols for spring semester Bryan Eagle Wiley, K. 01/18/2021 2 doc(s) Blinn College; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical screening; Student health; Texas A&M University
Living COVID’s demographic nightmare San Antonio Express News Rayo-Garza, C. 01/17/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health insurance; Hispanics or Latinos; Medicaid; Medically uninsured; Minimum wage; Nursing homes; Public health surveillance; Rayo-Garza, Coda; Vital statistics; Workplace safety
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
Texas tops 2 million total coronavirus cases; Dallas County logs 21 deaths, pushing toll over 1,800 Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 01/14/2021 2 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
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
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
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 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
Coronavirus hospitalizations hit new highs in Texas, Dallas County; state adds more than 30,000 cases Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 01/06/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; 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
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 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 COVID-19 hospitalizations fall slightly, remain high Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 01/03/2021 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County shatters 1-day record by adding 2,842 new coronavirus cases; 23 deaths also announced Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 01/03/2021 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
For some, rules wearing thin even as pandemic grows more dire San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 01/03/2021 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
Texas reports 16,027 new COVID-19 cases as hospitals hit record high for fifth consecutive day Dallas Morning News Jimenez, J. 01/02/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
'It’s looking bad': COVID numbers in Houston continue to spike, even before full impact of holidays Houston Chronicle Barned-Smith, S. 01/02/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations; Public health surveillance; Trauma Service Areas
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
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to shatter records in Dallas County Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 12/30/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Are results for COVID-19 lagging in the Houston area? Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 12/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
More people in Texas are hospitalized for COVID-19 than at any other time during the pandemic San Antonio Express News Rosenzweig-Ziff, D. 12/30/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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 reaches record 11,351 COVID-19 hospitalizations Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 12/29/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
They worked hard to keep, Dallas, Harris and El Paso counties ahead of COVID-19 Dallas Morning News Editorial 12/29/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; Shelter in place orders
Texas reports record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 12/29/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas hits new COVID-19 hospitalization record Houston Chronicle Rubio, J. 12/29/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
COVID-19 hospitalizations dip slightly Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 12/27/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Dallas County adds 10 COVID-19 deaths, sees total confirmed and probable cases climb past 180,000 Dallas Morning News Jimenez, J. 12/27/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas reports 16,392 new coronavirus cases, 308 deaths Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 12/25/2020 2 doc(s) Collin County; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County
Gov. Greg Abbott allows only limited COVID-19 restrictions for Texas' worst hot spots. Local leaders say it's not enough. San Antonio Express News Mulcahy, S. 12/25/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Law enforcement; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Trauma Service Areas
Dallas County adds 30 COVID-19 deaths, 2,366 new cases; the county’s death toll is now over 1,500 Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 12/23/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Senior citizens and Texans with serious health conditions are next in line for COVID-19 vaccine Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 12/22/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Senior citizens; Zerwas, John
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
Texas surpasses 25,000 virus deaths, awaits more vaccines Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 12/20/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
620,000 vaccine doses expected to arrive next week Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 12/19/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John; Immunizations
'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
Texas should make full use of CARES Act funds for COVID relief Austin American Statesman Eckhardt, S. 12/18/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Eckhardt, Sarah; Federal aid; Legislative Budget Board, Texas; Office of the Governor
Texas reports 16,864 confirmed coronavirus cases as Dallas County logs 1,382 cases, 10 deaths Dallas Morning News Jimenez, J. 12/18/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Archbishop of San Antonio to parishioners: ‘We need to be vaccinated.’ San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 12/17/2020 5 doc(s) Catholicism; Coronavirus; Immunizations
'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
Dallas County reports 1,947 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths; Tarrant County adds 1,544 cases, 12 fatalities Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 12/16/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
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
Dallas County closes out deadliest week of pandemic with 2,111 new coronavirus cases, 8 more deaths Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 12/13/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID treatment drugs touted by Abbott have done little to quell Lub-bock’s crisis Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 12/13/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Lubbock, Texas; Prescription drugs; Public health surveillance
'It's not gonna go well': Hotez talks rodeo hopes, the need for vaccines and a looming winter surge Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 12/13/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations
Long-term care facilities in Texas to receive free COVID-19 vaccines through federal program Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 12/12/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Long-term care
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
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
City, state use different ways to classify coronavirus deaths Austin American Statesman Wire Reports 12/08/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Death records; 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
Dallas County reports 1,675 new coronavirus cases, two COVID-19 deaths Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 12/06/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; 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
‘Things are getting worse,’ Texas. Listen to experts, White House alarm on COVID. Houston Chronicle Editorial 12/06/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Public health surveillance; White House Coronavirus Task Force
North Texas becomes 7th region to face tighter coronavirus restrictions Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 12/04/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
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
Coronavirus vaccine to arrive in Texas week of Dec. 14 Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 12/03/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
COVID-19 in Texas: Here's when 1.4 million doses of vaccines will arrive Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 12/03/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations
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
Analysis: Despite vaccine hopes, lawmakers plan for more months of pandemic Bryan Eagle Ramsey, R. 12/02/2020 2 doc(s) 87th Legislature; Coronavirus; Geren, Charlie; Public health surveillance; Texas State Capitol
Cleveland, Liberty ISDs join other Houston-area school districts in canceling virtual learning Houston Chronicle Webb, S. 12/02/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts
Texas coronavirus hospitalizations reach 8,900, highest since Aug. 1 Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 12/01/2020 1 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
Texas reports 6,041 new cases, 48 more deaths Austin American Statesman Wire Reports 11/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus
Dallas County reports 3,303 more coronavirus cases, 6 deaths; Tarrant County reports 1,305 new cases, 5 fatalities Dallas Morning News Keomoungkhoun, N. 11/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
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
Dallas County adds 982 coronavirus cases, is seeing highest average daily case rate of pandemic Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 11/29/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID expert Peter Hotez: 'I'll take the first FDA-authorized vaccine offered' Houston Chronicle Hotez, P. 11/29/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations
Texas sees fewer coronavirus reports over Thanksgiving, though infections still rising Austin American Statesman Mulder, B. 11/28/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
‘Close to being overrun.’ North Texas hospital that hit COVID capacity sends warning Fort Worth Star-Telegram Howland, J. 11/28/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Palo Pinto County; Rural health care
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
Partial curfew over holiday to curb virus Houston Chronicle Staff 11/27/2020 2 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Curfews; Public health
Why doesn’t Texas report probable coronavirus cases? Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 11/26/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
From A&M to the Dallas Cowboys, Texas is tops in football crowds (and COVID cases) Fort Worth Star-Telegram Engel, M. 11/26/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas Cowboys; Football
As COVID numbers surge in Texas on Thanksgiving eve, leaders make a last-ditch plea Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 11/26/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; El Paso County; Harris County; Potter County; Public health surveillance
Who will get the coronavirus vaccine first? Texas officials release distribution plan Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 11/24/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
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
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
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
Texas governor rules out another shutdown as virus surges Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weber, P. 11/21/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Prescription drugs; Turner, Chris
Dozens of Texas counties at COVID-19 ‘tipping point’ ahead of Thanksgiving, data show Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stunson, M. 11/21/2020 6 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
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
Dallas County and Texas set single-day records for new coronavirus cases as deaths surpass 20,000 statewide Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 11/20/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott rejects sterner measures against COVID-19 as single-day cases hit new record Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 11/20/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health surveillance
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
‘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
Students in unmasked school activities should wear masks at home, health chief says Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 11/18/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
‘Shut them down’: Dallas officials struggle with how to respond to new wave of COVID-19 Dallas Morning News Garcia, N. 11/18/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; County commissioners; Dallas County; Johnson, Eric; 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
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
Powerless to issue restrictions, Hidalgo urges no multi-household Thanksgiving gatherings Houston Chronicle Despart, Z. 11/18/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Holidays; Public health surveillance; Turner, Sylvester
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
Gossom: COVID discussions do not include another lockdown Wichita Falls Record News Kowalick, C. 11/18/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus
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
Texas leaders stick with reopening plan as other states lock down Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 11/17/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Economic stabilization; Shelter in place orders
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
Dallas County adds record 1,543 coronavirus cases; Tarrant County surpasses 80,000 cases Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 11/15/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Oregon, New Mexico order lockdowns as other states resist Austin American Statesman Johnson, C. 11/14/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Governors; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
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
With COVID-19 surging, schools suspend in-person education Houston Chronicle Tanner, L. 11/14/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hinojosa, Michael; School districts; Student health
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
Texas schools see jump in COVID-19 cases, mirroring increases across the state Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 11/13/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health
Governor whispers as virus roars San Antonio Express News Editorial 11/13/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health
Texas coronavirus cases exceed 10,000 for 2nd day Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 11/12/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas is first state in US to hit 1 million COVID-19 cases, Johns Hopkins reports Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 11/12/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Gov. Abbott says Texas will be ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccine once it's approved Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 11/11/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations
Dallas County, Texas set single-day records for new coronavirus cases Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 11/11/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; 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
Austin must ramp up coronavirus safety to avert holiday surge in cases, health chief says Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 11/10/2020 3 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public health surveillance
Hundreds in Galveston getting Pfizer's COVID vaccine that appears effective Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 11/10/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Immunizations; Medical research; Pfizer; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
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
Texas reports 5,404 new COVID-19 cases Austin American Statesman Bedoya, A. 11/09/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Virus surge in Texas needs strong response Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 11/09/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Dallas County reports 876 new coronavirus cases Tarrant County posts single-day record of 1,062 cases Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 11/08/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; 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
Texas coronavirus cases rise as more federal aid sent to El Paso Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 11/07/2020 8 doc(s) Coronavirus; El Paso County; Margo, D.R. 'Dee'; Paxton, Ken; Public health; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; Shelter in place orders
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations ticking up as state reports highest total since August Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 11/07/2020 2 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
Dallas County reports 868 coronavirus cases, 6 additional deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 11/06/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; 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
Dallas County’s rise in coronavirus cases continues to steepen; Texas logs biggest total in 3 months Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 11/05/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Number of Austin-area coronavirus cases flattening, health chief says Austin American Statesman Bradshaw, K. 11/03/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Travis County
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
Dallas County reports 1,517 coronavirus cases, 2 new deaths Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 11/03/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Dallas County reports 832 new coronavirus cases, its most since mid-August, and 6 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 10/31/2020 2 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
‘Uptick’ in COVID cases continues in San Antonio; 201 new infections reported San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 10/30/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; 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
Denton County reports 5 COVID-19 deaths; Dallas County reports 596 new cases, no deaths Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 10/28/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hill, Chris; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; 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
El Paso hospitals are full as border city continues to shatter coronavirus records Dallas Morning News Corchado, A. 10/27/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; El Paso, Texas; Juarez, Mexico; Public health surveillance; Samaniego, Ricardo A.
Playing football during a pandemic takes creativity, flexibility San Antonio Express News Hinojosa, D. 10/27/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cotulla Independent School District; Football; High school athletics
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
Dallas County reports 648 new confirmed coronavirus cases, all from October, adds 1 death Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 10/25/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
‘Stay disciplined’ San Antonio mayor warns as average daily coronavirus case count grows San Antonio Express News Hardaway, L. 10/25/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
San Antonio leaders keep eye on upward drift of new coronavirus cases San Antonio Express News Christenson, S. 10/24/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
With the nation bracing for ‘third wave,’ virus holds steady in San Antonio San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 10/22/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
It s going to take everyone working together to beat COVID-19 Amarillo Globe-News Editorial 10/21/2020 2 doc(s) Amarillo, Texas; Coronavirus; Lubbock, Texas; 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
Dallas County reports 472 new cases Dallas Morning News Ramirez, M. 10/21/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
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
COVID-19 numbers creeping up again in Houston Houston Chronicle Ackerman, T. 10/21/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance; Texas Medical Center; UTHealth Houston
COVID patients hit highest level since August Houston Chronicle Staff 10/20/2020 1 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
Dallas County reports 599 confirmed coronavirus cases, 3 deaths; Tarrant logs 720 cases, 4 deaths Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 10/18/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Public activity increases but precautions still vital McAllen Monitor Editorial 10/18/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health; 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
Abbott sends medical resources to Lubbock, Amarillo as coronavirus cases surge Austin American Statesman Mulder, B. 10/17/2020 3 doc(s) Amarillo, Texas; Coronavirus; El Paso County; Hospitals; Lubbock, Texas; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 462 confirmed coronavirus cases, 20 deaths as part of ‘new and escalating wave’ Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 10/17/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
‘You could get COVID at home’ — Nirenberg highlights risks of Thanksgiving get-togethers as San Antonio reports 184 new cases and 2 more deaths San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 10/17/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Epidemiologists call Texas' COVID uptick a ‘warning sign’ Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 10/15/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Last major San Antonio convention in 2020 canceled San Antonio Express News Diamond, R. 10/15/2020 2 doc(s) Conferences; Coronavirus; Quarantines; San Antonio, Texas
Coronavirus numbers are rising, so is North Texas at the start of a fall COVID-19 surge? Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 10/14/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 606 confirmed coronavirus cases, is moving in ‘wrong direction,’ Jenkins says Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 10/14/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; 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
Dallas County adds 460 confirmed coronavirus cases; hospitalizations up 40% in 2 weeks, Jenkins says Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 10/11/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Lina Hidalgo is right — ‘We must not let down our guard’ Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 10/11/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical equipment; Public health; Workplace safety
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
Better health systems has to be our top priority Rio Grande Guardian Martinez, A. 10/11/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care; Martinez, Armando 'Mando'
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
Gov. Greg Abbott allows Texas bars to reopen with restrictions as COVID-19 rate stabilizes Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 10/08/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; County judges; Economic stabilization; Executive orders
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
Hidalgo County mulling reopening bars after state go-ahead; 251 new cases of COVID-19, 24 more deaths in RGV Valley Morning Star Staff 10/08/2020 4 doc(s) Bars; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Economic stabilization
Valley restaurants allowed to increase capacity to 75% Valley Morning Star Del Valle, F. 10/08/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Restaurants
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
The pandemic devastated the Rio Grande Valley. We must take action now before flu season. Houston Chronicle Hidalgo, M. 10/07/2020 2 doc(s) Border health; Coronavirus; Health care disparities; Hispanics or Latinos; Rio Grande Valley
‘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
Abbott hints that he’ll soon reopen Texas bars San Antonio Express News Blackmon, L. 10/06/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; Economic stabilization
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 Ren Fest holds largest outdoor event since COVID-19 shut down Houston Rodeo Houston Chronicle Lamm, S. 10/05/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Special events
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 doesn’t issue coronavirus report because of software update; Tarrant County reports 4 deaths Dallas Morning News Weber, J. 10/02/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; 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
San Antonio officials still leery of possible surge from Labor Day weekend, but coronavirus downward trend continues San Antonio Express News Selcraig, B. 09/16/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
New coronavirus data offer cautionary tale for Abbott Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 09/15/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
440 more cases seen Dallas Morning News Smith, L. 09/15/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Bexar County surpasses 50,000 coronavirus cases but reports no new deaths San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 09/15/2020 1 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Schools warned to follow UIL guidelines over face masks, social distancing Austin American Statesman Cantu, R. 09/03/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; High school athletics; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health; University Interscholastic League
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
Dallas County adds 219 coronavirus cases, pushing total past 70,000; death toll grows by five Dallas Morning News Ramirez, M. 08/28/2020 2 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
Dallas County adds 9 coronavirus deaths; of 578 new cases, majority are from state backlog Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/27/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; 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
Dallas County reports fewest new COVID-19 cases in August; Texas’ data issues persist Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 08/27/2020 1 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
Dallas County adds 24 more coronavirus deaths, 217 new cases; none are from state backlog Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/26/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Houston’s hospitals, emergency officials juggle Hurricane Laura prep with COVID care Houston Chronicle Wu, G. 08/26/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Emergency management; Hospitals; Hurricane Laura
Dallas County reports 182 coronavirus cases — only 98 of them from August — and no new deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/25/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
PATH: Houston is not yet clear as coast gets ready Houston Chronicle Despart, Z. 08/25/2020 3 doc(s) Disaster areas; Evacuations; Hidalgo, Lina; Tropical storms; Turner, Sylvester
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
Tarrant County adds record 22 COVID-19 deaths; Dallas County reports 1,086 new cases, six deaths Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 08/23/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County
Health experts ‘cautiously optimistic’ by Texas’ COVID declines. School may change that Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 08/23/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; School districts; State Health Services, Texas Department of; Tarrant County
Six months in, Texas’ failure to correctly count coronavirus cases is pathetic Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 08/23/2020 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Whitley, Glen
Texas nursing homes to get more machines to test for COVID, feds say Houston Chronicle Foxhall, E. 08/23/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Nursing homes; Public health surveillance
Summer enrollment grew at area colleges Houston Chronicle Britto, B. 08/23/2020 1 doc(s) Community college enrollment; University enrollment
High school football season to have new look in pandemic era San Antonio Express News Hinojosa, D. 08/23/2020 2 doc(s) Football; High school athletics; University Interscholastic League
Texas coronavirus deaths surpass 11,000 Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/22/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Recovery interrupted: Texas lost over 12,000 private jobs in July Dallas Morning News Schnurman, M. 08/22/2020 2 doc(s) Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Unemployment
Dallas County reports 3 deaths and 714 more coronavirus cases, including 454 from state backlog Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/22/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County still inundated with unreported COVID-19 cases from earlier this summer Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 08/22/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
New coronavirus cases, deaths dropped this week in Tarrant County Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 08/22/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
‘Fast and furious’: Wolff warns that coronavirus can surge in San Antonio, just like in June San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 08/22/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Restaurants; Wolff, Nelson
Travis County coronavirus testing reaches nearly 70,000 in July Austin American Statesman Price, A. 08/21/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening
Dallas County reports 308 coronavirus cases, including over 200 from state reporting backlog Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/21/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Texas positivity rate, Abbott's key metric in fight against COVID, proven to be unreliable Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 08/21/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Hidalgo County has one in 33 of the Texas population but one in ten of its COVID deaths Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 08/21/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Hidalgo County; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
Austin virus cases plateau as school openings approach Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 08/20/2020 2 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
State adds 309 more to coronavirus death toll Austin American Statesman Price, A. 08/20/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Tarrant reports 16 COVID-19 deaths, its second-highest one-day toll; Dallas County posts five deaths Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/20/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
The portion of children hospitalized with COVID-19 has doubled in two months San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 08/20/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Boerne Independent School District; Children's health care; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
As COVID-19 continues to spread, fewer free tests available in Crossroads Victoria Advocate Rosenberg, M. 08/20/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening
Virus positivity rate dips to 11.2%; officials say fluctuation due to backlogged test results Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/19/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 550 backlogged coronavirus cases and 237 new cases, adds 10 deaths Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/19/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
As Democrats seize on pandemic to target GOP leaders, is Abbott vulnerable? Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 08/19/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Approval ratings; Bettencourt, Paul; Coronavirus; Democrats
Five months of COVID-19 failure with 10 months to go Houston Chronicle Tomlinson, C. 08/19/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
‘Keep up the good work,’ San Antonio mayor tells community as coronavirus numbers keep improving San Antonio Express News Selcraig, B. 08/19/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Texas coronavirus death toll tops 10,000 Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/18/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Are COVID-19 infections declining? Testing delays make it difficult to assess Dallas Morning News Editorial 08/18/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas surpasses 10,000 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/18/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Infants; Pregnancy; 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
Austin virus rules extended to December Austin American Statesman Price, A. 08/16/2020 4 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Public health
Dallas County reports fourth-deadliest week of pandemic as daily average cases rise Dallas Morning News Ramirez, M. 08/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Dallas County surpasses 58,000 COVID cases, sees increase from previous week Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 08/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Why Tarrant County expects to see massive surge in COVID cases over next several days Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 08/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County
As kids return to school and football players’ hopes soar, health officials worry there’s not enough coronavirus testing going on Houston Chronicle Weber, P. 08/16/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening
‘In this together’ — 13 more coronavirus deaths reported in Bexar County, but growth in cases slows San Antonio Express News Mendoza-Moyers, D. 08/16/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
With more hospital beds open, medical workers regroup, Victoria top doc says Victoria Advocate Rosenberg, M. 08/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Austin funeral home matriarch dies of coronavirus Austin American Statesman Price, A. 08/15/2020 1 doc(s) Alvarado, Carol; Coronavirus; Funeral industry; Hispanics or Latinos
State adds 313 more to the Texas coronavirus death toll Austin American Statesman Price, A. 08/15/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Why are Dallas County’s COVID-19 numbers going down before the rest of the state’s? Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 08/15/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 885 new coronavirus cases; weekly average on the upswing after recent declines Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/15/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
COVID hospitalizations continue to drop in Tarrant County but new cases, deaths steady Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 08/15/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County preparing report on school return as high COVID cases, deaths persist Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 08/15/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
San Antonio reports 150 new cases of coronavirus, 18 more deaths San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 08/15/2020 1 doc(s) Bexar County; Boerne Independent School District; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health; Wolff, Nelson
Abbott: Texas health officials investigating high coronavirus positivity rate Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/14/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Texas Democrats, Joe Biden campaign call on Texas to slow efforts to open schools amid coronavirus pandemic Dallas Morning News Cobler, P. 08/14/2020 5 doc(s) Biden, Joe; Presidential candidates; School districts; Student health
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
Complaint filed against Peaster ISD superintendent for not enforcing COVID-19 masks Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lopez, B. 08/14/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Parker County; Peaster Independent School District; Public health surveillance; Student health
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
Rogue councilmen ignore governor, set bad example Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 08/13/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Beaumont, Texas; Medical equipment; Municipal government; Public health
Dallas County reports 234 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/13/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; 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
Texas Gov. doubles down on coronavirus precautions during Beaumont visit Beaumont Enterprise Bain, K. 08/12/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus
Dallas County posts 30 COVID-19 deaths, its third-highest daily toll; state passes 500,000-case mark Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/12/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Breweries in Galveston County launch petition demanding Abbott's ear Galveston Daily News DeGrood, M. 08/12/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; Beer and brewing industry
Gov. Abbott asks Texans to ‘remain vigilant’ as school resumes this month Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 08/12/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening
Greg Abbott visits Victoria to address COVID-19 response Victoria Advocate McCarthy, C. 08/12/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; School districts; Unemployment benefits; Victoria County
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
Virus resurgence deflates Texas economic rebound, Dallas Fed says Austin American Statesman Sechler, B. 08/11/2020 4 doc(s) Economic stabilization; Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Labor statistics; Unemployment
Rate of positive Texas COVID-19 tests is at 21%, highest recorded Austin American Statesman Price, A. 08/11/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 581 new coronavirus cases, 1 death Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/11/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Tarrant County COVID-19 hospitalizations remain steady; no deaths reported Monday Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 08/11/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County
No reported deaths from coronavirus Sunday in Travis County Austin American Statesman Cantu, R. 08/10/2020 2 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
‘Not the time to let up’ — novel coronavirus claims 13 more lives in San Antonio San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 08/10/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Fact-check: What is the coronavirus recovery rate in Texas? Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 08/09/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Political fact-checking; Public health surveillance; West, Allen
Shelley Luther defies gravity of the pandemic Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 08/09/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Gubernatorial powers
Only one Texas prison COVID-19 free Austin American Statesman McCullough, J. 08/09/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Criminal Justice, Texas Department of; Inmate health; Prisons
Dallas County reports 540 coronavirus cases and five deaths, continuing downward trend Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/09/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Teachers union: It’s appalling that Texas leaders are ignoring health guidance to open schools Dallas Morning News Capo, Z. 08/09/2020 3 doc(s) Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health; Teacher retention; Texas American Federation of Teachers
Minute Maid opens mega COVID-19 testing center as virus continues to spread rampantly Houston Chronicle McGuinness, D. 08/09/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Medical screening; Turner, Sylvester
Governor extends virus declaration San Antonio Express News Wire Reports 08/09/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas
State adds 293 more to the Texas coronavirus death toll Austin American Statesman Price, A. 08/08/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health
Dallas County reports 422 new coronavirus cases and 10 deaths; Texas eclipses the 8,000-death mark Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 08/08/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott failed us McAllen Monitor Gonzalez, V. 08/08/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Gonzalez, Vicente; Health care disparities; Hidalgo County; Hispanics or Latinos; Hospitals; Public health
A flu season ‘unlike any other’: State health officials warn not to skip flu shot amid coronavirus pandemic Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/07/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Influenza
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
Texas allows nursing home visits on limited basis Victoria Advocate Staff 08/07/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nursing homes; Public health surveillance; University of Houston - Victoria
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
In a shift, Abbott holds coronavirus press briefings Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/05/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Media; Political communication
Dallas County reports its second-deadliest day with 31 new coronavirus deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 08/05/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Abbott stresses Texas school boards are best to set reopenings of classrooms amid COVID Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 08/05/2020 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; School boards; School districts; Student health
As experts call for a national reset, state leaders plow forward Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 08/05/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Approval ratings; Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance; Trump, Donald; Turner, Sylvester
RGV virus death toll tops 1,000 McAllen Monitor Staff 08/05/2020 1 doc(s) Cameron County; Coronavirus; Hidalgo County; Public health surveillance; Rio Grande Valley; Starr County; Willacy County
‘Major disconnect’ between state, counties on COVID-19 deaths San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 08/05/2020 2 doc(s) Bernal, Diego; Bexar County; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Hidalgo County; Minjarez, Ina; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of; Wolff, Nelson
San Antonio reports 10 more COVID-19 deaths, but they date back to late April San Antonio Express News Selcraig, B. 08/05/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
In this war, a mask is your armor San Antonio Express News Berggren, R. 08/05/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus
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
Texas coronavirus death toll reaches 7,000 Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/04/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 382 new coronavirus cases, its lowest number since mid-June Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 08/04/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Don’t keep Texans in the dark on COVID testing results Houston Chronicle Editorial 08/04/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hinojosa, Gina; Medical screening
2 COVID death counts for S.A. at odds San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 08/04/2020 1 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Death records; Public health surveillance
'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
Jenkins urges Abbott to get tougher as Dallas County soars to 1,267 coronavirus cases, another high Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 08/02/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
For 7th consecutive day, Dallas County reports fewer than 1,000 new coronavirus cases Fort Worth Star-Telegram Clarridge, E. 08/02/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Are COVID-19 case numbers true? Recoveries called a wild guess, ‘bizarre, ‘a stretch’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 08/02/2020 4 doc(s) Colleyville, Texas; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
'I’m just so, so tired' Houston Chronicle Deam, J. 08/02/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Nurses
Coronavirus expert Peter Hotez: ‘We have to intervene now.’ Houston Chronicle Gray, L. 08/02/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
Metro Health reports 374 more novel coronavirus cases in San Antonio; three more deaths San Antonio Express News Mendoza-Moyers, D. 08/02/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
'A part of us died': Along the U.S-Mexico border, a coronavirus crisis San Antonio Express News Foster-Frau, S. 08/02/2020 4 doc(s) Cameron County; Coronavirus; Health care disparities; Hidalgo County; Public health surveillance; Rio Grande Valley; Starr County; Willacy County
Texas adds nearly 300 coronavirus fatalities to statewide death toll Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 08/01/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Tinderholt, Tony
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
Bexar County reports 550 new cases, two more deaths from novel coronavirus San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 08/01/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Texas health department's data changes cause confusion Victoria Advocate McCarthy, C. 08/01/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Dallas County reports fewer coronavirus cases as Clay Jenkins warns of the dangers of ‘selfish desires’ Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 07/31/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
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
State adds record 313 more to the Texas coronavirus death toll Austin American Statesman Price, A. 07/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
‘A somber reminder’: Dallas County reports new one-day high of 36 coronavirus deaths as state adds 313 Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 07/30/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
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
Give districts flexibility to safely reopen campuses San Antonio Express News Editorial 07/30/2020 4 doc(s) Attorney General opinions; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Paxton, Ken; School districts; School finance; Student health
Nirenberg, Wolff call on Gov. Abbott for clarity on school reopenings after AG opinion San Antonio Express News Torralva, K. 07/30/2020 4 doc(s) Attorney General opinions; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Morath, Mike; Nirenberg, Ron; Paxton, Ken; School districts; School finance; Student health; Wolff, Nelson
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
Schools risk losing Texas funding if they shutter under local health orders Austin American Statesman Taboada, M. 07/29/2020 8 doc(s) Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Morath, Mike; Paxton, Ken; Public health; School districts; School finance; Student health
Brazos Valley districts' plans for new school year include COVID-19 precautions Bryan Eagle Katz, C. 07/29/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; Student health
Dallas County reports fewer than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for third straight day, adds 15 deaths Dallas Morning News Smith, L. 07/29/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Trump to visit the heart of the Texas oil industry — also a COVID-19 hotspot Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 07/29/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Craddick, Tom; Ector County; Midland County; Oil industry; Presidential candidates; Public health surveillance; Trump, Donald
Twelve more coronavirus deaths in Bexar County — and more than 1,500 new cases San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 07/29/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas coronavirus death toll higher than previously thought Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/28/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Jenkins says lower Dallas County coronavirus numbers could be a reporting glitch, but he’s ‘increasingly optimistic' Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 07/28/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas officials alter the way COVID-19 deaths are collected and reported Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 07/28/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Death records; Public health surveillance; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Poll: Democrats much more likely than Republicans to wear a mask in public Rio Grande Guardian Montoya, L. 07/28/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public opinion polls; Shelter in place orders
‘A long way to go’: San Antonio’s coronavirus numbers improve slightly, but outbreak far from under control San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 07/28/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
State changes COVID-19 death reporting system Waco Tribune Herald McCarthy, C. 07/28/2020 1 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
Texas has reached a coronavirus plateau. Is that good enough? Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/26/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; McClellan, Mark; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Vera, Eloy
Coast braces for Hurricane Hanna in COVID-19 hot spots Dallas Morning News A.P. Wire 07/26/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Emergency management; South Texas; Tropical storms
Hurricane Hanna makes landfall on Padre Island, COVID-19 complicates storm response Dallas Morning News McGuinness, D. 07/26/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Refineries; Tropical storms
Jenkins urges Abbott to get tougher as Dallas County soars to 1,267 coronavirus cases, another high Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 07/26/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
‘We are desperate,’ North Texas hospitals seek donors of plasma that can help the most critical COVID patients Dallas Morning News Tarrant, D. 07/26/2020 2 doc(s) Blood donations; Coronavirus; Medical research
Parents, we’re with you in wanting schools to open. But a COVID-19 delay makes sense Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 07/26/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
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
Metro Health waited to hire enough COVID-19 trackers until virus had pummeled San Antonio San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 07/26/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Local government contracts; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; San Antonio, Texas
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
In Rural Texas, Skeptics Prevail Even With Virus Mounting Houston Chronicle Black, T. 07/25/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Rural areas
South Texas prepares for Tropical Storm Hanna amid pandemic Houston Chronicle Lozano, J. 07/25/2020 2 doc(s) Cameron County; Coronavirus; Nueces County; Tropical storms
Bexar County reports 299 new COVID cases, 15 more deaths San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 07/25/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Mask mandate appears to be helping in Texas, but experts ask Gov. Greg Abbott not to rule out a shutdown San Antonio Express News Walter, E. 07/25/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
Coronavirus death toll in Texas tops 4,500 Austin American Statesman Price, A. 07/24/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Public health surveillance
Bastrop County passes 1K virus cases Austin American Statesman Sevilla, A. 07/24/2020 3 doc(s) Bastrop County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports fewer than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for 3rd straight day, 12 more deaths Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 07/24/2020 1 doc(s) 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
In Rio Grande Valley, it’s prayers, graves and sorrow Houston Chronicle Hennessy-Fiske, M. 07/24/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Rio Grande Valley
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.
Fifteen more coronavirus deaths reported in Bexar County as infections climb by more than 1,00 San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 07/24/2020 1 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
City officials, medical professionals, address second COVID-19 surge in Amarillo area Amarillo Globe-News Gay, D. 07/23/2020 1 doc(s) Amarillo, Texas; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
South Texas’ COVID-19 agony exposes tensions between Gov. Greg Abbott, area officials Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 07/23/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Creighton, Brandon; Gonzalez, Vicente; Hidalgo, Lina; McClellan, Mark; Rio Grande Valley; Shelter in place orders; Turner, Sylvester
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
Texas sees record 197 coronavirus deaths along with high in hospitalizations Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 07/23/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; 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
COVID not done wreaking havoc on oil & gas industry Houston Chronicle Chapa, S. 07/23/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic impact; Natural gas industry; Oil industry
TEA releases new guidance for Texas schools on online-only classes, start of year Houston Chronicle Webb, S. 07/23/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Education Agency, Texas; School districts; Student health
Pointing to Valley virus surge, Dems call on Abbott to lock down portions of state McAllen Monitor Wilson, M. 07/23/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Gonzalez, Vicente; Rio Grande Valley; Shelter in place orders; Vela, Filemon B., Jr.
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
As Texas hits 4,400 COVID-19 deaths, local leaders again press Abbott for lockdown authority San Antonio Express News Blackman, J. 07/23/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Castro, Joaquin; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Davis, Sarah; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Turner, Sylvester
Record number of Texans hospitalized with coronavirus Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/22/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Hidalgo County; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
These “last responders” deal with the bodies as coronavirus deaths surge in the Rio Grande Valley Austin American Statesman Najmabadi, S. 07/22/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Funeral industry
UIL postpones start of Class 6A and 5A football and volleyball five weeks; Class 4A and below remain on schedule Dallas Morning News Caplan, C. 07/22/2020 6 doc(s) High school athletics; Student health; University Interscholastic League
Dallas superintendent expects school buildings to open after Labor Day, with teachers present Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 07/22/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas Independent School District; Hinojosa, Michael; Student health
Dallas County reports ‘encouraging’ lower number of new coronavirus cases, adds 11 deaths Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 07/22/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Any football season is better than no football season for Texas high schools Fort Worth Star-Telegram Davison, D. 07/22/2020 4 doc(s) Football; High school athletics
Texas coronavirus hospitalizations hit all-time high, 131 deaths reported on Tuesday Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 07/22/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Arlington schools students will start academic year online; board discusses fall plans Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hartley, J. 07/22/2020 2 doc(s) Arlington Independent School District; Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; Student health
More than 200 infants in Bexar County have been infected by coronavirus since pandemic began San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 07/22/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Infants; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Allow hybrid classes for everyone when coronavirus is under control in Texas San Antonio Express News Editorial 07/22/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; School districts; Student health
Hidalgo County orders residents who test positive to stay at home as coronavirus cases rise Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/21/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hidalgo County; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
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
Residents with virus can’t leave home for 14 days Houston Chronicle Staff 07/21/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Shelter in place orders
Hidalgo Co. issues shelter-at-home order as virus deaths, cases surge San Antonio Express News DeGuzman, C. 07/21/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hidalgo County; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Shelter in place orders
Children, teenagers account for 1 in 10 coronavirus cases in San Antonio San Antonio Express News Eaton, E. 07/21/2020 3 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Victoria campuses to remain closed Victoria Advocate Douty, S. 07/21/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Student health; Victoria Independent School District
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 virus surges in some states, emergency rooms swamped Austin American Statesman Reeves, J. 07/19/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Emergency medical services; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Dallas County tops 40,000 coronavirus cases, ends week with 7-day record 74 deaths Dallas Morning News Scudder, C. 07/19/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
85 babies under 1 year old in Nueces County have tested positive for COVID-19, according to report Dallas Morning News Samuels, A. 07/19/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Infants; Nueces County; Public health surveillance
Tarrant County reports 288 more coronavirus cases, 5 deaths on Saturday Fort Worth Star-Telegram Howland, J. 07/19/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
As COVID infections soar, Gov. Greg Abbott eludes media scrutiny Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 07/19/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Media; Political communication
Houston region sets record for ICU patients Houston Chronicle Staff 07/19/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals
Eleven more Bexar County residents die with novel coronavirus; more than 1,000 new cases reported San Antonio Express News Mendoza-Moyers, D. 07/19/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Comal County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas requests more mortuary trucks as coronavirus deaths hit triple digits for third day in a row Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/18/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Federal aid; 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 County reports a record number of COVID-19 deaths this week — and there’s still one day to go Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 07/18/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott again urges mask use as Texas tops 100 COVID-19 deaths per day Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 07/18/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Lawmakers: Knapp Medical Center could play a bigger role in fight against COVID Rio Grande Guardian Whitlock, R. 07/18/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Gonzalez, Vicente; Hospitals; Martinez, Armando 'Mando'; Nurses; Vela, Filemon B., Jr.
Metro Health orders San Antonio schools to stay closed until Labor Day San Antonio Express News Torralva, K. 07/18/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Paxton, Ken; Public health; Religious schools; School districts; Student health
Novel coronavirus death count in San Antonio continues to trend high; slightly fewer people in hospitals San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 07/18/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas coronavirus deaths hit triple digits for second day in a row Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/17/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Dallas County’s coronavirus death toll passes 500 as officials announce 16 additional fatalities Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 07/17/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
White House document puts DFW and Texas in COVID ‘red zone,’ urges stricter measures Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 07/17/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Shelter in place orders; White House Coronavirus Task Force
Texas reports a record 129 new coronavirus deaths, 10,291 new cases Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lopez, B. 07/17/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
As Texas school delays grow, Fort Worth coaches fear disrupted seasons are inevitable Fort Worth Star-Telegram Gosset, B. 07/17/2020 4 doc(s) High school athletics; School districts; Student health; University Interscholastic League
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
Texas reports record 154 COVID-19 deaths, third straight day of 100-plus Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 07/17/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas Readies Morgue Trucks in Preparation for Virus Surge Houston Chronicle Warren, S. 07/17/2020 1 doc(s) Canales, Barbara; Coronavirus; Nueces County; 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
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
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
Confirmed US Virus Cases Rise Amid New Global Restrictions Houston Chronicle Tucker, E. 07/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
COVID-19: Community spread in RGV is more than 1,000 times greater than day schools closed Rio Grande Guardian Taylor, S. 07/16/2020 6 doc(s) Canales, Terry; Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Distance education; Molina, Richard; Public health; Rio Grande Valley; School districts; Student health; Treviño, Eddie, Jr.
Vehicles banned on Port A and Corpus Christi beaches due to COVID San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 07/16/2020 1 doc(s) Beaches; Coronavirus; Nueces County
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
Amid surge, coronavirus cases in Texas break daily record again Austin American Statesman Choi, H. 07/15/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 20 more coronavirus deaths, tying its single-day high Dallas Morning News Jones, A. 07/15/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Public health surveillance
Texas reports highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 07/15/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts
Pandemic exposes inequities facing Latino Texans Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 07/15/2020 3 doc(s) Alvarado, Carol; Coronavirus; Health care disparities; Hispanics or Latinos
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
Medical adviser to Gov. Abbott says regional stay-home orders ‘worth considering’ Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 07/15/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; McClellan, Mark; Shelter in place orders
Gov. Abbott must act on shutdown requests as coronavirus surges in Texas Houston Chronicle Editorial 07/15/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Brady says hospitals remain ‘over prepared’ as COVID-19 surge continues Houston Chronicle Dominguez, C. 07/15/2020 2 doc(s) Brady, Kevin; Coronavirus; Hospitals
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
‘Worst of times’ — Bexar County officials report 854 new coronavirus cases, six more deaths San Antonio Express News O'Hare, P. 07/15/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Comal County; Coronavirus; McClellan, Mark; Public health surveillance
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