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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
Montgomery County to fund COVID-relief nursing staff Houston Chronicle Dominguez, C. 10/06/2021 2 doc(s) American Rescue Plan Act; Coronavirus; County commissioners; Federal aid; Montgomery County; Nurses
With state order ending, city of Austin to resume in-person public meetings Austin American Statesman Foy, N. 08/26/2021 4 doc(s) Austin City Council; Medical equipment; Open meetings
How far do Abbott’s disaster declaration powers go? Austin American Statesman Mulder, B. 08/12/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Emergency management; Executive orders; Gubernatorial powers; Medical equipment; Texas Disaster Act of 1975
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
UTMB postponing some elective surgery as COVID cases rise Galveston Daily News Staff 08/10/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Health care providers; Medical procedures; Public health surveillance; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Texas just passed New York in COVID-19 deaths, despite once trailing by 29,000. Here's how. Houston Chronicle Despart, Z. 07/31/2021 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; New York; Public health surveillance; State comparisons
As virus cases in US wane, governors weigh putting an end to emergency orders Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lieb, D. 06/13/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Emergency declarations; Governors; Public health surveillance
Texas House, Senate fail to reach compromise on bill curtailing governor's pandemic powers Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 05/31/2021 3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Disease preparedness; Gubernatorial powers
Bill limiting Gov. Abbott's powers during pandemic also voids most local rules San Antonio Express News Goldenstein, T. 05/12/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Burrows, Dustin; Disease preparedness; Gubernatorial powers; Tinderholt, Tony; Turner, Chris
Gov. Abbott would lose power to close businesses under bill advanced by Texas Senate Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 04/15/2021 2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Birdwell, Brian; Eckhardt, Sarah; Emergency management; Gubernatorial powers; Menéndez, José
Lawmakers consider pandemic oversight Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 03/12/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Burrows, Dustin; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Disease preparedness; Gubernatorial powers; Howard, Donna; Liability; Texas Association of Business; Texas Public Policy Foundation
Abbott trusts Texans to self-govern, except when he doesn't San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 03/07/2021 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health
Do’s and don’ts after lifting of mandate Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 03/03/2021 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health; State comparisons; Trauma Service Areas
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
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
Gov. Abbott announces in Lubbock he will end mask mandate and 'open Texas 100%' Lubbock Avalanche Journal Dotray, M. 03/03/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Burrows, Dustin; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Mitchell, Tedd L.; Pope, Dan
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
Gov. Abbott ends statewide mask mandate, Tyler-area leaders react to latest announcement Tyler Morning Telegraph Wellerman, Z. 03/03/2021 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
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
Gov. Greg Abbott contemplating when to end mask mandate as vaccinations ramp up Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 02/26/2021 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment
Buffeted by critics, Gov. Abbott moves to limit his own power in future disasters Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 02/04/2021 2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Emergency management; Gubernatorial powers; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Office of the Governor; Phelan, Dade; Toth, Steve; Woodfill, Jared
Rep. Matt Schaefer files bills related to judicial review of disaster declaration orders, higher education costs Tyler Morning Telegraph Wellerman, Z. 01/31/2021 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s) 87th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Higher education affordability; Schaefer, Matt
Abbott on Payton’s criticisms: Economy was ‘marginally’ impacted by COVID Midland Reporter Telegram Randle, C. 01/29/2021 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic impact; Executive orders; Payton, Patrick
Montgomery County health officials are contradicting their COVID experts, spreading misinformation Houston Chronicle Tedesco, J. 01/22/2021 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospital districts; Keough, Mark J.; Medical equipment; Montgomery County Hospital District; Public health; Social media
Why was Texas unable to stop a second COVID surge months in the making? Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 01/17/2021 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Henry, Mark; Hidalgo, Lina; Hospitals; Immunizations; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Paxton, Ken; Public health surveillance; Samaniego, Ricardo A.
2021 Texas Legislature: What's on the line for Abbott, Patrick and Phelan? Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 01/10/2021 3 doc(s) 87th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade
With dining curfew upended, Austin leaders weigh next pandemic steps Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 01/04/2021 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Adler, Steve; Austin, Texas; Brown, Andy; Coronavirus; Curfews; Executive orders; Paxton, Ken; Public health; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas; Travis County
Austin mayor says dine-in limits don't violate governor's orders, city plans to continue Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 12/31/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Adler, Steve; Austin, Texas; Brown, Andy; Coronavirus; Curfews; Executive orders
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
Top Stories of the Year: GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: State vs. local Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 12/27/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Gubernatorial powers
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
Austin live music venues get lifeline Austin American Statesman Staff 12/22/2020 3 doc(s) Cornyn, John; Doggett, Lloyd; Federal aid; Grants; Music; Williams, Roger
South Texas restrictions were meant to protect people from COVID-19. Then the handcuffs and ticket books came out. Austin American Statesman Davila, V. 12/21/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Inmates; Law enforcement; Rio Grande Valley; Shelter in place orders
'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
COVID-19 vaccine could be widely available by March, Texas Gov. Abbott says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 12/18/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Immunizations
Amid COVID resurgence, Gov. Abbott hails COVID vaccine as 'miracle,' no hint of lockdown Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 12/18/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John; Immunizations
Business as Usual? With our COVID hospitalizations on the rise, new restrictions are now in place. But the only businesses that have to follow them... Lufkin Daily News Editorial 12/18/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Law enforcement; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
White House Coronavirus Task Force urges Texas to tighten limits on gatherings Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 12/15/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; White House Coronavirus Task Force
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
COVID-19 vaccines important step for our community Longview News-Journal Editorial 12/10/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations
Coronavirus vaccine ‘days’ from approval, and Gov. Abbott says Texas will be ready Dallas Morning News Thompson, E. 12/09/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Price, Betsy; Trump, Donald
Here’s why the Texas Legislature probably won’t do much to help the Fort Worth area Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 12/06/2020 1 doc(s) 87th Legislature; Romero, Ramon, Jr.
Downplaying COVID even as cases surge San Antonio Express News Editorial 12/05/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Crenshaw, Dan; Disease preparedness; Patrick, Dan; White House Coronavirus Task Force
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
How COVID-19 shutdowns work in Texas, and when San Angelo could be impacted San Angelo Standard Times Tufts, J. 12/04/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; San Angelo, Texas
White House COVID task force issues strong warnings for Texans over 65 Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 12/03/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Medical screening; Public health; Turner, Sylvester; White House Coronavirus Task Force
White House calls on Texas to intensify pandemic response as infections break record Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 12/02/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Public health surveillance; White House Coronavirus Task Force
Austin health officials ‘very concerned’ about hospital capacity for coronavirus patients Austin American Statesman Osbourne, H. 12/01/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
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
Fact-check: Are shutdowns ‘ineffective’? Austin American Statesman Mulder, B. 11/29/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Construction workers; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Political fact-checking; Shelter in place orders
Houston to see moderate recession after COVID-19 pandemic, economist says Houston Chronicle Carballo, R. 11/27/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic forecasts; Houston, Texas
A guide to Austin coronavirus restriction stages: What’s open, closed and what they mean Austin American Statesman Villalpando, R. 11/25/2020 2 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Public health
Texas COVID-19: How the state went from zero to a million cases, 20,000 deaths in 8 months Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 11/22/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Hidalgo, Lina; Luther, Shelley; Patrick, Dan; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Public health; Public health surveillance; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; Shelter in place orders
Say a prayer for San Antonio’s waiters, bartenders and bellhops. With COVID surging and stimulus dollars running out, hospitality workers are in for h San Antonio Express News Jefferson, G. 11/22/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Federal aid; Public health; Retail industry; Service workers
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. 11/21/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Hidalgo, Lina; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Public health; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; Shelter in place orders
Gov. Abbott said and did the right things on COVID-19 Galveston Daily News Smith, M. 11/21/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus
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
Gov. Abbott pledges no more lockdowns, touts new COVID treatment in Lubbock Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 11/20/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Prescription drugs
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
Gossom: COVID discussions do not include another lockdown Wichita Falls Record News Kowalick, C. 11/18/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus
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
As coronavirus cases soar, Texas contends with diminished public health influence Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dent, M. 11/15/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; County judges; Executive orders; Public health; Whitley, Glen
Texas passes 1 million COVID cases, and experts warn of a surge ‘unlike anything we have seen’ Dallas Morning News Ambrose, J. 11/14/2020 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Area caregiver, group await more clarity on care facilities Tyler Morning Telegraph Stern, C. 09/21/2020 3 doc(s) Assisted living facilities; Nursing homes
Outside Abbott’s window, a plea for empathy Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 09/20/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Approval ratings; Coronavirus; Public health
Abbott extends state disaster declaration as COVID-19 lingers Austin American Statesman Mulder, B. 09/08/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas
Abbott shakes off calls for special session Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 09/08/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Gubernatorial powers; Klick, Stephanie; Middleton, Mayes; Perry, Charles; Special session potential topics; Sullivan, Ray; Turner, Chris
Economists: State’s economic outlook hinges on virus fight Austin American Statesman Sechler, B. 09/04/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic impact; Economic stabilization; Unemployment benefits
Gov. Abbott hints at easing coronavirus restrictions Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 09/03/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biedermann, Kyle; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Economic stabilization; Hinojosa, Gina; Patrick, Dan
Conservatives, GOP candidates sue to block early voting extension Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 08/22/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Early voting; Election administration; Election lawsuits; Hotze, Steven
Box office crash: COVID-19 to have negative impact on football gate receipts, booster club efforts in Central Texas Austin American Statesman Cantu, R. 08/22/2020 3 doc(s) Extracurricular activities; Football; High school athletics; School budgets; School districts
'Blood in the water': Squeezed by shutdowns, Houston’s bar owners are on the rocks Houston Chronicle Morago, G. 08/13/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus
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
With fewer elective surgeries and steep COVID-19 expenses, UTMB to cut 200 jobs Galveston Daily News Ferguson, J. 08/11/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical procedures; University budgets; University employee layoffs; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
‘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
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
Facing a crisis, Abbott charts a lonely middle course Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 08/02/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Approval ratings; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Executive orders; Gubernatorial powers; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Oliverson, Tom; Republican Party of Texas; West, Allen; Wolff, Nelson; Zerwas, John
Texas football looking at 25% capacity for home games. Will others follow suit? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Davison, D. 07/30/2020 2 doc(s) Football; Texas Christian University; University athletics; University of Texas at Austin
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
Kessler Theater owner hopes new concert venue relief bill will be a lifeline for Texas music Dallas Morning News Granberry, M. 07/26/2020 3 doc(s) Economic stabilization; Music
Abbott owes Texans, media some answers San Antonio Express News Editorial 07/24/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Government transparency; Gubernatorial powers; Media; Political communication
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.
How to jump-start equity in education during COVID-19 crisis, not make things worse Houston Chronicle Gregory, E. 07/22/2020 3 doc(s) Digital divide; Distance education; Houston Independent School District; School districts; Tutoring
Pandemic puts an end to NASA Pony baseball season Houston Chronicle Avery, R. 07/22/2020 1 doc(s) Baseball
Texas Republicans oust party chairman James Dickey in favor of former U.S. Rep. Allen West Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 07/21/2020 1 doc(s) Dickey, James; Political conventions; Republican Party of Texas; Turner, Sylvester; West, Allen
Dallas-Fort Worth news-talk radio ratings are down 25%. ‘People are just overwhelmed’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 07/19/2020 1 doc(s) Radio stations
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
Will valet survive in Dallas? The necessity and sustainability of the industry feels uncertain Dallas Morning News Krishna, P. 07/18/2020 1 doc(s) Automobiles; Restaurants
Texas employment kept recovering in June, experts warn it won’t last with COVID-19 spikes Houston Chronicle Douglas, E. 07/18/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Unemployment
After ban expired, COVID surged at nursing homes San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 07/18/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Nursing homes; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
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
El Paso health order closing classrooms could set precedent if governor doesn't intervene El Paso Times Smith, M. 07/15/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; El Paso County; El Paso, Texas; Public health; School districts; Student health
Abbott hints at changes to TEA guidelines that could let schools start the year online only Houston Chronicle Carpenter, J. 07/15/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Distance education; School districts; Student health
Q&A: Deciding whether or not to send Texas kids back to school this fall Houston Chronicle Carpenter, J. 07/15/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
Houston economic recovery began in June, executives worry it won’t last in July Houston Chronicle Douglas, E. 07/14/2020 1 doc(s) Business climate; Economic statistics; Greater Houston Partnership
Testing and tracing are needed to stop COVID. Why Tarrant County is struggling with both Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dent, M. 07/12/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County; Whitley, Glen
What’s next for the 700,000 Texans whose driver’s licenses have expired during COVID Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dickson, G. 07/12/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Driver licenses; Public Safety, Texas Department of
Gov. Abbott didn’t listen to coronavirus warnings and Texans died Houston Chronicle Editorial 07/12/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
A recession and total lack of certainty? Don’t worry: San Antonio Inc. is here San Antonio Express News Jefferson, G. 07/12/2020 2 doc(s) Business climate; San Antonio, Texas
With record 10,000 in hospital, Abbott warns: ‘Things will get worse’ Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 07/11/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott targeted by Democrats — and increasingly by fellow Republicans — over COVID response Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 07/10/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Approval ratings; Coronavirus; Democrats; Hidalgo, Lina; Perry, Charles; Republican Party of Texas
Houston cancels in-person Texas GOP convention amid coronavirus epidemic Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 07/09/2020 2 doc(s) Anderson, Rodney; Coronavirus; Dickey, James; Political conventions; Republican Party of Texas; Turner, Sylvester
Texas sets new COVID-19 records Wednesday in key metrics Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 07/09/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
As Gov. Greg Abbott leads state through COVID-19 pandemic, where is the Texas Legislature? Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 07/09/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Frank, James B.; Geren, Charlie; Hughes, Bryan; Klick, Stephanie; Legislature, Texas; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Perry, Charles; Thompson, Senfronia
Beto O'Rourke calls on Gov. Greg Abbott to resign, citing COVID response El Paso Times Dearman, E. 07/09/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Holder, Eric; O'Rourke, Beto
Gov. Greg Abbott is lucky not to be on 2020 ballot Midland Reporter Telegram Ramsey, R. 07/09/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Gubernatorial candidates; Gubernatorial powers; Hidalgo, Lina; Huffines, Don; Patrick, Dan
Texas records 10K cases Dallas Morning News Weber, P. 07/08/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas sees sharp decline in tax revenue as coronavirus surge unleashes more budget uncertainty Houston Chronicle Romm, T. 07/08/2020 4 doc(s) Brady, Kevin; Coronavirus; Cruz, Ted; Federal aid; State budgets; Tax revenue
Humble, Crosby ISDs prepare instruction options for new school year amid pandemic Houston Chronicle Mehrtens, S. 07/08/2020 2 doc(s) Crosby Independent School District; Distance education; Humble Independent School District; Student health
High school coaching conference in San Antonio is canceled San Antonio Express News Iszler, M. 07/08/2020 2 doc(s) Coaches; Conferences; Coronavirus; Tourism
TEA announces back-to-school health regulations Victoria Advocate Douty, S. 07/08/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Student health; Victoria Independent School District
Governor rates our support amid right-wing rebellion, craziness Waco Tribune Herald Whitaker, B. 07/08/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Republicans
We need a clear plan for dealing with the pandemic Galveston Daily News Editorial 07/07/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus
With a wingman like Dan Patrick, who needs critics? Longview News-Journal Ramsey, R. 07/07/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Lieutenant Governor; Patrick, Dan
Coronavirus outbreak closes church in Universal City that once again allowed hugging San Antonio Express News Stoeltje, M. 07/07/2020 2 doc(s) Churches; Coronavirus
Abbott’s mask order is welcome but long overdue Austin American Statesman Editorial 07/05/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Texas sets coronavirus records: 8,258 new cases, numbers in hospital reach all-time highs Austin American Statesman Hall, K. 07/05/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Raise a glass: Texas drinks-to-go rules make a bit more sense, thanks to this change Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 07/05/2020 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Alcoholic beverages; Restaurants
Once lauded for its COVID-19 response, Texas now grapples with one of country’s worst outbreaks Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 07/05/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Texas sends additional beds to Victoria region as COVID-19 cases grow Victoria Advocate McCarthy, C. 07/05/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Emergency medical services; Hospitals
Patrick: In-person GOP convention in Houston may be bad idea but he’ll be there Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 07/04/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Patrick, Dan; Political conventions; Republican Party of Texas; Texas Medical Association
Presumed COVID-19 patients often sent home from ER at two Houston hospital systems without testing, doctors report Houston Chronicle Deam, J. 07/04/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Harris County; Hospitals; Medical screening; Memorial Hermann Hospital System; Public health surveillance
‘It’s the least people can do’ — Abbott’s mask order meets mixed response in S.A. San Antonio Express News Mendoza-Moyers, D. 07/04/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Texas State cancels plans to resume in-person summer classes as coronavirus cases surge Austin American Statesman Korte, L. 07/03/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Student health; Texas State University
Gov. Greg Abbott requires masks statewide to fight COVID-19, limits size of gatherings Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 07/03/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Stickland, Jonathan; Turner, Chris
To improve health care, cut red tape San Antonio Express News Wesolowski, J. 07/03/2020 2 doc(s) Nurse practitioners
Texas coronavirus: Here's what to know about Gov. Abbott's top medical adviser for COVID-19 Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 07/02/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John
Texas Lt. Gov blasts Fauci over coronavirus Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stunson, M. 07/02/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Patrick, Dan
We control air pollution from cars, let’s control the viral pollution from our mouths Houston Chronicle Blackburn, J. 07/02/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease prevention; Medical equipment
Galveston beaches to close for July 4th weekend amid sharp rise in COVID-19 cases Houston Chronicle Powell, N. 07/02/2020 2 doc(s) Beaches; Bolivar Peninsula; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Galveston, Texas; Yarbrough, Jim
Faced with ‘community spread,’ Gov. Greg Abbott pushes Texans to don masks and fight coronavirus Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 07/01/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Round Rock, Texas
Texas and its leaders failed the COVID-19 test Houston Chronicle Tomlinson, C. 07/01/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Patrick, Dan
Northwest Houston nonprofits brace for continuing rise in COVID-19 cases Houston Chronicle Pryce, C. 07/01/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Gifts and donations; Nonprofit organizations
Democrats urge Gov. Abbott to let Texas cities, counties issue mandatory stay-at-home orders San Antonio Express News Wermund, B. 06/30/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Shelter in place orders
A Second Virus Wave Is Threatening U.S. Oil Demand Again San Antonio Express News Powell, B. 06/30/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Fuel conservation; Fuel supplies; Oil industry; Traffic
COVID-19 patients filling county hospital beds; congressmen call for National Guard, field hospitals Valley Morning Star Del Valle, F. 06/30/2020 3 doc(s) Cameron County; Coronavirus; Gonzalez, Vicente; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Vela, Filemon B., Jr.
Austin music venues deal with new phase of coronavirus shutdowns Austin American Statesman Blackstock, P. 06/29/2020 2 doc(s) Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Music
Alex Jones leads anti-mask protest at Capitol Austin American Statesman Mulder, B. 06/29/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jones, Alex; Medical equipment; Public demonstrations
Bar patrons in Burleson protest shutdown, saying they’re being ‘bullied by our governor’ Dallas Morning News Blaskovich, S. 06/29/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Tarrant County coronavirus cases continue surge Sunday as another death confirmed Fort Worth Star-Telegram Johnson, K. 06/29/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Jenkins asks Abbott to require masks in Texas as Dallas County hits another record Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hartley, J. 06/29/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Pence, Mike; Shelter in place orders
Abbott stepped in because people didn’t take responsibility Midland Reporter Telegram Doreen, S. 06/28/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus
Persistent coronavirus thrives against inconsistent Texas government Midland Reporter Telegram Ramsey, R. 06/28/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness
For Texas counties, business mask mandates have mixed results Victoria Advocate Rosenberg, M. 06/28/2020 4 doc(s) Business climate; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Dallas County records 496 coronavirus cases, a new one-day high, and 10 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 06/27/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
As Texans escape to Big Bend, coronavirus just follows along Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 06/27/2020 2 doc(s) Big Bend National Park; Brewster County; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Abbott pauses Texas reopening plans, suspends elective surgeries Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 06/26/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Public health surveillance
Gov. Greg Abbott halts elective surgeries in big metros, pauses further reopenings as Texas’ coronavirus cases spike Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 06/26/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Medical procedures; Public health surveillance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pleads with Texans to wear masks, but leaves decisions to local leaders Dallas Morning News McGaughy, L. 06/26/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Lakey, David L.; Medical equipment; Wolff, Nelson
Dallas County will consider whether to limit crowds before July Fourth; new contact tracing program to track COVID-19 cases Dallas Morning News Garcia, N. 06/26/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Tarrant County will require face masks at all businesses amid surge of COVID-19 cases Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 06/26/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health; Tarrant County; Whitley, Glen
With COVID-19 surging, we need straight talk from Texas leaders about schools reopening Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 06/26/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
Hospitals are at capacity. It’s time to act, Gov. Abbott Houston Chronicle Editorial 06/26/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance; Texas Medical Center; Turner, Sylvester
Texas Medical Center leaders change tone, say COVID surge manageable Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 06/26/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Texas Medical Center
Gov. Abbott staked Texas reopening on contact tracing. Here’s how it went bust. Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 06/26/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
There Are Far Bigger Threats to Texans’ Mental Health Than an Early Reopening Rio Grande Guardian Hansch, G. 06/26/2020 2 doc(s) Mentally ill persons; Prescription drug costs
Abbott ignored science; Texas pays the price San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 06/26/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Patrick, Dan; Public health
Texas hits all-time high for COVID-19 cases; governor urges residents to stay home Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 06/25/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Political Buzz: Middleton decries COVID-19 enforcement at bars Galveston Daily News Ferguson, J. 06/25/2020 2 doc(s) Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Galveston, Texas; Middleton, Mayes; Occupational licenses
Abbott orders new COVID-19 rules for Texas child care centers after prior restrictions dropped Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 06/25/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Child care; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Irate customer erupts, gets into confrontation with county judge over mask rule at San Antonio store San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 06/25/2020 2 doc(s) Assault; Coronavirus; County judges; Medical equipment; Public health; Salazar, Javier; Wolff, Nelson
Texas reports record 5,489 new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rise for 12th day Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 06/24/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
San Antonio’s death toll from COVID-19 hits 100 San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 06/24/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Abbott calls coronavirus increase ‘unacceptable’ but says Texas won’t shut down Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 06/23/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Turner, Chris
‘Alarming’ trend of Dallas County COVID-19 cases could worsen by Fourth of July, UTSW experts say Dallas Morning News Hacker, H. 06/23/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
City of Galveston orders businesses to require customers wear masks Houston Chronicle Powell, N. 06/23/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Galveston, Texas; Medical equipment
Precautions McAllen Monitor Editorial 06/23/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health
In Williamson County, mixed views on masks Austin American Statesman Osborn, C. 06/21/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Mayors; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Williamson County
Not so fast, boss: As COVID-19 cases spike in Texas, more delay their return to the office Dallas Morning News Schnurman, M. 06/21/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Workplace safety
Don’t let bar crowds, school plans taint virus sacrifices Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 06/21/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Medical equipment; Public health
Texans need more straight talk from governor on COVID-19 Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 06/21/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bexar County; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Rodriguez, Justin; Wolff, Nelson
NASCAR TMS race will have fans Dallas Morning News Hawkins, S. 06/20/2020 3 doc(s) Automobile racing; Coronavirus; Public health; Texas Motor Speedway
Texas schools ‘will be safe’ to reopen in August, education commissioner says Houston Chronicle Carpenter, J. 06/19/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Hinojosa, Gina; Morath, Mike; School districts
San Antonio leader circumvents Texas ban on fines for not wearing masks — with Gov. Abbott’s blessing Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 06/18/2020 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bexar County; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Doggett, Lloyd; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Rinaldi, Matt; Wolff, Nelson
Fort Worth, Arlington mayors say they won’t require businesses to mandate face masks Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 06/18/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Price, Betsy; Whitley, Glen; Williams, Jeff; Wolff, Nelson
Abbott seeks to reassure Texans as COVID-19 cases rise Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 06/17/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Zwiener, Erin
We must let go of idea that young can’t get virus San Antonio Express News Ayala, E. 06/16/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
How do we know Texas' coronavirus spike was predictable? Gov. Abbott told us it was coming Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 06/15/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
With coronavirus cases climbing, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says "no real need" to scale back business reopenings Dallas Morning News Svitek, P. 06/14/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Lakey, David L.; Public health surveillance
Texas hits all-time high of patients hospitalized with COVID for fifth day this week Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 06/14/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas sees record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations for the fourth day this week Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 06/13/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Some states hit pause, others press on amid spike in virus Houston Chronicle Weber, P. 06/13/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Governors
Hidalgo unveils COVID-19 'threat level' system, says Harris County at second-highest risk Houston Chronicle Despart, Z. 06/12/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health
San Antonio health chief says second wave of coronavirus has begun San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 06/12/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Lax social distancing, mask habits tied to coronavirus surge, Austin officials say Austin American Statesman Autullo, R. 06/11/2020 4 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Lakey, David L.; Public health surveillance
Texas sees record number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 for third day in a row Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 06/11/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Texas reports single-day high in new coronavirus cases as statewide deaths near 1,900 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 06/11/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations up 36% since Memorial Day Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 06/10/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bexar County; Coronavirus; Cuomo, Andrew; Economic stabilization; Harris County; Public health surveillance; State comparisons
American society seems to be collapsing, but one thing still binds us Dallas Morning News Souder, E. 06/07/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Police misconduct; Public demonstrations
Contact Tracing: Local, state agencies are best equipped to break the chains of transmission Lufkin Daily News Editorial 06/06/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nichols, Robert; Public health surveillance
As state economy reopens, virus caution still warranted Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 06/05/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Turner, Chris
Texas’ sales tax haul drops by biggest percentage in a decade, signaling budget crisis Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 06/02/2020 3 doc(s) Hegar, Glenn; Sales taxes; Tax revenue
Coronavirus in Texas: A state reopens for business Austin American Statesman Price, A. 06/01/2020 3 doc(s) Economic stabilization
As tourism opens up, what should travelers expect? Austin American Statesman Finan, K. 05/31/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Tourism
How safe are restaurants right now? Here’s what you need to know about dining out Dallas Morning News Ballor, C. 05/31/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Restaurants
Texas conservatives ask court to strike down Abbott’s coronavirus orders Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 05/30/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biedermann, Kyle; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Gubernatorial powers; Hotze, Steven; Zedler, Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott’s coronavirus orders challenged by conservatives, business owners in Texas Supreme Court Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 05/30/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biedermann, Kyle; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hotze, Steven; Zedler, Bill
Hotze, business owners ask Texas Supreme Court to overturn Abbott’s coronavirus orders Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 05/30/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Biedermann, Kyle; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hotze, Steven; Zedler, Bill
Abbott’s move to reopen Texas must hinge on real stats, not hope or politics Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 05/28/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
The Tobin and other San Antonio performing arts centers waiting for word from Gov. Abbott on when and how they can reopen San Antonio Express News Marini, R. 05/28/2020 2 doc(s) Art; Theater; Wolff, Nelson
Texas tiptoeing down the road to normal Longview News-Journal Ramsey, R. 05/26/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Patrick, Dan
Cops want clarity on COVID-19 deaths Austin American Statesman Plohetski, T. 05/25/2020 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Darby, Drew; Death benefits; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Police officers
Busy Memorial Day weekend bodes well for Galveston tourism Houston Chronicle Lamm, S. 05/25/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Galveston Island; Galveston, Texas; Memorial Day; Public health; Tourism
Fact-check: How many coronavirus deaths in Texas are people over 65? Austin American Statesman Goldenstein, T. 05/24/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Political fact-checking; Public health surveillance
The risks and rewards of covering COVID-19 Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 05/24/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Journalism
Capitol protesters demand full Texas reopening immediately Austin American Statesman Flores, N. 05/24/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public demonstrations
Texas kids can go to camp, school and play sports. But is it safe as COVID cases rise? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 05/24/2020 6 doc(s) Children's health care; Coronavirus; Summer school; Youth camps
This summer, coexisting safely with virus is a Texas paradox Houston Chronicle Chasnoff, B. 05/24/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Outdoor recreation
State leaders rank economy over public health: José Rodríguez El Paso Times Rodriguez, J. 05/23/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; El Paso County; Public health; Rodríguez, José
CORONAVIRUS IN TEXAS: Outbreak’s economic pain could linger for years, experts say Austin American Statesman Choi, H. 05/22/2020 3 doc(s) Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Economic impact; Perryman, M. Ray
Abbott eases travel rules Dallas Morning News Wire Reports 05/22/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Air transportation; Executive orders; Quarantines
Gov. Greg Abbott issues order lifting coronavirus air travel restrictions to Texas El Paso Times Dearman, E. 05/22/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Air transportation; Executive orders; Quarantines
What Houston must do to avoid eviction disaster Houston Chronicle Editorial 05/22/2020 4 doc(s) Hidalgo, Lina; Justices of the peace; Landlords and tenants; Supreme Court, Texas
As Abbott reopens Texas, Hidalgo renews order and urges residents to stay home, use common sense Houston Chronicle Despart, Z. 05/22/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Hidalgo, Lina; Shelter in place orders; Walle, Armando; Workplace safety
Texas Gov. Abbott lifts air travel restrictions for travelers from NY, Calif., other states San Antonio Express News Wallace, J. 05/22/2020 1 doc(s) Air transportation; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Quarantines
Bingo, bowling and bars during a pandemic Austin American Statesman Herman, K. 05/21/2020 2 doc(s) Bars; Bingo; Economic stabilization; Public health; Strike Force to Open Texas
Partisan push on mail-in voting, public safety Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 05/21/2020 9 doc(s) Coronavirus; Paxton, Ken; Voting by mail
Texas tiptoes down the road to normal Victoria Advocate Ramsey, R. 05/20/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Patrick, Dan
Abbott gives green light to day care, bars, bowling, youth sports and summer camp Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 05/19/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Wu, Gene
Texas GOP leaders call out coronavirus enforcement in big cities while border crackdowns drew scant notice Dallas Morning News McGaughy, L. 05/19/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Border counties; Coronavirus; Cosmetologists; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; Shelter in place orders
Restaurants in Texas can soon expand capacity, bars will be allowed to reopen under governor’s plan Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 05/19/2020 1 doc(s) Bars; Coronavirus; Restaurants
Dallas-area arts organizations turned to the governor for guidance, but all they got was a rodeo Dallas Morning News Granberry, M. 05/19/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Arts organizations; Dallas, Texas; Economic stabilization; Theater
Rising cases, inadequate tracing put Texas at risk during reopening Houston Chronicle Rubio, J. 05/19/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Vital statistics
Houston bars get green light to reopen May 22 Houston Chronicle Morago, G. 05/19/2020 1 doc(s) Bars
A priest got pneumonia, then died. Now five others have COVID-19 Houston Chronicle Downen, R. 05/19/2020 1 doc(s) Catholicism; Clergy; Coronavirus; Shelter in place orders
Panola County 'spike' cited by Gov. Greg Abbott as example of COVID-19 containment Longview News-Journal Shamburger, M. 05/19/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Unlike Little League, NBA needs more than governor’s blessing San Antonio Evening News Finger, M. 05/19/2020 2 doc(s) National Basketball Association; Sports
Abbott expands state’s reopening San Antonio Evening News Blackman, J. 05/19/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Turner, Chris; Wolff, Nelson
San Antonio adds 93 more coronavirus cases over the weekend as Texas prepares to reopen more businesses including bars San Antonio Evening News Fechter, J. 05/19/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Abbott can do what he’s doing, legal experts agree Austin American Statesman Moritz, J. 05/17/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Corte, Frank, Jr.; Gubernatorial powers
Texas ‘open’ stunts get publicity for armed activists—and put pressure on Gov. Abbott Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 05/17/2020 2 doc(s) Gun control; Huffines, Don; Public demonstrations
Texas pools are allowed to reopen despite coronavirus, but are they even safe to use? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ranker, L. 05/17/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health; Public swimming pools
Crowds, heat, boredom: Fort Worth park shooting warns of a tough summer for youths Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 05/17/2020 1 doc(s) Fort Worth, Texas; Shootings
Tensions rise between cities, state over pandemic rules, but not in Longview Longview News-Journal Staff 05/17/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Paxton, Ken; Shelter in place orders
As coronavirus recovery begins, questions and fault lines emerge about what post-COVID-19 San Antonio should look like San Antonio Evening News Fechter, J. 05/17/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic impact; Municipal budgets; San Antonio City Council; Treviño, Roberto
McLennan County should savor pandemic successes amid state and federal anarchy, pandering Waco Tribune Herald Whitaker, B. 05/17/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; McLennan County; Public health surveillance
Restaurants hope for boost as tech workers return to offices Austin American Statesman Choi, H. 05/16/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Restaurants
Fauci warns of ‘really serious’ risks if states open before COVID-19 cases fall. Should Texans be worried? Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 05/13/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; McClellan, Mark; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
Archbishop soars over San Antonio as parishes prepare to reopen San Antonio Express News Foster-Frau, S. 05/12/2020 1 doc(s) Catholicism; Churches; Coronavirus
East Texas Freedom Coalition holds "Open Texas" protest on the square Tyler Morning Telegraph Fenton, B. 05/12/2020 1 doc(s) Economic stabilization; Homelessness; Public demonstrations
Why has Texas fared better than many states in confronting the coronavirus? Austin American Statesman Price, A. 05/10/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Eckhardt, Sarah; Hellerstedt, John; Public health surveillance
Fact-check: Where does Texas rank in coronavirus recoveries? Austin American Statesman Mekelburg, M. 05/10/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Political fact-checking; Public health surveillance
Safety shouldn’t be optional as Texas reopens Austin American Statesman Editorial 05/10/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Health orders spur political tug-of-wars Houston Chronicle Staff 05/10/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus
Economy's growth will take time, more social distancing Victoria Advocate Editorial 05/10/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
For Austin seniors, college comes to a (virtual) end Austin American Statesman Korte, L. 05/09/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; University graduates
Austin extends stay-at-home measures until end of May Dallas Morning News Te. 05/09/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Austin, Texas; Executive orders; Shelter in place orders; Travis County
Wishing moms a Happy Mother’s Day Lufkin Daily News Ashby, T. 05/09/2020 2 doc(s) Ashby, Trent; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Medical screening
Politics, not economics, will decide COVID-19 death toll San Antonio Express News Tomlinson, C. 05/09/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Gun violence; Public health; Traffic safety
Coronavirus in Texas: Job losses on downward trend but still huge Austin American Statesman Sechler, B. 05/08/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic forecasts; Unemployment benefits
Abbott gets to play both sides on COVID-19 San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 05/08/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Approval ratings; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Patrick, Dan
Judge clarifies restrictions; Trevino expresses concern over graduation ceremonies Valley Morning Star Clark, S. 05/08/2020 4 doc(s) Economic stabilization; Public health; Treviño, Eddie, Jr.
Reopening Texas as hot spots multiply Victoria Advocate Ramsey, R. 05/08/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economy; Meat processing plants; Nursing homes; Prisons; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders
Officials should set good examples with virus rules Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 05/07/2020 2 doc(s) Cain, Briscoe; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Paxton, Ken; Toth, Steve
Who’s overreacting and who’s acting stupid in this pandemic? Houston Chronicle Falkenberg, L. 05/07/2020 2 doc(s) Cain, Briscoe; Coronavirus; Public health; Toth, Steve
Study: Texas 8th for fewest COVID restrictions Wichita Falls Record News Kowalick, C. 05/07/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; State comparisons
Armed protest at bar ends in arrests Austin American Statesman A.P. Wire 05/06/2020 2 doc(s) Bars; Coronavirus; Ector County; Public demonstrations; Shelter in place orders
As COVID-19 restrictions drag on, legal challenges gain a foothold Houston Chronicle Dexheimer, E. 05/06/2020 7 doc(s) Cain, Briscoe; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Executive orders; Keough, Mark J.
Gov. Greg Abbott is headed to the White House to meet with Trump San Antonio Express News Wallace, J. 05/06/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Trump, Donald
UT Tyler poll: Most Texans approve of Gov. Abbott and local leaders' approach to coronavirus pandemic Tyler Morning Telegraph Wellerman, Z. 05/05/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Air transportation; Congressional campaigns; Coronavirus; Hegar, Mary Jennings 'MJ'; Public opinion polls; Retail industry; Sports; Voting by mail; West, Royce
Shout ‘Science!’ at reopening all you want, but Texas must balance economy, coronavirus Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rusak, R. 05/03/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
Back to school, back to normal in just one way San Antonio Express News Brodesky, J. 05/03/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; School districts; School year
Texas coronavirus cases, deaths surge as businesses prepare to reopen Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 05/01/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; McClellan, Mark; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Coronavirus hot spots flare as Texas prepares to reopen Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 04/30/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health surveillance
A chef questions Texas restaurant reopenings Austin American Statesman Herman, K. 04/30/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Restaurants
Texas businesses are days away from reopening. Here’s what readers wanted to know about Abbott’s plan Dallas Morning News Marfin, C. 04/30/2020 1 doc(s) Executive orders; Retail industry
Texas House Speaker Bonnen: Holding a nuanced view of reopening the economy is not a sign of weakness Dallas Morning News Bonnen, D. 04/30/2020 5 doc(s) Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Economy; Family violence; Strike Force to Open Texas; Suicide
TABC extends selling alcohol to go at restaurants after May 1, but that still does not include mixed drinks (or bars) Dallas Morning News Booke, E. 04/30/2020 2 doc(s) Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Alcoholic beverage industry; Alcoholic beverages; Bars; Coronavirus; Restaurants
Arlington adopts Texas governor’s relaxed order on reopening economy during pandemic Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hartley, J. 04/30/2020 1 doc(s) Arlington, Texas; Economic stabilization
To-go alcohol may stick around San Antonio Express News Staff 04/30/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Alcohol laws and regulations; Restaurants
Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas still too early, risky San Antonio Express News Editorial 04/30/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health; Shelter in place orders
City’s stay-at-home orders will extend through May 19 San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 04/30/2020 3 doc(s) Bexar County; Bexar County Jail; Coronavirus; County jails; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; San Antonio, Texas; Shelter in place orders; Wolff, Nelson
Austin council considers future with thousands of coronavirus deaths Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Austin City Council; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Report: Mall giant Simon to begin reopening shopping centers in Austin Austin American Statesman Hawkins, L. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Retail industry
‘Success’ is ‘saving lives,’ Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says as state allows businesses to reopen Dallas Morning News Norimine, H. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Johnson, Eric; Medical screening
Gov. Greg Abbott’s stay at home order expires Thursday, and many Texas businesses may open Friday Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Israel, Celia; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Paxton, Angela; Retail industry; Turner, Chris
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urges Dallas residents not to worry, says business reopenings will proceed with care Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 04/29/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Keough, Mark J.
Keys to reopening the state include sheltering vulnerable, ramping up testing and following protocols Dallas Morning News Huffines, J. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Huffines, James R.; Public health; Strike Force to Open Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas requires extensive coronavirus testing and tracing Dallas Morning News Editorial 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Medical screening
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins to North Texans: Follow the science and stay home Dallas Morning News Garcia, N. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis
Despite Abbott’s coronavirus order, we should stay home, Tarrant commissioner says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Medical screening; Shelter in place orders; Tarrant County; Whitley, Glen
Public health experts skeptical about reopening Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dent, M. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Medical screening; Public health; Public health surveillance
Abbott plans reopening of Galveston beaches, Fertitta says Galveston Daily News Elder, L. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Beaches; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Tough Road Ahead For Reopening Retailers Houston Chronicle Takahashi, P. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Retail industry
Forced to reopen Harris County, Hidalgo outlines plan to contain future coronavirus spread Houston Chronicle Hensley, N. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Lag in testing should make Texans wary of Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen economy Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Patrick, Dan; Shelter in place orders
Houston restaurants scramble to reopen Friday Houston Chronicle Morago, G. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Restaurants
No Trump backlash for Texas: President praises Gov. Greg Abbott’s reopening plan Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Trump, Donald
Abbott’s decision to resume business is reasonable given Texas’ tragic limitations Houston Chronicle Tomlinson, C. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders
Willowbrook Mall stores among northwest Houston retailers to reopen with curbside pickup Houston Chronicle Wedding, P. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Retail industry
Dean: Gregg County mail-in ballot probe 'still very active' Longview News-Journal Daniell, J. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Attorney General of Texas; Dean, Jay; Election fraud; Gregg County; Hughes, Bryan; Voting by mail
Reopening Texas cautiously during pandemic San Antonio Express News Ramsey, R. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Shelter in place orders
Local health experts at odds with governor on reopening San Antonio Express News Chasnoff, B. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bexar County; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
San Antonio mayor says it’s too soon to start opening so many businesses San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 04/29/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Nirenberg, Ron
Stylists, barbers bristle as state's economic reopening passes them by Waco Tribune Herald Hoppa, K. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cosmetologists
Coronavirus in Texas: Businesses can reopen Friday, but will they? Austin American Statesman Hawkins, L. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Film industry; Restaurants; Retail industry
To work, Texas reopening needs governor to deliver on coronavirus testing Austin American Statesman Herman, K. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Israel, Celia; Medical screening
Mayors react with caution to reopen orders Beaumont Enterprise Bain, K. 04/28/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Retail industry
Gov. Abbott unveils plan to allow many businesses to open Friday in limited fashion Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Escobar, Veronica; Executive orders; Israel, Celia
Push for organized national virus testing grows Dallas Morning News Eilperin, J. 04/28/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Federal aid; Medical screening; Trump, Donald
From art museums to movie theaters to bookstores, no one knows quite how to respond to reopening Dallas Morning News Granberry, M. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Arts organizations; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Parkland sees rapid increase in COVID-19 cases with most intubations yet Dallas Morning News Editorial 04/28/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Parkland Memorial Hospital; Public health surveillance
Texas stores, restaurants can partially reopen Friday despite coronavirus, Abbott says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 04/28/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Escobar, Veronica; Executive orders; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Turner, Chris
Tarrant County isn’t doing enough social distancing amid coronavirus, data shows Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 04/28/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Shelter in place orders; State comparisons; Tarrant County
Ready to head back to work? Here’s what happens in Tarrant County on Friday Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economy; Executive orders; Tarrant County; Whitley, Glen
Here we go, Texas: Coronavirus reopening plan only works if we all pitch in Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Shelter in place orders
Local leaders call Abbott’s reopening plan ‘a start’ Galveston Daily News Ferguson, J. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Galveston County
Mask requirement in Harris County comes, maybe goes, with most covered up or casually unaware Houston Chronicle Begley, D. 04/28/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical equipment
Gov. Abbott strikes down Harris County face mask fines, closures of restaurants, malls, theaters Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 04/28/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Economy; Executive orders; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Shelter in place orders; Turner, Sylvester
Social distancing complicates notarizing will signatures Houston Chronicle Lipman, L. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Notaries public; Shelter in place orders; Wills and estates
Local leaders set to follow Abbott's orders to begin restarting business Longview News-Journal Barton, K. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Gregg County; Shelter in place orders
Caution urged as Lubbock, state ease some coronavirus restrictions Lubbock Avalanche Journal Dotray, M. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economy; Lubbock County; Public health surveillance
Payton: There is ‘nervous excitement’ about Friday’s re-opening Midland Reporter Telegram Doreen, S. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Mayors
Abbott eases rule on masks — and S.A. officials plead with public to keep wearing them San Antonio Express News Riker, M. 04/28/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Nirenberg, Ron; Shelter in place orders; Wolff, Nelson
San Antonio restaurants get the OK to reopen after coronavirus closures, but will they? And how many customers will show up? San Antonio Express News Blount, C. 04/28/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Restaurants
Retailers in San Antonio are excited and cautious about reopening San Antonio Express News Iszler, M. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Retail industry
Texas to start opening Friday, stay-at-home lifted, says Gov. Abbott of Phase 1 Tyler Morning Telegraph Anderson, J. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Victoria top doctor dead serious about social distancing Victoria Advocate Wilcox, J. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health
GOP activist Steve Hotze sues Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo over coronavirus mask mandate Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 04/25/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Hotze, Steven; Medical equipment; Swanson, Valoree
Frustrated GOP plans to target local emergency powers Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 04/25/2020 7 doc(s) Bettencourt, Paul; Cain, Briscoe; County government; Disaster areas; Emergency management; Harless, E. Sam; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Patrick, Dan; Wu, Gene
Offering thoughts, prayers for tornado victims Lufkin Daily News Ashby, T. 04/25/2020 1 doc(s) Ashby, Trent; Coronavirus; Tornadoes
Governor not set to mandate masks San Antonio Express News Wallace, J. 04/25/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment
Stores re-open, following safety guidelines Victoria Advocate Vu, D. 04/25/2020 3 doc(s) Retail industry
What does the coronavirus mean for the future of UT System schools? Austin American Statesman Korte, L. 04/24/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Federal aid; Milliken, James B.; Public colleges and universities; University finance; University of Texas System
Texas schools are closed but instruction is not Corpus Christi Caller Times Hinojosa, J. 04/24/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; School year
What this time at home means for kids who can’t afford to lose academic ground Dallas Morning News Hale, E. 04/23/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Low-income students; School year; Teachers
Abbott plans to reopen Texas, but he won’t be rushed Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 04/22/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Patrick, Dan; Public health
Dallas County extends stay-at-home order until May 15, but may conflict with state orders Dallas Morning News Manuel, O. 04/22/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Shelter in place orders
Protesters in downtown Dallas say they don’t want to be told to stay at home Dallas Morning News Blum, S. 04/22/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public demonstrations; Ryan, Lisa Luby; Shelter in place orders
It’s time to start reopening our economy in stages Dallas Morning News Blewett, D. 04/21/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Shelter in place orders
Texas deploys National Guard to boost COVID-19 testing Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 04/21/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Texas National Guard
Reopen when ready, but not at expense of health and safety Austin American Statesman Editorial 04/19/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Public health; Trump, Donald
Chanting ‘Let us work!’, ‘Fire Fauci!’, protesters at Capitol decry virus restrictions Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 04/19/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public demonstrations; Shelter in place orders
Are you ready to return to normal? Austin American Statesman Herman, K. 04/19/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus
Law puts expansive emergency power in Abbott’s hands Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 04/19/2020 11 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Emergency management; Executive orders; Gubernatorial powers; Public health; Watson, Kirk
A few hundred protest COVID-19 orders at Texas Capitol Corpus Christi Caller Times Hayward, L. 04/19/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jones, Alex; Public demonstrations
Protesters march on Texas Capitol demanding the state ‘open now’ Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/19/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Public demonstrations; Shelter in place orders
States teaming up to assess when to reopen Dallas Morning News Mulvihill, G. 04/19/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economy; Shelter in place orders; State comparisons; Trump, Donald
Public health experts: Abbott must follow coronavirus data to reopen Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dent, M. 04/19/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Patrick, Dan; Public health surveillance
Responding to Infowars call, protesters mass in Austin to call for lifting of restrictions Houston Chronicle Dexheimer, E. 04/19/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Jones, Alex; Medical screening; Public demonstrations; Shelter in place orders; Trump, Donald; Turner, Sylvester
Montgomery County wanted 1,000 test kits. They got far fewer. Houston Chronicle Foxhall, E. 04/19/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Montgomery County; State Health Services, Texas Department of
Gov. Abbott again restricts press access for major COVID-19 announcement Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 04/18/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Journalism; Thompson, Senfronia
Social distancing 40% less prevalent in Trump country, Rice University study shows Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 04/18/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Rice University; Shelter in place orders; Trump, Donald
Looking up: Governor’s news offers hope, but says recovery will be slow Valley Morning Star Editorial 04/17/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Federal funds; Shelter in place orders
Officials poised to take governor's lead on reopening economy Victoria Advocate McCarthy, C. 04/17/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Shelter in place orders
What will Texas reopen, and when? Longview News-Journal Ramsey, R. 04/16/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Voting by mail
Put well-being of Texans first – expand Medicaid Rio Grande Guardian Lucio Jr., E. 04/16/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Health insurance; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Medicaid eligibility
Rep. Matt Schaefer among state lawmakers requesting Gov. Abbott to lessen COVID-19 restrictions Tyler Morning Telegraph Wellerman, Z. 04/16/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Schaefer, Matt; Shelter in place orders
Outbreak creates rent crisis for local tenants San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 04/15/2020 1 TX bill 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Landlords and tenants; Low-income families; San Antonio, Texas; Undocumented immigrants
Abbott: Coronavirus numbers show glimmer of hope, but with red flags Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 04/14/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health surveillance
Texas gets $50M in small business loans; strategy to reopen amid coronavirus is coming Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 04/14/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Business loans; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Small businesses
Looking up McAllen Monitor Editorial 04/14/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Public health surveillance; School year
Stay-home order needed McAllen Monitor Hinojosa, J. 04/14/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Shelter in place orders
Abbott extends coronavirus disaster declaration in Texas Austin American Statesman Sechler, B. 04/13/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas
Gov. Abbott extends Texas disaster declaration by 30 days Houston Chronicle Gill, J. 04/13/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Public health surveillance
Along the border, the population is high risk for coronavirus, but testing is in short supply San Antonio Express News Schwartz, J. 04/13/2020 2 doc(s) Border health; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Rio Grande Valley
Governor extends disaster declaration for another month Valley Morning Star Kelley, R. 04/13/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Cameron County; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Public health surveillance
Experience, science, faith: How Clay Jenkins is leading the fight against coronavirus Dallas Morning News Garcia, N. 04/12/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; County judges; Dallas County; Disease preparedness; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Shelter in place orders
More waves of virus cases could follow the first, health experts warn Dallas Morning News Ambrose, S. 04/12/2020 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
North Texas doctor’s offices are hurting, too, and they’re crucial to the COVID-19 response Dallas Morning News Schnurman, M. 04/12/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Insurance industry; Physicians; Telemedicine
Texans are saving lives Dallas Morning News Abbott, G. 04/11/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus
As pressure grows to restart Texas economy in May, Gov. Abbott plans announcement next week Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 04/11/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic cycles; Patrick, Dan; Public health surveillance
Known coronavirus cases surpass 10,000 in Texas Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 04/10/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Telemedicine
Fort Worth leaders want a plan for when pandemic ends Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ranker, L. 04/10/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Fort Worth, Texas; North Central Texas Council of Governments; Price, Betsy; Tarrant County; Whitley, Glen
More Texans filed for unemployment in past 4 weeks than all of 2019 amid coronavirus Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 04/10/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Unemployment benefits; Workforce Commission, Texas
Economic damage mounts: 313,000 Texans filed unemployment claims last week San Antonio Express News Mendoza-Moyers, D. 04/10/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Unemployment benefits; Workforce Commission, Texas
Senate hopefuls’ focus: pandemic Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 04/09/2020 1 doc(s) Congressional campaigns; Coronavirus; Election dates; Hegar, Mary Jennings 'MJ'; West, Royce
Texas health official: Acceleration of coronavirus spread slowing, unclear when peak will hit El Paso Times Dearman, E. 04/09/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; Zerwas, John
COVID-19 outbreaks at nursing homes raise questions about transparency, safety of elderly residents Houston Chronicle Foxhall, E. 04/09/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Keough, Mark J.; Nursing homes; Quality of care
Gov. Abbott announces closure of Texas parks, historic sites Lubbock Avalanche Journal Gay, D. 04/08/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Historic preservation; Historical Commission, Texas; Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of; State parks
Deregulation of the medical community can make access easier for patients Victoria Advocate O'Connor, E. 04/08/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Health care providers; Occupational licenses
Rural hospitals way overdue for state, federal assistance as COVID surge approaches Waco Tribune Herald Henderson, J. 04/08/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Rural health care
El Paso lawmakers react to Gov. Greg Abbott's actions to fight spread of COVID-19 El Paso Times Dearman, E. 04/07/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Blanco, César; Coronavirus; Escobar, Veronica; Executive orders; Fierro, Art; Margo, D.R. 'Dee'; Moody, Joe; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'; Shelter in place orders
Governor Abbott, Tell Texas to Stay Home Rio Grande Guardian Gonzalez, V. 04/07/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Gonzalez, Vicente; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Abbott’s coronavirus response Austin American Statesman Staff 04/05/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Coronavirus risk isn’t up for debate Austin American Statesman Editorial 04/05/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Travis County
Power Poll: Adler’s response to pandemic rates positively; Trump’s seen negatively Austin American Statesman Molina, M. 04/05/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Public opinion polls; Trump, Donald
Grocery workers are on the coronavirus front lines. Texas must step up to help them Fort Worth Star-Telegram Burris, R. 04/05/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Retail industry
Gov. Greg Abbott keeps calm in COVID-19 crisis. Too calm, some say. Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 04/05/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus
Abbott’s dithering during coronavirus crisis has done Texans no favors Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 04/05/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Churches; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hidalgo, Lina; Shelter in place orders
President Trump, Tell U.S. Residents to Stay Home Rio Grande Guardian Hinojosa, J. 04/05/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Shelter in place orders; Trump, Donald
Coronavirus in Texas: How state leaders planned, and did not plan, to battle a pandemic Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 04/04/2020 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Campbell, Donna; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Kidd, Nim
DPS says it has enough PPE despite employee’s request Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/04/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public Safety, Texas Department of
Abbott: Available hospital beds double Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 04/04/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Zerwas, John
Gov. Greg Abbott confident Texas has the hospital beds to face challenge of coronavirus El Paso Times Dearman, E. 04/04/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Medical screening
Secretary of State says local officials must delay May 2 elections for voters’ health Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 04/04/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Election administration; Election dates; Secretary of State, Texas; Watson, Kirk
Nursing home now probed by city, state San Antonio Express News Caruba, L. 04/04/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Nursing homes
Answers to questions on face masks and more San Antonio Express News MacCormack, J. 04/03/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Homelessness; Medical equipment
Stay at home? Abbott slow, confusing on critical order San Antonio Express News Editorial 04/03/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Shelter in place orders
CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS: Boat ramps San Antonio Express News Staff 04/03/2020 1 doc(s) Boating; Coronavirus
Restaurant patrons can provide meals for at-risk youth, families through new state program Austin American Statesman Hernandez, E. 04/02/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; At-risk youth; Coronavirus; Food; Gifts and donations; Low-income families; Restaurants
A statewide shelter-in-place would benefit the Texas economy by billions of dollars Dallas Morning News Nation, J. 04/02/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic impact; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Victoria County issues stay-at-home order Victoria Advocate McCarthy, C. 04/02/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health; Shelter in place orders; Victoria County; Victoria, Texas
Associations for Texas hospitals, nurses urge Abbott for statewide stay-at-home order Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 04/01/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Health care providers; Nurses; Public health; Shelter in place orders; Texas Hospital Association