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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
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
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
Texas is reopening. Don’t mess it up. Houston Chronicle Editorial 09/21/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Hospitals; Public health
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
Abbott should proceed carefully with reopening plans Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 09/08/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
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
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
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
As COVID cases exploded, workers on Texas' $295 million contact tracing deal did little to no work Houston Chronicle Root, J. 07/26/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; MTX Group; Public health surveillance; State government contracts; State Health Services, Texas Department of
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
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
County debuts new grants for businesses Houston Chronicle Despart, Z. 07/15/2020 2 doc(s) Ellis, Rodney; Grants; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Small businesses
Reopening efforts slowed economic skid in Austin, Dallas Fed says Austin American Statesman Sechler, B. 07/14/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Economic statistics
Let's work to avoid another shutdown Galveston Daily News Editorial 07/14/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Shelter in place orders; State comparisons
Time running out for Texans being able to turn tide of virus Lubbock Avalanche Journal Editorial 07/12/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Expanded mail voting unlikely Longview News-Journal McNeely, D. 07/09/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Political conventions; Republican Party of Texas; Voting by mail
Officials blame surge on early reopenings Dallas Morning News Wire Reports 07/06/2020 7 doc(s) Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health surveillance; Trump, Donald; Turner, Sylvester
Texans need to do their part Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 07/06/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health surveillance
Texas tourism industry fighting ‘like hell’ to survive summer after pandemic steals spring Houston Chronicle Iszler, M. 07/06/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic impact; Tourism
Abbott order on masks late but welcome San Antonio Express News Editorial 07/06/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
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
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
As coronavirus cases surged, Texas’ contact tracing workforce shrunk Fort Worth Star-Telegram Platoff, E. 07/04/2020 3 doc(s) Biscoe, Sam; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
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
Social distancing remains vital to our battle against COVID-19 Dallas Morning News Editorial 06/23/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
Gov. Abbott calls coronavirus surge ’unacceptable,’ urges Texans to wear masks in public Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 06/23/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott: COVID-19 spike 'unacceptable,' but he says reclosing economy is 'last option' Wichita Falls Record News Moritz, J. 06/23/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Kidd, Nim; Public health surveillance; Turner, Chris
North Texas counties are declaring themselves 100% open for business despite COVID limits Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 06/20/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders
Dallas Co. requires businesses enforce masks for employees, patrons or face hefty fine Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 06/20/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; County commissioners; Dallas County; Medical equipment; Public health
Hidalgo mulls new mask order after Abbott OKs mandate on businesses, not individuals Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 06/18/2020 9 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical equipment; Turner, Sylvester; Wolff, Nelson
Outside of Texas' big cities, some are still waiting nearly a month for coronavirus test results from state-run mobile units Austin American Statesman Platoff, E. 06/15/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening
As novel coronavirus surges, Bexar County asks Abbott to allow mandatory face coverings San Antonio Express News Huddleston, S. 06/13/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bexar County; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
Coronavirus: The number of Texans in hospitals hit record highs three days in a row Dallas Morning News Ambrose, S. 06/11/2020 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Hospitals; Lakey, David L.; Public health surveillance
Dallas County reports 300 new coronavirus cases, another record single-day increase Dallas Morning News Branham, D. 06/11/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; North Texas; Public health surveillance
As Texas businesses reopen, COVID-19 case totals are rising. The state says hot spots like prisons and meatpacking plants are key factors. San Antonio Express News McCullough, J. 06/09/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health surveillance
Sports venues can open to 50% capacity. What does that mean for Texas teams, events? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Wilson, J. 06/04/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Sports; University athletics
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
Pro sports can resume with some fans in attendance in Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 05/29/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Public health; Sports
Local officials still brace for coronavirus surge Austin American Statesman Wilson, M. 05/28/2020 9 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas service sector out of ‘free fall,’ but coronavirus still sapping business Austin American Statesman Sechler, B. 05/28/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic cycles; Restaurants; Retail industry; Service workers; Unemployment
Gov. Greg Abbott urges Texans to have surgery they need soon, while hospitals not slammed by coronavirus Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/28/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Meat processing plants; Medical procedures; Texas Panhandle
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
Lack of enforcement leads to higher case counts in Texas Longview News-Journal Editorial 05/27/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Law enforcement; Public health
Texas GOP says it would welcome Republican National Convention if NC falters Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 05/26/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Dickey, James; Pence, Mike; Political conventions; Republican National Convention; Trump, Donald
Pence floats sending GOP convention to Texas as Trump rails at N.C. for ongoing COVID-19 restrictions Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 05/26/2020 1 doc(s) North Carolina; Pence, Mike; Political conventions; Republican National Convention; Trump, Donald
Trump threatens to move GOP convention; Texas mentioned Fort Worth Star-Telegram Morrill, J. 05/26/2020 1 doc(s) North Carolina; Pence, Mike; Political conventions; Republican National Convention; Trump, Donald
Let fans into Texas IndyCar race Fort Worth Star-Telegram Engel, M. 05/26/2020 4 doc(s) Automobile racing; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Texas Motor Speedway
With national debt nearing record, Texas conservatives push back on stimulus Houston Chronicle Osborne, J. 05/26/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Federal deficits; Federal funds; Municipal budgets; State budgets; Tax revenue
Ex-Congressman West injured on motorcycle San Antonio Express News A.P. Wire 05/24/2020 2 doc(s) Economic stabilization; Huffines, Don; Motorcyclists; Public demonstrations; West, Allen
Texas GOP plans to manage safety risk with in-person convention in Houston Austin American Statesman Tilove, J. 05/21/2020 1 doc(s) Dickey, James; Political conventions; Public health; Republican Party of Texas
Is reopening in Texas safe as it could — should — be? San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/21/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Child care; Coronavirus; Economy; Medical equipment; Sports
Study: Texas in top 10 states most open for business Wichita Falls Record News Kowalick, C. 05/21/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economy; Shelter in place orders; State comparisons
Bars prepare to open Austin American Statesman Odam, M. 05/20/2020 3 doc(s) Bars; Economic stabilization
Texas is reopening. Let’s not forget what we must do to stay safe Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/20/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Economic stabilization
Lone Star Park eyes return to live horse racing Fort Worth Star-Telegram Engel, M. 05/20/2020 3 doc(s) Horse racing; Lone Star Park
‘Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should’: Local leaders urge caution as Texas reopens Houston Chronicle McGuinness, D. 05/20/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Economy; Executive orders; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health surveillance; Turner, Sylvester
Harris County leaders scramble to help residents cope with pandemic fallout Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 05/20/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; County government; Economic cycles; Garcia, Adrian; Harris County
Gov. Greg Abbott says ‘All the trends are going good’ as Texas reopens San Antonio Express News Wallace, J. 05/20/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
Loosening Restrictions | Caution needed, but fears may well be overblown Texarkana Gazette Editorial 05/20/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
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
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
COVID-19 in Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott announces more business reopenings, including bars El Paso Times Dearman, E. 05/19/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Executive orders; Public health surveillance; Turner, Chris
Texas Gov. Abbott says bars, child care can reopen from COVID; pro sports can return Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 05/19/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health surveillance; Turner, Chris; Wu, Gene
Abbott: childcare, massage, youth club services can reopen immediately Tyler Morning Telegraph Staff 05/19/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Medical screening
US, European leaders weigh reopening risks without a vaccine Austin American Statesman Stobbe, M. 05/18/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Fort Worth leaders say no gatherings during pandemic Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ranker, L. 05/18/2020 8 doc(s) Public health; Whitley, Glen
Goat happy hours? Houston Zoo gets creative to keep animals stimulated while closed Houston Chronicle Miller, J. 05/18/2020 5 doc(s) Captive wild animals; Coronavirus; Houston Zoo
Gyms, offices, factories across Texas can open Monday: 5 things to know Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/17/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Economy; Executive orders; Fitness centers; Manufacturing; Workplace safety
Massive jump in Texas COVID-19 cases Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 05/17/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Study predicts July surge of 800 daily coronavirus cases in Dallas area at current safety level Fort Worth Star-Telegram Stevenson, S. 05/16/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance
Texas reported 58 coronavirus deaths today, a record San Antonio Express News Wallace, J. 05/15/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Harris County ramps up virus tracing Dallas Morning News Lozano, J. 05/14/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas pushes to double its force of coronavirus contact tracers by May 31 Houston Chronicle Hensley, N. 05/14/2020 8 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Texas counts 1,000 new coronavirus cases for 5th straight day Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 05/13/2020 10 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Public health surveillance
State leadership is failing our small businesses Austin American Statesman Chevalier, J. 05/13/2020 3 doc(s) Alcoholic beverage taxes; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Franchise taxes; Restaurants; Sales taxes; Small businesses; Use taxes
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
Texas AG Ken Paxton: Dallas County, other local governments must scale back orders to align with state Dallas Morning News Garcia, N. 05/13/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; Shelter in place orders
Mobile COVID-19 test site planned as Tarrant commissioner asks for more testing Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ranker, L. 05/13/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Tarrant County; Texas National Guard
Fort Bend ISD students likely to continue online classes next year Houston Chronicle Nix, K. 05/13/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Distance education; Fort Bend Independent School District; Texas Virtual Schools Network
Fire and Ice Fest rescheduled Houston Chronicle Taylor, D. 05/13/2020 1 doc(s) East Montgomery County Improvement District; Special events
Pollution returns to Houston, as coranavirus restrictions loosen Houston Chronicle Osborne, J. 05/13/2020 1 doc(s) Ground level ozone; Motor vehicle pollution; Traffic
Pandemic raises ‘What if?’ questions about Texas’ refusal to expand Medicaid Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 05/13/2020 6 doc(s) Alvarado, Carol; Coronavirus; Davis, Sarah; Hegar, Glenn; Medicaid eligibility; Senate Democratic Caucus, Texas; State budgets
Montgomery County leaders support removal of criminal sanctions from Abbott’s coronavirus shutdown orders Houston Chronicle Dominguez, C. 05/13/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Keough, Mark J.; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Shelter in place orders
Experts warn of ‘W-shaped’ recession San Antonio Express News Wiseman, P. 05/12/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic impact; Economic stabilization; Patrick, Dan
I see no value in the hubbub about a Dallas hair salon Dallas Morning News Johnson, E. 05/11/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cosmetologists; Johnson, Eric; Partisanship; Public health; Shelter in place orders
Partisan squabbles can wait Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 05/11/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Edwards, Amanda; Partisanship; Politics
North Texas residents return to reopened hair salons, accept new protective measures Fort Worth Star-Telegram Howland, J. 05/11/2020 3 doc(s) Cosmetologists; Executive orders
Businesses may be reopening, but COVID-19 is still a danger Houston Chronicle Editorial 05/11/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance
Does Texas know something California doesn’t? Houston Chronicle Feldman, N. 05/11/2020 4 doc(s) California; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Shelter in place orders; State comparisons
Judge rules Houston strip club can reopen under governor’s rules — as restaurant only Houston Chronicle Wu, G. 05/11/2020 5 doc(s) Executive orders; Restaurants; Sexually oriented businesses
Virus impact ripples through the economy Houston Chronicle Schuetz, R. 05/11/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic impact; Restaurants
Office workers eye return Austin American Statesman Sechler, B. 05/10/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; High tech industry
If Dallas salon owner doesn’t have to follow Gov. Abbott’s order, why should anyone? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rusak, R. 05/10/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Cosmetologists; Executive orders; Law enforcement; Moyé, Eric V.
Gov. Abbott needs to keep focus on public health, not political distractions Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 05/10/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cosmetologists; Public health
Splitting hairs in Texas for politics, profit Victoria Advocate Ramsey, R. 05/10/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Cain, Briscoe; Coronavirus; Cosmetologists; Economic stabilization; Patrick, Dan; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Toth, Steve
50% capacity San Antonio Express News Staff 05/09/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders
In White House meeting, Trump praises Abbott for coronavirus response Austin American Statesman Cobler, N. 05/08/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Public health surveillance; Trump, Donald
Do our leaders want us to follow the law or not? Austin American Statesman Editorial 05/08/2020 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cosmetologists; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Ken; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Shelter in place orders
Trump lauds Gov. Greg Abbott for freeing Dallas salon owner and opening Texas early Dallas Morning News Gillman, T. 05/08/2020 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Cosmetologists; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Trump, Donald
Gov. Greg Abbott’s White House whirlwind: praise from Trump, jeers for foes — and COVID germs? Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 05/08/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Creuzot, John; Dallas County; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical equipment; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Trump, Donald
'Personal responsibility' key to safely reopening Texas economy, task force leader says Corpus Christi Caller Times Moritz, J. 05/07/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Patrick, Dan; Task forces
Dallas County reports 2 more coronavirus deaths, 246 cases; Tarrant County adds 5 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 05/07/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dallas County; North Texas; Public health surveillance; Tarrant County
Jail for a salon owner in Dallas and a surprise move by Abbott made for a tough reopening Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/07/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cosmetologists; Shelter in place orders
‘Straight up wrong’: Texas conservatives defend Dallas salon owner jailed for keeping open business amid coronavirus Dallas Morning News Benning, T. 05/07/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cosmetologists; Moody, Joe; Paxton, Ken; Shelter in place orders; Wu, Gene
Bars in Galveston County have little reason to toast Abbott's orders Galveston Daily News Ferguson, J. 05/07/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Content to let Texas counties issue pandemic restrictions, Abbott asserts his power to lift them Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 05/07/2020 8 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Ellis, Rodney; Gubernatorial powers; Hidalgo, Lina; Nirenberg, Ron; Shelter in place orders
Rockets delay reopening of Toyota Center to players Houston Chronicle Feigen, J. 05/07/2020 3 doc(s) Basketball; Coronavirus; Houston Rockets; National Basketball Association
Why do the young and healthy need masks? San Antonio Express News MacCormack, J. 05/07/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus
Texas governor lets political pressure get to him in pandemic Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 05/07/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Abbott’s move to reopen Texas must hinge on real stats, not hope or politics Beaumont Enterprise Editorial 05/06/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Public health surveillance
Houston-area restaurant owners have mixed feelings about reopening Houston Chronicle Nickerson, R. 05/06/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Restaurants
Jersey Village to reopen golf course May 1 per Report To Open Texas from Governor Greg Abbott Houston Chronicle Pryce, C. 05/06/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Golf courses
Restaurants face choice: Whether to offer dine-in service Houston Chronicle Orozco, Y. 05/06/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Restaurants
Conroe ISD says governor’s orders may not affect May graduations Houston Chronicle Swinnerton, J. 05/06/2020 4 doc(s) Conroe Independent School District; Coronavirus; Executive orders; High school graduates
City urges social responsibility amid Texas reopening Wichita Falls Record News Kowalick, C. 05/06/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Public health; Wichita County
Coronavirus in Austin: Continue wearing masks, avoiding gatherings, local officials say Austin American Statesman Hall, K. 05/05/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Adler, Steve; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Shelter in place orders
A wave of uncertainty Dallas Morning News Washington Post 05/05/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health surveillance; Trump, Donald
Big-footed by Gov. Greg Abbott, San Antonio panel to release its own guidelines for business reopening San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 05/05/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Nirenberg, Ron; San Antonio, Texas; Wolff, Nelson
Statesman Power Poll: Now is time to dip into rainy day fund Austin American Statesman Molina, M. 05/04/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public opinion polls; Rainy Day Fund; Retail industry; School year
Texas sees 4th day in a row with 1,000-plus new coronavirus cases Austin American Statesman Gee, R. 05/04/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas needs a unified pandemic strategy Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 05/04/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Jenkins, Clay Lewis
Lawmakers should leave local leaders’ discretion during emergencies Houston Chronicle Editorial 05/04/2020 2 doc(s) Bettencourt, Paul; Coronavirus; County government; Emergency management; Municipal government; Patrick, Dan
Faithful Texans rejuvenated, hopeful after churches reopen Houston Chronicle Downen, R. 05/04/2020 2 doc(s) Churches; Coronavirus; Holidays; Islam
Texas should follow local plan to reopen San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/04/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health
What’s open, what’s not San Antonio Express News Staff 05/04/2020 4 doc(s) Beaches; Churches; Coronavirus; Economy; Libraries and librarians; Museums; Restaurants; Retail industry; State parks
Austin parks crowded Saturday after statewide stay-at-home order lifted Austin American Statesman Hernandez, E. 05/03/2020 3 doc(s) Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Local parks; Medical equipment
Forget ageism, older workers now have to survive the coronavirus economy Dallas Morning News Schnurman, M. 05/03/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Older workers
Texas is right to take baby steps toward reopening the economy, but we have far to go Dallas Morning News McKloskey, A. 05/03/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Shelter in place orders
How phone calls play key role in Texas’ plan to get back to normal Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 05/03/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance; University of North Texas Health Science Center
The last thing we want is to shut down Texas again. So let’s carefully enforce rules Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 05/03/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders
Texas Legislature must take these steps to protect workers amid coronavirus reopening Fort Worth Star-Telegram Sims, J. 05/03/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Employee benefits; Sims, Jeromey; Unemployment benefits; Workforce Commission, Texas
Galveston beaches reopen with mass crowds, some safety issues Houston Chronicle Downen, R. 05/03/2020 1 doc(s) Beaches
Houston store and restaurant owners cautiously optimistic as Texas partly reopens Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 05/03/2020 4 doc(s) Restaurants; Retail industry
Greater Houston Partnership says to reopen, businesses must operate responsibly Houston Chronicle Watts, M. 05/03/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Greater Houston Partnership
Americans about to witness illuminating, possibly deadly lesson in federalism Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 05/03/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
Coronavirus in Central Texas: Some stores reopen, but shoppers scarce Austin American Statesman Hawkins, L. 05/02/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Restaurants; Retail industry
‘We’re trying to survive’: As Texas reopens, Dallas business owners, customers test new social rules Dallas Morning News Staff 05/02/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
Here’s what happened when Fort Worth businesses reopened after coronavirus closures Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tinsley, A. 05/02/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Restaurants; Retail industry
Houston restaurants return to work Houston Chronicle Morago, G. 05/02/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Restaurant Association, Texas; Restaurants
Those defying Gov. Abbott’s emergency order draw citations, warnings - and a few cheers Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 05/02/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Keough, Mark J.; Lang, Mike; Shelter in place orders; White, James
'And then, boom': Outbreak shows shaky ground as Texas opens Houston Chronicle Stengle, J. 05/02/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
Malls, stores in San Antonio quietly reopen San Antonio Express News Iszler, M. 05/02/2020 2 doc(s) Retail industry
Reader Q&A: Can we legally drive home to Texas from out of state? San Antonio Express News Mcdonald, J. 05/02/2020 5 doc(s) Child care; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
State balancing caution, flexibility in approach to opening economy Amarillo Globe-News Editorial 05/01/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
What to expect as businesses reopen Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 05/01/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders
After receiving loan, Austin Pets Alive delays reopening stores Austin American Statesman Hawkins, L. 05/01/2020 4 doc(s) Business loans; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
On eve of reopening, Texas COVID-19 cases remain high and tests still lag Abbott’s benchmarks Dallas Morning News Ambrose, S. 05/01/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; McClellan, Mark; Public health surveillance
What does 25% occupancy for Texas businesses reopening Friday actually mean? Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 05/01/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Restaurant Association, Texas; Restaurants; Strike Force to Open Texas
Texas won’t cut off unemployment for over-65 workers who refuse to return to jobs due to coronavirus Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 05/01/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Unemployment benefits
It’s time for Texas to begin to reopen, but caution must come before hope Dallas Morning News Editorial 05/01/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Shelter in place orders
Coronavirus mask edict tightened for dental offices — at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s insistence Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 05/01/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Dental Examiners, Texas State Board of; Dentists; Medical equipment
Fort Worth pastors oppose plan to reopen Texas amid coronavirus Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mitchell, M. 05/01/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Blacks or African Americans; Clergy; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Shelter in place orders
Texans who do not return to work over coronavirus may be eligible for unemployment Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 05/01/2020 3 doc(s) Coronavirus; Unemployment benefits; Workforce Commission, Texas
Abbott's beach order risky, but so was the converse Galveston Daily News Editorial 05/01/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Beaches; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Galveston, Texas
63 Texas lawmakers urge Gov. Abbott to do more to protect elderly care home residents Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 05/01/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Nursing homes
How will restrictions be enforced when businesses reopen in Houston Friday? A ‘trust’ system Houston Chronicle McGuinness, D. 05/01/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Hidalgo, Lina; Restaurants; Turner, Sylvester
Texas reports most deaths in a day from COVID-19 as Gov. Abbott prepares to drop stay-home order Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 05/01/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Economy; Executive orders; Garcia, Sylvia; Public health surveillance
Land Office orders Texas beaches to open by Friday Houston Chronicle Powell, N. 05/01/2020 2 doc(s) Beaches; Coronavirus; Galveston, Texas; General Land Office, Texas
Growing chorus of Democrats ‘baffled’ by Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to re-open Texas San Antonio Express News Wallace, J. 05/01/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Castro, Julián; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Garcia, Sylvia; Green, Al; Hidalgo, Lina; O'Rourke, Beto
San Antonio reports two more COVID-19 deaths, 48 more confirmed cases San Antonio Express News Fechter, J. 05/01/2020 4 doc(s) Bexar County; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Wolff, Nelson
UT Health EMS ready to deploy in state’s Rapid Assessment Quick Response Force Tyler Morning Telegraph Staff 05/01/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; UT Health East Texas
Restaurants ready to serve 25-percent of capacity Valley Morning Star Del Valle, F. 05/01/2020 4 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Restaurants
Coronavirus in Austin: Some retailers prepare to reopen, others hold back Austin American Statesman Hawkins, L. 04/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health; Retail industry
Ill-timed plan to reopen puts Texans at risk Austin American Statesman Editorial 04/30/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Public health surveillance
A day after record highs, Dallas County reports 112 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths Dallas Morning News Steele, T. 04/30/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Southern Methodist University
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
‘I will do everything I can to keep the shop open': Dallas salon owner opens despite order to close Dallas Morning News Hoyt, J. 04/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Cosmetologists; Fitness centers; Shelter in place orders
Fertitta predicts island won't recover fully until 2022 Galveston Daily News Elder, L. 04/30/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Fertitta, Tilman; Galveston Island; Tourism
Locals react to governor's plan for reopening Texas Galveston Daily News Wilson, A. 04/30/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economy; Executive orders; Galveston, Texas
Ending confusion, state officials say Texas beaches will open Friday Galveston Daily News Ferguson, J. 04/30/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Beaches; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Fertitta, Tilman; General Land Office, Texas; Keough, Mark J.
Gov. Abbott pushes Friday reopening even as Texas misses benchmarks set by his advisers Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 04/30/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
As economy reopens, Texas workers need protection now Houston Chronicle Editorial 04/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Workplace safety
Texas is lifting restrictions on Louisiana travel, starting Friday Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 04/30/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Louisiana; Quarantines
Gov. Abbott says Texas restaurants can reopen, but this owner say he'll wait until mid-May Houston Chronicle Gruber, Z. 04/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Restaurants
Gonzalez talks small business help, reopening economy McAllen Monitor Arevalo, D. 04/30/2020 6 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Economy; Federal funds; Gonzalez, Vicente; Senior citizens; Small businesses
Sunset Mall in San Angelo to stay closed Friday despite Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas San Angelo Standard Times Tufts, J. 04/30/2020 2 doc(s) Retail industry; San Angelo, Texas
Texas sending restaurant and retail employees back to work without child care San Antonio Express News Swaby, A. 04/30/2020 9 doc(s) Child care; Coronavirus
New survey: Texans believe coronavirus poses threat, will take steps to halt spread Tyler Morning Telegraph Mogle, D. 04/30/2020 1 doc(s) Coronavirus; Public opinion polls
Alcohol to go extended past May 1, Gov. Abbott says may be permanent Tyler Morning Telegraph McCoy, C. 04/30/2020 2 doc(s) Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Alcoholic beverage industry; Alcoholic beverages; Coronavirus
Reopening of Texas depends on civic-minded businesses, eagle-eyed patrons Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 04/30/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas is short on triggers for easing or tightening measures, experts say Dallas Morning News Moffeit, M. 04/29/2020 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Labor advocates urge changes to benefits Dallas Morning News Barragan, J. 04/29/2020 7 doc(s) Coronavirus; Unemployment benefits; Workforce Commission, Texas; Workplace safety
America needs sports. Let’s see how we can get back to playing safely Dallas Morning News Editorial 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Sports
Abbott’s plan to reopen businesses amid coronavirus draws reaction from President Trump Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weinberg, T. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Trump, Donald
Is it ‘foolish’ to reopen Texas? What to expect if you shop or eat out this weekend Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ranker, L. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic impact; Film industry; Museums; Restaurants; Retail industry
Forty percent of coronavirus deaths in Texas linked to nursing homes, assisted living centers Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 04/29/2020 8 doc(s) Assisted living facilities; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Nursing homes; Public health surveillance
One thing Abbott must get right for his Texas reopening plan to work Houston Chronicle Editorial 04/29/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Public health
Texas has received 102,000 COVID-19 tests from the federal government. Trump says more are coming. Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 04/29/2020 5 doc(s) Castro, Joaquin; Coronavirus; Hellerstedt, John; Medical screening; Turner, Sylvester
Montgomery County commissioners call Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas economy ‘vague’ Houston Chronicle Dominguez, C. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cosmetologists; Economy; Executive orders; Fitness centers; Keough, Mark J.; Montgomery County
Houston’s museums not yet ready to open Houston Chronicle Chen, W. 04/29/2020 1 doc(s) Museums
Laredo confirms 3 coronavirus cases, 349 total, reacts to Governor's mandate Laredo Morning Times San Miguel, L. 04/29/2020 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Laredo, Texas; Shelter in place orders
South Texas leaders: Abbott is opening up economy too soon Rio Grande Guardian Whitlock, R. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders; Gonzalez, Vicente; Public health; Saenz, Pete; Treviño, Eddie, Jr.
Wichita County rescinds Live Safe – Work Safe order, masks no longer mandated Wichita Falls Record News Kowalick, C. 04/29/2020 2 doc(s) Disaster areas; Executive orders; Gossom, Woody; Shelter in place orders; Wichita County
Baylor will resume in-person classes, residential life this fall Austin American Statesman Korte, L. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Baylor University; Coronavirus
City, county officials in agreement with Gov. Abbott's guidelines Bryan Eagle Rodriguez, M. 04/28/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Brazos County; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Shelter in place orders
Gov. Greg Abbott’s stay at home order expires Thursday, and many Texas businesses may open Friday Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 04/28/2020 7 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Economy; Executive orders; Israel; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Paxton, Angela; Shelter in place orders; Turner, Chris
Restaurant owners split on reopening Dallas Morning News Ballor, C. 04/28/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Restaurants
Colin Allred urges caution in reopening Texas economy amid coronavirus onslaught Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Allred, Colin; Collins, Genevieve; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Shelter in place orders
As Texas starts reopening amid coronavirus, here’s where you can go and what to expect Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dickson, G. 04/28/2020 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders
Hidalgo’s mask order isn’t ‘draconian’ — or new in Texas. Abbott is the one to overreach. Houston Chronicle Editorial 04/28/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hidalgo, Lina; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment
What comes next? Holding out hope for sports breakthrough Houston Chronicle Smith, B. 04/28/2020 2 doc(s) Sports
NBA to modify training restrictions, use of team facilities Houston Chronicle Feigen, J. 04/28/2020 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Basketball; Coronavirus; National Basketball Association
Local businesses react as governor gives OK to open with limitations Longview News-Journal Staff 04/28/2020 2 doc(s) Coronavirus; Executive orders
TMA pleased Texas hospitals need reserve only 15% capacity for COVID-19 patients Rio Grande Guardian Montoya, L. 04/28/2020 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Hospitals; Shelter in place orders; Texas Medical Association
Gov. Abbott sets May 1 reopening for most businesses, churches, malls, libraries San Antonio Express News Blackman, J. 04/28/2020 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Medical screening; Shelter in place orders
Gov. Abbott's reopening road map wins local praise, but mayor urges continued caution Waco Tribune Herald Hoover, C. 04/28/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Deaver, Kyle; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Shelter in place orders; Waco, Texas
Open for business? Be ready for a clash Dallas Morning News Jeffers Jr., G. 04/27/2020 6 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Economic stabilization; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Neave Criado, Victoria; Shelter in place orders