Katy alcohol industry rejoices following new alcohol-to-go law
Houston Chronicle
Goodman, C.
05/19/2021
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Alcohol laws and regulations
Texas alcohol to-go bill awaits Gov. Abbott's signature to become law
San Antonio Express News
Goldenstein, T.
04/29/2021
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcohol laws and regulations; Geren, Charlie; Restaurant Association, Texas; Shaheen, Matt
No shutdowns: Abbott banks on medicine, vigilance to counter pandemic
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
11/20/2020
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Turner, Chris
Trump said Texas coronavirus spike ‘is gone,’ but Texas health experts say otherwise
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
10/24/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Wichita County judge says 'no' to bars opening
Wichita Falls Record News
Staff
10/18/2020
6 doc(s)
Bars; Coronavirus; Gossom, Woody; Public health; Wichita County
Texas coronavirus hospitalizations on the rise again
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
10/16/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Abbott makes right move in latest phase of reopening
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Editorial
10/10/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders
Smith County bars given green light to reopen Oct. 14
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Staff
10/09/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders
Abbott allows bars to reopen, with county judge OK
Austin American Statesman
Mekelburg, M.
10/08/2020
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders
Gov. Greg Abbott allows Texas bars to reopen with restrictions as COVID-19 rate stabilizes
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
10/08/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; County judges; Economic stabilization; Executive orders
Gov. Abbott will reopen bars. But in Houston, they’re already swinging.
Houston Chronicle
Schuetz, R.
10/08/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Executive orders
Abbott: Texas bars in some areas can reopen next week
Longview News-Journal
Staff
10/08/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Economic stabilization
Abbott hints at more reopenings
Houston Chronicle
Staff
10/07/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Economic stabilization
‘Cheers!’: Abbott tweet hints that Texas bars could reopen soon
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
10/06/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott posts tweet hinting at reopening bars soon in Texas
Dallas Morning News
Briseno, A.
10/06/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health
Governor is hurting Crossroads businesses with arbitrary virus metric
Victoria Advocate
Editorial
10/04/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health surveillance
Mayor Gunter to San Angelo: I will not shut down bars
San Angelo Standard Times
Tufts, J.
09/25/2020
5 doc(s)
Bars; Executive orders; San Angelo, Texas
Texas bars and distilleries rip Gov. Greg Abbott for leaving them out of "unaccepta-ble" reopening plan
Dallas Morning News
Rosenzweig-Ziff, D.
09/20/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Economic stabilization
Texas unemployment fell to 6.8% in August as state added 106,800 jobs
Dallas Morning News
DiFurio, D.
09/19/2020
4 doc(s)
Economic cycles; Unemployment
Fort Worth-area bar owners ‘heartbroken’ as they are again left out of COVID-19 reopening
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Johnson, K.
09/19/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
Abbott relaxes limits on restaurants, retail and gyms, but keeps bars closed
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
09/18/2020
9 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Hellerstedt, John; Hinojosa, Gina; Hospitals; Patrick, Dan; Public health surveillance
Abbott avoids repeating previous mistake
Austin American Statesman
Herman, K.
09/18/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Bonnen, Dennis; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Patrick, Dan
Bars still closed in Texas, but Abbott eases COVID limits on businesses, elective surgeries and nursing home visits
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
09/18/2020
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Hospitals; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Public health surveillance; Rinaldi, Matt; Turner, Chris; Young, Cecile
Texas opening almost all businesses to 75% capacity except for 3 regions of state
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Stevenson, S.
09/18/2020
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Assisted living facilities; Bars; Economic stabilization; Nursing homes; Restaurants; Turner, Chris
Gov. Abbott loosens COVID restrictions on restaurants, businesses for most of Texas
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
09/18/2020
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Hospitals; Public health surveillance; Turner, Chris
San Antonio restaurant and bar owners still feeling squeezed despite loosening coronavirus restrictions
San Antonio Express News
Stephen, P.
09/18/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Economic stabilization; Restaurants
Victoria excluded from Gov. Abbott's order allowing businesses to operate at 75% capacity
Victoria Advocate
Rosenberg, M.
09/18/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Victoria County
Political Buzz: Citing state failures, Henry calls for Texas' reopening
Galveston Daily News
Ferguson, J.
09/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Economic stabilization; Galveston County; Henry, Mark; Public health surveillance; Voter registration
VFW posts at risk of permanent closure under Abbott coronavirus order
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
09/14/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Executive orders; Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars; Veterans
White House COVID-19 report suggests Texas cut hours, capacity at college bars if cases rise
Dallas Morning News
Ambrose, S.
09/12/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Restaurants; University campuses; White House Coronavirus Task Force
CORRECTIONS
Houston Chronicle
Staff
09/11/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Houston, Texas; Public health; Special events; Sports; Texas Lottery; Turner, Sylvester
Symphony, soccer and tailgates: Houston to allow limited events in ‘return to normalcy with virus’
Houston Chronicle
McGuinness, D.
09/10/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Houston, Texas; Public health; Special events; Sports; Turner, Sylvester
Abbott should proceed carefully with reopening plans
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
09/08/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization
As virus cases drop, governors may gamble on bars. Again.
Houston Chronicle
Weber, P.
09/07/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Governors
Some Texas VFW posts risk permanent closure after getting grouped with bars in Abbott’s COVID-19 order
Dallas Morning News
Briseno, A.
09/06/2020
3 doc(s)
Alcohol laws and regulations; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Flynn, Dan; Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars; Veterans
Drink Texas owner and Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance board member on the unfairness of Abbott’s coronavirus bar closures
San Antonio Express News
Blount, C.
09/06/2020
4 doc(s)
Bars; Executive orders
Bar Bind: Heat on Abbott to reopen bars now that veterans’ services are on the line, political favors are in the open
Lufkin Daily News
Editorial
09/04/2020
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Executive orders; Gubernatorial campaign contributions; Strike Force to Open Texas; Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars; Veterans
Fort Worth bar owner says he’ll continue to open amid COVID despite governor’s order
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lopez, B.
09/01/2020
1 doc(s)
Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders
As Abbott's shutdown continues to imperil bars, veterans' services have become an 'unintended consequence' of orders
Lufkin Daily News
Faison, S.
09/01/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcohol laws and regulations; Executive orders; Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars; Veterans
Kilgore bar leading second lawsuit against the state to keep bars open
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Anderson, J.
08/30/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Executive orders; Restaurants
Veterans struggle with VFW shutdowns due to governor's orders
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Wallace, C.
08/29/2020
1 doc(s)
Alcohol laws and regulations; Bars; Executive orders; Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars; Veterans
Bars challenge Texas coronavirus closure rules in court
Austin American Statesman
Hall, K.
08/28/2020
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Disease preparedness; Executive orders; Gubernatorial powers; Restaurants; Zedler, Bill
Texas bars to open Saturday to protest closure order
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lopez, B.
08/28/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcohol laws and regulations; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Executive orders
Bars challenge governor over shutdown rules
Houston Chronicle
Staff
08/28/2020
6 doc(s)
Bars
Travis County GOP under investigation for COVID-19 order violations
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
08/28/2020
3 doc(s)
Buckingham, Dawn; Campbell, Donna; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Republican Party; Travis County
TABC removes certain COVID-19 restrictions to make it easier for bars to reopen as restaurants
Midland Reporter Telegram
Gowdy, S.
08/28/2020
2 doc(s)
Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars
More Texas bars could reopen as restaurants under new rules
Austin American Statesman
Hawkins, L.
08/27/2020
4 doc(s)
Alcohol laws and regulations; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Executive orders; Restaurants
TABC relaxes rules, allowing more bars to reopen and operate as restaurants
Dallas Morning News
Hawkins, L.
08/27/2020
4 doc(s)
Alcohol laws and regulations; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Coronavirus; Restaurants
Tarrant County bar owners feel financial strain of COVID-19
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lopez, B.
08/27/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Executive orders
Working Around: New TABC rules make it easier for bars to reopen as restaurants
Texarkana Gazette
Editorial
08/27/2020
3 doc(s)
Alcohol laws and regulations; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars
Efforts to delay face-to-face school challenged
Houston Chronicle
Staff
08/24/2020
1 doc(s)
Cameron County; Coronavirus; Public health; Religious schools
With no end to the shutdown in sight, Texas bar owners and employees are on the brink of losing everything
Dallas Morning News
Oxner, R.
08/23/2020
5 doc(s)
Bars; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Schaefer, Matt; Unemployment
Houston economy reverses course, shedding jobs in July as region struggles to contain COVID
Houston Chronicle
Douglas, E.
08/22/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Energy industry employment; Labor statistics
‘Fast and furious’: Wolff warns that coronavirus can surge in San Antonio, just like in June
San Antonio Express News
Huddleston, S.
08/22/2020
3 doc(s)
Bexar County; Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance; Restaurants; Wolff, Nelson
Arrested Friendswood bar owners, accused by police of overserving, claim they're being harassed
Houston Chronicle
Hennes, R.
08/19/2020
3 doc(s)
Alcohol laws and regulations; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders
State agency is investigating Texas’ spike in COVID positivity rate, Abbott says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
08/14/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Governor applauds Lubbock’s response to COVID-19 during visit
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
08/14/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Lubbock, Texas; Medical screening; Public health
Officials add 15 more deaths from coronavirus to San Antonio’s toll
San Antonio Express News
Christenson, S.
08/14/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Breweries in Galveston County launch petition demanding Abbott's ear
Galveston Daily News
DeGrood, M.
08/12/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Beer and brewing industry
Texas religious expo exempt from COVID rules. ‘I am as frustrated by that as anyone.’
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dent, M.
08/07/2020
4 doc(s)
Convention centers; Coronavirus; Religious organizations; Whitley, Glen
A better measuring stick is needed
Galveston Daily News
Mathews, D.
08/07/2020
2 doc(s)
Alcohol laws and regulations; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Beer and brewing industry; Restaurants; Texas Craft Brewers Guild
TABC allows Texas bars with kitchens to reopen their dining rooms after reclassifying as restaurants
San Antonio Express News
Blount, C.
08/07/2020
2 doc(s)
Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Coronavirus; Public health; Restaurants
Lawmakers ask state regulators, governor to reconsider bar closures
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
08/06/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Coronavirus; Lilly, Kevin J.; Roy, Chip; Zwiener, Erin
Texas interim president Jay Hartzell: ‘I remain optimistic that there will be football in the fall’
Austin American Statesman
Davis, B.
08/05/2020
3 doc(s)
Big 12 Conference; Football; Hartzell, Jay C.; University athletics; University of Texas at Austin
Paxton offers needed school guidance
San Antonio Express News
Henneke, R.
08/04/2020
3 doc(s)
Huberty, Dan; Paxton, Ken; School districts; Student health; Texas Public Policy Foundation
Texas Renaissance Festival is the latest mask battleground
Houston Chronicle
Rouner, J.
08/02/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health; Special events
How Texas A&M plans to get 55,000 fans into Kyle Field safely for football
Houston Chronicle
Zwerneman, B.
08/02/2020
2 doc(s)
Student health; Texas A&M University; University athletic facilities; University athletics
Governor Abbott responds to Laredo's order to close maquinitas, ban social gatherings
Laredo Morning Times
San Miguel, L.
08/01/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Laredo, Texas
Jobless claims in Texas fall to lowest level since March; Congress debates benefits
Houston Chronicle
Douglas, E.
07/31/2020
4 doc(s)
Federal aid; Labor statistics; Unemployment benefits
Longhorns exploring possibility of allowing 25% of stadium capacity at football games
Dallas Morning News
Carlton, C.
07/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Del Conte, Chris; Football; Hartzell, Jay C.; University athletic facilities; University of Texas at Austin
TABC suspends Dallas-Fort Worth bars that opened for COVID rules protest last weekend
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lopez, B.
07/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcohol laws and regulations; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars
Recovering or relapsing? Texas economic indicators offer mixed signals
Houston Chronicle
Douglas, E.
07/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Business climate; Economic statistics
Texas suspends liquor licenses of 18 bars open on ‘Freedom Fest’ weekend
Houston Chronicle
Blackman, J.
07/28/2020
2 doc(s)
Alcohol laws and regulations; Bars
Neighborhood bar takes a stand, defies governor’s executive order
Beaumont Enterprise
Scott, T.
07/26/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus
Bar owners set to defy state closure order
Dallas Morning News
A.P. Wire
07/26/2020
1 doc(s)
Bars
Billionaire on ‘Open Texas’ task force laments the year that cut his net worth in half and crippled his Omni hotel business
Dallas Morning News
Walters, N.
07/26/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Federal aid; Hotels and motels; Strike Force to Open Texas
Why the next 45 days are crucial for restaurant survival in Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Morning News
Blaskovich, S.
07/25/2020
5 doc(s)
Restaurants
Mask study Gov. Abbott cites as reason for no COVID-19 shutdown has limits, author says
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
07/25/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Medical research; Public health surveillance
Hundreds of Texas bar owners plan to open Saturday as a statement to Gov. Abbott
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lopez, B.
07/25/2020
2 doc(s)
Bars
Timing of Fort Worth ‘Rockin’ the River’ concerts amid COVID-19 surge was a sour note
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
07/24/2020
1 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Music; Tarrant Regional Water District
Waco bars maneuvering to reopen, 1 joins lawsuit challenging COVID-19 shutdown
Waco Tribune Herald
Copeland, M.
07/24/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcohol laws and regulations; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Group of Texas bars plans to open illegally in statewide protest Saturday against Gov. Abbott’s shutdown order
Dallas Morning News
Hallock, J.
07/23/2020
2 doc(s)
Bars
It is time to take a fresh look at old bar rules
Galveston Daily News
Matthews, D.
07/23/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Executive orders; Middleton, Mayes; Restaurant Association, Texas; Restaurants; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Is Houston’s COVID-19 surge tapering off? Recent trends and Tuesday's numbers tell different stories
Houston Chronicle
Ackerman, T.
07/22/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Harris County; Public health surveillance
Reopening Texas schools involves tough choices, and Trump’s rhetoric doesn’t help
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Powell, B.
07/19/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Powell, Beverly; School districts; Student health
Texas unemployment fell to 8.6% in June before COVID-19 resurged
Dallas Morning News
DiFurio, D.
07/18/2020
4 doc(s)
Economic forecasts; State comparisons; Unemployment
Don’t buy Texas’ good job numbers: ‘More ugly times ahead,’ economist says
Dallas Morning News
Schnurman, M.
07/18/2020
8 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Labor statistics; Unemployment
Thumbs up, thumbs down
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
07/18/2020
1 doc(s)
Bars; Coronavirus; Cruz, Ted; Hot weather; Racial discrimination; State Bar of Texas
White House document puts DFW and Texas in COVID ‘red zone,’ urges stricter measures
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
07/17/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Shelter in place orders; White House Coronavirus Task Force
Texas reports record 154 COVID-19 deaths, third straight day of 100-plus
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
07/17/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Saint Arnold forced to temporarily close beer garden and restaurant
Houston Chronicle
Balter, E.
07/14/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Beer and brewing industry; Coronavirus
Unemployment, uncertainty, virus add to perils
Dallas Morning News
Hennessy-Fiske, M.
07/13/2020
6 doc(s)
Baytown, Texas; Coronavirus; Energy industry employment; Refineries; Unemployment
As Texas sets 3 more single-day records on coronavirus, Gov. Greg Abbott predicts next week will ‘look worse’
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
07/10/2020
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
As COVID surges, Abbott extends ban on elective surgeries to over 100 Texas counties
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
07/10/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical procedures; Public health surveillance
Abbott’s mask mandate, COVID-19 orders have the Constitution on their side
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, D.
07/10/2020
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Gubernatorial powers
Rising coronavirus deaths likely to worsen in Texas, experts warn
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
07/09/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
When is a bar a restaurant and a restaurant a bar? That’s an enforceable question in Texas
Dallas Morning News
Arnold, K.
07/09/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Restaurants
Texas reports 9,979 more COVID-19 cases and a new single-day record 98 deaths
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lopez, B.
07/09/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
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
Texas sees new records in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
07/08/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Texas GOP rejects Turner’s request to call off in-person convention
Houston Chronicle
Scherer, J.
07/08/2020
3 doc(s)
Houston, Texas; Political conventions; Republican Party of Texas; Turner, Sylvester
Area restaurants trying to hold on
Houston Chronicle
Mehrtens, S.
07/08/2020
3 doc(s)
Restaurants
Texas coronavirus cases cross 200,000 mark
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
07/07/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Public opinion polls
Gov. Abbott warns of ‘greater fatalities’ from COVID-19 in coming weeks
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
07/07/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health surveillance
Apple re-closes Texas stores, including two in San Antonio
San Antonio Express News
Iszler, M.
07/07/2020
1 doc(s)
Apple Inc.; Microsoft Corporation; Retail industry
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
Bexar County reports eight new COVID-19 deaths, 198 new cases
San Antonio Express News
Iszler, M.
07/06/2020
6 doc(s)
Bexar County; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
Abbott order on masks late but welcome
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
07/06/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Familiarity breeds favorability: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s COVID-19 local TV news interview strategy
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
07/05/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dewhurst, David; Perry, Rick; Political communication; Television stations
Dallas County reports record 1,103 coronavirus cases, continuing its skyward trajectory
Dallas Morning News
Marfin, C.
07/05/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; 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
July bar exam called off; fall could be online
Houston Chronicle
Staff
07/05/2020
2 doc(s)
Bar examination; Supreme Court, Texas
‘When we’re full, we’re full’: COVID-19 pushes San Antonio hospitals to the limit
San Antonio Express News
Chasnoff, B.
07/05/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
From Texas to Florida, fear of virus renews
San Antonio Express News
Vertuno, J.
07/05/2020
6 doc(s)
Bars; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders; Restaurants; State comparisons
Abilene Mayor Anthony Williams reacts to Texas coronavirus mask order, CodeRED numbers
Abilene Reporter-News
Bethel, B.
07/04/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Emergency warning systems; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Williams, Anthony
Will Austin bat-watching crowds stay? Only by keeping distance, city says
Austin American Statesman
Bradshaw, K.
07/04/2020
3 doc(s)
Adler, Steve; Bats; Coronavirus; Public health
Legislator calls for restaurant closures
Dallas Morning News
Blaskovich, S.
07/04/2020
5 doc(s)
Coleman, Garnet; Coronavirus; Public health; Restaurants
Abbott issues order limiting outdoor gatherings. Not in my county, Texas judge says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Stevenson, S.
07/04/2020
3 doc(s)
Collin County; Coronavirus; Hill, Chris
GOP activist, conservatives sue Abbott to stop Texas’ mask mandate from being enforced
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
07/04/2020
9 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Green, Rick; Hotze, Steven; Medical equipment; Tinderholt, Tony
Payton: ‘Executive fiat’ from Austin not needed at local level
Midland Reporter Telegram
Doreen, S.
07/04/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disaster areas; Executive orders; Payton, Patrick
‘Singled out’: Some local bar, dance hall owners frustrated after governor’s order
Victoria Advocate
Theophil, M.
07/04/2020
2 doc(s)
Bars; Executive orders
Abbott issues statewide mask order as Texas coronavirus cases, hospitalizations rise
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
07/03/2020
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Who has to wear a mask? Six things to know about Gov. Greg Abbott’s COVID-19 face-covering mandate
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
07/03/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Abbott mandates face masks in most public spaces in Texas to curb COVID spread
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
07/03/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Stickland, Jonathan; Tinderholt, Tony; Turner, Chris
Mask up, Texas. That’s an order from your governor — finally.
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
07/03/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Gov. Abbott calls for mask mandate
Midland Reporter Telegram
Doreen, S.
07/03/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Payton, Patrick
Abbott issues statewide order requiring face coverings
Valley Morning Star
D'Gyves, E.
07/03/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Texas hits record 8,000 new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations near 7,000
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
07/02/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Howard, Donna; Patrick, Dan; Public health surveillance
Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance sues Abbott over new coronavirus restrictions
Austin American Statesman
Choi, H.
07/02/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Executive orders
Feds planning to ‘blitz’ test in Texas to find young adults silently spreading COVID-19
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
07/02/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Giroir, Brett; Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of; Medical screening; Public health surveillance
Texas adds record 8,000 cases
Dallas Morning News
Wire Reports
07/02/2020
7 doc(s)
Child care; Coronavirus; Giddings State School; Juvenile detention facilities; Juvenile Justice Department, Texas; Medical screening; Political conventions; Public health surveillance; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Parker County now requiring face masks after updated coronavirus data shows case spike
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Stevenson, S.
07/02/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Deen, Pat; Disaster areas; Medical equipment; Parker County
COVID-19 loves a crowd. Help prevent a new shutdown order by skipping the fireworks
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
07/02/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
County judge says gatherings may be allowed with health-safety plan
Wichita Falls Record News
Kowalick, C.
07/02/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Public health
Texas breaks previous daily record with nearly 7,000 new coronavirus cases
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
07/01/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical procedures; Nueces County; Public health surveillance
Texas GOP urged to drop plans for mask-optional state convention in Houston
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
07/01/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dickey, James; Patrick, Dan; Political conventions; Republican Party of Texas; Texas Medical Association
Texas unemployment agency postpones return of work search requirement as COVID-19 cases spike
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
07/01/2020
3 doc(s)
Unemployment benefits; Workforce Commission, Texas
Texas bar owners sue Abbott, TABC over shutdown order amid rising COVID-19 cases
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
07/01/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Texas Gov. Abbott halts elective surgeries in Nueces, other counties as coronavirus spikes
San Angelo Standard Times
Moritz, J.
07/01/2020
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical procedures
Local leaders weigh new coronavirus restrictions ahead of holiday weekend
Austin American Statesman
Wilson, M.
06/30/2020
3 doc(s)
Adler, Steve; Austin City Council; Biscoe, Sam; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Travis County
Bar owners sue to block Abbott shutdown order
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
06/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Bars; Executive orders
Texas factory output rebounds in June, although virus fears linger
Austin American Statesman
Sechler, B.
06/30/2020
3 doc(s)
Manufacturing
Dallas bar owners plan to sue Gov. Greg Abbott for shutting them down
Dallas Morning News
Blaskovich, S.
06/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Perot, Holocaust museums push back reopenings
Dallas Morning News
Granberry, M.
06/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Museums
States reverse course on openings as cases surge
Dallas Morning News
Wire Reports
06/30/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Shelter in place orders
‘Kind of a lose-lose situation’
Dallas Morning News
Blaskovich, S.
06/30/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Restaurants
TABC found 59 Texas bars violating pandemic order, suspended 7 that refused to close
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Stevenson, S.
06/30/2020
3 doc(s)
Bars; Executive orders
More than 5,900 COVID-19 patients hospitalized Monday in Texas, an all-time high
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
06/30/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Pence or Trump? Abbott or Patrick? Mixed messages on COVID deadly.
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
06/30/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Pence, Mike; Trump, Donald
Three Houston bars referred to TABC, added to mayor’s ‘wall of shame’ for staying open
Houston Chronicle
Scherer, J.
06/30/2020
3 doc(s)
Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Bars; Coronavirus; Turner, Sylvester
Texas notebook: Football games still part of the plan
Houston Chronicle
Moyle, N.
06/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Del Conte, Chris; Herman, Tom; Student health; University athletics; University of Texas at Austin
Bar owners seek to overturn closure order
Houston Chronicle
Staff
06/30/2020
2 doc(s)
Bars; Executive orders
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
Bar, brewery closings were difficult here but necessary
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
06/29/2020
1 doc(s)
Bars; Beer and brewing industry; Coronavirus; Shelter in place orders
Analysis: Governing in reaction mode, and always a beat or two behind
Bryan Eagle
Ramsey, R.
06/29/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Patrick, Dan; Public health surveillance
Mike Pence in Dallas as Gov. Abbott says COVID-19 has taken ‘very dangerous turn in Texas'
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
06/29/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dallas County; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Pence, Mike; Public health surveillance
Harris County young adults contracted COVID-19 at higher rates over the past month, leading to a massive spike
Houston Chronicle
Rubio, J.
06/29/2020
3 doc(s)
Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Harris County; Public health surveillance
Abbott acknowledges 'dangerous turn' COVID-19 has taken in Texas
Longview News-Journal
Staff
06/29/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Pence, Mike; Public health surveillance
Escalating number of virus cases forces Abbott to tap brakes on state reopening
Amarillo Globe-News
Editorial
06/28/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health surveillance
Since Memorial Day, Texas sees month of coronavirus spread
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
06/28/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Public health surveillance; Travis County
Adler: Austin has nation’s highest 7-day metro positivity rate of coronavirus tests
Austin American Statesman
Osbourne, H.
06/28/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Adler, Steve; Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health surveillance
Bar owners worry as virus surges in their workplaces
Austin American Statesman
Lozano, J.
06/28/2020
3 doc(s)
Bars
Gov. Abbott waives law so some businesses can deliver or sell mixed drinks to go, officials say
Austin American Statesman
Osbourne, H.
06/28/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcohol laws and regulations; Bars; Executive orders
Feeling unsafe from COVID-19, some Texans may skip voting in primary runoffs
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
06/28/2020
11 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Election administration; Hughs, Ruth Ruggero; Secretary of State, Texas; Voting by mail
Texas records 5,747 more COVID-19 cases amid surge
Dallas Morning News
A.P. Wire
06/28/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Greg Abbott is a ‘traitor’? Texas is a tyranny? The Texas GOP has a Hate Abbott Club
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Kennedy, B.
06/28/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Empower Texans PAC; Medical equipment; Republican Party of Texas; Stickland, Jonathan; Tinderholt, Tony
Houston restaurateurs make tough call to protect customers from COVID-19
Houston Chronicle
Grieder, E.
06/28/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hidalgo, Lina; Restaurants
Texas hits single-day record of virus cases on eve of Pence's visit to Dallas
Houston Chronicle
Svitek, P.
06/28/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Pence, Mike; Public health surveillance
Abbott OKs mixed drinks to-go for certain bars and restaurants
Houston Chronicle
Morago, G.
06/28/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcohol laws and regulations; Bars; Executive orders; Restaurants
Hidalgo urges Harris County, now at highest threat level, to stay home as COVID-19 surges
Houston Chronicle
Despart, Z.
06/28/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Eckels, Robert; Harris County; Hidalgo, Lina; Public health surveillance; Shelter in place orders; Turner, Sylvester
Gov. Abbott isn’t going to make everyone happy
Midland Reporter Telegram
Doreen, S.
06/28/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Midland, Texas; Public health
Persistent coronavirus thrives against inconsistent Texas government
Midland Reporter Telegram
Ramsey, R.
06/28/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness
‘Emergency status’ — 795 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths in Bexar County
San Antonio Express News
Mendoza-Moyers, D.
06/28/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Nirenberg, Ron; Public health surveillance
‘It’s going to last a while’: Influx of COVID-19 patients threatens to push San Antonio hospitals to the breaking point
San Antonio Express News
Caruba, L.
06/28/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
Why is Texas changing course on reopening?
Victoria Advocate
Rosenberg, M.
06/28/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Public health surveillance
The return of the pandemic that never left
Austin American Statesman
Herman, K.
06/27/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Pence, Mike; Political conventions; Republican Party of Texas
Bar owners bemoan Abbott’s new shutdown order
Austin American Statesman
Novak, S.
06/27/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Abbott orders bars to close, reduces restaurant capacity amid Texas’ record COVID cases
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
06/27/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health; Turner, Chris
Here’s how Fort Worth, Arlington bars are feeling after Abbott’s order to close
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Broussard, K.
06/27/2020
3 doc(s)
Bars; Executive orders
Texas reports record 5,100 COVID-19 hospitalizations as Gov. Abbott again closes all bars
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
06/27/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health
Houston restaurants, bars suffer new setback as coronavirus surges in Texas
Houston Chronicle
Morago, G.
06/27/2020
1 doc(s)
Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Restaurants
States retreat as cases reach all-time high
Houston Chronicle
Weber, P.
06/27/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
Don’t make July 4 another Memorial Day, doctors urge Houstonians
Houston Chronicle
Leinfelder, A.
06/27/2020
8 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Harris County; Holidays; Public health surveillance
As Gov. Abbott closes bars, Dan Patrick says Texas ‘not stepping backwards’ on reopening
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
06/27/2020
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cuomo, Andrew; New York; Patrick, Dan; Public health surveillance
Texas bar shutdown likely dooms many San Antonio-area bars
San Antonio Express News
Blount, C.
06/27/2020
3 doc(s)
Bars; Executive orders
Dow tumbles 730 points as reopenings put on hold
San Antonio Express News
Denham, H.
06/27/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Financial investments
Coronavirus spread prompts Gov. Greg Abbott to close Texas bars, limit restaurant capacity
Wichita Falls Record News
Moritz, J.
06/27/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Executive orders
Bar, winery owners dismayed after Governor Abbott orders closure, again
Wichita Falls Record News
Halsey, T.
06/27/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Wine and wine industry
Abbott pauses reopenings, limits elective surgeries to make room for more COVID-19 cases
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
06/26/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Hospitals; Medical procedures
Fighting the Surge: Texas governor shuts bars, lowers restaurant capacity
Texarkana Gazette
Editorial
06/26/2020
3 doc(s)
Bars; Coronavirus; Executive orders
