Gov. Abbott renews Texas COVID disaster order with no end in sight as 38 other states drop them
San Antonio Express News
Harris, C.
10/26/2022
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders
Political motives put our schools, children in crosshairs
Waco Tribune Herald
Beal, R.
03/02/2022
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health; Supreme Court, Texas
It’s time for schools to end mask mandates
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
02/12/2022
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
Abbott silent in COVID-19 fight
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
12/30/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations
District mandates masks after teachers die
Dallas Morning News
Douglas Jr., J.
09/12/2021
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Connally Independent School District; Coronavirus; Immunizations; McGregor Independent School District; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts; Teachers
12,000 Texas restaurants seek lifeline for delta surge after missing out on COVID relief
Houston Chronicle
Wermund, B.
09/06/2021
3 doc(s)
Brady, Kevin; Coronavirus; Federal aid; Fletcher, Lizzie Pannill; Restaurants
Don't sit out school board decision on masks; stand up for students
Abilene Reporter-News
Editorial
09/02/2021
3 doc(s)
Abilene Independent School District; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; School boards; Student health
Abbott finds little support at Texas Legislature for bill banning mask mandates
Austin American Statesman
Mendez, M.
09/01/2021
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bernal, Diego; Coronavirus; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Executive orders; Huberty, Dan; Leach, Jeff; Medical equipment; School districts; Talarico, James
Dozens of people attend rally urging UT to require masks, vaccination
Austin American Statesman
Menchaca, M.
08/26/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public demonstrations; Public health; Student health; Texas State Employees Union; University of Texas at Austin
Conroe ISD parents split on benefits of mask mandate
Houston Chronicle
Swinnerton, J.
08/25/2021
4 doc(s)
Conroe Independent School District; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; School boards
Across Texas, frantic parents search for op-tions to keep kids safe in school
Houston Chronicle
Lopez, B.
08/24/2021
8 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Student health
Laredo's United ISD plans to sue Abbott over executive order
Laredo Morning Times
Kroeger, G.
08/24/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; United Independent School District
‘They’re not anti-vaccine.’ Why there’s hope Fort Worth holdouts might get a COVID shot
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
McCarthy, C.
08/22/2021
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Immunizations; Minorities; Misinformation; Public health; Public health surveillance
With fight over mask mandates, Gov. Abbott passes purity test in Trump's GOP
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
08/22/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alvarado, Carol; Approval ratings; Bettencourt, Paul; Coronavirus; Gubernatorial campaigns; Hidalgo, Lina; Huffines, Don; Immunizations; Medical equipment; O'Rourke, Beto; Presidential Election 2020; Trump, Donald; West, Allen
School mask mandates allowed for now
Houston Chronicle
Staff
08/22/2021
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; School districts; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas
Battle over local mask mandates plays out across Texas courtrooms as state Supreme Court delays final ruling
Houston Chronicle
McKinley, E.
08/21/2021
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; County government; Harris County; Medical equipment; Menefee, Christian; School districts; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas
Texas Supreme Court continues pause on Abbott’s order on masks
San Antonio Express News
Scherer, J.
08/21/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; County government; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas; Wolff, Nelson
Students give UT low grade on virus
Austin American Statesman
Menchaca, M.
08/20/2021
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Public opinion polls; Student health; University of Texas at Austin
Mask mandate ban not being enforced, TEA says
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
08/20/2021
7 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken
Texas schools now must notify teachers and families of COVID cases, TEA says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lopez, B.
08/20/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Medical screening; School districts; Student health; Video conferences
TEA reverses course, now says schools must notify families when kids are exposed to COVID
Houston Chronicle
Dellinger, H.
08/20/2021
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Student health
Gov. Greg Abbott preached personal responsibility during the pandemic. Then he got COVID
Austin American Statesman
Mekelburg, M.
08/19/2021
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus
Eanes group rallies against mask mandate, diversity plan
Austin American Statesman
Asch, S.
08/19/2021
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Eanes Independent School District; Leonard, Tom; Medical equipment; Student health
Abbott takes to Twitter to attack Biden, House Dems — but is mum on health after COVID-19 diagnosis
Dallas Morning News
Choi, H.
08/19/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg
TABC says Billy Bob’s COVID-19 protocol for Jason Isbell show was unlawful
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
08/19/2021
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcohol laws and regulations; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Arts organizations; Business climate; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical screening; Music; Special events; Vaccine mandates
Fort Worth school district to join lawsuit against Gov. Abbott’s mask mandate ban
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ramirez, D.
08/19/2021
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Fort Worth Independent School District; La Joya Independent School District; Medical equipment; School boards; Student health
Disabled students sue Abbott, saying his mask mandate ban endangers them
San Antonio Express News
Contreras, R.
08/19/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Americans with Disabilities Act; Children with disabilities; Coronavirus; Disability Rights Texas; Executive orders; Lawsuits; Medical equipment; Morath, Mike; Student health
Fort Worth parent sending kids out of Texas amid COVID surge to ‘give them better odds’
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Johnson, K.
08/18/2021
11 doc(s)
Chupp, John P.; Coronavirus; Fort Worth Independent School District; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Parents; Public health surveillance; Student health
66% of Americans disapprove of governors quashing local mask mandates, poll says
Houston Chronicle
Wermund, B.
08/18/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public opinion polls
Midway weighing virtual options as classes start with mask divide on display
Waco Tribune Herald
Rodrguez, A.
08/18/2021
7 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Midway Independent School District; Student health
Local control of COVID precautions will help keep our students safe
Austin American Statesman
Castañón-Hernandez, M.
08/15/2021
8 doc(s)
Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Elizalde, Stephanie S.; Medical equipment; Student health
Joints for jabs? A world awaits vaccines as America hesitates.
Houston Chronicle
Masllorens, L.
08/15/2021
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Immunizations
Governor, the COVID crisis is here, not on the border
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
08/15/2021
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Undocumented immigrants
Fear for schoolkids, hope for return to local control
San Antonio Express News
Vickrey, C.
08/15/2021
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
In Cuomo, Abbott and DeSantis, a cautionary tale of the pandemic
San Antonio Express News
McArdle, M.
08/15/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Cuomo, Andrew; DeSantis, Ron; Governors; Immunizations; Medical equipment
State appeals court upholds Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins’ mask mandate
Dallas Morning News
Nix, M.
08/14/2021
5 doc(s)
5th Court of Appeals, Texas; Abbott, Greg; Cardona, Miguel; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health; Texas Disaster Act of 1975
Arlington ISD considers suing Gov. Abbott over mask mandate; FWISD mask plans stopped by judge
Dallas Morning News
Donaldson, E.
08/14/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts
Masks in schools: Explaining the debate over face coverings in classrooms
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Meckler, L.
08/14/2021
8 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public opinion polls; Student health
Temporary Win for Texas School Districts, County on Masks
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lozano, J.
08/14/2021
9 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts
City moves to protect residents from pandemic, Abbott
San Antonio Express News
Courage, J.
08/14/2021
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Courage, John; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Municipal government
ICU beds in state at pandemic record low
Austin American Statesman
Moreno-Lozano, L.
08/13/2021
8 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Hospitals; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
‘Restaurants are battlegrounds’: Dallas eateries to comply with mask mandate even if customers gripe
Dallas Morning News
Ballor, C.
08/13/2021
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Restaurants
Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates will stand and here’s why
Dallas Morning News
Simmons, R.
08/13/2021
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Disaster areas; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Simmons, Ron
Harris, Fort Bend counties join metro areas sparring with Abbott over COVID-19 restrictions
Houston Chronicle
Despart, Z.
08/13/2021
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Executive orders; George, KP; Hidalgo, Lina; Medical equipment; School districts; Texas Disaster Act of 1975
40 Texas children newly hospitalized with COVID per day, the highest rate in a year
Houston Chronicle
Wermund, B.
08/13/2021
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Child safety; Coronavirus; Hospitals; Hotez, Peter; Public health surveillance; Rinaldi, Matt
AISD enrolls 4K-plus for virtual
Austin American Statesman
Mendez, M.
08/12/2021
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Distance education; Federal aid; Leander Independent School District; Powell, Beverly; School attendance; School districts; School finance; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Masks again mandatory in Dallas County schools, businesses but Gov. Abbott, Paxton mount legal fight
Dallas Morning News
Scudder, C.
08/12/2021
9 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Attorney General opinions; Coronavirus; County government; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Municipal government; Paxton, Ken; Public health; School districts
Socorro ISD board takes no action on proposed mask mandate
El Paso Times
Carreon, C.
08/12/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School boards; School districts; Socorro Independent School District; Student health
What’s next for Texas Governor Greg Abbott as school districts defy his mask order?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dearman, E.
08/12/2021
9 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Attorney General of Texas; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; Public health surveillance; School districts; Scribner, Kent P.
Why Fort Worth and Tarrant won’t defy Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dickson, G.
08/12/2021
8 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Municipal government; Parker, Mattie; Whitley, Glen
Greater Houston Partnership encourages companies to require vaccinations
Houston Chronicle
Carballo, R.
08/12/2021
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Greater Houston Partnership; Immunizations; Public health surveillance; Vaccine mandates
La Joya ISD announces intention to sue Gov. Abbott, issues mask mandate
McAllen Monitor
Wilson, M.
08/12/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; La Joya Independent School District; Medical equipment
Most - but not all - San Antonio area school districts ready to follow Metro Health's mask order
San Antonio Express News
Perez, D.
08/12/2021
7 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Arteaga, Antonia 'Toni'; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Paxton, Ken; School districts; Student health; Wolff, Nelson
Austin ISD to mandate masks in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott
Austin American Statesman
Mendez, M.
08/11/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Dallas Independent School District; Elizalde, Stephanie S.; Executive orders; Houston Independent School District; Medical equipment; Public health; School districts; Student health
AISD fights for families with mask mandate
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
08/11/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Elizalde, Stephanie S.; Executive orders; Hospitals; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Some UT students say plans fall short
Austin American Statesman
Menchaca, M.
08/11/2021
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical screening; Student health; University of Texas at Austin
Dallas judge rules that Abbott’s mask mandate ban cannot be enforced, paves way for new requirements
Dallas Morning News
Scudder, C.
08/11/2021
9 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Executive orders; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Medical equipment; Parents; Parker, Tonya; Paxton, Ken; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health; Texas Disaster Act of 1975
As some defy state order, local school districts urge masking
Galveston Daily News
Heath, K.
08/11/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health
Fort Bend County Judge KP George questions governor for COVID policies ahead of back to school
Houston Chronicle
Maness, T.
08/11/2021
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Fort Bend County; George, KP; Immunizations; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
A mix of excitement and concern as Alief, Humble ISDs kick off the new school year
Houston Chronicle
Dellinger, H.
08/11/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Houston Independent School District; Medical equipment; Student health
Midway, Waco ISD lay out COVID-19 protocols for approaching school year
Waco Tribune Herald
Rodriguez, A.
08/11/2021
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Midway Independent School District; Student health; Waco Independent School District
Austin ISD to mandate masks in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott
Austin American Statesman
Mendez, M.
08/10/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Elizalde, Stephanie S.; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Student health
Can Abbott legally ban mask mandates?
Dallas Morning News
Turner, J.
08/10/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Disaster areas; Disease preparedness; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts; Texas Disaster Act of 1975; Turner, John
Abbott needs to let school districts decide whether to require masks
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
08/10/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
Abbott turns to out-of-state medical workers to help combat coronavirus surge
Dallas Morning News
Steele, T.
08/10/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Health care providers; Hospitals; Public health surveillance
‘We’re all scared.’ TCU faculty want more COVID protocols as delta surges in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ramirez, D.
08/10/2021
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Private colleges and universities; Student health; Texas Christian University; University faculty
Delta derailing plans for normalcy as schools reopen
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Meckler, L.
08/10/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts
Officials eye variety of safety strategies as COVID cases rise
Houston Chronicle
Perez, D.
08/10/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Dallas Independent School District; Disease preparedness; Executive orders; Hinojosa, Michael; Houston Independent School District; Immunizations; Medical equipment; School districts; Texas Association of School Boards; Texas State Teachers Association
Nonprofit sues Abbott over school mask ban
San Antonio Express News
Blackman, J.
08/10/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Student health
Universities, colleges face a familiar fall foe
Dallas Morning News
McGee, K.
08/09/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Distance education; Executive orders; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Medical screening; National Collegiate Athletic Association; Private colleges and universities; Public colleges and universities; Student health; Texas A&M University; University faculty; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at El Paso
The fallout of Abbott's orders: How Texas government offices cope without mask, vaccine mandates
Houston Chronicle
Banks, G.
08/09/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Courts; Disaster areas; Ellis, Rodney; Executive orders; Medical equipment; State agencies; State government
Politicizing COVID is bad for businesses
Houston Chronicle
Carballo, R.
08/09/2021
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Business climate; Coronavirus; Cruise ships; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Vaccine mandates
Gov. Abbott’s mandates place children in grave danger
Laredo Morning Times
Bruni, S.
08/09/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School districts; Student health
Your choice
McAllen Monitor
Editorial
08/08/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Student health
Headed back to school? Here are Arlington’s policies for COVID safety, screening.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Broussard, K.
08/07/2021
2 doc(s)
Arlington Independent School District; Coronavirus; Student health
Texas' Abbott and Florida's DeSantis in a race to the bottom on COVID safety
San Antonio Express News
Ayala, E.
08/07/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; DeSantis, Ron; Florida; Immunizations; Medical equipment
Remote learning? Masks? Here's how Central Texas schools are responding to COVID concerns
Austin American Statesman
Mendez, M.
08/06/2021
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; Student health
'This is a work in progress': Round Rock school district answers parents' questions on student safety
Austin American Statesman
Sprague, D.
08/06/2021
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Distance education; Executive orders; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Round Rock Independent School District
El Paso mayor, county judge urge governor to let school districts decide on mask mandates
El Paso Times
Jackson, A.
08/06/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Leeser, Oscar; Medical equipment; Samaniego, Ricardo A.; School districts
State officials must help local leaders fight surge
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
08/05/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health
Here's what you need to about COVID safety precautions at El Paso colleges and universities
El Paso Times
Carreon, C.
08/05/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; El Paso Community College; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Medical screening; Student health; Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, El Paso; University of Texas at El Paso
As delta variant surges, Abbott sticks to keeping vaccines, masks voluntary
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
08/03/2021
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Gubernatorial campaigns; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health; Public health surveillance
Virus’s encore sets off scramble
Dallas Morning News
Diovanni, T.
08/03/2021
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Arts organizations; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Vaccine mandates
5 things Dallas parents need to know before school starts
Dallas Morning News
Richman, T.
08/01/2021
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dallas Independent School District; School year; Student health
Texas schools can’t require COVID masks. Some Fort Worth parents are worried.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Allen, S.
08/01/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Goodwin, Vikki; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
Travis County reaches Stage 5 threshold, Abbott ban on mask mandates limits local response
Austin American Statesman
Osbourne, H.
07/31/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Municipal government; Public health surveillance
Abbott bars local COVID mandates
Houston Chronicle
Scherer, J.
07/30/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; County government; Executive orders; Hospitals; Howard, Donna; Public health surveillance
Be a leader, Abbott: Drop mask order, protect state
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
07/29/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; North East Independent School District; Public health; Student health
North Texans told to mask up again after CDC changes advice for vaccinated people
Dallas Morning News
Scudder, C.
07/28/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Koch, J.J.; Medical equipment; Price, John Wiley
As cases of COVID variant rise, parents, teachers worry anew about in-person classes this fall
Houston Chronicle
Dellinger, H.
07/27/2021
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance; School attendance; School districts; Student health
Texas students won’t be required to wear masks. What does that mean as a new COVID strain spreads?
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
07/25/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Distance education; Executive orders; Immunizations; Medical equipment; School districts
School year begins with Abbott's failure
San Antonio Express News
Brodesky, J.
07/25/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Student health
Baylor, MCC, TSTC prepare for fall without capacity limits; none requiring vaccination, masks
Waco Tribune Herald
Rodriguez, A.
07/25/2021
2 doc(s)
Baylor University; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Livingstone, Linda; McLennan Community College; Medical equipment; Student health; Texas State Technical College
Austin-Travis County recommends masks, moves to Stage 4 of COVID rules
Austin American Statesman
Osbourne, H.
07/24/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health
Four takeaways from the CDC on students returning to school in person
Dallas Morning News
Garcia, B.
07/24/2021
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Centers for; School districts; Student health
Indoor masks 'highly encouraged' in Fort Bend as delta variant spreads
Houston Chronicle
Bauman, A.
07/24/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; George, KP; Immunizations; Medical equipment
Gov. Greg Abbott rules out another mask mandate, despite rise in COVID cases
San Antonio Express News
Fechter, J.
07/22/2021
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Let Texas schools set their own mask rules
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
07/21/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Public health; Student health; Teachers
COVID concerns: Austin school district weighing limited virtual learning amid rising cases
Austin American Statesman
Mendez, M.
07/21/2021
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Distance education; Elizalde, Stephanie S.; Medical equipment; Morath, Mike; Quarantines; Student health
CDC releases new COVID-19 guidance for schools, recommends masks for unvaccinated
Houston Chronicle
Serrano, A.
07/10/2021
2 doc(s)
Aldine Independent School District; Coronavirus; Houston Independent School District; Medical equipment; Student health
Colleges want vaccinations but are split on best course
Dallas Morning News
Anderson, N.
06/24/2021
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Immunizations; Public colleges and universities; University students; Vaccine mandates
Austin ISD requires students to return to campus in August
Austin American Statesman
Villalpando, N.
06/19/2021
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Austin Independent School District; Coronavirus; Distance education; Immunizations; School enrollment
Public health becomes an afterthought in ‘vaccine passports’ ban
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
06/13/2021
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Public health; Public opinion polls; Vaccine mandates
Community Labs will end its COVID testing at community centers to focus on schools
San Antonio Express News
Picon, A.
06/08/2021
2 doc(s)
Community Labs, LLC; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Student health
Open up
McAllen Monitor
Editorial
06/06/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Border crossings; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Lopez Obrador, Andres Manuel; Mexico
Abbott says Biden ’100% wrong’ on mask mandate and owes apology for ‘Neanderthal’ gibe. Who’s right?
Dallas Morning News
Gillman, T.
06/05/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defends controversial election bill while blasting Biden, Delaware
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
06/02/2021
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Biden, Joe; Bowers, Rhetta Andrews; Election administration; Gubernatorial campaigns; House quorum; Huffines, Don; Special session potential topics; Trump, Donald; Voting rights
Woodlands ends COVID-19 updates, safety protocols
Houston Chronicle
Forward, J.
06/02/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Creighton, Brandon; Federal aid; Keough, Mark J.; The Woodlands, Texas
A new San Antonio judge is sifting through potential jurors as trials loom
San Antonio Express News
Zavala, E.
06/02/2021
2 doc(s)
District courts; Judges; Juries; Quezada, Carlos
Gov. Abbott was right about reopening, masks. Public health scolds should apologize
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Allen, C.
05/30/2021
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment
Quarter of Austin-Travis County still vulnerable to COVID, needs vaccine, officials say
Austin American Statesman
Bradshaw, K.
05/26/2021
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Immunizations
The Woodlands abruptly ends all its COVID rules
Houston Chronicle
Forward, J.
05/26/2021
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; The Woodlands, Texas
Time for a new normal, again
Austin American Statesman
Markman, A.
05/23/2021
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Medical equipment
How Coastal Bend schools are handling Abbott’s mask order
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Oliva, J.
05/23/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public colleges and universities; School districts
Hope for normalcy in schools builds as more Fort Worth students get COVID vaccine.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Allen, S.
05/23/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Children's health care; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Pfizer; School districts
Should kids still wear masks? Texas Children's chief talks vaccines for little ones, and more
Houston Chronicle
Gray, L.
05/23/2021
6 doc(s)
Children's health care; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment; Texas Children's Hospital
Why change school mask rule? It's not about the kids
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
05/23/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Children's health care; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts
North Texas schools were dropping mask requirements when Abbott made it official
Wichita Falls Record News
Choate, T.
05/23/2021
1 doc(s)
Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts; Student health
COVID masks no longer required by law, only recommended in Austin, health officials say
Austin American Statesman
Osbourne, H.
05/22/2021
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Gov. Abbott, pediatricians oppose your ban on mask mandates in schools
Houston Chronicle
Haq, H.
05/22/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Pediatricians; School districts; Student health
Greg Abbott wants Texas to be normal again
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Ramsey, R.
05/22/2021
4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Economic stabilization; Medical equipment
Wichita Falls ISD jettisons mask requirement as of June 4
Wichita Falls Record News
Choate, T.
05/22/2021
2 doc(s)
Executive orders; Medical equipment; MSU Texas; Student health; Wichita Falls Independent School District
Here's what you need to know about where you need to mask up in Austin and Travis County
Austin American Statesman
Osbourne, H.
05/21/2021
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Executive orders; Immunizations; Medical equipment
Unmasking Texas, for better or worse
Abilene Reporter-News
Editorial
05/20/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Immunizations; Medical equipment
Austin health officials wrestle with Abbott over masks but plan to bring events back
Austin American Statesman
Osbourne, H.
05/20/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Austin, Texas; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Special events
COVID-19 RULES: Schools prepare for unmasking
Austin American Statesman
Mendez, M.
05/20/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts
Abbott should let cities handle any mask rules
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
05/20/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Abbott banning COVID-19 mask rules doesn't free Texans. It prolongs our misery.
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
05/20/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Huffines, Don; Immunizations; Medical equipment
Texas colleges lift mask requirements following CDC guidance, Abbott mandate
Houston Chronicle
Britto, B.
05/20/2021
3 doc(s)
Medical equipment; Private colleges and universities; Public colleges and universities
Local schools adjust policies on face masks
Texarkana Gazette
Bell, A.
05/20/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Waco schools, local governments scrambling to comply with Abbott's masking order
Waco Tribune Herald
Copeland, M.
05/20/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Waco Independent School District
WFISD mask decision doesn't line up with Abbott's latest order
Wichita Falls Record News
Choate, T.
05/20/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Wichita Falls Independent School District
Austin-area businesses can drop mask rules for fully vaccinated customers in certain cases
Austin American Statesman
Osbourne, H.
05/19/2021
6 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health
Governor’s order forbids entities from mandating masks; A&M, Blinn lift rules
Bryan Eagle
Wiley, K.
05/19/2021
3 doc(s)
Blinn College; College Station Independent School District; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Municipal government; Student health; Texas A&M University
Abbott bans school districts, local governments from issuing or enforcing mask mandates
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
05/19/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; School districts
Dallas County reports 10 coronavirus deaths, 72 new cases; Denton County adds 10 deaths
Dallas Morning News
Steele, T.
05/19/2021
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Public health surveillance
No mask mandates at Texas schools under new executive order signed by Gov. Abbott
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dearman, E.
05/19/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Whitley, Glen
Abbott prohibits governments from mandating masks
Galveston Daily News
Heath, K.
05/19/2021
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment
Gov. Abbott bans mask mandates in Texas public schools, cities and counties
Houston Chronicle
Harris, C.
05/19/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Texas State Teachers Association
Gregg County Courthouse mask requirement to end as Abbott issues order
Longview News-Journal
Cavazos, C.
05/19/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Gregg County; Longview, Texas; Medical equipment
238 new COVID cases in RGV; Abbott’s mask order ‘worrisome’
McAllen Monitor
Staff
05/19/2021
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Cortez, Richard F.; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Public health surveillance
Gov. Abbott says no governmental entities, public schools in Texas cannot require mask wearing
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Wellerman, Z.
05/19/2021
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Executive orders; Medical equipment; Moran, Nathaniel
