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Civil Society Education Local News Statewide NewsState Coronavirus Data Shows No School Outbreaks, Hospitalizations Down

Isaiah MitchellSeptember 25, 2020

Texas public schools reported no major coronavirus outbreaks and even a downtick in cases among school staff.

Statewide NewsAn Overview of the Texas Disaster Act, the Source of the State’s Coronavirus Response

Brad JohnsonAugust 31, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott derives his emergency powers from a law passed 45 years ago called the Texas Disaster Act. It has been put into abundant use since coronavirus spread in the state.

Healthcare Local News Statewide NewsCollin County Active Coronavirus Case Numbers Drop by 98 Percent

Daniel FriendAugust 28, 2020

Once a backlog was accounted for, the reported number of active COVID-19 cases in Collin County dropped by over 4,000 in a day.

Healthcare Statewide NewsTexas Coronavirus Positivity Rate Plummets After Record High Set From System Error

Daniel FriendAugust 18, 2020

State officials say that the record high positivity rate that just plummeted occurred after a system error undercounted COVID-19 tests.

Healthcare Statewide NewsTexas Coronavirus Positivity Rate Spikes with Plummeting Tests, But Hospitalizations Improve

Daniel FriendAugust 12, 2020

While coronavirus hospitalizations show Texas is moving in a good direction, a drop in more widespread testing has led to a higher positivity rate.

FederalTrump Takes Executive Actions While Congress Remains in Gridlock over Coronavirus Relief Aid

Daniel FriendAugust 11, 2020

President Trump signed several memorandums and an order on Saturday to extend expiring emergency coronavirus relief, including unemployment payments.

Healthcare Statewide NewsTexas Medical Board Cautions Against Claims of Coronavirus “Cure” After Doctors Laud Hydroxychloroquine

Daniel FriendAugust 6, 2020

After a video of doctors touting hydroxychloroquine went viral, the state agency cautioned physicians about promoting a "cure" for the coronavirus.

Civil Society Local News Taxes & SpendingTarrant County Commissioners Extend Coronavirus Mask Orders, Prepare for Budget Hearings

Kim RobertsAugust 4, 2020

In its meeting on Tuesday, Tarrant County Commissioners accepted an extension of the mask order until August 31 and got a preview of next year's budget based on the current tax rate.

Healthcare Statewide NewsRep. Tony Tinderholt Home Recovering from Frightening Case of Coronavirus

Brad JohnsonJuly 31, 2020

The North Texas Republican is back home recovering from serious symptoms after contracting COVID-19 a couple of weeks ago.

Education Federal Healthcare Taxes & SpendingHouse and Senate Duel Over Phase IV Coronavirus Relief Plans

Brad JohnsonJuly 30, 2020

Federal unemployment benefits are set to expire at the end of this week and Congress has yet to solidify legislation for its next phase of coronavirus relief.

Issues Taxes & SpendingHouston Man Swindled $1.1 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funds, Transferred Cash to Cryptocurrency Website

Hayden SparksJuly 30, 2020

A 29-year-old Houston man has been charged with four felonies after a complaint was filed by a U.S. Postal Inspector.

State Senate Statewide NewsRepublican Senator Asks Abbott to Shift From ‘Repressive’ Coronavirus Strategy, Focus on Medically Vulnerable

Hayden SparksJuly 9, 2020

The East Texas state senator has requested a special legislative session and urged the governor to move toward a different strategy for combating COVID-19.

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Statewide NewsAn Overview of the Texas Disaster Act, the Source of the State’s Coronavirus Response

Healthcare Local News Statewide NewsCollin County Active Coronavirus Case Numbers Drop by 98 Percent

Healthcare Statewide NewsTexas Coronavirus Positivity Rate Plummets After Record High Set From System Error

Healthcare Statewide NewsTexas Coronavirus Positivity Rate Spikes with Plummeting Tests, But Hospitalizations Improve

FederalTrump Takes Executive Actions While Congress Remains in Gridlock over Coronavirus Relief Aid

Healthcare Statewide NewsTexas Medical Board Cautions Against Claims of Coronavirus “Cure” After Doctors Laud Hydroxychloroquine

Healthcare Statewide NewsRep. Tony Tinderholt Home Recovering from Frightening Case of Coronavirus

Education Federal Healthcare Taxes & SpendingHouse and Senate Duel Over Phase IV Coronavirus Relief Plans

Issues Taxes & SpendingHouston Man Swindled $1.1 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funds, Transferred Cash to Cryptocurrency Website

HealthcareHydroxychloroquine Dispensing Restrictions Expire, More Doctors Advocate for Its Use as Coronavirus Treatment

Healthcare Issues Local NewsHouston Coronavirus Hospitalizations Trending Downward

Education IssuesSchool Reopenings Debated, Less than 0.1% of Coronavirus Deaths Among Minors

HealthcareWest Texas Doctor Sees Improvement in Coronavirus Patients Using Inhaled Steroid Treatment

Local NewsRound Rock City Council Delays Local Elections Until 2021 Over Coronavirus Concerns

Local NewsHidalgo County Chief Physician Says Coronavirus Patients Must Isolate or Face Prosecution

Taxes & SpendingTexas Comptroller Projects $4.6 Billion Budget Shortfall Due to Coronavirus Tax Revenue Hit

Immigration & Border IssuesJune Border Apprehensions of Single Adults Rise to Pre-Coronavirus Levels

State Senate Statewide NewsRepublican Senator Asks Abbott to Shift From ‘Repressive’ Coronavirus Strategy, Focus on Medically Vulnerable