HealthcareIssuesStatewide NewsFive Trends in Coronavirus Data Indicate Texas is in Strong Shape
Daniel FriendMay 7, 2020
The Texan has closely monitored the coronavirus data released from the state. Here is an analysis of some of the key findings.
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FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesFebruary Border Statistics Reveal Slight Increase in Apprehensions After Eight Months of Decline
Sarah McConnellMarch 10, 2020
After eight months of continuous decline at the southern border, February statistics reveal a roughly one percent increase in apprehensions while drug seizures continue to be a top issue.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsTexas Health Officials Announce First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus in Fort Bend County
Sarah McConnellMarch 5, 2020
On Wednesday, public health officials announced Texas' first confirmed case of the coronavirus in a 70-year-old patient in Fort Bend County.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesRep. Chip Roy Leads Letter to Administration Concerning Spread of Coronavirus at Southern Border
Sarah McConnellMarch 2, 2020
Texas Rep. Chip Roy and other members of the Texas delegation sent a letter to the Trump administration citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus at the southern border.
IssuesStatewide NewsTwo More Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Evacuees at Lackland Test Positive for Coronavirus, Bringing Total to Three
Sarah McConnellFebruary 26, 2020
Two additional evacuees quarantined at Lackland Air Force Base have tested positive for the coronavirus, as concerns over the virus draw attention from Sen. Cruz and the Trump administration.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsUT Austin Researchers Announce Breakthrough in Developing a Vaccine for the Coronavirus
Sarah McConnellFebruary 25, 2020
Researchers at UT Austin created a 3D scale map of the portion of the coronavirus that attaches to human cells, leading to a possible breakthrough in developing a vaccine for the infectious virus.
Statewide NewsLackland Air Force Base Releases 90 Evacuees Cleared of Coronavirus
Sarah McConnellFebruary 21, 2020
On Thursday, 90 evacuees quarantined at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio for potential exposures to the coronavirus were cleared and allowed to return home.