Local NewsHidalgo County Judge Pares Back Lockdown, Leaving Curfew and Ban on Gatherings in Place
Hayden SparksSeptember 15, 2020
Hidalgo County residents are still barred from congregating in groups of more than ten without government approval.
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IssuesDallas County Judge Jenkins Asks Abbott for a Statewide Shelter-In-Place Mandate
Hayden SparksJune 29, 2020
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins asked Gov. Abbott to issue a slew of mandates in the wake of an increase in reported COVID-19 cases.
The City of Austin has had a shelter-in-place order instituted for 46 days and is now set for at least 22 more.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsStatewide News“Every Business is Essential,” Dallas Salon Owner Defies County Shelter Order
Brad JohnsonApril 27, 2020
Shelley Luther opened her salon last Friday in spite of the longstanding orders to close businesses issued by the state and local governments.
IssuesLocal NewsColleyville Loosens Restrictions on Churches, Salons, Retail Stores
Kim RobertsApril 21, 2020
The city in northeast Tarrant County is one of the first in Texas to begin to walk back restrictions implemented during the coronavirus pandemic.
IssuesLocal NewsDallas County Prepares Overflow Hospital for Coronavirus Patients, Amends Disaster Declaration to Allow Pawn Shops
Kim RobertsApril 8, 2020
As preparations are made to use the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center as an overflow hospital for coronavirus patients, Dallas County adjusts its disaster declaration.
HealthcareCity of Cleburne Prohibits More than One Member of a Household Engage in “Essential Activities” at a Time
Brad JohnsonApril 6, 2020
Cleburne is one locality following Governor Abbott's encouragement to implement more strict regulations than the state.
Local NewsEast to West: How Shelter-In-Place Orders Have Impacted Austin [PHOTOS]
Ben BillupsApril 6, 2020
Austin was among the first cities in Texas to issue shelter-in-place ordinances to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Here is a collection of photos documenting the impact on the city.
HealthcareIssuesLocal NewsDallas County Extends Disaster Declaration Until May 20, Debates Implications of Shelter-in Place Order
Kim RobertsApril 3, 2020
Concerns regarding the virus' spread, the economic impact of the order, and how citizens and businesses will cope in the meantime were aired at the meeting.
IssuesLocal NewsMcKinney Shelter-In-Place Ordinance Stands Despite Conflicting with County Judge’s Order
Kim RobertsApril 1, 2020
A Collin County district judge denied an injunction to halt McKinney’s shelter-in-place order because it was in conflict with a more permissive county order.
HealthcareIssuesLocal NewsThink Tank Argues Austin’s Coronavirus Shelter Order Should Raise Concern, Local Governments Disagree
Brad JohnsonMarch 30, 2020
The City of Austin has been under a shelter order for almost a week, and critics of and advocates for the move have weighed in.