Local NewsCOVID-19 Cases Drop in Tarrant County, But No Changes in Restrictions
Kim RobertsFebruary 9, 2021
Coronavirus cases in Tarrant County are decreasing, but commissioners haven't given an indication of when mask mandates might end.
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HealthcareStatewide NewsTexas Health Officials Detail Vaccine Distribution Plan, Call for Continued Mask Wearing
Daniel FriendDecember 8, 2020
Texas state health officials said that the coronavirus vaccines would roll out over the next few months and that continued use of face masks and social distancing was recommended in the meantime.
HealthcareLocal NewsStatewide 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.
Local NewsStatewide NewsCollin County Warns Residents About Inaccuracies in COVID-19 State Data
Daniel FriendAugust 20, 2020
With notable errors in the state's COVID-19 data, Collin County has placed a disclaimer on its dashboard warning about its inaccuracies.
EducationLocal News10 Harris County Superintendents Sign Letter Opposing School Opening Benchmarks
Holly HansenAugust 20, 2020
Some local school superintendents have rejected stringent Harris County guidelines for school openings requiring indefinite closure while waiting for medical "countermeasures" and contact tracing programs.
HealthcareStatewide 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.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsThousands of Texans and Dozens of Legislators Call on Governor for Access to Nursing Homes
Kim RobertsJuly 24, 2020
After four months of separation from loved ones in nursing homes, residents and legislators are formally calling on Governor Greg Abbott to allow for limited visits.
HealthcareIssuesStatewide NewsDelays in Reporting Texas Coronavirus Deaths Are Leading to Inaccurate Trend Lines
Daniel FriendJune 19, 2020
Because of delays in reporting coronavirus deaths to local health departments in Texas, daily data reported by the state is likely unreliable for monitoring the current trend of new deaths.
HealthcareStatewide News44 Percent of Texas’ Coronavirus Deaths Are Reported in Long-Term Care Facilities
Daniel FriendMay 27, 2020
Data from the state indicates that while coronavirus cases in nursing home make up a small portion of the total cases, resident deaths account for nearly half of the state's fatalities.
HealthcareIssuesStatewide NewsTexas Health Officials Separate Antibody and Viral Coronavirus Tests, Trends Change Little
Daniel FriendMay 22, 2020
Although the positive rate in cases was slightly inflated by the mixing of the two types of data, the general downward trend in rate was not affected.
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.
IssuesStatewide NewsState to Track Texans Who Came Into Contact with Coronavirus Positive Patients, Per Abbott’s Plan
Kim RobertsApril 29, 2020
Part of Governor Abbott's "Open Texas Plan" involves the use of contact tracing, a method to identify those who have been exposed to someone with coronavirus.
IssuesStatewide NewsGovernor Greg Abbott Announces Limited Reopening of Restaurants, Retail Stores, Movie Theaters
Daniel FriendApril 27, 2020
On Monday, Governor Abbott announced that he would not renew his stay-at-home order and outlined plans for "Phase 1" of reopening Texas.
Civil SocietyIssuesStatewide NewsGov. Abbott Issues Order Limiting Social Gatherings, Ending Dine-In at Restaurants, Closing Schools
Sarah McConnellMarch 19, 2020
Gov. Abbott announced a new executive order to help contain COVID-19 that limits social gatherings to fewer than 10 people, ends dine-in at restaurants, and closes school districts across the state.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsTexas Ramps Up Coronavirus Testing Capabilities With Drive-Through Centers in Major Cities
Sarah McConnellMarch 17, 2020
At a press conference on Monday, Gov. Abbott announced expanded testing capabilities for COVID-19, including drive-through testing sites across Texas.
Civil SocietyFederalStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingA Closer Look at What Gov. Abbott’s Disaster Declaration and President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration Mean for Texas
Sarah McConnellMarch 16, 2020
On Friday, Gov. Abbott declared a State of Disaster for all Texas counties and President Trump declared a National Emergency as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsGov. Abbott Declares State of Emergency as Coronavirus Spreads to Austin and Dallas
Sarah McConnellMarch 13, 2020
As Texas ramps up efforts to fight the coronavirus, Gov. Abbott declares a state of emergency enhancing the state's ability to direct resources to hard-hit areas.
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.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsGov. Abbott Meets with State and Federal Health Officials as Texas Prepares for Coronavirus Fight
Sarah McConnellFebruary 27, 2020
Earlier today, Gov. Abbott met with state and federal health officials to discuss a contingency plan for mitigating the effects and spread of the coronavirus in Texas.