Texas coronavirus cases prompt Gov. Greg Abbott to activate National Guard
Abbott said that National Guard troops, if deployed, could do things like help with traffic at drive-through testing sites. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/17: Feds consider sending people economic stimulus checks; state has more than 70 known cases
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Texans still clamoring for coronavirus tests as state promises availability will skyrocket
Texas appears to be lagging behind other populous states in testing for COVID-19, but trying to determine how many tests have been given is as confusing as figuring out how to get one. Full Story
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While other states fighting coronavirus enforce widespread closures, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott goes with a patchwork system
While most states have mandated the closure of schools, bars and restaurants; deployed their militaries; or diverted state resources to COVID-19 response, Texas is largely leaving it up to schools and local governments to decide how to proceed. Some say the approach can undermine response efforts. Full Story
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For Texas' ill and immunocompromised, coronavirus brings a new threat and familiar precautions
“We are perpetually at risk,” said Shelby Chiles of Lewisville, who has a rare autoimmune disease. Full Story
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Social distancing has upended the financial lives of countless Texans. And many don't know what's next.
Officials say they have to prioritize public health over economic concerns. Meanwhile, people who can't work from home navigate a public health crisis while facing financial uncertainty. Full Story
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Texas officials link man's death to coronavirus, first such case in state
The man, in his late 90s, had symptoms consistent with the new coronavirus, and a test later came back positive for COVID-19, officials said. Full Story
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Coronavirus prompts Dallas and Houston to close bars and clubs, make restaurants takeout only
Restaurants in Dallas and Harris counties for now may remain open for drive-through, takeout and delivery, but dine-in service will be prohibited. Full Story
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Degrees of anxiety: As college classrooms empty, students fear for educations, jobs
Texas universities are moving online, but how do you learn circuit welding or vocal ensemble by videoconference? What happens when campus jobs dry up? And will anyone get to walk the stage come graduation day? Full Story
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stops an execution because of coronavirus
John Hummel’s lawyer requested a stay of execution in a unique court filing Friday, but Tarrant County officials opposed it. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says to expect "exponential" increase in positive coronavirus cases
As the virus that causes COVID-19 increasingly spreads through Texas communities and the state's testing capacity increases, the number of positive cases will rise. Full Story
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Watch Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's press conference on coronavirus updates
On Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a statewide public health disaster and said Texas would soon be able to ramp up testing for the new coronavirus. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/16: Dallas, Houston closing bars; officials report at least 69 cases in state
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates. Full Story
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UT-Austin researcher explains lab's key role in coronavirus vaccine development
We visited the University of Texas at Austin's McLellan Lab, where scientists have made a critical breakthrough toward developing a vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus. Full Story
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![Graduate research assistant Jake Fink, left, biology junior Morgane Hale, and research associate John Ludes-Meyers, Ph. D. research viral proteins at the McLellan Lab at The University of Texas at Austin on March 11, 2020.]()
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/15: Texas count climbs; state gets a boost in medical safety supplies
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Travelers stuck in long lines at DFW due to CDC questionnaire and enhanced screening, airport says
Many are returning following the travel ban announced by President Donald Trump, in which there's a 30-day suspension of travel between Europe and the United State in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Story
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Texas counties with coronavirus: Case updates and what we know
There are cases in each of the state’s five largest urban areas, though the virus has now also appeared in counties spanning from East Texas to the Gulf Coast. Officials expect statewide testing capacity to increase soon. Full Story
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Coronavirus community spread suspected in Brazoria County; patients attended Houston Rodeo
The individuals, who reside in the same household in Alvin, self-reported after going to the Houston Rodeo cook-off and livestock show and have not traveled outside the Houston area. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/14: Austin gets a drive-through testing center, H-E-B closing early
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Texas gets drive-thru coronavirus testing in San Antonio, but it's not open to the general public
The drive-thru testing is not open to the general public, city officials said in a press release. Full Story
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