Texas drastically limits ballot drop-off sites before election
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reduced mail in ballot drop off sites to one per county.
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CDC's new COVID-19 testing guidelines widely criticized
The CDC and other health officials are under fire for changing guidelines for coronavirus testing and who should be getting them in the first place. Manny Bojorquez reports.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Hurricane Laura
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss Hurricane Laura as it hit the Texas coast. Plus, the complications of weathering a hurricane during a pandemic.
Governor: "Texans are in danger" despite minimal storm surge
Abbott cautiously expressed optimism that no deaths had yet been reported from the hurricane in his state.
Texas governor declares state of disaster in 23 counties ahead of storms
Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are expected to make landfall this week amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas prepares for 2 incoming storms
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Sunday that states of disaster have been declared in 23 counties as two storms — Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura — approach the state. The storm threat comes as the Lone Star State continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his press conference here.
Tesla to build its largest auto assembly plant in Texas
Over the next 10 years, Tesla will receive more than $60 million in tax breaks from the federal government and a local school district.
Houston leaders call for lockdown as coronavirus cases spike
"Not only do we need a stay home order now, but we need to stick with it this time until the hospitalization curve comes down, not just flattens," Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo tweeted Sunday.
Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks
"The worst is yet to come," Governor Greg Abbott warned.
Texas sheriffs are refusing to enforce governor's mask requirement
At least nine counties have publicly said they will not enforce the executive order requiring face masks in public.
Texas bar owners sue governor over closures
Governor Greg Abbott said he's trying to slow spread of COVID-19. Bar owners say they're being unfairly singled out.
Texas governor pauses reopening
In Local Matters, CBSN's Elaine Quijano takes a closer look at the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Texas, where Governor Greg Abbott has paused plans to continue reopening the state. Politico's Texas correspondent Renu Rayasam joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Texas hits record highs in new infections
Texas is once again calling on businesses to reduce service and capacity as coronavirus cases in the state peak, overwhelming hospitals. Janet Shamlian reports.
Amid coronavirus surge, Abbott expresses regret on reopening bars
The number of people hospitalized in Texas from the coronavirus increased for the 15th consecutive day, surpassing 5,000 for the first time.
Texas halts reopening amid surge in coronavirus cases
"The State of Texas will pause any further phases to open Texas," reads a press release from the governor's office.
Texas governor might add more COVID-19 restrictions
"We are looking at greater restrictions," Governor Greg Abbott said Wednesday, after initially saying this would be a last resort.
TX governor calls virus spread "unacceptable"
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the coronavirus is spreading in Texas at an "unacceptable rate" Monday, and did not take shutting the state back down off the table if conditions continue to deteriorate at the current rate. Meanwhile, hospitals in several major cities are seeing an alarming increase in coronavirus hospitalizations and some health care workers are getting sick. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Governor: "Closing down Texas again will always be the last option"
But he said that if the spike continues, "further action will be necessary."
Texas governor coronavirus briefing
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday outlined guidance for state residents to combat the recent surge in coronavirus cases "without having to return to stay-at-home policies." "Closing down Texas again will always be the last option," he said, adding that if the spike continues, "further action will be necessary."
Texas governor says young people are driving coronavirus surge
The state had 2,518 new hospitalizations on Tuesday, the fifth straight day of record highs.
Texas sees its highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations so far
The spike in cases comes as the state continues to move forward with its plan to reopen.
Texas governor announces bars can reopen Friday with restrictions
Plans to reopen in El Paso and Amarillo, two hotspot regions, are delayed a week.
Texas governor announces more reopenings
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced plans for "Phase 2" of reopening businesses in the state, which will allow bars to reopen at 25% capacity on Friday. Two hotspot regions, El Paso and Amarillo, will be delayed a week. Watch his news conference.
Texas reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
More than 700 cases were reported Friday in the Amarillo region, where meatpacking plants have been targeted for increased testing.
Texas attorney general on phased reopening
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced plans for a phased reopening of the state's economy, beginning this week. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined CBSN to discuss the timeline for lifting restrictions.
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