Curfew enacted in El Paso as hospitals and ICUs near capacity
"In less than three weeks we've spiked from 259 to 786 COVID-related hospitalizations — a 300% increase," said El Paso's public health director.
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Governor asks to use El Paso military hospital as COVID-19 surges
The request comes as COVID-19 cases have been surging throughout Texas and the country.
Democrats optimistic in Texas
New polling from Quinnipiac University estimates President Trump and Joe Biden are tied in Texas at 47% each. It comes as Democrats in the state express optimism that they can flip the state House blue for the first time in nearly two decades. Renuka Rayasam, Texas correspondent for Politico, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
10/22: Red and Blue
Final Presidential debate of the 2020 election; Pres. Trump's support among evangelical voters
Committee votes on Amy Coney Barrett
Despite Democrats' boycotting the meeting Thursday morning, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham proceeded with a party-line vote to advance the nomination of President Trump's Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett. Watch the vote as it unfolded live on CBSN, with analysis by CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes.
"Seinfeld" cast reuniting to raise money for Texas Democrats
The cast of the "show about nothing" is reuniting for "A Fundraiser About Something" — to turn Texas blue.
Teen works on potential cure for coronavirus
A 14-year-old from Texas hopes to one day save lives with her research on a potential treatment for the coronavirus. Mireya Villarreal shares her story.
Woman in her 30s died from COVID-19 on a flight
The woman died on a flight from Arizona to Texas, and was believed to have underlying conditions.
"The FBI Declassified": To catch a serial bomber
For 20 days, an unidentified bomber terrorized the city of Austin, Texas, when a series of homemade explosive devices detonated, killing two people and wounding three more.
10-month-old's heart stops beating after legal battle over life support
The parents alleged the hospital denied their rights to freedom of religious expression and liberties, stating in court documents, "even though [Nick] is brain dead, he still is a human person, alive with a full body, soul, and spirit given by God."
Dem candidate thinks Biden can win Texas
Texas is seen as the ultimate Electoral College prize for Democrats, but the state has been a Republican stronghold for years. Julie Oliver, the Democratic candidate for the state's 25th Congressional District, spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about why she believes Joe Biden will win her state.
Texas begins early voting with huge turnout
Texas joins Georgia as a state showing long lines and huge turnout as it begins early in-person voting. Omar Villafranca reports.
Texas appeals court sides with governor on ballot drop boxes
Governor Greg Abbott said that counties could only have one site where voters may hand-deliver mail ballots.
Concerns grow as Texas limits ballot drop-off sites
A federal appeals court has sided with Texas' governor in his bid to limit the number of drop-off ballot boxes to one per county across the state. Janet Shamlian has details.
Hurricane Delta leaves 700,000 people without power
More than 700,000 people are without power across Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Delta. The storm has since been downgraded but still remain dangerous. Mireya Villareal reports.
Delta downgraded to tropical storm
Heavy rain and strong winds are again pounding coastal Louisiana and portions of Texas and Mississippi after Hurricane Delta became the tenth named storm to hit the U.S. mainland in 2020. While it was downgraded to a tropical storm overnight, Delta still carries danger as it moves slowly inland with winds of about 45 miles per hour. Mireya Villarreal reports from hard-hit Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Sandra Garner to 911: "My husband's been shot"
Listen to the Texas woman's call to 911 as an operator instructs her how to do CPR while waiting for first responders to arrive. Garner claims a masked intruder entered her bedroom and shot her husband hours after they celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary.
Texas teacher holds remote puppet shows
Teaching has become more difficult amid the coronavirus pandemic. But that hasn't stopped kindergarten teacher Lauren Kinsler of Katy, Texas, from finding new ways to inspire her students. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana
Heavy rain and strong winds are again pounding coastal Louisiana and portions of Texas and Mississippi after Hurricane Delta made landfall Friday evening. It has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, though the system has left more than 600,000 people without power. David Begnaud reports from Lafayette, Louisiana.
Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Delta
Hurricane Delta is gaining strength over the Gulf of Mexico as it approaches landfall along the Louisiana coast. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest on the path of the potentially devastating storm.
Bodycam video shows first moments of murder investigation
Get a rare look at what cops saw as they entered the Maypearl, Texas, home of Sandra and Jon Garner on the morning of January 2, 2018.
3 million voters registered after 2016 — Dems now hope to flip Texas
About 1 in every 5 voters in Texas in 2020 were not registered in 2016.
Immigrant mother says she's grateful to be in America
Much has changed in a year, but the family that escaped threats in their home country still faces an uncertain future in the U.S.
Black man led by rope by cops on horseback suing for $1 million
Donald Neely's suit claims he was humiliated during the August 2019 arrest on a trespassing charge that was later dismissed.
Texas police document evidence at murder scene
Body camera video shows Maypearl, Texas, Police Chief Boyd Norton taking important cellphone photos shortly after arriving to investigate the shooting death of Jon Garner on January 2, 2018.
At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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