Southwest swelters in heat wave
CBSN Dallas-Fort Worth meteorologist Erin Moran has the latest forecast as a heat advisory is issued for the region.
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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.
Some low population areas report zero COVID-19 cases
While most parts of Texas are struggling with surging coronavirus infections, some of its counties are miraculously reporting zero cases. Janet Shamlian has more.
COVID-19 cases continue to surge nationwide
The country's three most populous states Florida, Texas, and California all reported their highest single-day death tolls this week. Danya Bacchus reports.
Coronavirus impacts 2020 race for Biden, Trump
CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto has more on the 2020 race with the latest Battleground Tracker poll.
Battleground Tracker: COVID reshapes presidential race in Sun Belt
Biden has an edge over Trump in Florida, while the two are neck and neck in Arizona and Texas.
Parts of U.S. scramble to shut down as country breaks another virus record
The U.S. has hit an all-time high in new, confirmed infections for the third time in less than a week.
Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks
"The worst is yet to come," Governor Greg Abbott warned.
CA, AZ, TX struggle to contain coronavirus
Despite efforts by state leaders, COVID-19 cases continue to rise in California, Arizona and Texas. One family is now blaming their governor's policies during the pandemic for the death of their father. Mireya Villarreal reports.
California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls
The country's three biggest states are reporting their largest one-day death tolls since the pandemic began.
Heat wave bearing down on Southwest
A long-lasting heat wave will bring triple-digit temperatures to much of Texas and other parts of the Southwest in the coming days. CBSN Dallas-Fort Worth meteorologist Erin Moran takes a look at the forecast.
Americans face testing delays as virus surges: "A hot mess"
Some Americans are going at least a week without receiving a diagnosis as demand rises for COVID-19 testing.
Inside a Texas hospital overwhelmed by virus cases
Medical staff at the South Texas Medical System hospital are strained, struggling to treat more than 140 patients with the virus.
Texas COVID-19 death toll reaches new high
Texas saw its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday. More than 2,800 people have died from the virus there. Mireya Villarreal looks at one overrun hospital in a hard-hit part of the state, Rio Grande Valley, to show firsthand the toll the virus takes on both hospital workers and patients.
Texas executes man for killing elderly man nearly 3 decades ago
Billy Joe Wardlow was the first inmate in Texas to receive a lethal injection since February 6 and the second in the U.S. since the nation began reopening following pandemic-related shutdowns.
Texas police refuse to enforce mask mandate
In Texas, where coronavirus cases are skyrocketing, a growing number of sheriff's departments are refusing to enforce the governor's mandatory mask order. Janet Shamlian reports.
Texas struggles with virus testing demands
Texas is struggling to meet COVID-19 testing demands as thousands of potential patients line up daily. But, with reports of tests running out before noon, some of the potentially infected are being turned away. Omar Villafranca reports.
"Explosively large" surge in COVID cases
Novavax is the latest company to get $1.6 billion in federal funding to develop and distribute a coronavirus vaccine by early 2021. This comes as cases surge in states like Texas and Florida. Internal medicine specialist, Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss the latest details
Texas shatters daily record with over 10,000 new virus cases
New York and Florida are the only other states to surpass 10,000 new cases in a single day.
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 leaders face spike in COVID cases
The number of coronavirus cases in Texas doubled in recent weeks and several major cities warn they are quickly running out of hospital beds. Governor Greg Abbott finally issued a mandate for all residents to wear a mask. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joined CBSN to explain the spike in numbers and the pressure to keep Texas open.
Ice cream bus gives more than frozen treats
Mireya Villarreal reports on how ice cream is helping build a sense of community and normalcy in the midst of a pandemic. Behind the wheel of a cow-painted ice cream bus is a woman with a passion for bomb pops, orange push-ups and ice cream sandwiches.
Hospitals across Texas prepare to hit capacity amid virus surge
A nurse who fell ill with COVID-19 warns it could happen to anyone.
Houston mayor warns hospital system close to "overwhelmed" by COVID spike
Texas is one of 40 states reporting a surge in coronavirus infections.
Houston mayor warns hospital system close to "overwhelmed"
Mayor Sylvester Turner says the city is struggling to keep up with hospitalizations as the coronavirus spreads.
Houthis issue new threat on Saudi airspace after attack on Riyadh airport
Thousands still without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Zelenskyy claps back after Trump calls for new Ukrainian president
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