Transcript: Sylvester Turner on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner that aired Sunday, July 5, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Texas
Texas governor issues mandatory mask policy
The order also gives local authorities the ability to limit gatherings of more than 10 people.
Illegal eviction efforts in Texas
The United States is facing a potential wave of evictions when short-term protections and expanded unemployment benefits expire. Megan Kimble, senior editor of the Texas Observer, joins CBSN to discuss how landlords in Texas are filing hundreds of evictions in violation of the CARES Act.
Fighting COVID-19 in Texas as cases spike
A Texas nurse who says she almost died from COVID-19 returns to the battle lines as doctors voice concerns over the rising number of cases in the state. Janet Shamlian reports.
Couple married for 53 years dies of COVID-19 an hour apart
Their son said it was a thoughtful ICU nurse who decided to bring the couple together one last time.
Fort Hood soldier believed dead, family says; suspect kills himself
Investigators in Texas found human remains in the search for Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén, who has been missing since April.
Houston hospitals are transferring patients to free up beds
"We are actively trying to transfer out ICU and surge patients...just because we don't have the capacity to treat those patients," a hospital official said
Mom makes signs honoring frontline workers
A mom from Texas found herself doodling pictures of frontline workers when she couldn't sleep. To thank them for their essential work during the coronavirus pandemic, she turned the drawings into yard signs and started selling them to raise money for local charities. Now, they've become a hit across the country and can be seen at homes in 32 states.
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.
White House pushes back on Russian bounty reports
The White House is pushing back on reports that President Trump was briefed about an alleged plot by Russia to pay Taliban-linked fighters to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
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.
Coronavirus resurges as Americans ease into reopenings
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments on COVID-19 across the country.
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.
U.S. sees record-breaking 45,300 new coronavirus cases in one day
Governors in Florida and Texas are reversing course and tightening restrictions.
Saharan dust cloud covers parts of U.S.
A Saharan dust storm, nicknamed "Godzilla" for its massive size, is moving toward the northeastern U.S. after stretching from Texas to Florida on Friday. It is expected to cause thick, hazy skies that will lead to poor air quality. Parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are also expecting to be battered by severe thunderstorms Saturday after golf ball-sized hail pelted Colorado roads on Friday. Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with what viewers can expect from their weather.
COVID-19 cases surge in Florida and Texas
The U.S. broke another single-day record for new coronavirus infections Friday as other countries around the world continued the process of reopening. The spike has the governors of Florida and Texas reversing course and tightening restrictions. Michael George reports from New York, once the epicenter of the pandemic.
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 hospitals inundated with virus patients
Just weeks after re-opening the economy, Texas is once again calling businesses like bars and restaurants to reduce service and capacity as coronavirus cases in the state peak at record highs. Janet Shamlian reports.
Surprise party in Texas leaves 18 people sick with coronavirus
"There's not a worse feeling than what my family is going through right now," one relative said.
Texas pauses reopening as virus cases climb
Texas Medical Center, the largest cluster of hospitals in the world, is reporting its ICU beds are at 100% capacity. Now the state is pausing its move into the next phase of reopening as COVID-19 cases mount at record levels. Janet Shamlian reports.
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.
States that rushed to reopen are now feeling economic pain
"Getting a hamburger and a beer isn't worth more deaths," one Arizona resident said of the state's push to reopen.
Doctor says more lockdowns may be needed
The U.S. just reported its largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases since the outbreak began, with more than 38,600 reported Wednesday. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the latest, and Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at Columbia University, joins CBSN to discuss what can be done to help contain the outbreak.
Coronavirus cases surging in Florida and Texas amid reopening
The trends there are part of a larger picture: The U.S. is seeing a dangerous increase in COVID-19 cases across the South and West.
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.
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Thousands still without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
Democrat Chris Pappas says "we're taking nothing for granted" in N.H. race
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
Live
After airport strike, Trump considering whether to join fight against Houthis
