Governor: "Closing down Texas again will always be the last option"
But he said that if the spike continues, "further action will be necessary."
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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."
Protests to make Juneteenth a national holiday
There are an estimated 275 events happening in 45 states to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday. Now, with many Americans in the streets demanding racial justice, there is new energy to make the day a national holiday. Adriana Diaz reports.
Feds take down sites replacing sex trafficking portal Backpage.com
CityXGuide.com and its affiliated websites, advertised prostitution, child sex trafficking and other illicit services.
Juneteenth recognizes "original sin" of U.S., Texas lawmaker says
On June 19, 1865, the last group of enslaved people in America were freed, years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
What is Juneteenth?
On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, received news that they were free. Now, people across the nation observe the holiday 155 years later.
Returning to work led to dad's COVID-19 death, daughter says
When Robert Washington's employer reopened for business, he went back on the job — his family says it cost him his life.
NAACP president reacts to George Floyd's death
More than two weeks after his death, George Floyd was laid to rest in his hometown of Houston on Tuesday. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to give his reaction to the ceremony.
Lucille's owner on great-grandmother's legacy
Houston restaurant Lucille's, named for a 20th century African-American chef and entrepreneur who broke barriers in Texas, has survived both Hurricane Harvey and the coronavirus pandemic. On the day the city memorialized George Floyd, his family met with Joe Biden at the restaurant. Michelle Miller speaks to chef and owner Chris Williams.
Trump holds panel on race in Texas
President Trump was in Dallas on Thursday where he held a roundtable discussion faith leaders, law enforcement officials and small business owners about race relations, policing, and reopening the economy. Texas is shaping up to be a key contest in the presidential race, with a recent poll showing Mr. Trump and Joe Biden tied in the state. Gromer Jeffers, a political writer for the Dallas Morning News, joins CBSN to discuss that and more.
Texas governor gives coronavirus update
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that the state is seeing a surge in coronavirus cases from people under 30. The state hit new highs Tuesday in the number of new infections and the number of new hospitalizations since the outbreak began.
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.
6 states report record-high jumps in new coronavirus cases
The United States may be at a crucial point in the coronavirus pandemic.
Restaurants again shutting their doors as coronavirus flares
Eateries in Texas, Florida and other states that had reopened are having to close after workers became infected.
Execution halted after chaplain barred; Kardashian thanks court
The justices blocked Ruben Gutierrez's execution about an hour before he could have been put to death.
Texas reports record high number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients
The state is reporting a record-high number of coronavirus hospitalizations for the fourth day in a row.
Police department rips Tucker Carlson for "inaccurate" protest report
The department said Carlson's report creates "creates an environment of confusion and bitterness"
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.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise
There's a notable rise in new coronavirus cases in several states, particularly in populous states like California, Texas and Florida. More than 2 million Americans have been infected thus far and the national death toll is now at 115,000. Janet Shamlian reports.
New coronavirus hotspots emerge in the South and Southwest
Some health experts say we could be seeing the impact of opening too early.
Houston weighs another lockdown as virus cases surge
Officials are cautioning that they may need to order people back home and open a COVID-19 hospital at the football complex.
After 1 billion robocalls, a record FCC fine on the line
Two Texas companies tried to fraudulently peddle health insurance with a billion scam robocalls, regulators allege.
George Floyd's daughter to get full scholarship to Texas university
"This gesture cannot take the place of her dad's loving presence, but we hope that it will contribute to easing her journey through life," says TSU official
Rep. Jackson Lee speaks at Floyd's funeral
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas spoke at George Floyd's funeral in Houston, and said, "Around the world... there are people rising up who will never sit down until you get justice." Watch her remarks.
Rev. Al Sharpton's eulogy for George Floyd
Reverend Al Sharpton delivered a powerful eulogy for George Floyd at his funeral service in Houston. "God took an ordinary brother from the Third Ward, from the housing projects... and made him the cornerstone of a movement that's going to change the whole wide world," Sharpton said. Watch his full remarks.
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
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