Cleburne Mayor Warns Residents Of 'Swift And Strong Consequences' For Not Complying With COVID-19 Orders

Officials in the City of Cleburne have introduced new regulations -- mostly for grocers and their customers -- to try and help fight the spread of COVID-19.

• Apr 2, 2020

Collin County Judge Rescinds Order That 'All Businesses Are Essential'

Judge Chris Hill says Governor Greg Abbott's order supersedes his and businesses that may have deemed themselves essential are no longer essential.

• Mar 31, 2020

Gov. Abbott: Extends Order, Keeps School Closed Until May 4

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his disaster declaration to limit human contact to prevent the spread of coronavirus, meaning schools are closed until at least May 4.

• Mar 31, 2020

Dallas Mayor Begs Residents To 'Please Keep Your Distance' When In Parks And On City Trails

As the number of positive COVID-19 cases grows, the City of Dallas is enacting a new set of regulations requiring hospitals to give leaders daily reports regarding ventilator and hospital bed capacity.

• Mar 31, 2020

Judge Blocks Dallas Employee Sick Leave Ordinance Set To Begin April 1

A judge has stopped the City of Dallas from enforcing an ordinance that requires private businesses to offer paid sick leave.

• Mar 31, 2020

North Texas Members Of Congress Voice Support After House Passes $2.2 Trillion Relief Package

North Texas members of congress are voicing their support after the House passed a $2.2 trillion bill that will provide economic relief for Americans and businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 27, 2020

Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package

The Senate passed a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package late Wednesday night. The vote was 96-0.

• Mar 26, 2020

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says He's 'All In' On Risking Health To Lift Social Distancing Guidelines To Boost Economy

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick insisted he's "all in" on lifting social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic in order to boost the economy -- despite the fact that he and other senior citizens remain at high risk for the deadly disease.

• Mar 24, 2020

Governor Abbott Request Presidential Declaration Of Major Disaster In Texas Over Impact Of Coronavirus

"Texas is all-in on our response to COVID-19 and we need Washington's financial assistance..." said Governor Abbott.

• Mar 23, 2020

Markets Drop As Senate Fails To Pass COVID-19 Aid/Stimulus Bill

The Senate failed Sunday to advance a third economic stimulus package to help Americans and the American economy weather the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus: Gov. Abbott Postpones May 26 Primary Runoffs Until July 14

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has postponed the May 26 primary runoff elections until July 14 because of the coronavirus threat.

• Mar 21, 2020

Officials In U.S. And Mexico Announce New, Tougher Travel Restrictions Along Border

As expected, the United States and Mexico announced Friday that travel would be sharply restricted along their shared border as part of efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus.

• Mar 20, 2020

Gov. Abbott Postpones Local Elections, Waives Driver Licenses Expiration Date

Local governments now have the ability to postpone their May 2, 2020 elections until November 3, 2020.

• Mar 18, 2020

As COVID-19 Cases Increase Texas Governor Greg Abbott Activates National Guard

Saying they need 'to be prepared to assist with response efforts for COVID-19' Texas Governor Greg Abbott activated the Texas National Guard on Tuesday.

• Mar 17, 2020

Airlines Seek $50 Billion Coronavirus Bailout From U.S. Government

U.S. airlines -- including Fort Worth-based American Airlines and Dallas-based Southwest Airlines -- are asking the federal government for billions in relief to help them recover from a downturn in travel due to COVID-19.

• Mar 17, 2020

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