Texas Allocates $200M To Purchase Devices For At-Home Learning For Students
Texas leaders announced Friday that $200 million will be allocated to the purchase of technology and Internet solutions so that students can learn remotely.
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Texas leaders announced Friday that $200 million will be allocated to the purchase of technology and Internet solutions so that students can learn remotely.
The state recorded 10,569 people hospitalized with COVID-19 on Tuesday.
State health officials reported 5,655 new COVID-19 cases and 43 more deaths on Monday.
Federal funding for a major COVID-19 testing site in Dallas has been extended through July 31, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sunday.
Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey said Friday the state party could consider a censure resolution against Gov. Greg Abbott for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bar owners in Dallas and other Texas cities are filing a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott for an order that shut them down again during the pandemic.
A disaster declaration for all counties in Texas in response to the COVID-19 threat has been extended, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Thursday suspending elective surgeries in hospitals in all counties located within 11 Trauma Service Areas (TSAs) in Texas.
A group of bar owners in Dallas, Terrell and Austin filed a $1 million lawsuit this week after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered bars to close June 26.
Both Gov. Abbott and Dallas County Judge Jenkins agree slowing the spread of the virus will boost the economy, but how to achieve that is a different story.
A growing number of sheriffs in Texas say they are refusing to follow a recent executive order requiring face masks in public. Governor Greg Abbott's mandate aims to slow the spread of coronavirus, as cases in the state soar.
Leaders in major areas of Texas are asking the governor for more local control, such as the ability to order residents to stay home, in responding to the surge in coronavirus cases.
The city of Dallas sent out an emergency alert to residents Friday evening to remind them about the statewide mask order Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday.
The goal is to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during a significant spike of virus cases in Texas.
The Governor also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings of over 10 people.
According to the Texas Restaurant Association, the closure of these restaurants has put 35,000 employees out of work.
"The City of Colleyville fully intends to comply with this order and asks that residents wear masks," Asst. City Manager Mark Wood said.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that $2.67 billion in federal funding was approved to support Texas hospitals providing care for people receiving Medicaid.
A Joshua ISD student-athlete has tested positive for COVID-19.
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces, and Webb counties to help ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients in those communities.
Two men have been arrested and charged with rioting and committing other crimes at the Capitol building in Austin amid demonstrations against police violence and racial injustice.
Owners and customers of North Texas bars are protesting another shutdown order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott.
In Dallas Sunday, Vice President Mike Pence pledged more testing for Texas and urged the state's residents to wear masks amid a rapid increase in coronavirus cases.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to issue further orders in the midst of a surge in COVID-19 cases, including a "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order and a statewide face mask requirement.
Vice President Mike Pence and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited Dallas on Sunday and addressed a surge of COVID-19 cases in the state since reopening efforts began in May.
