Governor Abbott Announces No New Statewide Restrictions Regarding Coronavirus In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday suggested Texans stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19, but he did not announce a statewide order to shelter at home.
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Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday suggested Texans stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19, but he did not announce a statewide order to shelter at home.
"Texas is all-in on our response to COVID-19 and we need Washington's financial assistance..." said Governor Abbott.
Governor Greg Abbott has declined to follow the lead of some Texas cities and other states with a statewide "shelter in place" because of the coronavirus.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued additional executive orders Sunday to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has postponed the May 26 primary runoff elections until July 14 because of the coronavirus threat.
Experts say most people who test positive for Covid-19 won't need to be hospitalized, just isolated from other people.
"Small businesses are the foundation of our state's economy and they need all the help they can get..." said Governor Abbott.
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order that all massage establishments in the state will close at midnight until April 3.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has imposed statewide restrictions on school, restaurants, bars, gyms, clubs and more in an effort to combat the continuing spread of COVID-19.
This temporary closure will not apply to those seeking an initial Commercial Driver License. DPS offices that provide CDL testing will remain open solely for the purpose of providing initial CDLs.
Restaurants with a mixed beverage permit may sell beer, wine, or mixed drinks for delivery as long as they are accompanied by food purchased from the restaurant.
With reports the government could soon be sending checks or direct deposits to help us, the Federal Trade Commission is trying to get ahead of scammers.
Local governments now have the ability to postpone their May 2, 2020 elections until November 3, 2020.
Gov. Abbott was joined by Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley and state health officials.
Texas is largely leaving it up local governments to decide how to proceed regarding businesses during the coronavirus outbreak.
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.
Access will only be granted to "essential visitors such as medical professionals and authorized caregivers acting specifically on a patient's behalf."
Last week a Texas state representative petitioned to have all standardized public school testing canceled because of the coronavirus, today Governor Greg Abbott made it official.
In an effort to keep grocery stores stocked during the growing concern of the coronavirus outbreak, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has waived laws in order to allow trucks from the alcohol industry to deliver supplies to those stores.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has taken notice of lines with reportedly hours-long wait times at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Saturday evening for arriving international travelers.
The pandemic has spread to all of the state's biggest cities, including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.
Gov. Abbott said in a news release Sunday that "approximately 90 Texans" are among the unspecified number of U.S. citizens expected to arrive at Lackland Air Force Base.
"Price-gouging is un-Texan and will not be tolerated in our state," read the joint statement. "We will work to combat any attempt to exploit public health and safety for monetary gain."
Six public health labs, including ones in Dallas and Fort Worth, are now equipped to perform COVID-19 testing.
"We've been through this exercise before," Governor Abbott said referencing the Ebola situation in Dallas in 2014. "In Texas language, this isn't our first rodeo."
A Fort Worth owner says she furloughed more than half her staff as the state cracks down on smokable hemp products.
Police records show 29-year-old Dashane Ballard was booked into the FWPD detention facility early Thursday .
MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0.
Marcus Reeves Jr. was shot outside an Oak Cliff home. Police now say the teen who called 911 is the same person accused of pulling the trigger.
A chilling twist in court, testimony reveals Tanner Horner repeatedly invoked an alter ego, "Zero," as investigators worked to uncover the truth in the Athena Strand case.
A Fort Worth owner says she furloughed more than half her staff as the state cracks down on smokable hemp products.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Police records show 29-year-old Dashane Ballard was booked into the FWPD detention facility early Thursday .
MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0.
Marcus Reeves Jr. was shot outside an Oak Cliff home. Police now say the teen who called 911 is the same person accused of pulling the trigger.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said DHS employees affected by the government shutdown will be paid through the recent pay periods by the end of the week.
Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a source familiar with the plans.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0.
Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and hit six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Clippers' 116-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including in overtime, to lead the Dallas Stars to the 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.
Kyle Higashioka gave Texas the lead with a two-run homer, Nathan Eovaldi recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six solid innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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