State numbers for positive coronavirus tests increase but lag behind other reports
Official numbers from the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that at least 373 people have tested positive...
(CNN)Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday he will allow his stay-at-home order for the Lone Star State to expire on Thursday, commencing a phased exit from the social distancing measures meant to mitigate the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Republican's new...
HOUSTON – Using data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the Texas Tribune is tracking how many people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Texas each day.
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HOUSTON — Houston and Harris County residents ages 10 and older must wear facial coverings in public, Harris County Judge Hidalgo announced at a Wednesday afternoon news conference. Watch live here.
Anyone caught without their nose and mouth covered could be...
HOUSTON — Monday marks a big day for Texas businesses, especially gyms. It’s been two months without treadmills or personal trainers, but on Monday, they can finally open.
With two months of virtual workouts, bedroom burn sessions and even rooftop...
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- With the statewide stay-at-home order set to expire in just two days, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced a three-prong plan to root out COVID-19 that follows three Ts: test, trace, treat.
"In order to keep...
Governor Greg Abbott has extended the disaster declaration in effect for all Texas counties as the coronavirus continues to spread across the state and the nation.
The proclamation was announced Sunday and will, in part, provide the groundwork for Abbott to continue to waive...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner each named a recovery czar Monday to co-lead the local coronavirus recovery effort, including a plan to relaunch the economy and prepare for a potential uptick in cases if...
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Every park in Harris County, including the city of Houston, is closed for Easter weekend.
In a major reversal of an earlier position, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the closure of about 380 parks and trails...
A coalition of 350 local businesses is urging Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Lina Hidalgo to begin May 1 to ease stay-at-home restrictions meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, warning many firms cannot survive additional...
