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Nearly 900k Texans have been vaccinated; state releases list of vaccine hub providers

Nearly 900k Texans have been vaccinated; state releases list of vaccine hub providers

The Texas Department of State Health Services released a list of 28 providers or vaccine hubs on its website.

4 days ago
Video resource highlights services for military families transferring to Texas

Video resource highlights services for military families transferring to Texas

The governor's office says the video provides information on employment, education, skills development, and health services offered for those about to transfer or have transferred to Texas.

4 days ago
Central Texas counties may soon roll back occupancy limits

Central Texas counties may soon roll back occupancy limits

Under an executive order issued last year by governor Abbott, a rollback of occupancy might soon be implemented in counties such as Williamson and Hays counties.

6 days ago
Abbott places state resources on standby ahead of winter weather

Abbott places state resources on standby ahead of winter weather

The system is expected to move across the state starting Saturday evening through early Monday morning and is threatening to bring snowfall to much of the northern half of Texas. 

January 8
Legislation filed to limit Texas governor's disaster powers

Legislation filed to limit Texas governor's disaster powers

The legislation, according to state Rep. Drew Springer, is not a personal critique on how the governor has managed the state response to the pandemic.

January 6
COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center opens to treat outpatients

COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center opens to treat outpatients

The Texas Division Of Emergency Management has established a COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Austin to treat outpatient cases of COVID-19.

January 4
Texas Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Austin dine-in curfew

Texas Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Austin dine-in curfew

The Texas Supreme Court conditionally granted Paxton's petition and directed the Third Court of Appeals to issue relief and block enforcement of the restrictions pending final resolution of the appeal.

January 1
District judge rules to allow dine-in restrictions in Austin-Travis County

District judge rules to allow dine-in restrictions in Austin-Travis County

After pushback from the state, Austin-Travis County will be allowed to enforce food and beverage establishments to close for dine-in between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:00 am through the holiday weekend.

December 31, 2020
Abbott prepares resources ahead of expected winter weather

Abbott prepares resources ahead of expected winter weather

Governor Abbott has placed resources on standby ahead of significant winter weather and potential flash flooding that is expected to impact Texas.

December 29, 2020
'It's that easy!' Texas Gov. Greg Abbott receives COVID-19 vaccine in Austin

'It's that easy!' Texas Gov. Greg Abbott receives COVID-19 vaccine in Austin

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott received the COVID-19 vaccine at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin.

December 22, 2020
Texas COVID-19 vaccine distribution predicted to hit 1M doses by end of December

Texas COVID-19 vaccine distribution predicted to hit 1M doses by end of December

Gov. Greg Abbott predicted more than a million people will be vaccinated in Texas by the end of the month because of this massive logistical effort.

December 17, 2020
Abbott speaks, lights candle at Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Abbott speaks, lights candle at Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony Thursday evening.

December 17, 2020
Texas schools receive free access to supplemental K-5 math computer program

Texas schools receive free access to supplemental K-5 math computer program

The governor's office says, like other THL 3.0 offerings, these instructional materials are optional and TEKS-aligned.

December 17, 2020
Abbott: Texas has distributed 224,000 doses of vaccine so far

Abbott: Texas has distributed 224,000 doses of vaccine so far

Texas Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Texas at the UPS Distribution Center in Austin.

December 17, 2020
Abbott plans for 100,000 people to begin the vaccination process

Abbott plans for 100,000 people to begin the vaccination process

Governor Abbott said the State of Texas has been practicing distribution since the spring.

December 9, 2020
Gov. Abbott proposes state takes over policing downtown Austin

Gov. Abbott proposes state takes over policing downtown Austin

The governor's plan would establish state control between the lake and 32nd Street and I-35 to Lamar or Mopac. That stretch includes UT, the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the downtown business district. 

December 4, 2020
ATPE weighs in on COVID-19 vaccine access for Texas educators

ATPE weighs in on COVID-19 vaccine access for Texas educators

The Association of Texas Professional Educators says that the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine is "welcome news."

December 3, 2020
Emergency SNAP benefits extended for December in Texas

Emergency SNAP benefits extended for December in Texas

The emergency December allotments are in addition to the almost $1.7 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans between April and November.

December 3, 2020
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas must boost coronavirus control efforts

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas must boost coronavirus control efforts

Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas talk about the recommendations that Texas do more to curb the spread of COVID-19.

December 2, 2020
Abbott announces initial COVID-19 vaccine distribution for December

Abbott announces initial COVID-19 vaccine distribution for December

Gov. Abbott has announced the state's distribution plan, which will initially focus on healthcare and frontline workers.

December 2, 2020
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