State stay-at-home order will expire on April 30, first phase of businesses reopening May 1
The governor says the stay-at-home order that he issued that is set to expire on April 30 will be allowed to expire. The following day, on May 1, the first phase begins in which retail stores, malls, movie theaters and restaurants will be allowed to reopen but occupancy can be no more than 25%.
The governor says the stay-at-home order that he issued that is set to expire on April 30 will be allowed to expire. The following day, on May 1, the first phase begins in which retail stores, malls, movie theaters and restaurants will be allowed to reopen but occupancy can be no more than 25%.
Texas restaurants, stores, malls, movie theaters can reopen May 1 at reduced capacity
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that restaurants and stores will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity across the state starting May 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that restaurants and stores will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity across the state starting May 1.
Protesters gather at Texas State Capital to protest Gov. Abbott to re-open businesses
Friday, Governor Abbott did release a plan to re-open the state, in phases. Starting this week, restrictions on surgeries, state parks, and retail will be loosened. Abbott says the plan will be guided by data and medical professionals.
Friday, Governor Abbott did release a plan to re-open the state, in phases. Starting this week, restrictions on surgeries, state parks, and retail will be loosened. Abbott says the plan will be guided by data and medical professionals.
Texas slowly starts reopening with some stores offering "retail-to-go"
Gov. Greg Abbott has been working towards reopening the state without spreading COVID-19.
Gov. Greg Abbott has been working towards reopening the state without spreading COVID-19.
Governor Abbott explains how we will reopen the Texas economy safely
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the concern that the state may be moving too fast to reopen.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the concern that the state may be moving too fast to reopen.
Texas releases statewide online map for COVID-19 testing sites
The map displays detailed information on public and private testing sites including mobile, walk-in, and drive-thru locations.
The map displays detailed information on public and private testing sites including mobile, walk-in, and drive-thru locations.
CLEAT begs Texas governor to help cover COVID-19 treatment for first responders
Without an executive order, first responders would have to wait for the legislative session in 2021 to try and get COVID-19 added to the list of presumptive illnesses.
Without an executive order, first responders would have to wait for the legislative session in 2021 to try and get COVID-19 added to the list of presumptive illnesses.
"The goal of Texas is to get back to work in a safe fashion": Speaker Bonnen on plans to "re-open Texas"
Bonnen, who is part of the strikeforce to “open Texas,” says “the reality is there’s a long time between today and Monday.”
Bonnen, who is part of the strikeforce to “open Texas,” says “the reality is there’s a long time between today and Monday.”
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas House Speaker discusses Abbott's plan to reopen Texas economy
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen joins Mike Warren to talk about reopening the Texas economy and other COVID-19 topics.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen joins Mike Warren to talk about reopening the Texas economy and other COVID-19 topics.
Elective surgeries across Texas resume as Gov. Abbott moves to reopen the state
Gov. Greg Abbott issued executive orders Friday to reopen Texas. By Wednesday, elective surgery restrictions were loosened allowing more surgeries to take place.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued executive orders Friday to reopen Texas. By Wednesday, elective surgery restrictions were loosened allowing more surgeries to take place.
Gov. Abbott says order outlining next steps to reopen economy will be released Monday
The governor said that will be contingent on a plan to increase testing as well as contact tracing, but claims the state's coronavirus response team is already working with business owners to outline ways they can operate safely.
The governor said that will be contingent on a plan to increase testing as well as contact tracing, but claims the state's coronavirus response team is already working with business owners to outline ways they can operate safely.
Gov. Abbott mobilizes Texas National Guard to testing sites across Texas
25 mobile testing teams will be stationed in different cities in Texas, equipped with 11 healthcare professionals, support staff and 34 soldiers.
25 mobile testing teams will be stationed in different cities in Texas, equipped with 11 healthcare professionals, support staff and 34 soldiers.
Austin Mayor Adler responds to Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas
On April 17, Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his plan to get Texas businesses back open and Mayor Adler says it's not that different than what's already happening in the city of Austin.
On April 17, Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his plan to get Texas businesses back open and Mayor Adler says it's not that different than what's already happening in the city of Austin.
Texas parks reopen, but complications are presenting
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.
North Texas retail businesses ready to get back to work, as retail-to-go will allow them to reopen Friday
On Friday, retail businesses in Texas can reopen with curbside pick-up, much like restaurants have been able to do.
On Friday, retail businesses in Texas can reopen with curbside pick-up, much like restaurants have been able to do.
Texas Medical Association supports Gov. Abbott's gradual, science-based approach to reopen Texas economy
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) said it supports Governor Greg Abbott's plan to reopen businesses, calling it a gradual, science based approach to reopen the Texas economy safely.
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) said it supports Governor Greg Abbott's plan to reopen businesses, calling it a gradual, science based approach to reopen the Texas economy safely.
UIL cancels all remaining spring activities, state championships
Practices, rehearsals, and workouts remain suspended until further notice.
Practices, rehearsals, and workouts remain suspended until further notice.
Gov. Abbott announces plans to reopen businesses in Texas
The governor says there are glimmers that the worst of COVID-19 is behind the state and that it's time to begin moving forward with a plan to get Texans back to work.
The governor says there are glimmers that the worst of COVID-19 is behind the state and that it's time to begin moving forward with a plan to get Texans back to work.
Texas classrooms closed for remainder of 2019-2020 school year
The closure includes public, private and higher education institutions.
The closure includes public, private and higher education institutions.
Texas guidelines to reopen businesses become political
Texas business owners and workers are looking to go back to work, but some officials say Texas is not ready to open business doors just yet.
Texas business owners and workers are looking to go back to work, but some officials say Texas is not ready to open business doors just yet.