Governor Abbott issues essential services order for Texas
Texas will continue to follow social distancing guidelines continue until at least April 30
Texas will continue to follow social distancing guidelines continue until at least April 30
Vanessa Bryant announces latest installment of 'The Wizenard' series
Vanessa Bryant announced on Tuesday that the newest installment of "The Wizenard" series, a world created by her late husband and NBA legend Kobe Bryant is now available.
Vanessa Bryant announced on Tuesday that the newest installment of "The Wizenard" series, a world created by her late husband and NBA legend Kobe Bryant is now available.
Austin Mayor Adler releasing online video series to keep public informed on COVID-19
The series is called "Got A Minute" and in the first video, Mayor Adler emphasizes the need for everyone to do their part in helping to stop the spread of the virus and save lives.
The series is called "Got A Minute" and in the first video, Mayor Adler emphasizes the need for everyone to do their part in helping to stop the spread of the virus and save lives.
Trump administration rules gun shops ‘essential’ amid virus
In the past several weeks, various states and municipalities have offered different interpretations of whether gun stores should be allowed to remain open as Americans stay at home to avoid spreading the virus.
In the past several weeks, various states and municipalities have offered different interpretations of whether gun stores should be allowed to remain open as Americans stay at home to avoid spreading the virus.
Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Abbott expands Texas travel order
Abbott has now changed the mandatory self-quarantine to include travelers coming from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and the states of California, Louisiana and Washington.
Abbott has now changed the mandatory self-quarantine to include travelers coming from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and the states of California, Louisiana and Washington.
Trump extends virus guidelines, braces US for big death toll
Bracing the nation for a death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Donald Trump on Sunday extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April, bowing to public-health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic.
Bracing the nation for a death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Donald Trump on Sunday extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April, bowing to public-health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic.
Trump abandons goal to open country by Easter, now says distancing will continue until April 30
On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that he was extending social distancing guidelines for 30 days as scientists warn the coronavirus continues to spread.
On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that he was extending social distancing guidelines for 30 days as scientists warn the coronavirus continues to spread.
NY cousins' plan to visit family in Austin deterred because of Texas travel order
DPS troopers are stationed at all Texas airports to enforce this executive order, including at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
DPS troopers are stationed at all Texas airports to enforce this executive order, including at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Trump backs away from possible quarantine order for New York and New Jersey
President Donald Trump backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a “strong Travel Advisory” be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak.
President Donald Trump backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a “strong Travel Advisory” be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak.
Abbott deploys Texas National Guard in support of COVID-19 response
Abbott has ordered an initial focus on two critical missions: assisting drive through testing sites and bolstering the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
Abbott has ordered an initial focus on two critical missions: assisting drive through testing sites and bolstering the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
Trump issues order in effort to force General Motors to produce ventilators under Defense Production Act
Experts say the U.S. is hundreds of thousands of breathing machines short of what it likely will need to treat a rapidly rising number of COVID-19 patients.
Experts say the U.S. is hundreds of thousands of breathing machines short of what it likely will need to treat a rapidly rising number of COVID-19 patients.
Abbott waives regulations to preserve, extend child care capacity for critical workers during COVID-19 response
The waivers allow the Texas Workforce Commission the flexibility to respond to child care needs, ensure families using child care subsidized through TWC will not lose their slots and secures payment to child care providers while the state works to respond to COVID-19.
The waivers allow the Texas Workforce Commission the flexibility to respond to child care needs, ensure families using child care subsidized through TWC will not lose their slots and secures payment to child care providers while the state works to respond to COVID-19.
Texas AG: Local governments cannot use disaster declarations to restrict gun sales
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion on Friday that concluded that local governments cannot use their disaster declarations to restrict gun sales.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion on Friday that concluded that local governments cannot use their disaster declarations to restrict gun sales.
Abbott: Anyone entering Texas from U.S. COVID-19 hot spots must self-quarantine
Abbott signed an executive order Thursday saying that anyone entering the state of Texas through an airport in either New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or New Orleans will be subject to a mandatory self-quarantine for 14 days or for the duration of their stay in Texas, whichever is shorter.
Abbott signed an executive order Thursday saying that anyone entering the state of Texas through an airport in either New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or New Orleans will be subject to a mandatory self-quarantine for 14 days or for the duration of their stay in Texas, whichever is shorter.
Gov. Abbott orders mandatory self-quarantine for those who traveled from U.S. COVID-19 hot spots
Gov. Greg Abbott instituted a mandatory self-quarantine period for people visiting from several areas hard hit by the coronavirus in the United States.
Gov. Greg Abbott instituted a mandatory self-quarantine period for people visiting from several areas hard hit by the coronavirus in the United States.
Trump says federal officials developing new guidelines for coronavirus risk by county
The announcement of the forthcoming new guidelines comes days after Trump said he hoped to “reopen” the country by Easter.
The announcement of the forthcoming new guidelines comes days after Trump said he hoped to “reopen” the country by Easter.
Idris Elba gives coronavirus health update, says he and wife still not experiencing any symptoms
Idris Elba took to Twitter to give fans an update on his condition after revealing that both he and his wife have coronavirus.
Idris Elba took to Twitter to give fans an update on his condition after revealing that both he and his wife have coronavirus.
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Texas
The federal assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the virus beginning on Jan. 20 and continuing, says a release from the White House.
The federal assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the virus beginning on Jan. 20 and continuing, says a release from the White House.
Abbott issues executive order postponing "not immediately necessary" medical procedures
The governor said his order is to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to help patient care capacity that is essential during this time.
The governor said his order is to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to help patient care capacity that is essential during this time.