Scams targeting Texans, preying on coronavirus-related fears
Texas Senator John Cornyn also warned people about scammers calling people promising free COVID-19 testing.
Texas Senator John Cornyn also warned people about scammers calling people promising free COVID-19 testing.
Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.
Trump allows states to cancel school testing amid pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.
U.S. SBA approves emergency designation for Texas businesses, loans available
Texas small businesses who believe they may be eligible for loans should visit the SBA's website where they can directly apply for assistance. The online application is the fastest method to receive a decision about loan eligibility.
Texas small businesses who believe they may be eligible for loans should visit the SBA's website where they can directly apply for assistance. The online application is the fastest method to receive a decision about loan eligibility.
Matthew McConaughey, Governor Abbott release PSA on social distancing
The PSA encourages Texans across the state to practice social distancing by staying home in order to reduce the spread of CVOID-19.
The PSA encourages Texans across the state to practice social distancing by staying home in order to reduce the spread of CVOID-19.
Abbott declaration closes Texas schools until April 3
Even though students will not physically be able to enter campuses until then, schools in Texas still intend on providing the same services as before, including an education and, if necessary, a meal.
Even though students will not physically be able to enter campuses until then, schools in Texas still intend on providing the same services as before, including an education and, if necessary, a meal.
Newsom requests Trump deploy USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the immediate deployment of the USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to the Port of Los Angeles through Sept. 1, 2020, to help assist with the state's battle against COVID-19.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the immediate deployment of the USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to the Port of Los Angeles through Sept. 1, 2020, to help assist with the state's battle against COVID-19.
Texas declares public health disaster, closes restaurant dining rooms and schools
This is the first public health disaster declared in Texas since 1901.
This is the first public health disaster declared in Texas since 1901.
President Trump announces FDA is fastracking anti-viral treatments for coronavirus patients
On Thursday, President Donald Trump discussed developments regarding anti-viral therapies and his hope for two drugs that can potentially treat symptoms of those who have been infected with COVID-19.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump discussed developments regarding anti-viral therapies and his hope for two drugs that can potentially treat symptoms of those who have been infected with COVID-19.
Abbott announces temporary closure of driver license offices
This follows the suspension of certain provisions of the Texas Transportation Code to delay the expiration date for driver licenses, commercial driver licenses, and other identification documents.
This follows the suspension of certain provisions of the Texas Transportation Code to delay the expiration date for driver licenses, commercial driver licenses, and other identification documents.
Abbott waives regulations to allow restaurants to deliver alcohol
According to a release from the governor's office, the waiver allows restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks, with food purchases to customers.
According to a release from the governor's office, the waiver allows restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks, with food purchases to customers.
Trump dubs COVID-19 ‘Chinese virus’ despite hate crime risks
Since coronavirus infections started appearing in the United States in January, Asian Americans have shared stories of minor aggression to blatant attacks from people blaming them for the pandemic, which has killed more than 130 people in the United States.
Since coronavirus infections started appearing in the United States in January, Asian Americans have shared stories of minor aggression to blatant attacks from people blaming them for the pandemic, which has killed more than 130 people in the United States.
Abbott issues proclamation to allow local elections set for May to be postponed
The proclamation suspends provisions of the Texas Election Code to allow local governments to postpone their May 2 elections until November.
The proclamation suspends provisions of the Texas Election Code to allow local governments to postpone their May 2 elections until November.
Gov. Abbott announces MealFinder Map, helps parents locate meals during extended school break
MealFinder, a searchable online map that will include the address of each facility, as well as days and times meals will be served, is scheduled to roll out on March 20.
MealFinder, a searchable online map that will include the address of each facility, as well as days and times meals will be served, is scheduled to roll out on March 20.
Trump invokes act to marshal private sector against coronavirus, says foreclosures, evictions will be suspended
President Trump discussed testing capacity and a financial aid package in a Wednesday press briefing.
President Trump discussed testing capacity and a financial aid package in a Wednesday press briefing.
Trump suspends all evictions, foreclosures until end of April
Managing dual health and economic crises, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will invoke a federal provision that allows the government to marshal the private sector in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Managing dual health and economic crises, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will invoke a federal provision that allows the government to marshal the private sector in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Abbott: 83 COVID-19 cases and three deaths in Texas, 1,900 people being monitored
The number of cases of coronavirus in Texas continues to grow and the state and local officials say more testing will be made available by the end of the week.
The number of cases of coronavirus in Texas continues to grow and the state and local officials say more testing will be made available by the end of the week.
Bernie Sanders will ‘assess his campaign' as Biden solidifies formidable lead
Hours after Biden cruised through Arizona, Florida and Illinois, Sanders' campaign manager Faiz Shakir said the self-avowed democratic socialist was assessing his options.
Hours after Biden cruised through Arizona, Florida and Illinois, Sanders' campaign manager Faiz Shakir said the self-avowed democratic socialist was assessing his options.
US-Canada border closing temporarily to nonessential travel
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden wins 2020 Arizona Presidential Preference Election in coronavirus shadow
Many voters expressed concerns that they or their family members will be infected with the new coronavirus. At the same time, voters ranked health care as the most important issue facing the country, well above climate change, the economy, race relations, foreign policy and many other social issues.
Many voters expressed concerns that they or their family members will be infected with the new coronavirus. At the same time, voters ranked health care as the most important issue facing the country, well above climate change, the economy, race relations, foreign policy and many other social issues.