Almost 40-million dollars in federal pandemic relief funds are on their way to Texas cities. Governor Greg Abbott says the money will be used to pay for overtime for essential staff, personal protective equipment, supplies, and medical care for coronavirus-positive jail inmates. Abbott is confident the money will help provide communities with the necessary resources. […]
Cruz, Gillibrand initiate challenge to do good during pandemic
April 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Two U.S. Senators from opposite sides of the aisle are using social media to challenge people nationwide to support their communities during the pandemic. Texas Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand of New York initiated the bipartisan campaign on Monday. Cruz tweeted a video calling on Americans to “support each other” as we fight […]
Dallas clothing maker produces medical gowns for health workers
April 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A designer clothing company in Dallas is making hospital gowns for doctors and nurses during the coronavirus outbreak. Finley Shirts usually provides clothing to Neiman Marcus and other retailers, but they’re now stepping up to provide protective equipment for medical workers. A surgical supply company provided the company with several gowns to copy. Then it […]
MLB looking at radical realignment for 2020 season
April 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
USA Today reports one proposal MLB is exploring this season due to the coronavirus shutdown is to realign divisions by their spring training geography. Fifteen teams train in Arizona and 15 in Florida, and they would use their facilities for televised games with no fans. For this season only, there would be a Cactus League […]
Abbott says latest coronavirus numbers are cause for cautious hope
April 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Gov. Greg Abbott says the latest coronavirus numbers indicate that the pandemic may be slowing down in Texas. Abbott stated at a news conference on Monday that hospitalizations are down over the last three days, along with the growth in new cases and the number of deaths. He said the numbers come with “red flags,” […]
More than 100 Dallas firefighters in quarantine
April 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
More than 100 members Dallas Fire-Rescue are under quarantine after possible exposure to the coronavirus. So far, eleven DFR members have tested positive for the virus. Eight are still in isolation, and none of them have been hospitalized. DFR officials say the quarantined personnel are being closely monitored.
Governor Abbott extends coronavirus disaster measure
April 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Governor Greg Abbott is extending the coronavirus disaster declaration. The governor announced his decision yesterday to extend the statewide disaster declaration an additional 30-days. He says it will allow resources to continue to be available to “support our communities and protect public health.” The stay at home order is not included in the extension and […]
San Antonio Zoo: no animals testing positive
April 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
San Antonio Zoo officials say none of their animals are testing positive for the coronavirus. They say they’re getting ready after learning of a tiger in the Bronx Zoo that tested positive. Animal care specialists are keeping an eye out for symptoms in the zoo’s mammals. If an animal tests positive, it will be quarantined. […]
Court allows Texas to continue banning abortions during outbreak
April 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A court ruling is giving Texas the go-ahead to continue its ban on most abortions during the coronavirus outbreak. The state had banned all non-essential surgical procedures, including abortion, in order to free up hospital beds and equipment during the pandemic. A federal judge last week imposed a temporary restraining order on the policy, which […]
Forecasted Texas peak of coronavirus outbreak earlier than expected
April 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The new projected peak of the coronavirus outbreak in Texas is less than two weeks away, sooner than expected. Data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine say the peak will be on April 19th. The peak was originally forecast for May 2nd. Dr. Peter Hotez, […]
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