Coronavirus mandates in Texas are ending next week. Gov. Greg Abbott says businesses can reopen at 100-percent capacity and the statewide mask mandate will end next Wednesday. The Governor encouraged people to still follow all CDC pandemic suggestions and reminded people that businesses can enact their own restrictions and requirements. Abbott says county judges can […]
State officials: may be months before vaccines are available to all Texans
December 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
State officials say it may be several months before the coronavirus vaccines are readily available to the general population of Texas. Governor Greg Abbott said Thursday that the distribution of the virus beyond front-line health care workers will likely happen by March. At that time, Abbott said teachers and senior citizens will receive the vaccination. […]
Texas initiates virus testing program for small businesses
December 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A new state program is underway to help small Texas businesses conduct rapid coronavirus tests on their employees.
Texas governor declares state of disaster following violent protests
June 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster for all Texas counties in the midst of violent protests that endanger public safety and threaten property loss and damage. Under the declaration, the governor has the ability to designate federal agents to serve as Texas peace officers. Abbott said he encourages all Texans to exercise […]
Gyms to reopen today
May 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Gyms and some offices are set to reopen in Texas today with new social distancing guidelines in place. Fitness centers can open their doors at 25-percent capacity, as can non-essential work spaces. Governor Greg Abbott is expected to make an announcement about the next phase of the state’s reopening today. The Texas Tribune – Here’s […]
Abbott to announce more business reopening on Monday
May 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to announce plans to reopen more Texas businesses on Monday. Over the past two weeks, Abbott has allowed restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and hair salons to reopen in a reduced capacity. He had earlier said bars could reopen by the middle of this month, but he now says he wants […]
Texas and other states begin to roll out reopening plans
April 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The governors of Texas and several other states are unveiling timelines for lifting coronavirus restrictions. Many states are dropping stay-at-home orders as of May 1st. Texas, Tennessee, Minnesota, and Wisconsin are among the states easing some of the restrictions this week. Georgia announced on Monday some businesses, including hair salons and gyms, can reopen this […]
National Guard to set up testing sites around state
April 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
More than 12-hundred members of the Texas National Guard will soon be setting up two-dozen mobile coronavirus testing sites statewide. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that the first two sites will be in Floresville and Fredericksburg, and will be able to conduct about 150 tests a day. Floresville is the site of a state-run veterans’ […]
$38M in federal funds going to Texas cities
April 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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. […]
Abbott plans executive order about reopening businesses
April 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to issue an executive order on Friday about reopening Texas businesses. Abbott’s office confirmed the scheduling of the order on Wednesday. The governor and other state officials have been working on a plan to reopen business in the state since at least last week. Abbott dropped hints about the upcoming […]
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