Watch live: Gov. Greg Abbott delivers an update on the state's coronavirus response from Victoria
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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott address the need for more hospital beds in the Rio Grande Valley at 2:45 p.m.
The governor will be speaking at the McAllen Convention Center, which was recently converted into a hospital to help meet the region's needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Story
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As Hurricane Hanna makes landfall, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warns residents to not forget coronavirus
Gov. Greg Abbott talked about hurricane preparedness and about special measures being taken because of the pandemic at a Saturday afternoon news conference. Full Story
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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott discuss Tropical Depression Cristobal, hurricane preparedness
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Live updates: New charges for officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck, and three more cops charged
Live updates: Three officers who were at the scene had been fired from the Minneapolis Police Department but not charged in connection with Floyd's death. Full Story
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Houston mayor and U.S. representatives join Tuesday night demonstration
San Antonio officials are shutting down the Alamo Plaza for the next five nights amid continued protests over George Floyd's death. Full Story
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As Donald Trump threatens to deploy the military, Texas officials urge calm after a weekend of protests
Curfews remain in place in Dallas and Fort Worth. Gov. Greg Abbott will travel to Dallas on Tuesday. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: UT is putting its 400 biggest classes online
Live updates: The University of Texas at Austin is putting its biggest classes online next fall, officials there told The Daily Texan — the campus paper. The rest of its classes — about 11,000 — will be conducted in person. Full Story
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Dallas, San Antonio extend curfews through Sunday night
Throughout the weekend, protesters marched in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth, clashing with police officers, over the death of George Floyd. Full Story
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San Antonio mayor imposes curfew to curb protesting
After a demonstration against police violence blocked traffic in Austin on Interstate 35, police used tear gas and rubber bullets. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: Texas A&M System approves a plan for in-person classes during pandemic
Live updates: Texas reported 1,230 new coronavirus cases Friday. At least 61,006 Texans have tested positive for the virus, and 1,626 have died. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: State attributes new single-day record for positive cases to holiday weekend lag, increased testing in prisons
Live updates: About 2.2 million Texans have filed for unemployment during the pandemic. Gov. Greg Abbott allows spectators for pro sports. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: 250,000 Texans with approved unemployment claims have yet to request payment
Live updates: To receive benefits, people who filed for unemployment must request payments every two weeks on an assigned day. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: More than 26,000 workers in Texas' oil and gas industry lost jobs in April
Live updates: The oilfield service sector accounted for more than 22,000 of the industry’s jobs lost in April, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: Pence names Texas as a possible alternative GOP convention site
Live updates: Texas reports 55,971 cases and 1,527 deaths. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: Bars, bowling alleys and other businesses can begin reopening Friday
Live updates: The state's unemployment rate hit 12.8%, and a lawsuit seeks the release of medically vulnerable inmates in the Dallas County jail. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: Driver's license offices to gradually reopen
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: Texans still able to refuse work and receive unemployment benefits if they lack child care
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Coronavirus in Texas: Medical experts say voting in person "certain" to spread infections
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Coronavirus in Texas: Gyms, manufacturing facilities and offices open Monday
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates. Full Story
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