Coronavirus in Texas: County jail population shrank by more than 10,000
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![A coronavirus related mural on Sixth Street in downtown Austin on April 12, 2020.]()
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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott give an update on the state's response to the novel coronavirus
Tuesday's news conference comes a day after the governor announced plans for the Texas National Guard to mobilize more than 1,200 personnel for COVID-19 mobile testing teams. Watch Abbott's live update from the state Capitol starting at 2 p.m. Central time. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: U.S. Senate backs new round of economic aid; Dallas County extends stay-at-home order
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Coronavirus in Texas: Most state parks reopen; National Guard to open new testing sites
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Coronavirus in Texas: Neiman Marcus preparing to declare bankruptcy; thousands line up for food in Houston
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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott discuss plans to reopen economy during coronavirus pandemic
The governor has cautioned it will be a "slow process" guided by public health concerns. Watch Friday's news conference live at noon Central Time. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: Judge opens door to expansion of voting by mail
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Coronavirus in Texas: Website launches to help essential workers find child care
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Texas reports a record-high 60 new deaths from coronavirus as people hospitalized surpasses 9,200
The state also reported 10,028 new cases of the coronavirus. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: Democrats ask Trump to suspend construction of border wall
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Coronavirus in Texas: Hard-line conservatives want stay-at-home order relaxed; Paxton issues opinion on temporary tax exemption
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![A coronavirus related message on the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Austin on April 12, 2020.]()
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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott discuss new plan to help small businesses harmed by coronavirus-related closures
As much of the Texas economy remains at a standstill to minimize the spread of the new coronavirus, Abbott will lay out a new program aimed at helping small businesses. Watch it live at 11:30 a.m. Central Time. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: Texas reports 13,906 cases and 287 deaths; Austin-area officials mandate face coverings in some instances
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![Dr. Umair Shah speaks with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo during a media tour of a medical shelter at NRG Park in Housto...]()
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Coronavirus in Texas 4/12: More than 13,400 Texans infected, 271 deaths
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Coronavirus in Texas 4/11: Abortion providers take legal fight to Supreme Court
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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott give latest update in state's response to fighting the spread of coronavirus
With nearly 11,700 Texans having tested positive for the new coronavirus, Abbott is set to give an update on the situation. Watch live starting at 2 p.m. Central Time. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 4/10: State reports 11,671 cases and 226 deaths
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Coronavirus in Texas 4/9: ACLU sues Dallas County to release inmates over 50
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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott discuss measures taken to address growing number of COVID-19 patients
With more than 8,200 cases reported in Texas as of Tuesday, Abbott will discuss the latest in the state's response to the spread of COVID-19. Watch live starting at noon Central Time. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 4/8: Statewide cases top 9,000 with 177 deaths; San Antonio to furlough workers
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