Residents’ families, restricted from visiting in an effort to stop the spread, are pleading for information. Even they aren’t being told how severe the outbreaks are where their loved ones live.
Coronavirus in Texas
As the coronavirus spread across the state, The Texas Tribune covered the most important health, economic, academic and breaking developments that affected Texans. Our map tracker showed the number of cases, deaths, tests and vaccinations in Texas from 2020-22.
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Harris County latest to mandate face masks as criticism mounts that the requirement is “government overreach”
GOP officials called it “tyranny” and “government overreach,” taking issue in particular with the $1,000 fine associated with violating the mask requirement.
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Oil prices collapsed, but that doesn’t mean Texans will get free gasoline
With most Texans staying at home and not driving, the demand for gas has fallen off. But refineries would stop producing before giving gas away for free.
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Coronavirus put her out of work, then debt collectors froze her savings account
Kim Boatswain’s tax refund could have helped her get through the coronavirus slowdown. But debt collectors seized it. There are few options for Texans like Boatswain whose money was taken just before the state temporarily banned such garnishments.
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Analysis: Energy isn’t the whole Texas economy, but it’s a critical piece
This week’s drop in crude oil prices signals trouble for state and local government budgets. Energy isn’t the biggest source of tax money in Texas, but the big one — the sales tax — is already falling.
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You might be protected from eviction until Aug. 23. Here’s how to find out.
A new database allows renters to search if their buildings are under a federal eviction moratorium due to COVID-19. But advocates note that even if you aren’t listed, you might still have protections.
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Texans in Congress look for ways to help as oil prices tank
While some companies can access small-business funds, the major stimulus that has made its way through Congress has no specific help for the energy sector. Members from Texas are looking for other ways to help.
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Texas investigating meat processing plants over coronavirus outbreaks
The Department of State Health Services is looking into outbreaks at JBS Beef in Moore County and Tyson Foods in Shelby County.
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Coronavirus in Texas: U.S. Senate backs new round of economic aid; Dallas County extends stay-at-home order
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Gov. Greg Abbott’s task force to reopen the economy is packed with top business leaders — and donors
The task force features some of the most prominent and politically powerful business executives in the state. They’ll advise Abbott with the help of medical experts.