The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the city’s largest annual event, attracting 2.5 million people and generating nearly $400 million. But officials pushed forward with this year’s 20-day event until there was a positive coronavirus case from community spread.
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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Is this rural community really Texas’ sickest county?
State data indicates that Donley County in the Panhandle has the highest coronavirus infection rate in Texas. But county Judge John Howard — also the only local doctor — believes that’s because he’s testing far more than other counties.
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Analysis: In an important election year, politics takes a back seat
The 2020 election year was already momentous, and then a pandemic broke out, demanding the full attention of the voters whom politicians depend on. Everything from how we vote to when we vote is now in question.
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Coronavirus in Texas: Neiman Marcus preparing to declare bankruptcy; thousands line up for food in Houston
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Texas utility regulators have programs to prevent shutoffs during the pandemic. But some Texans are falling through the cracks.
Although some counties have moratoriums on disconnections, in most of the state customers need to apply for the benefit.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces team to restart the economy, loosens some restrictions
The reopening will happen in phases, Abbott said, and will be guided by data and doctors.
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Texas officials project optimism on hospital capacity, medical resources
Concerns that Texas hospitals would be unable to accommodate a surge of COVID-19 patients seem to have been assuaged in recent days.
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Texas judge issues order that could greatly expand mail-in voting
A state district judge issued a temporary injunction expanding who can qualify for an absentee ballot for the upcoming elections. The decision faces certain appeal as Democrats and Republicans clash over voter access.
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Coronavirus in Texas: Judge opens door to expansion of voting by mail
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Gov. Greg Abbott relaxes ban on nonessential medical procedures, says courts will decide if abortions can proceed
Abbott’s original ban was intended to preserve medical resources. On Friday, he said Texas had ample hospital bed space and a strong supply chain of personal protective equipment.