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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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Texas is running out of money to pay unemployment benefits. People will still get paid, but businesses may see tax hikes as a result.
Texas Workforce Commission officials say the state will run out of money in May or June. Other economists predict that could happen in as soon as three weeks.
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She’s an undocumented immigrant, a taxpayer and an essential worker. But she won’t get a stimulus check.
About 8% of Texas workers are undocumented, and because they’re not eligible for stimulus payments, many are facing tough choices during the pandemic.
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Texas universities are getting millions in federal money to offset coronavirus losses. It won’t be enough, officials say.
Texas officials closed down campuses in early March and are losing millions of dollars as they pay students back for housing, parking and other unused services.
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More than 1 million people in Texas filed for unemployment relief in the last month
Texas unemployment claims continue to rise as Texans struggle to file. The Texas Workforce Commission is expanding its call centers, servers and staff, but many still face delays.
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Bracing for coronavirus but losing money every day, this East Texas hospital had to cut employees
Health care facilities are under financial pressure after a steep drop-off in lucrative surgeries, meant to free up hospital space and preserve protective equipment for the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus in Texas: Democrats ask Trump to suspend construction of border wall
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In a pandemic and an election year, Texas Democrats look for the right tone
The party, which has high hopes in the state in 2020, is looking to offer contrast without politicizing a crisis.
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Analysis: What will Texas reopen, and when?
The same questions shadow the debates about when to ease coronavirus restrictions on business and social activities and whether to broaden voting by mail in Texas in advance of elections in July and November.
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Texas school closings fray the personal bonds between teachers and students
Karen Sams and Michelle Sandoval, both 2020 Texas Teachers of the Year, know how important it is to see their students in the classrooms and hallways. Without that contact, they fear some are slipping away.