Abbott’s order bans release without paying bail for inmates who are accused of or have been convicted in the past of violent offenses. Defendants with cash could still walk free.
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.
Watch our interview with LaTonya Goffney, Aldine ISD superintendent, on the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on public education
We sat down for a live virtual interview with Aldine ISD Superintendent LaTonya Goffney to discuss the novel coronavirus outbreak in Texas and its impact on public education in the state.
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Texas expands travel restrictions, launches pop-up hospital as coronavirus spreads
In Texas, Abbott said the state’s first ad hoc health care facility to respond to the pandemic will be the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, an original hotspot for the outbreak at the state level.
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/29: Harris County jail inmate tests positive
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Midland confronts coronavirus after oil prices plummet
The city’s new mayor is struggling to inspire in a moment of overlapping crises.
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What we know about coronavirus testing in Texas
Even as demand for testing has increased, public and federal labs continue to prioritize Texans who meet certain criteria.
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Coronavirus test results in Texas are taking up to 10 days
Though Texas has dramatically increased its testing capacity, many who have gotten one are waiting days on end, and sometimes a week or more, for the results, according to interviews with patients and health care professionals.
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/28: SNAP and Medicaid coverage in Texas extended
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Another small business reeling from COVID-19: the doctor’s office
Primary care doctors are warning that if they have to close, more patients might end up in Texas hospitals at a time when those facilities don’t have the capacity to handle them.
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/27: U.S. House approves coronavirus spending bill
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.