In separate calls with superintendents and lawmakers Sunday, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said decisions on extended school closures would be left up to locals.
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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At Fort Worth church where the pastor has coronavirus, “thanks be to God” for Facebook Live
The building is closed, and some 40 members of the parish are in quarantine. They refuse to let that keep them apart.
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Texas counties with coronavirus: Case updates and what we know
There are cases in each of the state’s five largest urban areas, though the virus has now also appeared in counties spanning from East Texas to the Gulf Coast. Officials expect statewide testing capacity to increase soon.
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/14: Austin gets a drive-through testing center, H-E-B closing early
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/13: Shuttered schools can provide students’ lunches, Texas courts allowed to change deadlines
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Immigrant rights groups call on ICE to halt raids during coronavirus outbreak
A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the agency does not conduct enforcement operations at medical facilities “except under extraordinary circumstances.”
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Texas gets drive-thru coronavirus testing in San Antonio, but it’s not open to the general public
The drive-thru testing is not open to the general public, city officials said in a press release.
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Stop buying all the toilet paper. There’s no shortage if everyone takes only what they need.
State officials and industry representatives say Texans should relax: Stores plan to be stocked for months, so there’s no need to stockpile groceries and household items.
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Airlines prepare for uncertainty after European travel ban
Demand for airline travel rebounded quickly after outbreaks of swine flu, SARS and MERS. But the new coronavirus, so far, is less predictable. And it’s not clear when airlines can expect to recover after Trump’s European travel ban takes effect.
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Texas governor declares statewide emergency, says state will soon be able to test thousands
Gov. Greg Abbott also announced drive-through testing capabilities in San Antonio, which could expand to Dallas, Houston and Austin in the coming weeks.