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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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“Every day for two weeks, I would cry a little”: Coronavirus takes a toll on clients and mental health professionals
Mental health counselors are seeing more demand for their help during the pandemic, and they’re feeling the weight of it, too.
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Analysis: The coronavirus hits Texans of color harder. You can see it in public opinion polling.
The coronavirus disproportionately affects people of color. And judging by what voters said in the last University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, it’s evident that Texans of color express greater concern about it.
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Texas doubles early voting period for July primary runoff elections
Early voting for the July 14 runoffs will begin June 29, instead of July 6, under a proclamation issued Monday by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Coronavirus in Texas: San Antonio expands free testing to asymptomatic residents; state to test all nursing home residents
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Texas’ rules for mail-in voting won’t work during pandemic, a new lawsuit argues
In their suit, a group of Texas voters and civic organizations claim that four Texas absentee voting rules are unconstitutional during a public health crisis.
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COVID-19 cases at a Texas immigration detention center soared. Now, town leaders want answers.
Coronavirus infections continue to rise at migrant detention facilities in towns with limited resources. Some local governments want details on what’s being done to safeguard the public.
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Texas has billions in its rainy day fund. But legislators say they won’t use it until January.
Lawmakers widely agree that the Legislature will tap into the Economic Stabilization Fund next session. But under the weight of a crippled economy, many Texans want relief now.
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Analysis: Reopening just a little bit isn’t really a big boon for the economy
Reopening Texas businesses in a contained way gives the appearance of thawing out a frozen economy while keeping crowds at bay. That might make people feel better, but it’s no way to supercharge an economy.
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Coronavirus in Texas: Dallas salon owner jailed after reopening wants to donate to Laredo beauticians arrested for working
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.