Some of the nation’s biggest COVID-19 outbreaks have been in prisons and jails, and they can quickly spread to surrounding communities. Are Texas prisons doing enough to protect inmates, staff and the public?
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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Analysis: If reopening the economy is risky, who’s getting protection?
Top officials say it’s safe to reopen at least some of the economy, but they’re also pushing for “blanket immunity” for businesses, should anything go wrong. That leaves some people out.
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Coronavirus in Texas: Dallas-based hotel group to return $76 million in disaster loans meant for small businesses
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Dallas-based hotel group to return $76 million in disaster loans meant for small businesses
The network of companies — Ashford Hospitality Trust, Ashford Inc., and Braemar Hotels & Resorts — are run by prominent Texas GOP donor Monty Bennett.
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Feds send coronavirus strike force to Amarillo in response to outbreaks in meatpacking plants
Potter County has roughly four times the infection rate of Harris and Dallas counties.
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She tried to get her at-risk brother out of a nursing home. Now he has COVID-19.
Listen to Karen Jones’ story in this weekend edition of The Brief podcast.
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Coronavirus in Texas: Texas State University System says it’ll resume on-campus classes in the fall
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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At a Texas mall reopening, some antsy shoppers wore homemade masks while others called coronavirus a farce
Friday was the first day that shopping malls — along with restaurants, retail outlets and movie theaters — were allowed to reopen in Texas. Under an order from Gov. Greg Abbott, stores can open their doors, but they must limit occupancy to no more than 25% of capacity.
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Gov. Greg Abbott said museums can reopen — but there will be no tours of the state Capitol or Governor’s Mansion
The Texas historic landmarks previously offered frequent guided tours to the public. But there are no plans to open the Capitol or the Governor’s Mansion despite the governor’s order allowing museums to reopen.
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U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Texas predicts cities and local governments could be facing bankruptcy
Garcia said the country could be heading toward the next Great Depression.