Coronavirus in Texas

In Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio, libraries and convention centers won't allow visitors without face coverings. Full Story 

Gov. Greg Abbott is well aware that some lawmakers, particularly in his own party, are interested in reining in his authority. However, it remains to be seen how much power Abbott is willing to relinquish. Full Story 

One adviser said he thinks it's too soon for the state to stop requiring masks in public. Full Story 

A day after Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to fully reopen businesses and end the state’s mask mandate, small business owners across Texas found themselves struggling to decide what to do next. Full Story 

With Gov. Greg Abbott’s statewide mask mandate ending next week, some school districts are likely to face contentious discussions about whether to continue requiring masks in schools. Full Story 

The change in eligibility comes the day after the Biden administration urged all states to prioritize teachers. Full Story 

The president's comments came the day after Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was ending the statewide mask requirement and letting businesses reopen at 100% capacity. Full Story 

Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to end his pandemic restrictions on masks and business capacity was a surprise — and a convenient change of subject for an executive under scrutiny for statewide blackouts last month. Full Story 

Abbott's announcement Tuesday that he was fully reopening Texas capped a nearly yearlong stretch of the most intraparty dissent he has seen in his time as governor. Full Story 

Abbott’s order will leave it to business owners to decide whether to require customers wear masks inside their establishments. Some say they will keep coronavirus restrictions in place, but some business owners worry those decisions could anger potential customers. Full Story 

City and county leaders urged residents in their areas to still follow recommendations from health experts and officials that call for wearing face masks in public. Full Story 

Some variants of COVID-19 are more contagious and researchers believe they can reinfect people who already have gotten the virus. Doctors and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommend wearing masks. Full Story 

The change, which comes as the seven-day average of new coronavirus deaths remains above 200, will go into effect March 10. Full Story 

The perceived risks of most activities haven't changed, but Texas voters are warming to the idea of sending their kids back to public schools, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

The surge of COVID-19 cases from October to January got a response from Texas voters: Their concerns about the spread of the virus increased, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

Most Texas voters think vaccines are safe and effective, but a significant number say they won't line up for COVID-19 shots, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday approved the vaccine, the first that requires one dose instead of two. Full Story 

Biden was joined by Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, among other officials. Full Story 

The judge opted against issuing an injunction that would block the federal ban on evictions, instead signaling that he expected the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to withdraw its moratorium. Full Story 

Universities across the country have started to extend "test-optional" policies for undergraduate applicants as the pandemic wears on. Full Story