Gov. Abbott considers closing restaurants & gyms statewide as Texas confirms 3rd virus death
ARLINGTON, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott said he would make an announcement Thursday about the potential statewide closure of gyms, bars and…
Continue ReadingTexas
Trump mulls sending all who cross border illegally to Mexico
SAN DIEGO, California — The Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two…
Continue Reading
Gov. Abbott activates National Guard, talks with hospitals as Texas sees 2 virus deaths
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hosted a video conference with Texas hospitals on Tuesday to talk about the spread of the coronavirus amid…
Continue Reading
Whataburger closing dining rooms, will offer drive-thru only due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Whataburger announced late Monday that the fast food chain will close the dining rooms in all restaurants and offer drive-thru…
Continue Reading
Execution halted due to virus outbreak for Texas man who killed family
HOUSTON, Texas — The outbreak of the novel coronavirus prompted the top Texas criminal appeals court on Monday to stay for 60 days the scheduled…
Continue Reading
Coronavirus prompts Dallas and Houston to close bars and clubs, make restaurants takeout only
DALLAS, Texas — Nightlife in two of America’s largest cities is shut down for at least the next week in an aggressive attempt to slow the spread of…
Continue Reading Governor says more virus infections expected as confirmed Texas cases reach 69
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The number of Texans testing positive for the new coronavirus is likely to dramatically rise as the state’s testing capacity…
Continue Reading
Gov. Abbott cancels school standardized test requirement across Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has canceled the state’s requirement for high-stakes standardized testing as public schools face the prospect…
Continue Reading
4 stabbed – including 2 kids – at Midland Sam’s Club; man charged with attempted murder
MIDLAND, Texas — A man who allegedly stabbed four people, including two children, at a Midland Sam’s Club was charged with attempted capital murder…
Continue Reading
Latest count puts Texas coronavirus cases at 62, including a man in El Paso
AUSTIN, Texas — The new coronavirus continues popping up throughout Texas and at least 62 people have now tested positive, according to the latest…
Continue Reading
Sen. Cruz extends his self-quarantine, criticizes Trump administration’s handling of virus testing
HOUSTON, Texas — Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas announced that he will now extend his self-quarantine until March 17 after “a second…
Continue Reading
Tornado destroys west Texas RV park, at least 3 injured
ORLA, Texas — An apparent tornado touched down Friday night near the small west Texas town of Orla, destroying a recreational vehicle park and…
Continue Reading Texas governor declares state of disaster as virus spreads to state’s big cities
DALLAS, Texas — Texas’ governor declared a state of disaster Friday as the coronavirus pandemic spread to all of the state’s biggest cities.…
Continue Reading
Wife of the University of Texas president tests positive for coronavirus
AUSTIN, Texas — University of Texas President Gregory Fenves and his family are now in self-isolation after his wife, Carmel, tested positive for…
Continue Reading
Texas Gov. Abbott resists making calls on cancelling events due to virus
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t making decisions on canceling public gatherings in response to the coronavirus outbreak, even as…
Continue Reading
Dallas bans big gatherings after 5 new virus cases occur – including 2 victims hospitalized
DALLAS, Texas — Officials have announced a ban on gatherings and events of more than 500 people in Dallas County in an attempt to stop the…
Continue Reading
Pregnant 19-year-old former beauty queen dies trying to climb border wall near El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A 19-year-old pregnant woman from Guatemala died this week from injuries suffered when she fell trying to climb the U.S. border…
Continue Reading
UIL postpones state basketball tourney over virus concerns
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Officials in Texas have decided to postpone the boys’ state basketball tournament after the Thursday afternoon session for…
Continue Reading
Houston Rodeo canceled amid coronavirus concerns
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One of the largest livestock exhibitions and rodeos in the world is being shut down early amid the growing concerns over the…
Continue Reading
City of El Paso spends over $73,000 on now-cancelled SXSW festival in Austin
EL PASO, Texas — For what would have been the fourth year in a row, city officials were looking forward to showcasing the Sun City at South by…
Continue Reading
Passengers start unloading off ship hit by coronavirus in California, some will be sent to Texas
OAKLAND, California — The cruise ship forced to idle for days off the coast of California because of a cluster of novel coronavirus cases aboard…
Continue Reading
Austin prohibits large events in the city through May 1 as coronavirus concern spreads
AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin has prohibited events larger than 2,500 people as coronavirus concerns spread across the state and…
Continue Reading
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will self-quarantine after shaking hands with man with coronavirus
HOUSTON, Texas — GOP Sen. Ted Cruz said Sunday he will self-quarantine at his home in Texas after learning that he shook hands and briefly chatted…
Continue Reading Numerous California cruise ship passengers to be quarantined at Texas base
AUSTIN, Texas — Numerous Americans on a cruise ship off the California coast will be transferred to a military base in San Antonio for testing for…
Continue Reading
South by Southwest arts and music festival canceled over coronavirus fears
AUSTIN, Texas — Officials in Austin announced Friday that the South by Southwest arts and music festival has been canceled over coronavirus fears.…
Continue Reading
Lawsuit says website sold ammo to underage accused Texas shooter
SANTA FE, Texas — A teenager accused of fatally shooting 10 people at a Texas high school in 2018 was able to buy more than 100 rounds of…
Continue Reading
4 new Houston-area coronavirus cases bring local total to 8
HOUSTON, Texas (AP) — The number of Houston-area residents testing positive for the new coronavirus has reached eight with the positive tests…
Continue Reading
Tito’s tells customers to not use their vodka for hand sanitizer
AUSTIN, Texas — Some people are attempting to counter the spread of coronavirus by making their own hand sanitizer out of rubbing alcohol and…
Continue Reading
Texas Rangers investigating El Paso Municipal Police Officers Association; probe may be focused on financial dealings
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has learned the association representing El Paso police officers is being investigated by the Texas Rangers. The Texas…
Continue Reading
Gov. Abbott says Texas labs can now test for coronavirus, but capacity remains limited
AUSTIN, Texas — Six Texas public health labs are now capable of testing for the new coronavirus, state officials announced Thursday, as the…
Continue Reading