Tag: Austin
Texas governor renews virus disaster declaration
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has extended the state’s disaster declaration in response to the coronavirus pandemic as the state approaches...
Texas passes 500K cases; infection rate soars to new high
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas surpassed 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases Tuesday as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott suggested family and...
Governor says virus tests may increase as schools reopen
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that coronavirus testing in Texas could increase as schools reopen amid a sharp drop-off...