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Candidate jolts District 22 race with ad saying China ‘poisoned our people’ with coronavirus

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Candidate jolts District 22 race with ad saying China ‘poisoned our people’ with coronavirus

Texas tells locals they must delay their upcoming May elections

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Texas tells locals they must delay their upcoming May elections

Tekashi 6ix9ine to serve rest of sentence at home because of coronavirus risk

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Tekashi 6ix9ine to serve rest of sentence at home because of coronavirus risk

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‘A church is hands on’: Why these Texas churches aren’t closing their doors

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‘A church is hands on’: Why these Texas churches aren’t closing their doors

Coronavirus updates in Texas: Some Dallas hospitals report bed, ICU capacity

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Coronavirus updates in Texas: Some Dallas hospitals report bed, ICU capacity

The number of Houston-area coronavirus cases climbs to 1,725 with 20 deaths, 170 recoveries

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The number of Houston-area coronavirus cases climbs to 1,725 with 20 deaths, 170 recoveries

Despite coronavirus risks, some Texas religious groups are worshipping in person — with the governor's blessing

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Despite coronavirus risks, some Texas religious groups are worshipping in person — with the governor's blessing

Lack of rapid coronavirus tests hinders care for respiratory patients, Texas emergency doctors say

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Lack of rapid coronavirus tests hinders care for respiratory patients, Texas emergency doctors say

H-E-B gives employees $2 raise for their commitment during the coronavirus crisis

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H-E-B gives employees $2 raise for their commitment during the coronavirus crisis

LOCAL UPDATES: 2 more coronavirus related deaths reported in Houston, mayor says

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LOCAL UPDATES: 2 more coronavirus related deaths reported in Houston, mayor says

Expecting a rush of COVID-19 patients, Texas hospitals prepare their most important resource: health care workers

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Expecting a rush of COVID-19 patients, Texas hospitals prepare their most important resource: health care workers

Local governments in Texas, already hard hit by the coronavirus, are facing a fresh budget threat: economic recession

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Local governments in Texas, already hard hit by the coronavirus, are facing a fresh budget threat: economic recession

Texas schools are paying support staff; work for substitute teachers dries up

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Texas schools are paying support staff; work for substitute teachers dries up

Texans filing for unemployment increase 1,600% over two weeks ago

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Texans filing for unemployment increase 1,600% over two weeks ago

Coronavirus in Texas 4/2: With projected decreases in sales tax revenue, cities are worried about their budgets

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Coronavirus in Texas 4/2: With projected decreases in sales tax revenue, cities are worried about their budgets

Texas unemployment claims skyrocketing as furloughed workers seek financial assistance

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Texas unemployment claims skyrocketing as furloughed workers seek financial assistance

Inmates’ attorneys challenge Gov. Greg Abbott’s order banning some jail release, say it’s unconstitutional

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Inmates’ attorneys challenge Gov. Greg Abbott’s order banning some jail release, say it’s unconstitutional

Churches continue to worship online despite now deemed essential by state lawmakers

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Churches continue to worship online despite now deemed essential by state lawmakers

Faced with desperate circumstances, nearly 2M people in Texas - including these Houstonians - won’t see a stimulus check

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Faced with desperate circumstances, nearly 2M people in Texas - including these Houstonians - won’t see a stimulus check

Texas State Teacher Association to governor: Close schools for the remainder of the school year

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Texas State Teacher Association to governor: Close schools for the remainder of the school year

Thousands in Texas face delays to their unemployment relief because of busy phone lines and website outages

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Thousands in Texas face delays to their unemployment relief because of busy phone lines and website outages

Gov. Abbott takes initiative to secure financial housing assistance for Texans struggling through pandemic

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Gov. Abbott takes initiative to secure financial housing assistance for Texans struggling through pandemic

Rent is due. But thousands of Texans have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Rent is due. But thousands of Texans have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.

FEMA provides a 120-day grace period for National Flood Insurance Program

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FEMA provides a 120-day grace period for National Flood Insurance Program

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Join us for a live interview with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar about the coronavirus’ impact on the state economy

TribCast: The politics of coronavirus in Texas

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TribCast: The politics of coronavirus in Texas

Texas is patroling near Louisiana, but enforcement unclear

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Texas is patroling near Louisiana, but enforcement unclear

Gov. Abbott extends coronavirus school closures till May 4. See how your local districts are responding

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Gov. Abbott extends coronavirus school closures till May 4. See how your local districts are responding

Some local elections in Texas moving ahead despite coronavirus spread

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Some local elections in Texas moving ahead despite coronavirus spread

Coronavirus in Texas 4/1: Tenants and landlords worried about the rent; Texans seeking abortions caught in limbo

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Coronavirus in Texas 4/1: Tenants and landlords worried about the rent; Texans seeking abortions caught in limbo

She says she needs an abortion. Texas is citing coronavirus to stop her.

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She says she needs an abortion. Texas is citing coronavirus to stop her.

Analysis: A digital divide with dire consequences for Texas

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Analysis: A digital divide with dire consequences for Texas

Texas couple ties the knot on Zoom during coronavirus pandemic

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Texas couple ties the knot on Zoom during coronavirus pandemic

7 things to know from the major announcements made by local, state and national leaders today about coronavirus

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7 things to know from the major announcements made by local, state and national leaders today about coronavirus

Harris County's misdemeanor judges won't follow Abbott's order limiting jail releases during coronavirus

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Harris County's misdemeanor judges won't follow Abbott's order limiting jail releases during coronavirus

Gov. Greg Abbott extends social distancing guidelines, school closures amid coronavirus pandemic

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Gov. Greg Abbott extends social distancing guidelines, school closures amid coronavirus pandemic

Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas schools will stay closed until at least May 4

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Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas schools will stay closed until at least May 4

Someone says they have 2 million N95 masks for sale. The asking price is six times the usual cost.

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Someone says they have 2 million N95 masks for sale. The asking price is six times the usual cost.

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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott give the latest on Texas' efforts to combat coronavirus

Under coronavirus immigration measures, U.S. is expelling border-crossers to Mexico in an average of 96 minutes

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Under coronavirus immigration measures, U.S. is expelling border-crossers to Mexico in an average of 96 minutes

Coronavirus in Texas 3/31: Another death reported at Dallas senior-living facility

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Coronavirus in Texas 3/31: Another death reported at Dallas senior-living facility

Local supply of hospital beds and ventilators appear adequate for now, officials say

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Local supply of hospital beds and ventilators appear adequate for now, officials say

Houstonians with New Orleans ties face tough decisions as new travel restrictions issued amid coronavirus crisis

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Houstonians with New Orleans ties face tough decisions as new travel restrictions issued amid coronavirus crisis

10 things to know as we hit 1,000 coronavirus cases in the Houston area

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10 things to know as we hit 1,000 coronavirus cases in the Houston area

Texas shale producers ask state to cut oil output as demand plummets during coronavirus pandemic

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Texas shale producers ask state to cut oil output as demand plummets during coronavirus pandemic

As local officials shrink jail populations due to coronavirus, Abbott blocks release of some inmates who can’t pay bail

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As local officials shrink jail populations due to coronavirus, Abbott blocks release of some inmates who can’t pay bail

Missouri City Councilman Jeffrey Boney recovering in ICU after testing positive for coronavirus

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Missouri City Councilman Jeffrey Boney recovering in ICU after testing positive for coronavirus

MAP: This is how many cornavirus cases, deaths and recoveries there are in each country right now

MAP: This is how many cornavirus cases, deaths and recoveries there are in each country right now

Join us for a live interview with LaTonya Goffney, Aldine ISD superintendent, about education and the coronavirus outbreak

Texas expands travel restrictions, launches pop-up hospital as coronavirus spreads

Texas expands travel restrictions, launches pop-up hospital as coronavirus spreads

Coronavirus updates in Texas: State reports more than 2,500 cases and 34 deaths

Coronavirus updates in Texas: State reports more than 2,500 cases and 34 deaths

Coronavirus cases surge to 39 at living facility for Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Coronavirus cases surge to 39 at living facility for Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Baylor medical students create a program to lend a helping hand to healthcare workers during the coronavirus crisis

Baylor medical students create a program to lend a helping hand to healthcare workers during the coronavirus crisis

Texas state troopers set up screening for travelers flying in from New Orleans, tri-state area

Texas state troopers set up screening for travelers flying in from New Orleans, tri-state area

Texas gun stores are essential businesses, may stay open during the pandemic, attorney general says

Texas gun stores are essential businesses, may stay open during the pandemic, attorney general says

Coronavirus test results in Texas are taking up to 10 days

Coronavirus test results in Texas are taking up to 10 days

These Houston businesses are hurting because of the coronavirus. Here’s how you can help them right now.

These Houston businesses are hurting because of the coronavirus. Here’s how you can help them right now.