Coronavirus

In the days since the federal approval of the shot for their age group, about 6% of Texas children ages 12-15 have gotten a dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

Texas families with students receiving free or reduced lunches could be eligible for up to $1,200 in food aid

Texas HHSC will allocate around $2.5 billion in food benefits to all eligible families. School districts will notify families about eligibility by June 2.

Allocating $16 billion in coronavirus relief funds will be part of special legislative session in the fall, Gov. Greg Abbott says

Abbott already planned to call a special session later in the year for the Legislature to do its decennial redrawing of Texas political maps.

Seller of vaccine disinformation has YouTube channel removed

A major seller of disinformation about Covid-19 and its vaccines online has had one of its channels removed from YouTube, days after an investigation by The Associated Pr...

NAACP launches COVID-19 information initiative supporting Black Americans

Gov. Abbott issues executive order prohibiting government entities, such as public schools, from mandating masks

Gov. Greg. Abbott says no public schools or government entities will be allowed to require masks

The governor issued an executive order Tuesday banning government entities in Texas — like cities and counties — from requiring masks to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level from red to orange

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the county’s COVID-19 threat level from red to orange Tuesday.

Why doctors encourage people who recovered from COVID-19 to get a vaccine

Astros will increase to maximum capacity for fans at Minute Maid Park through remainder of season

Texas GOP state senator urged use of unproven hydroxychloroquine treatment for COVID-19. Now he’s spreading doubt about vaccines.

In a period of sagging vaccination rates — particularly among staunch conservatives — state Sen. Bob Hall used his platform to promulgate debunked anti-vaccine conspiraci...

Analysis: Those Texans ignoring social distancing guidelines? They’re probably not vaccinated

Polling suggests that along with an increasing number of vaccinated people without masks, there will be many others who are unmasked but unvaccinated — posing a public he...

CDC lifts mask guidance for fully vaccinated people — but less than 1/3 of Texans are fully vaccinated

The announcement will likely give new life to the debate about requiring vaccinations that has been playing out in Texas and across the nation.

Texas announces Pfizer vaccine now available to adolescents as young as 12 years old

Children 12 or older can receive their Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at NRG Park, Judge Hidalgo announces

US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for kids 12 and up

My pandemic pregnancy: ‘You wait that long -- it was not exactly what I expected to have happen’

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to address COVID-19 during Commissioner’s Court

US expands use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, paving way for children as young as 12 to get shots

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Coronavirus

Official: US to spend $3B for antiviral pills for COVID-19

Dozens who died in Texas prisons during the pandemic had been granted parole, new report shows

CHARTS: What is the coronavirus positivity rate in Texas?

CHARTS: Track the number of Houston-area coronavirus cases, recoveries and deaths each day

Watch: Meet the Texas doctors on a mission to vaccinate their rural communities

Join the Texas Tribune for a conversation on the lasting impacts of COVID-19 on Texans

Some medically vulnerable Texans feel left behind as the state returns to normal

Vaccine

Here’s how to get the coronavirus vaccine in the Houston area

Weird 'living fossil' fish lives 100 years, pregnant for 5

Get a jab, win a condo: Hong Kong tries vaccine incentives

Can you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines?

Your Questions Answered

Ask 2: Can I still become infected with COVID-19 after I’m vaccinated?

Ask 2: Will restaurants still require customers, employees to wear masks?

Ask 2 Live: What questions do you have about the COVID-19 vaccine and kids?

Ask 2: Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine in another county other than my home county?

How to get Help

Help is available for Texans still struggling to file unemployment, collect benefits

Answering your questions about unemployment benefits

Free or discounted child items and assistance for expectant mothers or new parents

Rent. Student loans. Utility bills. How to get help if you can’t pay your bills

US increasingly unlikely to meet Biden's July 4 vax goal

Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill to punish businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination

US to swiftly boost global vaccine sharing, Biden announces

Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days

COVID-19 ravaged the state’s border counties. Now they’re leading Texas in vaccinations

Coronavirus Data

CHARTS: What is the coronavirus positivity rate in Texas?

CHART: Track the number of coronavirus cases, recoveries and deaths in the Greater Houston area

Interactive map: This is what the coronavirus spread looks like right now across the world

This dashboard tracks the daily hospital capacity for general, ICU beds in the Houston area

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CHART: Track the number of coronavirus cases, recoveries and deaths in the Greater Houston area

CHARTS: Here’s how the coronavirus vaccine has been shipped, administered in Texas

Plea for more people to participate in COVID-19 vaccine trials

‘Texas is open 100%’: Gov. Abbott signing law that prohibits any Texas business from requiring vaccine passports, vaccination information

Despite GOP majority, a number of conservative “bumper sticker” issues fell short

Here is how students eligible for vaccines could get a $5,000 scholarship for getting vaccinated

Texas lawmakers responded to the pandemic by limiting what the government can do in response to a pandemic

COVID-19 ravaged the state’s border counties. Now they’re leading Texas in vaccinations

Democrats' defeat of Texas voting bill adds an asterisk to Republicans’ “most conservative” legislative session

Effort to curb governors' pandemic emergency powers falls short at Texas Legislature

Texas City woman’s COVID art headed to Washington, DC

Several Houston Methodist nurses protest COVID-19 vaccine job requirement

Kroger stores to offer $5M in cash prizes, free groceries for a year to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations

Harris County COVID-19 threat level reduced to Yellow Alert

Texas lawmakers send $248 billion two-year budget to Gov. Greg Abbott

Memorial Hermann, Harris County Sheriff’s Office update visitor policy

Texas youth show up in ‘amazing’ numbers as state tries to vaccinate 1.7 million children now eligible for COVID-19 shot

Texas families with students receiving free or reduced lunches could be eligible for up to $1,200 in food aid

Allocating $16 billion in coronavirus relief funds will be part of special legislative session in the fall, Gov. Greg Abbott says

Seller of vaccine disinformation has YouTube channel removed

NAACP launches COVID-19 information initiative supporting Black Americans

Gov. Abbott issues executive order prohibiting government entities, such as public schools, from mandating masks

Gov. Greg. Abbott says no public schools or government entities will be allowed to require masks

Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level from red to orange

Why doctors encourage people who recovered from COVID-19 to get a vaccine

Astros will increase to maximum capacity for fans at Minute Maid Park through remainder of season

Texas GOP state senator urged use of unproven hydroxychloroquine treatment for COVID-19. Now he’s spreading doubt about vaccines.

Analysis: Those Texans ignoring social distancing guidelines? They’re probably not vaccinated

CDC lifts mask guidance for fully vaccinated people — but less than 1/3 of Texans are fully vaccinated

Texas announces Pfizer vaccine now available to adolescents as young as 12 years old

Children 12 or older can receive their Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at NRG Park, Judge Hidalgo announces

US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for kids 12 and up

My pandemic pregnancy: ‘You wait that long -- it was not exactly what I expected to have happen’

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to address COVID-19 during Commissioner’s Court

US expands use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, paving way for children as young as 12 to get shots

UPDATE: Experts project nearly 1 million coronavirus-related deaths nationwide into October. Here’s how the numbers break down in each state

Astros relax COVID-19 protocols, general manager says

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Court: If bias rules have exceptions, faith groups qualify

Potential Tropical Cyclone Three forms in the Gulf

Back home: Biden has daunting to-do list after European tour

Pfizer, BioNTech ask FDA for full approval of COVID-19 vaccine, report says

May Hero: Houston healthcare worker shares her story of battling COVID-19

Target offering $5 coupon incentive for getting your COVID-19 vaccine at its CVS locations: Here’s what you need to know