Gov. Greg Abbott allows only limited COVID-19 restrictions for Texas' worst hot spots. Local leaders say it's not enough. Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiDecember 22, 2020Texas, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
An eviction moratorium expires at the end of the month, but thousands of Texans are still not able to afford rent Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiDecember 15, 2020Texas, Housing
Coronavirus cases in Texas are soaring again. But this time Gov. Greg Abbott says no lockdown is coming. Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiNovember 18, 2020Texas, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Texas voters won't be required to wear masks while voting after appeals court temporarily lets Abbott order stand Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiOctober 28, 2020Masks, Texas, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Gov. Greg Abbott didn't require masks at polling places. It's made some voters uncomfortable. Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiOctober 22, 2020Masks, Texas, COVID-19, Elections
Gov. Greg Abbott considering legislation to put Austin police under state control after budget cut Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiSeptember 3, 2020Texas, Policing, Protests
With school reopening, Gov. Greg Abbott sets off another debate over whether local or state officials are in control Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiAugust 7, 2020Texas, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Education
Nearly 80 Texas counties have opted out of Gov. Greg Abbott's mask order. Others refuse to enforce it. Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiJuly 9, 2020COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's statewide mask mandate exempts voting sites and churches Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiJuly 3, 2020Texas, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas bars to close again and restaurants to reduce to 50% occupancy as coronavirus spreads Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiJune 26, 2020Texas, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott pauses Texas’ reopening, bans elective surgeries in four counties to preserve bed space for coronavirus patients Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiJune 25, 2020Texas, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
As Texas businesses reopen, a short-lived coronavirus safety net is dismantled Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiJune 1, 2020Texas, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
With COVID-19 cases rising, El Paso officials ask governor to exclude them from next phase of reopening Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiMay 18, 2020Texas, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Coronavirus in Texas: Austin extends stay-at-home orders to end of May Texas TribuneAdam PolaskiMay 8, 2020COVID-19, Texas, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
