Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins 8 other Texas mayors in asking Abbott for face-covering regulations
The letter says when it comes to face coverings “A one-size-fits-all approach is not the best option. And we should trust local officials to make informed choices about health policy.”
Gov. Abbott says recent COVID-19 spike is a concern, but not alarming
The Governor said there are several different reasons why there are more people testing positive for the virus.
Texas restaurants increase capacity as state moves to stage 3 of reopening
Although Texas reported the highest number of positive COVID-19 test results a couple of days ago, Abbott said that was because of previously administered tests on prisoners.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Greg Abbott on COVID-19, recent protests
It has been a big week in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about COVID-19 numbers, protests, and Confederate monuments.
"Don't be a knucklehead": Nolan Ryan, Gov. Abbott release COVID-19 PSA
In the PSA, entitled "Don't be a Knucklehead," Ryan encourages all Texans to follow effective health and safety protocols like washing their hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask.
Testing to expand in underserved communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
TDEM is already working with local officials in the cities of Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, El Paso, Abilene, the Rio Grande Valley, the Coastal Bend, Laredo, and Midland-Odessa to identify and establish walk-up and drive-thru testing sites that will meet the needs of each community.
Texas' Tropical Storm Cristobal response complicated by COVID-19
The governor, along with the directors of Texas DPS and State Emergency Management were told the storm will strengthen. By late Sunday or early Monday, it could bring heavy rain and strong winds; mainly to East Texas.
Gov. Abbott holds press conference on hurricane preparedness
Tropical Depression Cristobal is currently forming in the Gulf, and according to the Governor's Office, has the potential to impact parts of Texas as it is expected to regain strength.
Test surge ordered to contain possible COVID-19 outbreak from protests
The strategy to address viral exposure from the protests will be similar to how the state responds to a recent outbreak from meatpacking plants in Amarillo.
Abbott weighs in on new charges filed in death of George Floyd
On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota AG filed arrest warrants for fired Minneapolis Police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Tou Thao, and Thomas Lane.
Gov. Abbott announces Phase III to Open Texas
Under Phase III, effective immediately, all Texas businesses will be allowed to operate at up to 50% capacity with limited exceptions. Furthermore, businesses previously allowed to operate at 100% capacity may continue to do so.
Texas DPS director says Antifa to blame for looting at Capital Plaza Target
"Ironically those acts of violence and vandalism, they are overshadowing the death of George Floyd rather than shining a light on the injustice that occurred," Abbott said. "They drown out the voices of those who are seeking to protest peacefully.”
What did Governor Abbott say at his press conference?
The governor will be speaking on Tuesday, June 2 at Dallas City Hall with the mayors and police chiefs of Dallas-Fort Worth, the Texas DPS director and the adjutant general of the Texas National Guard.
Gov. Abbott says out-of-state agitators will face federal prosecution
A release from his office says that individuals who come to Texas from out of state to engage in looting, violence, or other destructive acts in violation of federal law will be subject to federal prosecution.
Typhoon Texas in Pflugerville gears up for planned Friday re-opening
In order to keep up with the limited capacity, guests will have to go to the park's website and reserve a time and date to visit.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott on Texas’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to discuss the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially hot spots like in Amarillo.
Governor Abbott provides update on COVID-19 surge response in Amarillo
Abbott said he believes that Potter and Randall counties are ready for phase two of the states reopening this Friday.
DSHS distributes additional cases of remdesivir in Austin, surrounding area
Counties included in this distribution are Travis and Williamson.
Texas bars open their doors to customers for the first time in almost two months
Mayor Steve Adler says it might be too soon to be opening bars back up, but says the best thing to do is keep an eye on the COVID-19 case numbers.
Abbott suspends in-person visitation at county, municipal jails in Texas
Abbott previously directed state prisons, jails and juvenile justice facilities to restrict visitation when he issued his COVID-19 disaster declaration back in March.