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News Articles: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Some local governments and school districts in Texas are defying the governor's ban on mask mandates.

A Texas School Made Masks Part Of Its Dress Code To Get Around Gov. Abbott's Ban

Gov. Greg Abbott — who announced Tuesday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus despite being fully vaccinated — has been fighting with local governments over masks for months.

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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Snow covers the ground in Waco, Texas, on Feb. 17. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has blamed renewable energy sources for the blackouts that have hit the state. In fact, they were caused by a systemwide failure across all energy sources.

No, The Blackouts In Texas Weren't Caused By Renewables. Here's What Really Happened

Some prominent Republicans have blamed wind and solar power for the blackouts in the storm-stricken state. But the truth is that every source of generation fell short.

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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that certain sectors in most of the state can expand their occupancy limits starting Monday. He also said that hospitals in those regions can now resume elective procedures and that eligible long-term care facilities can resume limited visitation next week.

Governor Says Most Of Texas Can Loosen Limits On Businesses, But Bars Must Stay Shut

Gov. Greg Abbott is relaxing restrictions on hospitals, nursing homes and certain industries in much of the state, citing an improvement in COVID-19 metrics.

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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Patients can get COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody tests at a converted vehicle inspection station in San Antonio, as the state reports a record number of hospitalizations and single-day case increases.

Texas Sets State Record With More Than 10,000 New Coronavirus Cases Reported Tuesday

Texas recorded 10,028 new cases, surpassing its previous single-day increase as statewide hospitalizations also set new records.

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By:
  • Rachel Treisman