Texas drastically limits ballot drop-off sites before election
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reduced mail in ballot drop off sites to one per county.
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CDC's new COVID-19 testing guidelines widely criticized
The CDC and other health officials are under fire for changing guidelines for coronavirus testing and who should be getting them in the first place. Manny Bojorquez reports.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Hurricane Laura
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss Hurricane Laura as it hit the Texas coast. Plus, the complications of weathering a hurricane during a pandemic.
Governor: "Texans are in danger" despite minimal storm surge
Abbott cautiously expressed optimism that no deaths had yet been reported from the hurricane in his state.
Texas governor declares state of disaster in 23 counties ahead of storms
Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are expected to make landfall this week amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas prepares for 2 incoming storms
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Sunday that states of disaster have been declared in 23 counties as two storms — Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura — approach the state. The storm threat comes as the Lone Star State continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his press conference here.
Tesla to build its largest auto assembly plant in Texas
Over the next 10 years, Tesla will receive more than $60 million in tax breaks from the federal government and a local school district.
O'Rourke outraises Cruz
Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke raised more than twice as much as Ted Cruz through the first three months of 2018, raising $6.7 million compared to the Cruz's $3.2 million. But Scott Braddock, editor of the Texas political newsletter Quorum Report, says O'Rourke, who is not accepting money from Super PACs, and his fellow Democrats will be "rubbing nickels together" come November.
Houston leaders call for lockdown as coronavirus cases spike
"Not only do we need a stay home order now, but we need to stick with it this time until the hospitalization curve comes down, not just flattens," Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo tweeted Sunday.
Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks
"The worst is yet to come," Governor Greg Abbott warned.
Texas sheriffs are refusing to enforce governor's mask requirement
At least nine counties have publicly said they will not enforce the executive order requiring face masks in public.
Texas bar owners sue governor over closures
Governor Greg Abbott said he's trying to slow spread of COVID-19. Bar owners say they're being unfairly singled out.
Texas governor pauses reopening
In Local Matters, CBSN's Elaine Quijano takes a closer look at the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Texas, where Governor Greg Abbott has paused plans to continue reopening the state. Politico's Texas correspondent Renu Rayasam joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Texas hits record highs in new infections
Texas is once again calling on businesses to reduce service and capacity as coronavirus cases in the state peak, overwhelming hospitals. Janet Shamlian reports.
Amid coronavirus surge, Abbott expresses regret on reopening bars
The number of people hospitalized in Texas from the coronavirus increased for the 15th consecutive day, surpassing 5,000 for the first time.
Texas halts reopening amid surge in coronavirus cases
"The State of Texas will pause any further phases to open Texas," reads a press release from the governor's office.
Texas governor might add more COVID-19 restrictions
"We are looking at greater restrictions," Governor Greg Abbott said Wednesday, after initially saying this would be a last resort.
TX governor calls virus spread "unacceptable"
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the coronavirus is spreading in Texas at an "unacceptable rate" Monday, and did not take shutting the state back down off the table if conditions continue to deteriorate at the current rate. Meanwhile, hospitals in several major cities are seeing an alarming increase in coronavirus hospitalizations and some health care workers are getting sick. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Governor: "Closing down Texas again will always be the last option"
But he said that if the spike continues, "further action will be necessary."
Texas governor coronavirus briefing
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday outlined guidance for state residents to combat the recent surge in coronavirus cases "without having to return to stay-at-home policies." "Closing down Texas again will always be the last option," he said, adding that if the spike continues, "further action will be necessary."
Texas governor says young people are driving coronavirus surge
The state had 2,518 new hospitalizations on Tuesday, the fifth straight day of record highs.
Texas sees its highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations so far
The spike in cases comes as the state continues to move forward with its plan to reopen.
Texas politicians to discuss policy proposals in wake of mass shooting
Texas, a state with a strong gun culture, is weighing how to respond to a mass shooting in El Paso, that killed 22 people over the weekend. On Wednesday, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced upcoming roundtable discussions to hear policy proposals in the wake of the attack. Texas Tribune political reporter Patrick Svitek joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Texas governor announces bars can reopen Friday with restrictions
Plans to reopen in El Paso and Amarillo, two hotspot regions, are delayed a week.
Texas governor announces more reopenings
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced plans for "Phase 2" of reopening businesses in the state, which will allow bars to reopen at 25% capacity on Friday. Two hotspot regions, El Paso and Amarillo, will be delayed a week. Watch his news conference.
Food crisis group declares first-ever famine in Gaza
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
Newsom signs California redistricting plan
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could leave jail today. Here's what happens next.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from pre-trial detention and head back to his home state of Maryland as early as Friday — but it's unclear if ICE will seek to deport him again.
Judge halts "Alligator Alcatraz" construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
Eyewitness says American subcontractors at Gaza aid sites fired at Palestinians
An eyewitness told CBS News that American subcontractors at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites shot at Palestinians, a claim GHF denies.
Lyle Menendez set to have parole board hearing after brother was denied
A panel denied Erik Menendez, Lyle's brother, parole after a 10-hour hearing on Thursday.
Missouri appears likely to redraw congressional map during Trump's redistricting push
Texas and California have already begun congressional redistricting efforts for political advantage.
Trainee doctor accused of recording video of colleagues in restrooms
A trainee surgeon stands accused in Australia of secretly recording videos of hundreds of female colleagues in hospital restrooms.
Cracker Barrel loses almost $100 million in value after new logo release
Cracker Barrel stock plunged as much as 15% after the restaurant chain released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.