By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune March 27, 2020 “Analysis: Coronavirus and local control in Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s note: If you’d like…

(Press Release) Val Verde Regional Medical Center (VVRMC) and Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) have confirmed a third case of COVID-19 in Val Verde County. State confirmed cases in Val Verde County at a glance: March 24, 2020- First confirmed case – international travel related March 26, 2020-…

By: Selene Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Maverick County Judge David R. Saucedo announced that the first day of the distribution of the free disinfectant to Eagle Pass and Maverick County, Texas residents on Thursday, March 26, 2020 was a great success with over 3,000 gallons distributed…

By Kiah Collier and Jeremy Schwartz, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica March 26, 2020 “Texas regulators vote to ban residential utility shut-offs during pandemic while buoying companies” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 26, 2020 “Gov. Greg Abbott orders air travelers from New Orleans and around New York to self-quarantine” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

(Press Release) Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has submitted a Section 1135 Medicaid Waiver to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). If approved, this would grant Texas flexibility in administering Medicaid while the state continues to respond to COVID-19.  “The…

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune March 25, 2020 “Texas hospitals plan to add beds, eye vacated buildings as they prepare for a possible influx in coronavirus cases” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Caroline Chen, Marshall Allen and Lexi Churchill, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. On Feb. 13, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent out an email with what the…

By Raga Justin, The Texas Tribune March 25, 2020 “Abortion providers sue Texas over coronavirus-related order” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s note: This story has…

By Katy Murdza, Immigration Impact The coronavirus outbreak has significantly disrupted the operations of government agencies around the country, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS is the agency that processes applications for various types of immigration benefits. USCIS Changes Office Operations During Coronavirus Outbreak The USCIS Seattle office…