Copyright © 2021 KTRK-TV. Houston opened to 75% capacity on Friday, but it may not last long. Keep your businesses open, visit your friends, organize kids play groups. Greg Abbott urged Texans to wear face coverings in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. There is a path to getting #COVID under control and having a sustainable new normal, but it requires serious & consistent leadership. The team will work remotely after linebacker Jacob Martin tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday. "We are in a full-blown public health crisis right now," said infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez. GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Galveston and other counties in southeast Texas are getting new COVID-19 restrictions, a move that was blasted Tuesday by Galveston County Judge Mark Henry. The death toll is lower, but there are echoes of March as cases spike, doctors fall ill and supplies run short. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said another strong effort to cut down the rising cases of COVID-19 may be on the horizon, saying "another pull-back is necessary.". Greg Abbott shut down bars in Texas again on Friday and scaled back restaurant dining, the most dramatic reversals yet as … 6:30 p.m. Workers at China's consulate loaded up moving trucks Friday ahead of an afternoon deadline to shut down the facility, as ordered by the Trump administration. On Wednesday, he told KPRC-TV in Houston that it seems like people ask him about a shutdown "like a thousand times a day." Join me tomorrow at noon for the 2020 State of the County—a discussion on the future of our county. Coronavirus Gov. Contact Us, By Rachael Rettner - Senior Writer 17 June 2020 The question of whether to reinstitute shutdowns is a complex one, experts said. So long as those with the power to take action minimize the virus and fail to enact aggressive policies, we’ll fail to pull out of this together. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Saturday that he disagreed with Abbott's plan to reopen schools. These events won't cost you, Students share 2021 vision of MLK speech in contest today, Number of daily new COVID-19 cases in Galveston County up nearly 300% since late October. "They shut down again. While speaking with reporters over the weekend, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said it’s time to shut down the city again to get a handle on the coronavirus outbreak. This is what happens when you let denial & politics drive public health policy. Investigator's family keeps the search going, Alabama football finalizing deal with Bill O'Brien, sources say, Katy ISD football player hurt in crash will go home soon, TEA study says students have lost 3.2 months of learning, Biden unveils $1.9T COVID relief plan with new stimulus checks, Who loves free things? All Rights Reserved. Several bars and restaurants in the Houston-area have shut down after employees tested positive for COVID-19, and Gov. The Houston area hit a new milestone Tuesday, with seven consecutive days of record COVID-19 hospitalizations triggering reopening rollbacks. All Rights Reserved. As Yogi Berra said, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.”. Appointments gone within minutes at Minute Maid Park vaccination site, Bob Iger and Willow Bay donating $5M to LA businesses, Katy assisted living facility scrambling to get 2nd vaccine dose, Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trial underway in Houston, Woman charged after leading deputies to car with body inside, Missing Liberty Co. 22-year-old last seen after car crash, Here's how strong the cold wind will gust today across SE Texas, Threats for Inauguration Day lead to airlines banning guns in luggage, Who killed JonBenet? The last thing we want is to shut down Texas again. Here we go again: Houston mayor wants a two-week shut down. The Houston Texans will once again have to shut down their facility after another player has tested positive for the coronavirus. Greg Abbott, governor of Texas, is warning that another shutdown may be necessary as the state battles a massive coronavirus outbreak. Officials are cautioning that they may need to order people back home and open a COVID-19 hospital at … ... "We can't shut down the economy again. HOUSTON — COVID-19 continues to blaze through the south at a record pace. A complete economic recovery from COVID19 can only happen by closing long-standing gaps in access to opportunity and preparing workers for the future. "But they opened too quickly," Reiner said, leading to a Covid-19 comeback. These events won't cost you, Students share 2021 vision of MLK speech in contest today, READ MORE: Rise in hospitalizations may mean 'significant surge' is coming, doctors say. Jo-Carolyn Goode | 7/17/2020, 8:30 a.m. Mayor Sylvester Turner/Facebook Several businesses have signs that require a shirt and shoes for service. Houston is considering a new stay-at-home order as cases of coronavirus begin to rise again in Texas as well as other parts of the country, according to … We've crossed 1 million #COVID19 cases in Texas. Houston-area officials are “getting close” to reimposing stay-at-home orders and are prepared to reopen a Covid-19 hospital established but never … The Houston bars Scott Repass co-owns had been open about three weeks before the governor shut down their business again in response to a surge in new coronavirus cases. Friday, November 13, 2020 HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said another strong effort to cut down the rising cases of … Greg Abbott Reiterates Texas Will Not Shut Down Again While Touting Arrival Of New Coronavirus Treatment. AUSTIN, Texas -- Republican Gov. HOUSTON — During a news conference on Monday, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said what happens in July will determine how the city moves forward with the reopening of schools next month. Other businesses with drive-thru windows require one to be in a vehicle for service. "It makes no sense to be having this conversation while this … They are scaling back plans to reopen, sending or keeping workers at home, and, in some cases, shutting down again. Karen Townsend Posted at 12:01 pm on July 13, 2020. If @GregAbbott_TX tries to shut down the economy again, an option he says is on the table, people should not comply. While the decision to shut down Houston and Harris County is currently out of local officials’ hands, state and federal officials have agreed to send more resources to the region. Abbott says Texas will not shut down again, highlights experimental antibody treatment drug ET — Houston is at risk of having to "backtrack" in its reopening measures, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. I would just bring things down, shut … " (Source: Bloomberg) Houston-area officials are “getting close” to reimposing stay-at-home orders and are prepared to reopen a Covid-19 hospital established, but never used at … ABC13's Roxie Bustamante spoke with three of Houston's top hospital leaders and they're all seeing the same thing. It’s tragic not only because of the alarming trends, but also because we’re stuck in a vicious cycle of wishful thinking and unsustainable reopenings. Hit play to see how they're handling it. Japan's second-largest island, Hokkaido, also shut down to control the spread of coronavirus. Greg Abbott, governor of Texas, is warning that another shutdown may be necessary as the state battles a massive coronavirus outbreak. 2020 has been a challenging year, but the State of Harris County is strong, because our people are strong. The mayor tweeted that he made his recommendation to Gov. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) on Monday proposed a two-week shutdown “at the minimum” to quell the coronavirus pandemic. Investigator's family keeps the search going, Alabama football finalizing deal with Bill O'Brien, sources say, Katy ISD football player hurt in crash will go home soon, TEA study says students have lost 3.2 months of learning, Biden unveils $1.9T COVID relief plan with new stimulus checks, Who loves free things? Latest US news, world news, sports, business, opinion, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice "People are panicking, thinking I'm about to shut down Texas again… Sign up here: https://t.co/PbsQgpccOJ. Copyright © 2021 KTRK-TV. It took Attorney General Ken Paxton backing up the governor for the Houston-area judge to back down. Houston's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Houston, Texas | KHOU.com Coronavirus Gov. Jon Shapley/Staff photographer Show More Show Less 5 of 68 Heavy rain comes down on pedestrians in the Texas Medical Center on Friday, May 15, 2020 in Houston… Will Texas Shut Down Again? On … Abbott traveled to … Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Saturday proposed a shutdown, arguing it was necessary as COVID-19 cases have climbed steadily in recent weeks. SHUT DOWN AGAIN: Bars ordered closed in several SE Texas counties ... though Harris County and Houston are not. Congratulations to Pamela Chan, someone w/deep experience who will serve as our first Director of Economic Equity & Opportunity! Now, Texas is trying to adapt hard-won … ... Houston area officials all have issued out their plans for the upcoming school year. 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