County Judge Chris Hill advises the governor to eliminate his artificial distinction between essential and non-essential businesses so all Texans can provide for their families.
Erin Anderson
Sen. Paxton Urges Abbott to Reopen Texas
“All businesses are essential” is the common theme among officials and citizens urging the governor to lift restrictions and release a plan to get Texas back to work.
Coronavirus Shutdowns Leave 1.4 Million Texans Jobless
Unemployment claims have skyrocketed, throwing 10 percent of the state’s labor force out of work in just a few weeks.
Dallas Residents Ready to Get Back to Work; Jenkins Says Wait
Struggling to feed their families during the coronavirus shutdown, Dallas residents plead with county officials to reopen the local economy.
Dallas Delays Overflow Facility for Coronavirus Patients
DFW hospitals say they can handle the expected COVID-19 case volume.
Collin County Readies for Economic Recovery
County Judge Chris Hill has appointed a task force to help revive the local economy and get families back to work safely in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Blog: Do Local Bans on In-Person Worship Services ‘Conflict’ With Gov. Abbott’s Orders?
Guidance issued jointly by the governor and attorney general, intended to clarify the effect of Abbott’s coronavirus order on churches, has Texans confused.
Gov. Abbott Gives Golf Thumbs-Down … Or Does He?
Amid confusion, some courses are closing while others remain open during coronavirus shutdowns.
Dallas Bans In-Person Worship Services During Coronavirus Emergency
In apparent conflict with the governor’s edict, County Judge Clay Jenkins’ stay-at-home order restricts religious services to audio, video, and teleconference only.
Plano School Board Delegates Authority to Superintendent
During the coronavirus emergency, the district’s top bureaucrat has the power to make certain decisions without board approval.