Economists said canceling football would be devastating to local businesses that rely on the huge influxes of cash from home games. Meanwhile, athletics officials weigh whether they can risk the health and welfare of student athletes.

Abbott’s decision to curb the role of local health authorities in school reopening decisions has added to the ongoing conflict between him and local governments during the pandemic, with mayors and judges voicing frustration over having their hands tied by the state’s response.

Abbott said local health authorities can't shut down in-person instruction before school starts, but an outbreak on campus once students have arrived could prompt a closure.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar delivered bleak but unsurprising news Monday: Because of …

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar delivered bleak but unsurprising news Monday: Because of …

Schools had previously been told that they would need to limit online-only instruction to the first three weeks of the school year, or they'd lose state funding.

Schools had previously been told that they would need to limit online-only instruction to the first three weeks of the school year, or they'd lose state funding.

Many Texas hospitals are no longer accepting transfer patients in order to maintain space for a surge that’s expected to come. In some parts of the state, it’s already here.

Many Texas hospitals are no longer accepting transfer patients in order to maintain space for a surge that’s expected to come. In some parts of the state, it’s already here.

Last week, it was my pleasure to lead a reporter’s round table discussion during a regional press convention of mostly small, weekly newspapers.It was all virtual, of course — isn’t everything? …