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BRYAN, Texas -- The Brazos County Health District is investigating a suspected case of coronavirus in southeastern Texas. Authorities say the patient traveled from Wuhan, China, where coronavirus ...

On Nov. 26: The seven-day average of new cases continues to surpass 10,000, having tripled since the beginning of October. Testing is also at record levels. Meanwhile, the number of Texans ...

Coronavirus: Texas grocery chain H-E-B installs sneeze guards for cashiers It is now common to see customers wearing masks and gloves while shopping at a store. The coronavirus outbreak has heightened ...

States are rolling back lockdowns, but the coronavirus isn't done with the U.S. Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could ...

Surging coronavirus cases are threatening retail’s grand reopening. Effective Thursday, Apple has shut down seven previously reopened stores in the Houston area after reported COVID-19 cases in Texas ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- An anonymous Houston, Texas, resident left a massive tip to help the staff at a local restaurant after the county announced a mandatory shutdown of bars and nightclubs. Hours after ...

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