RAW: Gov. Abbott provides update on COVID-19 in Texas, announces capacity increases
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference to discuss the state's response to COVID-19 and announce expanded capacity for some businesses in regions with COVID-19 hospitalizations below 15 percent.

Gov. Abbott announces expansion of capacity for some Texas businesses
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Governor Greg Abbott announced that retail stores, restaurants and some other businesses in certain areas of Texas will be allowed to operate at 75 percent capacity.

Mayor de Blasio will furlough everyone in his office, including himself

The New York City mayor says he is going to require everyone who works in his office to take a 5-day unpaid furlough because of a budget shortfall.

Medical experts concerned US not ready for COVID-19 vaccine

Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.

Study: Antibody drug may reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations

A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.

Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free

The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.

Processional march for HFD Captain Tommy Searcy
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A processional march was held for fallen HFD Captain Tommy Searcy ahead of a memorial service on September 16. Captain Searcy passed away after a battle with COVID-19.

Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market moves to month-long, online event for 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market 2020 has been cancelled, but the 2020 Virtual Nutcracker Market will be held from November 11 through December 11.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo planning for "safe and healthy" return in 2021

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo says they are planning for a “safe and health” return in 2021 after closing early this year due to concerns about COVID-19.

South Carolina's lieutenant governor diagnosed with COVID-19

Evette’s positive test prompted McMaster and his wife to get COVID-19 tests, which both came back negative on Sunday.