New coronavirus data offer cautionary tale for Abbott

News and updates from Austin's news in your inbox Email not displaying correctly? [View Online]( [Statesman]( MORNING HEADLINES Start your day with a fresh roundup of news, features and commentary. Tuesday's Top Story [New coronavirus data offer cautionary tale for Abbott]( [New coronavirus data offer cautionary tale for Abbott]( As Gov. Greg Abbott moved to reopen the Texas economy in May and June, the percentage of people testing positive for COVID-19 was higher than state health officials reported at the time, according to new state data. [Read More »]( Local News [Travis County reports 4 more coronavirus deaths, 75 new cases Monday]( [Travis County reports 4 more coronavirus deaths, 75 new cases Monday]( Austin and Travis County health authorities on Monday said four more people in the area have died due to coronavirus-related complications, bringing the total to 407.County officials on Monday also reported 75 new cases of the coronavirus. [Read More »]( [Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District proposes new rules, public hearings scheduled]( [Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District proposes new rules, public hearings scheduled]( The public will have a chance to learn and provide feedback on the rules being proposed for the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District, officials said Monday. [Read More »]( [Austin City Council candidate forums begin Wednesday]( [Austin City Council candidate forums begin Wednesday]( AUSTINCity Council candidateforums begin WednesdayThe city of Austin will host several virtual forums to hear from candidates for City Council. [Read More »]( [Pandemic-inspired bike lanes on Congress Ave. to be made permanent]( [Pandemic-inspired bike lanes on Congress Ave. to be made permanent]( Finally, some good news!Bike lanes installed along Congress Avenue downtown over the summer to maintain social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic will now become fixtures, the city announced Monday. [Read More »]( [Austin fire crews deploy to Louisiana for Sally, start fight against California wildfire]( [Austin fire crews deploy to Louisiana for Sally, start fight against California wildfire]( Austin firefighters have deployed to Louisiana ahead of Tropical Storm Sally, just as another Austin team arrived in California to battle wildfires. [Read More »]( Business [Report: Dell planning employee layoffs]( [Report: Dell planning employee layoffs]( Dell Technologies is laying off employees as part of an organizational restructuring to cut costs, according to a report from Bloomberg news service. [Read More »]( [Airtable to add jobs in Austin after raising $185M]( [Airtable to add jobs in Austin after raising $185M]( Software maker Airtable says it plans to expand its Austin presence after raising $185 million for growth. [Read More »]( [New president sees Austin s Everlywell leading the trend in home health sector]( [New president sees Austin’s Everlywell ‘leading the trend’ in home health sector]( Austin-based health technology company Everlywell has seen its business boom during the coronavirus pandemic. [Read More »]( Sports [Golden s nuggets: The bye week presents Texas biggest test of early season]( [Golden’s nuggets: The bye week presents Texas’ biggest test of early season]( The Texas CFP bandwagon pulled out of the gate Saturday night and seats are filling up fast. [Read More »]( [Bohls: Downtrodden Big 12 puts pressure on Texas, OU]( [Bohls: Downtrodden Big 12 puts pressure on Texas, OU]( The Big 12 would like to pose a question. Can it get a mulligan? Please. [Read More »]( [Laying out potential options for Austin FC on TV]( [Laying out potential options for Austin FC on TV]( In a race to catch millennial eyeballs, an easy assumption might be that Major League Soccer expansion franchises are focused on streaming first, with linear television an afterthought in media rights negotiations. [Read More »]( [2020 Central Texas high school football preview: District 12-5A DI]( [2020 Central Texas high school football preview: District 12-5A DI]( FAVORITEDripping Springs. [Read More »]( [Big 12 notebook: Baylor, Houston a match made of necessity]( [Big 12 notebook: Baylor, Houston a match made of necessity]( Some college football programs are learning to think fast on their feet during a pandemic-interrupted season. [Read More »]( Opinion [Cornyn: To continue essential education, we must bridge the digital divide]( [Cornyn: To continue essential education, we must bridge the digital divide]( Temperature checks in the drop-off lane. Tape cordoning off every other desk. [Read More »]( [Opinion: Austin alone can t protect renters from falling into homelessness]( [Opinion: Austin alone can’t protect renters from falling into homelessness]( Austin, like so many cities across the country, is on the verge of another crisis. [Read More »]( [Gerald Daugherty: My hopes for my successor]( [Gerald Daugherty: My hopes for my successor]( As I look ahead to my last few months as an elected official, I think back to last December when I announced that I wouldn't seek re-election at the end of my current term, which ends this December. [Read More »]( [Commentary: Plan ahead for generational generosity]( [Commentary: Plan ahead for generational generosity]( When you retire, can you afford to help your loved ones?This issue is certainly on the minds of many retirees. [Read More »]( [Young: More damning than Nixon s tapes]( [Young: More damning than Nixon’s tapes]( Just 'cause he said it doesn't mean he said it. You mean saying he knowingly downplayed the dangers and dimensions of the virus?Yeah. [Read More »]( Nation [Pandemic forces journalists to rethink campaign coverage]( [Pandemic forces journalists to rethink campaign coverage]( NEW YORK (AP) " When the coronavirus shutdown began, ABC News' Martha Raddatz figured her plan for a cross-country road trip to meet voters would be shelved, too. [Read More »]( [California governor gently confronts Trump on climate]( [California governor gently confronts Trump on climate]( SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) " California Gov. [Read More »]( [AP: Feds probing in-custody death of Black man in Louisiana]( [AP: Feds probing in-custody death of Black man in Louisiana]( Federal authorities are investigating the death of a Black man during what Louisiana State Police described as a struggle to take him into custody following a rural police chase last year, officials told The Associated Press. [Read More »]( [Vision 2020: Electoral college vs popular vote in America]( [Vision 2020: Electoral college vs popular vote in America]( WASHINGTON (AP) " Election Question: Why is it that one candidate can win the popular vote but another wins the electoral vote and thus the presidency? [Read More »]( [Grandson of Harding and lover wants president s body exhumed]( [Grandson of Harding and lover wants president’s body exhumed]( COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) " The grandson of U.S. President Warren G. [Read More »]( World [The Latest: India reports lowest coronavirus jump in a week]( [The Latest: India reports lowest coronavirus jump in a week]( NEW DELHI " India has reported its lowest daily jump in new coronavirus infections in a week, logging another 83,809 infections in the past 24 hours. [Read More »]( [Yoshihide Suga wins party vote for Japan prime minister]( [Yoshihide Suga wins party vote for Japan prime minister]( TOKYO (AP) " Yoshihide Suga was elected as the new head of Japan's ruling party on Monday, virtually guaranteeing him parliamentary election as the country's next prime minister. [Read More »]( [Former UK leaders unite to slam Boris Johnson on Brexit plan]( [Former UK leaders unite to slam Boris Johnson on Brexit plan]( LONDON (AP) " Two former British prime ministers who played crucial roles in bringing peace to Northern Ireland joined forces Sunday to urge lawmakers to reject government plans to override the Brexit deal with the European Union, arguing that it imperils that peace and damages the U.K.'s reputation. [Read More »]( [Chloe Zhao s Nomadland wins top prize at Venice Film Fest]( [Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland” wins top prize at Venice Film Fest]( VENICE, Italy (AP) " Chloe Zhao's 'Nomadland,' a recession-era road trip drama starring Frances McDormand, won the Golden Lion for best film Saturday at a slimmed-down Venice Film Festival, which was held against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. [Read More »]( Austin360 [Log on to help Austin musicians during the first virtual HAAM Day]( [Log on to help Austin musicians during the first virtual HAAM Day]( Under ordinary circumstances, the largest annual fundraiser for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is an all-day, citywide celebration with performances at favorite venues and unexpected pop-ups at banks, fast food joints and dentist offices. [Read More »]( [Austin blues musicians teaming up to help HOME with livestream event]( [Austin blues musicians teaming up to help HOME with livestream event]( Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers has been helping Austin-area musicians over 55 with residential expenses for the past decade. [Read More »]( [From Cheer to Dancing with the Stars : Coach Monica Aldama on her crazy year]( [From ‘Cheer’ to ‘Dancing with the Stars’: Coach Monica Aldama on her crazy year]( It's been a big year for Monica Aldama.The coach of the Navarro College cheerleading team became an overnight sensation in January after the documentary series, "Cheer," which profiles her highly successful program, appeared on Netflix. [Read More »]( [Chocolate, cane water and vegan queso: New products to look out for on Austin grocery shelves]( [Chocolate, cane water and vegan queso: New products to look out for on Austin grocery shelves]( Over the past few months, I've been working on the Austin Food Guide, a publication that that will arrive on subscribers' doorsteps (or driveways or front yards) in Sunday's print paper. [Read More »]( [MugShots bar downtown closes after almost 20 years]( [MugShots bar downtown closes after almost 20 years]( One of downtown's most beloved dive bars has plunged into history. [Read More »](   [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](   [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Manage Account]( | [Contact Us](mailto:customercare@statesman.com) | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Newsletters]( We have an app for whatever you want - news, weather, entertainment and more. 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