1:34 p.m. Who pays for COVID-19 test costs when the providers charge upward of $1,000 for a nasal swab? Health insurance companies say they're taking on the bills, but if legislators don't cap the prices, patients might soon see the costs in their premiums, Chronicle reporter Gwendolyn Wu writes. … [Read more...] about Houston coronavirus updates: Texas sees nearly 3K new cases
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Texas reports 2,057 new cases of COVID-19, 20 more deaths
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and be fatal. … [Read more...] about Texas reports 2,057 new cases of COVID-19, 20 more deaths
Senate Democrats prepare seven-figure spending spree in Texas
Democrats have grown increasingly confident about their chances in Texas this year, especially as polling shows a tight race between President TrumpDonald John TrumpTed Cruz, longtime fan of 'The Princess Bride,' swipes at cast members' plans to reunite to raise money for Democrats Trump casts wide net in Labor Day press conference Biden vows to be 'strongest labor president you've ever had' MORE and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe BidenJoe BidenTed Cruz, longtime fan of 'The Princess Bride,' swipes at cast members' plans to reunite to raise money for Democrats What Joe Biden owes Kenosha Trump casts wide net in Labor Day press conference MORE in the state. … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats prepare seven-figure spending spree in Texas
Texas governor renews virus disaster declaration
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and be fatal. … [Read more...] about Texas governor renews virus disaster declaration
Whimsical new boutique hotel makes its grand debut in this Texas town
"I don't really know what my style is. I like eclectic, funky," Nivens said. "I just think you can take a plain room and add something. And it turns the whole room around. It's whatever I see and I think, 'Oh, this might look cool somewhere!'" … [Read more...] about Whimsical new boutique hotel makes its grand debut in this Texas town
