Gov. Abbott warns of Texas ‘lockdown’ coming next if virus spread doesn’t slow
LUBBOCK, Texas — With Texas continuing to break records for new coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations this week, Gov. Greg…
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Texas wants $32 million in unemployment benefits back after finding 46,000 people were overpaid
AUSTIN, Texas — More than 46,000 Texans who lost their jobs in recent months were initially overpaid by the Texas Workforce Commission, which now…
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Masks will be mandatory in Texas schools when they reopen this fall
AUSTIN, Texas — Masks for students and teachers will be mandatory in counties with more than 20 reported Covid-19 cases when public schools resume…
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State Fair of Texas canceled for 2020 because of virus concerns
DALLAS, Texas — The State Fair of Texas, slated for this fall, was canceled Tuesday because of ongoing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus,…
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New poll has Trump holding narrow lead over Biden in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — President Donald Trump would beat former Vice President Joe Biden in Texas by 4 percentage points if the election were held today,…
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Abbott doesn’t say if he agrees with Lt. Gov’s view that Fauci ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com AUSTIN, Texas — Despite Texas’ surge of new Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, Lt. Gov. Dan…
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Texas will now delay reinstating work-search requirement for unemployment benefits
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Workforce Commission decided Tuesday to postpone reinstating a work-search requirement for out-of-work Texans receiving…
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‘Swift & dangerous’: VP Pence visits Texas as Gov. Abbott grapples with virus spike
DALLAS, Texas — Both Vice President Mike Pence and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott acknowledged Sunday that there has been a rapid rise in the number of…
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Texas plans few mandatory virus safety measures when public schools reopen in fall
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas education officials are envisioning a largely hands-off approach to helping school districts bring students back to campus…
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Gov. Abbott says virus spreading at ‘unacceptable rate’ in Texas, urges face masks & social distance
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday struck a newly urgent tone about rising coronavirus numbers in Texas but said “closing down…
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Escobar on virus: El Paso hasn’t flattened the curve, Gov. Abbott’s leadership ‘a total failure’
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, on Monday called Gov. Greg Abbott’s leadership during the coronavirus pandemic a “total…
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13 University of Texas football players test positive for virus
AUSTIN, Texas — Just four days after University of Texas at Austin began voluntary summer workouts for the football team, school officials confirmed…
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Texas virus hospitalizations hit record highs for a full week
AUSTIN, Texas — Thursday marked the seventh consecutive day that Texas reported a record number of hospitalized coronavirus patients, with 2,947…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas students to return to school campuses in fall
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas students will be returning to public schools in person this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott told state lawmakers on a call on…
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Governor rejects request from El Paso’s Margo, other Texas mayors to impose face mask rules
EL PASO, Texas — A request from the mayors of El Paso and eight other big Texas cities for the “authority to set rules and regulations” mandating…
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George W. Bush said to be among prominent Republicans who oppose Trump’s re-election
HOUSTON, Texas — George W. Bush will not support the re-election of Donald Trump, according to people familiar with his thinking, The New York…
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Texas to increase coronavirus testing, study the virus’ impact, in Hispanic communities
(Editor’s note: The exact impact of the additional testing and study announcements on El Paso have not yet been detailed.) AUSTIN, Texas — The…
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LIVE updates: Tropical storm threatening Texas to Florida
HOUSTON, Texas — With the potential of Tropical Depression Cristobal to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Texas this weekend,…
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says almost all businesses can open at 50% capacity – effective immediately
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday afternoon announced his third phase of reopening Texas during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing…
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Texas Gov. Abbott condemns George Floyd’s death as ‘horrific’ – but also rejects protest violence
DALLAS, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday afternoon addressed the state’s response to the protests sparked by the death of George…
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