Rally to ‘Open Texas’ economy draws crowd of about 100 in downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A group of about 100 protesters gathered in downtown El Paso on Saturday, defying stay-at-home and social distancing orders, to…
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Gov. Abbott tells ABC-7: Texas has done ‘good job’ to slow virus spread, allowing for start of reopening
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott proclaimed in an interview Thursday with ABC-7 that “Texas has done such a good job to slow the spread of the…
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El Paso preparing to sue Trump campaign for $500,000 owed from rally
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso is preparing to sue President Donald Trump’s campaign for more than a half-million dollars it owes from a…
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Texas governor cites downward virus trend & more testing despite 20,000 cases, over 500 deaths
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott, speaking from the Texas Capitol on Tuesday afternoon, said the state was experiencing positive trends in…
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Texas begins easing virus restrictions this week amid questions, skepticism
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus starting this week by letting retailers sell items…
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Hundreds protest at Texas Capitol over stay-at-home orders
AUSTIN, Texas — A few hundred conservative activists, some waving flags supporting President Donald Trump, demonstrated on the steps of the Texas…
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Last in testing, Texas governor tries to be 1st big state to reopen
AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott formulated a plan this week to reopen the world’s 10th largest economy, he had to strike a…
Continue Reading Texas Gov. Abbott issues orders to re-open some state parks, have retail to-go, but keep schools closed
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced initial steps to begin the process of re-opening the Texas economy during the…
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New Mexico and Texas governors grapple with relaxing virus restrictions
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said New Mexico is not yet at a point where it can relax social distancing measures and reopen…
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Union wants immediate action by governor after virus death at El Paso Psychiatric Center
EL PASO, Texas — A state workers union on Wednesday called for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to take immediate action following the apparent…
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Texas governor unveils $50M small business loan fund, says reopening economy will be ‘slow process’
AUSTIN, Texas — As much of the Texas economy remains at a standstill to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday…
Continue Reading Texas governor expresses concern about virus ‘trend lines’ in El Paso
AUSTIN, Texas — With nearly 11,700 Texans having tested positive for the coronavirus, including over 200 in El Paso, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas will increase virus testing & mask production
AUSTIN, Texas — With more than 9,300 cases reported in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced plans to increase testing and face mask…
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Court allows Texas to ban abortions during virus crisis
AUSTIN, Texas — A federal appeals court sided Tuesday with Texas in allowing it to ban most abortions while the state is under an emergency order…
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With over 7,000 virus cases, some Texans treated with malaria drug
AUSTIN, Texas — With over 7,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that 30 patients from a Texas City nursing…
Continue Reading Gov. Abbott says Texas, El Paso hospitals are ‘fully prepared’ as state virus cases top 5,400
AUSTIN, Texas — With 5,478 Texans having tested positive for coronavirus as of Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott addressed how medical…
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Gov. Abbott orders Texans to stay home except for ‘essential’ activity as state death toll grows to 41
AUSTIN, Texas — As the novel coronavirus continues to spread in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an end to non-essential business and…
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El Paso City Council votes to divert $6.6M set aside for streets amid economic fallout from virus
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council voted Monday to divert $6.6 million budgeted for street repair to the city’s rainy day fund – known as the…
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Gov. Abbott expands travel restrictions, launches pop-up hospital as Texas cases top 2,500 with 34 deaths
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday ratcheted up travel restrictions into Texas during the coronavirus pandemic, while announcing the…
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Texas Attorney General says gun shops are ‘essential’ businesses, can’t be closed by stay-at-home orders
(Editor’s note: Scroll down in this article to read the entire legal opinion issued by the Texas Attorney General on this topic.) AUSTIN, Texas — In…
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Gov. Abbott orders quarantine for NY & New Orleans travelers, as virus kills 18 & hospitalizes 100 in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has imposed quarantines on travelers from the New York City area, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak…
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Gov. Abbott won’t issue order, but urges Texans to ‘stay home’; El Paso & other major cities issue own orders
AUSTIN, Texas — Leaders in El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston and Austin on Tuesday joined a growing a list of Texas cities including Dallas and San…
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: ‘I’m all in’ on risking my health to lift social distancing guidelines for economic boost
Tx Lt Gov Dan Patrick says grandparents would be willing to die to save the economy for their grandchildren pic.twitter.com/wC3Ngvtsbj— Andrew…
Continue Reading Gov. Abbott seeks disaster declaration from White House ‘to protect our state’ as Texas virus deaths grow to 9
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Trump on Monday requesting a presidential declaration of a major disaster in Texas due…
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Texas declines shelter-in-place order as number of virus cases swells to 616; El Paso County has 9 infections
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott declined at a news conference Sunday to follow the lead of other states with a statewide “shelter in place”…
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Gov. Abbott issues orders to postpone non-essential surgeries, expand Texas hospital capacity amid warning about lack of beds
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced new measures Sunday to free up hospital resources to address the coronavirus pandemic, as Texas saw…
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El Paso GOP holds drive-thru rally for President Trump
EL PASO, Texas — The citywide closures connected to coronavirus are forcing many in the Borderland to change the way they do business. We’ve seen…
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Gov. Abbott postpones May 26 primary runoffs throughout Texas until July 14
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that he has postponed the May 26 primary runoff elections throughout the state until July…
Continue Reading City of San Elizario postpones mayoral, city council elections in response to coronavirus outbreak
SAN ELIZARIO , Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario announced Friday it is moving its mayoral and city council elections from May to November.…
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Cruz describes challenges of self-quarantine: ‘Glad to be back’
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said Wednesday he feels “great” and “strong” on his first day back to the Capitol after a…
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