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An early voting location in Houston on Feb. 21, 2018. State party Chair Allen West, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and members of the Texas Legislature were among those who filed the suit against Abbott in regards to extending the early voting period for this year's Nov. 3 elections.
Texas Republicans sue to stop Gov. Greg Abbott's extension of early voting period during the pandemic
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a lawsuit over his extension of early voting for the November election from prominent members of his own party — including state party Chairman Allen West, … more
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Some Texas students will be sharing computers with three or four siblings, their districts unable to muster more than one laptop per family for remote learning. One Central Texas superintendent estimated that up to 7,000 students in his district struggled to access virtual learning, and new iPads are not likely to arrive before October. In South Texas, students share computers, phones and spotty internet with siblings.
As the school year begins online, thousands of Texas students are being left out of virtual learning
Texas schools struggled this spring to abruptly shift from teaching students in classrooms to reaching them at home. Many students fell behind in the makeshift remote learning systems cobbled … more
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Rev .Bob Johnson and his wife, Susan Johnson watching the St. Peter’s United Methodist Church’s West Campus live-stream services.
Faith, religion and the coronavirus
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags into the late summer months, many aspects of daily life have had to be modified for a new lifestyle that demands less interaction and more hygienic precautions. Places … more
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District Judge Fred Biery granted a preliminary injunction that allows all registered voters under 65 to apply to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic after finding the state's existing election rules violate the Equal Protection Clause. Pictured above is a mail in ballot application.
Federal judge says all Texas voters can apply to vote by mail during pandemic
Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional details. A federal judge opened a path for a massive expansion in absentee voting in Texas by ordering Tuesday that all state voters, … more
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A debate regarding whether to expand mail-in voting has mostly split along party lines throughout the state with Democrats in favor in expansion due to COVID-19 concerns and Republicans maintaining a position against in-person voting due to legal requirements for mail-in voting has made its way to the Texas Supreme Court.
Capital Highlights: Texas bolsters efforts to reduce spread of COVID-19
AUSTIN — Testing, sanitizing and emergency food benefits increased as Texas entered its third month of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement … more
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Both Royal ISD and Katy ISD have rescheduled their graduation ceremonies to the summer months in order to ensure the Class of 2020 gets to celebrate their accomplishments.
Katy, Royal ISDs announce graduation and other dates
Both Katy and Royal ISD have announced new dates for class of 2020 graduations as well as dates for other events Including Royal’s annual awards ceremonies and Katy’s proms. Katy … more
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Gov. Greg Abbott is briefed on the coronavirus outbreak, in Austin on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces team to restart the economy, loosens some restrictions
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced initial steps to begin the process of reopening the Texas economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, including over the next week loosening surgery restrictions at … more
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The Marc, a nightclub and venue in San Marcos, closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas small-business owners scramble as federal relief fund runs out
In the era of lockdown and economic collapse, not all small businesses are equal. Across Texas, owners of small engineering firms, retail shops, restaurants and countless other enterprises were in … more
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Harris County jail in Houston.
Harris County judges, ACLU sue Greg Abbott over order limiting jail releases during pandemic
Gov. Greg Abbott’s order restricting the release of some jail inmates during the new coronavirus pandemic is facing a second court challenge arguing his order violates the constitutional … more
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Stephen F. Austin State Park Superintendent Martha Martinez said the park remains open although public facilities and programs are closed for now. Camping, hiking and other outdoor activities are still available.
Stephen F. Austin State Park still open
This is usually one of the busiest times of year at Stephen F. Austin State Park. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, it is even busier than normal. Park Superintendent Martha Martinez said that … more
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A parishioner prays in a church in Texas.
“A church is hands on”: Why these Texas churches aren't closing their doors
On San Antonio’s East Side, if Pastor Shetigho Nakpodia wants to tend to her flock, she has no choice but to go to them. Much of what she does involves delivering food and serving meals to … more
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (left), Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (center front) and Health Authority for the City of Houston, Dr. David Persse were three of the officials that spoke during a press conference wherein Turner announced the closure of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo along with a seven day health emergency declaration.
Houston to declare health emergency regarding COVID-19
Houston officials announced in a 12 p.m. press conference today that the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will close down  due to novel coronavirus cases present in the Houston area. The action … more
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