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Medical personnel wear personal protective equipment as they register residents at a COVID-19 testing site at Nations Tobin Park in El Paso on Nov. 19. The sustained rise in Texas' positivity rate comes one day after the state reported a record number of Texans hospitalized with the virus. The state also reports that 163,700 Texans have received at least one dose of a vaccine. About 1.2 million doses have been allocated to providers across the state.
Texas’ share of coronavirus tests coming back as confirmed cases exceeds "red flag" levels as
The proportion of Texans whose coronavirus tests come back positive has hit levels not seen since a summer wave of cases that eventually overwhelmed some Texas hospitals. Texas’ seven-day … more
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Texas officials are encouraging Texans to roll up their sleeves for the two COVID-19 vaccines approved at the federal level. The state capitol building pictured here is also expected to reopen Jan. 4. The state had closed the building in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texans urged to roll up their sleeves, capitol reopens and CARES funding explained
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas leaders are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to encourage the public to follow suit. “I will never ask any Texan to do something that … more
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Dennis Bonnen, outgoing speaker of the Texas House, is experiencing mild coronavirus symptoms, he said Sunday on Facebook. His wife, Kim Bonnen, has also tested positive
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen tests positive for coronavirus
The outgoing speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a post on his Facebook page Sunday. Bonnen said he tested … more
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In a May 21 letter, Attorney General Ken Paxton alerted Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin of Harris County’s “stated intent to use federal funding in violation of state law,” and asked him to “seek return of any amounts improperly spent on efforts to promote illegal mail-in voting.”
AG Paxton asked Trump administration to take back some of Harris County’s COVID-19 relief money
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in May urged the Trump administration to rescind millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds that Harris County planned to use for mail-in ballots, as Republican … more
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The Texas Department of Public Safety will be increasing enforcement efforts for safe driving, including monitoring for driving under the influence of alcohol, as the holidays approach.
DPS to Increase Enforcement for the Holidays
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced today its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 23. DPS is … more
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State Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and State Representative James B. Frank (R – Wichita Falls) have filed bills to ensure family members or guardians of residents of assisted living facilities and similar establishments can visit their loved ones to ensure their quality of life is being maintained even during situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kolkhorst, Frank file essential caregiver legislation
State Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and State Representative James B. Frank (R – Wichita Falls) announced that they have both filed legislation to solidify the rights of residents of long … more
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The inside of Texas' execution chamber.
In rush of federal executions, Brandon Bernard and Alfred Bourgeois were put to death for Texas murders
In a resurgence of the federal death penalty at the end of President Donald Trump’s tenure, his administration carried out two executions this week for men convicted in separate Texas murders … more
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In a busy year, the state capital remains busy as state authorities expect to begin distributing doses of COVID-19 vaccines, cast the state's electoral votes and more in the last few days of 2020.
Capital highlights: vaccines, elections and new HP HQ
Texas is ready to distribute 1.4 million doses as soon as the COVID-19 vaccine receives federal government approval. Gov. Greg Abbott said the vaccines should be arriving the week of Dec. 14 and … more
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Members of a church group sang and prayed in front of San Antonio's Southeast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in April. On Friday, the the Texas Department of State Health Services added residents of long-term care facilities to the first tier of people who would be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine.
Texans living in long-term care facilities will be among first people eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you stay on top of the day's latest updates. Sign up here. People living and working in long-term care facilities, … more
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A dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by BioNTech and Pfizer. The governor said a vaccine could start arriving by mid-December. The state has said health care workers will be the first to receive voluntary vaccinations.
Texas may receive initial coronavirus vaccine doses for 1.4 million people this month, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas could receive coronavirus vaccine doses to give an initial dose to up to 1.4 million Texans in December, assuming U.S. health officials approve coronavirus vaccine candidates from drugmakers … more
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Texas higher education officials say fewer Texas high school seniors have completed federal financial aid forms than the same time last year. National data shows just 24% of Texas high school seniors have filled out federal financial aid forms, a nearly 15% decline from the same time last year.
Texas enrollment and FAFSA applications down
The number of Texas high school seniors filling out the federal financial aid application for college, known as FAFSA, is down so far from last year, a sign worrying state higher education leaders … more
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Medical personnel put on personal protective equipment at a COVID-19 testing site at the University of Texas at El Paso on Nov. 3. Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, Texas has set new records for the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus.
Texas again sets record for new coronavirus infections as testing also sees sustained highs
Texas again sets record for new coronavirus infections as testing also sees sustained highs By Edgar Walters, Carla Astudillo, Chris Essig and Mandi Cai, The Texas Tribune Nov. 25, … more
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In addition to their physical and financial health, Texans' mental health has been impacted by COVID-19.
Q&A with NAMI Texas’ executive director about mental health during the pandemic
It’s been a tough year for everyone, which can take a toll on our mental health. Texas continues to set records for COVID-19 cases, and health experts fear the holidays could exacerbate an … more
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during a press conference in 2017. Ryan Vassar, who had served as the deputy attorney general for legal counsel, was one of eight senior aides who told authorities they believed Paxton was breaking the law — a report that has sparked an FBI investigation.
Last whistleblower fired from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office days after suing for retaliation
The Texas attorney general’s office has fired the last remaining whistleblower who alleged Ken Paxton broke the law in doing favors for a political donor — just days after aides had sued … more
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Shirley Cortez, left, prepares flu shots while Janel Allen applies hand sanitizer inside the mobile unit in front of Falfurrias High School on Nov. 13, 2020.
COVID-19 vaccines may be coming soon, but most Texans won’t get them for months. Here’s why.
COVID-19 vaccines may be coming soon, but most Texans won’t get them for months. Here’s why. By Shannon Najmabadi and Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune Nov. 20, 2020 … more
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Volunteers with the Central Texas Food Bank distribute food to those in need at Lehman High School in Kyle on Nov 14, 2020. A new wave of coronavirus infections this month could further set back the state's economic recovery, while Gov. Greg Abbott has ruled out "any more lockdowns."
Texas unemployment rate falls to 6.9% in October
The Texas unemployment rate dropped to 6.9% in October, the U.S. Labor Department said Friday, an improvement from the state’s September rate of 8.3% as a new wave of coronavirus infections … more
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attends the inauguration ceremony of Judge Michelle Slaughter at the Texas Capitol on Jan. 11, 2019. A lawsuit filed by former aides against Paxton paints the clearest picture yet about what motivated the whistleblowers to come forward against Paxton, the state’s top legal authority, and the retribution they say they experienced after they made that report.
Former aides file whistleblower lawsuit alleging retaliation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
At 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, David Maxwell and Mark Penley, then two top aides to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, reported separately to the agency’s offices, where, they claim, they were … more
Oil and natural gas extraction is upstream activity, meaning that it excludes other sectors in the industry such as refining, petrochemicals, fuels wholesaling, oilfield equipment manufacturing, pipelines, and gas utilities. The employment shown also includes “Support Activities for Mining,” which is mostly oil and gas-related but includes some small amount of other types of mining.
Jobs up in Texas upstream oil and gas sector in September
The upstream sector of the Texas oil and natural gas industry added 700 jobs in September, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission. This is the first uptick since February, bringing the … more
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A Republican Party flag at an event by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in College Station in October. This year proved another disappointment for Texas Democrats, who underperformed the high expectations they had set for themselves, particularly in a hotly contested battle for dominance in the Texas House.
Democrats' hopes of flipping Texas again fall short as Republicans dominate Texas' 2020 elections
Some thought it might happen as early as 2014 — and then 2016, and, of course, in 2018. When all those elections proved disappointing, Texas Democrats said 2020 would be the year, given … more
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Record turnout throughout the country, including the three counties that comprise the Katy area left some results in the lurch Tuesday night right before press time. However, some candidates held strong leads making them the apparent winners of their respective races. In funding races, first responders and mobility passed in the Katy area while education bonds either didn’t make it onto the ballot or failed.
Katy area voters hit the polls – select a mix of old and new faces
After record-setting turnout at the polls, Katy area residents made their voices heard and sent a mix of newcomers and familiar faces to city hall, Austin and Washington on Election Day. School … more
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