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Florida, Texas Governors Refuse Lockdowns Amid Surge in Coronavirus Cases

Florida, Texas Governors Refuse Lockdowns Amid Surge in Coronavirus Cases

Texas and Florida, America's two largest Republican states, will not have lockdowns as a new wave of coronavirus cases sweeps the country.
Prison

Majority of Texas Prisoners Who Died Due to COVID-19 Were Eligible for Parole

By Paola Hernández
Academic researchers revealed in their study that the majority or 58 percent of Texas prisoners who died due to COVID-19 were eligible for parole.
Texas Surpasses 1 Million Coronavirus Cases, Ranks Highest in US

Texas Surpasses 1 Million Coronavirus Cases, Ranks Highest in US

By Paola Hernández
While the nation is glued in monitoring the presidential election results, Texas quietly inched its way towards one million coronavirus cases.
Trump Wins Critical Swing State Texas Despite Democrats' Efforts

Trump Wins Critical Swing State Texas Despite Democrats' Efforts

By Paola Hernández
President Donald Trump defeated Democratic nominee Joe Biden in Texas on Tuesday, fending off hopes to turn the state blue during the elections.
People Go To The Polls On First Day Of Early Voting In Texas

Nearly 127,000 Drive-Thru Votes in Texas Saved by Federal Judge Ruling

By Paola Hernández
Nearly 127,000 drive-thru votes in Texas were almost tossed out if it weren’t for a federal judge’s decision Monday.
Biden Campaign Canceled Texas Events for Safety Concerns

Biden Campaign Canceled Texas Events for Safety Concerns

By Paola Hernández
Democratic bet Joe Biden's campaign team has canceled at least two events in Texas on Oct. 30 after vehicles carrying Trump flags and signs surrounded one of Biden campaign's buses.
Texans Casts Their Vote On Last Day Of Early Voting In The State

9 Million Early Voters Cast Ballots in Texas, Topping 2016 Voter Turnout

By Paola Hernández
Texas early voters for this year have now surpassed the total voter turnout in all of 2016 on Friday morning.
Train Derailment in Texas Spill Chemicals, Causes Force Evacuation

Train Derailment in Texas Spill Chemicals, Causes Force Evacuation

By Paola Hernández
A train in Texas was derailed on Thursday morning, spilled chemical, and had to have forced evacuation.
Police Visited Texas Man’s Home Due to Gory Halloween Display

Police Visited Texas Man's Home Due to Gory Life-Like Halloween Display

By Paola Hernández
Police officers in Texas paid a visit to one man's house after neighbors complained of his 'too gory' Halloween display.
Texas Boy Dies After Shooting Himself at His Own Birthday Party, Officials Say

Texas Boy Dies After Shooting Himself at His Own Birthday Party, Officials Say

By Paola Hernández
A Texas boy, 3, died of a gunshot wound after he accidentally shot himself in the chest amid his own birthday celebration, authorities said.
Woman Missing for Weeks, Last Seen Taking a Lyft to Dallas Texas

Woman Missing for Weeks, Last Seen Taking a Lyft to Dallas Texas

By Paola Hernández
Marisella Botello reportedly took a Lyft alone to a popular entertainment district in Dallas, Texas in early October.
Texas Woman Died of COVID-19 While on Commercial Flight from Arizona

Texas Woman Dies of COVID-19 While on Commercial Flight from Arizona

By Paola Hernández
A Texas woman died of COVID-19 while on a commercial flight from Arizona. A Texas woman died of COVID-19 while on a commercial flight from Arizona. This summer, a woman in her 30s died due to COVId-19 while flying home from Arizona, officials said on Monday.

Tinslee Lewis Case: Texas Supreme Court Denies Hospital Motion for Quick Decision

By Paola Hernández
The Texas Supreme Court has denied the Cook Children's Medical Center's motion to expedite a decision in a battle whether to take the life support off of Tinslee Lewis or not.

Texas Governor Sued Over Extension of Early Voting Period

By Paola Hernández
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott is facing a lawsuit over his decision to extend the early voting period for the November election.
Tropical Storm Beta

Tropical Storm Beta Makes Landfall on Texas Coast Late Monday

By Paola Hernández
Tropical Storm Beta made landfall on the Texas coast around 10 p.m. (CDT) Monday, as said by the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Beta Begins Bringing Rain to the Region Tonight

Tropical Storm Beta to Drench Texas Coastline Next Week

By Paola Hernández
Tropical Storm Beta is slowly drifting to the western part of Gulf of Mexico, likely to scrape the Texas coastline by early next week.
Texas budget cuts

Texas Reverses Course on a 15 Million Health Budget Cut

By Paola Hernández
Texas health officials have retracted its plan to impose a $15 million budget cut from health and safety programs.
Texas Police Officer Indicted of Charges After Fatally Shooting Schizophrenic Woman

Texas Police Officer Indicted of Charges After Fatally Shooting Schizophrenic Woman

By Paola Hernández
A police officer has been charged with a penalty assault after fatally shooting a schizophrenic woman more than a year ago in Baytown, Texas.
Texas vaccination rates

US Vaccination Rates: Texas Falls Behind Vaccination

By Paola Hernández
The state of Texas placed 48th in WalletHub's study of states that vaccinate the most. The state of Texas placed 48th in WalletHub's study of states that vaccinate the most.
Texas safety net programs

Texas Slashes Budget for Safety Net Programs to Prepare for Pandemic Effects

By Paola Hernández
The state of Texas would have to cut budget for safety net programs that benefit low-income Texans to weather the economic fallout brought by the pandemic.

Texas Unemployment Aid to Increase

By Paola Hernández
Texas will have a maximum unemployment aid increase from $521 to $535 per week next month, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
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