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Wuhan Virus Watch: Texas, California, and Iowa among states lifting lockdown rules

Posted by Leslie Eastman on May 09, 2020 24 Comments

On Friday afternoon, my company discussed the development of recommissioning plans.

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Texas AG Calls for Release of Salon Owner Jailed for Opening Her Business to Feed Her Kids

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on May 06, 2020 78 Comments

Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the Dallas County judge who sentenced salon owner Shelly Luther to seven days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business against lockdown orders. Dallas County was one of the counties that released "hardened criminals" arguing it was to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. But yes, let's jail a woman opening her business to feed her family and ensure her stylists can feed theirs.

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Houston “Judge” Creates Tattletale Website for Reporting Pandemic Re-opening Violations

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on May 04, 2020 48 Comments

Harris County "judge" (not a judicial position) Lina Hidalgo has created a web form, allowing residents to tattle on businesses not abiding by Governor Abbott's re-opening orders.

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University of Texas Under Investigation for Possible Ties to Wuhan Laboratory

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 03, 2020 0 Comments

“substantial contractual relations”...

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Texas A&M to Reopen Campus in the Fall, Will Play Football

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 01, 2020 1 Comment

"We need to recognize that campus life will be different when we return in the fall"...

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U. North Texas Math Prof Files Free Speech Lawsuit After Being Fired

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 28, 2020 6 Comments

"The right to express one’s views, particularly in matters of politics, is at the absolute core of the First Amendment’s protection of the right to free speech."...

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Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Schools Closed for Rest of School Year, Eases Other Restrictions

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 17, 2020 20 Comments

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to loosen restrictions in place due to the Wuhan coronavirus, but schools will remain closed until next school year.

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Baylor University Cutting Budget by up to $80 Million Due to Coronavirus

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 15, 2020 1 Comment

"one of the first disclosures from a major Texas university that it is slashing spending in response to the pandemic"...

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to Issue Executive Order Laying Groundwork for Reopening State

Posted by Stacey Matthews on April 12, 2020 57 Comments

While governors in some parts of the country like North Carolina are considering the possibility of extending their stay at home orders beyond April, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is preparing to lay the groundwork for gradually reopening his state.

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Federal Judges Block States From Limiting Abortions During Wuhan Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 31, 2020 35 Comments

***UPDATE: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated the abortion ban in Texas: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay on a ruling from a lower court that had blocked Texas from enforcing the ban. State officials argue the ban is intended to conserve medical supplies for health workers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. But abortion rights advocates say states are using the pandemic as an excuse to block access.

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U. Texas Dean Condemns Use of the Term ‘Chinese Virus’

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 31, 2020 10 Comments

"fuels acts of hate that have no place in our university"...

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No, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Did Not Say America Should Sacrifice Seniors to Save the Economy

Posted by Stacey Matthews on March 25, 2020 28 Comments

When I first had a chance to read comments Texas Lt. Gov Patrick made on Tucker Carlson's program Monday night, I gasped at first, understanding why my elderly mom and others who read what was reported by major news outlets could have gotten so spooked.

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Student Govt. at Trinity U. Denies Funding for Conservative Group’s Invited Speaker

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 25, 2020 0 Comments

"This is not the first time TU YCT has been denied funding for a speaker."...

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Student Op-Ed at U. Texas Austin Calls for Free Tampons in Campus Men’s Rooms

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 01, 2020 7 Comments

"Student activists have already been making strides in promoting menstrual equity."...

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Only 45 People Attend Bloomberg Rally With Judge Judy

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 13, 2020 58 Comments

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg held a rally in San Antonio, TX, with Judge Judy. However, despite spamming every commercial break over the weekend, only 45 people attended the rally.

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Former Castro, Harris Supporters Gravitate to Biden

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2020 15 Comments

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on Monday a few days after he dropped out of the race. However, former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign told The Texas Tribune that he picked up 11 new endorsements from Texas. Nine of those people once supported Castro. Biden's campaign also said that he now has more support from those who backed Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA).

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Gunman Kills Two at a Texas Church, Is Killed by Armed Churchgoers

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on December 30, 2019 48 Comments

A gunman opened fire at a church near Fort Worth, Texas and managed to kill two people before armed churchgoers intervened and doubtlessly saved many more lives.  The gunman was killed at the scene.

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College Democrats in Texas Trying to Bring More Voting Booths to Campus With Lawsuit

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 28, 2019 3 Comments

"in the hopes a judge will hit the pause button on a law they claim suppresses the youth vote"...

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