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Texas Medical Center Removes ICU Capacity Data As COVID Cases Surge
By Zoe Richards
06.29.20 | 9:24 am
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Abbott said that childcare facilities, youth camps, some professional sports, and bars may now begin to fully or partially reopen their facilities as outlined by regulations listed on the Open Texas website. (Lynda M. Gonzalez/The Dallas Morning News Pool) Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Abbott said that childcare facilities, youth camps, some professional sports, and bars may now begin to fully or partially reopen their facilities as outlined by regulations listed on the Open Texas website. (Lynda M. Gonzalez/The Dallas Morning News Pool)
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Texas Mayors to Governor: You Need To Let Us Enforce Rules About Mask-Wearing
By Zoe Richards
06.17.20 | 1:28 pm
on March 24, 2017 in Washington, DC. on March 24, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Texas Governor Retroactively Decriminalizes Defying Stay-At-Home Orders
By Kate Riga
05.08.20 | 10:52 am
on March 24, 2017 in Washington, DC. on March 24, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Texas Guv Privately Admitted Reopening Economy Will Lead To More COVID Cases
By Cristina Cabrera
05.06.20 | 8:55 am
U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a business session with state governors in the State Dining Room at the White House February 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. The National Governors Association is holding its annual winter meeting this week in Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a business session with state governors in the State Dining Room at the White House February 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. The National Governors Association is holding its annual winter meeting this week in Washington.
Trump Applauds Texas Guv For Lifting Stay At Home Order. A TX Judge Isn’t So Happy.
By Cristina Cabrera
04.28.20 | 11:47 am
Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, talks to reporters after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, Friday, March 24, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, talks to reporters after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, Friday, March 24, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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By Kate Riga
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