The Legislative Reference Library produces a Daily Newspaper Clipping Service for
members of the Legislative community. Each morning, Library staff members select and compile articles of interest to the legislature from over 30 national and regional newspapers.
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Now the eyes of all Texans are on UT
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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07/16/20
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3 doc(s)
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Pay attention, Texans. The nation’s future and the 2020 election rest on your shoulders.
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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07/16/20
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4 doc(s)
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Gov. Abbott must act on shutdown requests as coronavirus surges in Texas
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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07/15/20
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4 doc(s)
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As a teacher and a parent, Texas’ school reopening plan alarms me
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Austin American Statesman
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Cruser, B.
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07/16/20
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3 doc(s)
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Three fossil fuel projects would trample on our sacred burial grounds and degrade the environment
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Houston Chronicle
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Mancias, J.
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07/16/20
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Austin sees ‘glimmer of hope’ as virus hospitalizations plateau
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Austin American Statesman
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Wilson, M.
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07/16/20
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4 doc(s)
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Texas teachers call on state leaders to delay school reopenings
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Austin American Statesman
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Korte, L.
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07/16/20
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5 doc(s)
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We asked Texas teachers how they feel about going back to the classroom: It’s high anxiety as coronavirus plans evolve
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Dallas Morning News
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Smith, C.
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07/16/20
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5 doc(s)
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Texas Senate race is on: John Cornyn slams MJ Hegar as ‘liberal’; she calls him ‘spineless bootlicker’
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Dallas Morning News
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Jeffers Jr., G.
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07/16/20
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Thousands call for online school in Texas until COVID spread slows: ‘Lives are at stake’
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tinsley, A.
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07/16/20
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2 doc(s)
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Cornyn-Hegar Senate race pits three-term incumbent against irreverent 'badass' challenger
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Houston Chronicle
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Wermund, B.
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07/16/20
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Houston ISD to remain online-only for first 6 weeks, delay return until after Labor Day
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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07/16/20
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4 doc(s)
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Vehicles banned on Port A and Corpus Christi beaches due to COVID
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San Antonio Express News
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Chasnoff, B.
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07/16/20
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1 doc(s)
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Schools are not ready to open in August in person
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San Antonio Express News
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Torralva, K.
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07/16/20
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3 doc(s)
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Trump pick declares victory in tight race to replace San Antonio’s Hurd, but opponent isn’t calling it quits yet
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San Antonio Express News
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Fechter, J.
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07/16/20
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1 doc(s)
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Now it’s on to a November to remember
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Austin American Statesman
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Herman, K.
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07/16/20
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1 doc(s)
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Texas coronavirus deaths hit triple digits as cases rise
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Austin American Statesman
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Cobler, N.
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07/16/20
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2 doc(s)
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Sarah Eckhardt finishes first as Senate special election appears headed to runoff
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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07/16/20
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Robert Morrow concedes to Lani Popp in Texas education board runoff
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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07/16/20
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1 doc(s)
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Justin Berry, Carrie Isaac win GOP races for Texas House
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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07/16/20
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Chrysta Castañeda wins Texas Railroad Democratic primary runoff
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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07/16/20
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As Dallas County reports 8 more coronavirus deaths, Jenkins says this week will be one of the deadliest
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Dallas Morning News
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Jones, A.
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07/16/20
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3 doc(s)
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Candace Valenzuela sticking to working-class message in match-up with Trump-backed Republican opponent
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Dallas Morning News
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Manuel, O.
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07/16/20
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Ex-White House physician turned GOP congressional candidate downplays need for masks during pandemic
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Dallas Morning News
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Cobler, P.
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07/16/20
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How local school decisions could force the UIL’s hand in delaying the high school fall sports season
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Dallas Morning News
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Caplan, C.
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07/16/20
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3 doc(s)
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COVID-19 surge continues as Texas reports records of 10,791 new cases, 110 deaths
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Lopez, B.
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07/16/20
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2 doc(s)
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Houston ISD: no games or practices during virtual classes
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Houston Chronicle
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Coleman, A.
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07/16/20
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3 doc(s)
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Castañeda wins Democrat nomination in Railroad Commission race
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Houston Chronicle
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Chapa, S.
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07/16/20
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1 doc(s)
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More than 650K Texans lost health insurance during the pandemic
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Houston Chronicle
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Wu, G.
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07/16/20
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2 doc(s)
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Confirmed US Virus Cases Rise Amid New Global Restrictions
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Houston Chronicle
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Tucker, E.
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07/16/20
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2 doc(s)
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Harris County Democrats had record turnout in Tuesday’s runoff. COVID-19 may have helped.
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Houston Chronicle
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Scherer, J.
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07/16/20
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1 doc(s)
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Harris County creates independent elections office despite bipartisan opposition
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Houston Chronicle
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Despart, Z.
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07/16/20
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Nearly 1 million people voted in Tuesday’s Democratic runoff. The party says it’s a sign of strength to come in November.
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San Antonio Express News
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Watkins, M.
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07/16/20
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Seven more novel coronavirus deaths reported in San Antonio; worries increase
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San Antonio Express News
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Foster-Frau, S.
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07/16/20
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3 doc(s)
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Brady says hospitals remain ‘over prepared’ as COVID-19 surge continues
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Houston Chronicle
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Dominguez, C.
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07/15/20
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2 doc(s)
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Risk of premature births 50% higher for mothers near natural gas flaring, researchers find
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Houston Chronicle
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Douglas, E.
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07/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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Texas Education Agency mandates face masks for all students over 10 years-old next year
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Houston Chronicle
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Nix, K.
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07/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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Q&A: Deciding whether or not to send Texas kids back to school this fall
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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07/15/20
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2 doc(s)
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Spring ISD hosting virtual town halls detailing back-to-school plans
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Houston Chronicle
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Wedding, P.
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07/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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Fort Bend ISD superintendent gives new TEA guidelines low marks
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Houston Chronicle
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Nix, K.
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07/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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County debuts new grants for businesses
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Houston Chronicle
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Despart, Z.
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07/15/20
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2 doc(s)
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MJ Hegar claims victory over Royce West in Texas Democrat US Senate runoff
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Moritz, J.
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07/15/20
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Texas primary runoff results: Glenn Rogers beats Jon Francis in House District 60 race
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Gutschke, L.
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07/15/20
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Pete Sessions, Rick Kennedy advance in race for District 17 US House seat
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Bryan Eagle
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Wiley, K.
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07/15/20
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El Paso health order closing classrooms could set precedent if governor doesn't intervene
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El Paso Times
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Smith, M.
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07/15/20
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3 doc(s)
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Q-tips, masks and curbside voting: Jackson County casts ballots amid pandemic
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Victoria Advocate
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Rosenberg, M.
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07/15/20
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1 doc(s)
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Sessions defeats Swann in District 17 GOP runoff
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Copeland, M.
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07/15/20
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Early voter turnout high in Wichita County for a primary runoff
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Kowalick, C.
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07/15/20
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott plays politics with health, education
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Longview News-Journal
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Cherwitz, R.
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07/15/20
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5 doc(s)
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Emergency field hospital being considered for Hidalgo County
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Martinez, P.
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07/15/20
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2 doc(s)
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An alarming situation in Texas
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New York Times
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Wolfe, J.
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07/16/20
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Hospitals in Covid-19 Hot Spots Are Filling Up
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Wall Street Journal
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Walker, J.
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07/16/20
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Universities’ Plan to Test Students for Covid-19 to Increase Demand on Testing Capacity
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Wall Street Journal
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Korn, M.
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07/16/20
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Public hearing/formal meeting notice
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07/15/20
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