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.

Headline	Newspaper	Columnist	Date	Related Links
Threats against Dr. Anthony Fauci reveal a big problem in the COVID fight	Houston Chronicle	Editorial	07/28/20
A controversial and troubling pick to lead Texas GOP	San Antonio Express News	Editorial	07/28/20	1 doc(s)
Don’t end Texas’ regulations against puppy mills. Make the rules stronger.	Austin American Statesman	Jantzen, C.	07/28/20	2 doc(s)
When it’s safe, offer in-person learning to youngest kids first	Austin American Statesman	Rubin, S.	07/28/20	2 doc(s)
Rodriguez drops out of Senate race against Eckhardt	Austin American Statesman	Lindell, C.	07/28/20	1 doc(s)
Texas law gives no simple answer in Garrett Foster killing at Austin protest	Austin American Statesman	Price, A.	07/28/20	4 doc(s)
Texas coronavirus death toll higher than previously thought	Austin American Statesman	Cobler, N.	07/28/20	1 doc(s)
Jenkins says lower Dallas County coronavirus numbers could be a reporting glitch, but he’s ‘increasingly optimistic'	Dallas Morning News	Jones, A.	07/28/20	1 doc(s)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott extends early voting period for November elections citing COVID-19	Dallas Morning News	Barragan, J.	07/28/20	3 doc(s)
Parents want schools to open sooner, but Tarrant County judge says that’s not so easy during coronavirus pandemic	Dallas Morning News	Ayala, E.	07/28/20	3 doc(s)
Want children in school? Then ‘push back,’ Tarrant County judge tells parents	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Tinsley, A.	07/28/20	4 doc(s)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s election postponement leads to confusion over ballot filing deadlines	Houston Chronicle	Root, J.	07/28/20	4 doc(s)
A&M to lead mass production of COVID-19 vaccine candidate	Houston Chronicle	Ackerman, T.	07/28/20	1 doc(s)
Other countries opened schools, so why shouldn’t Texas? Outbreak severity, health experts say	Houston Chronicle	Carpenter, J.	07/28/20	4 doc(s)
U.S. testing czar Giroir, former A&M official, struggles with backlog	Houston Chronicle	Osborne, J.	07/28/20
Texas manufacturing sector’s recovery continues in July	Austin American Statesman	Hawkins, L.	07/28/20	1 doc(s)
Abbott extends early voting period for November election	Austin American Statesman	Cobler, N.	07/28/20	5 doc(s)
Paxton criminal case, now 5 years old, delayed again	Austin American Statesman	Lindell, C.	07/28/20	3 doc(s)
Texas students still face STAAR amid coronavirus, but state softens penalties	Austin American Statesman	Taboada, M.	07/28/20	3 doc(s)
Feds approve $265 million to manufacture coronavirus vaccine at Texas A&M facility	Austin American Statesman	Korte, L.	07/28/20	2 doc(s)
State releases COVID data for Texas assisted living facilities, nursing homes	Dallas Morning News	Smith, L.	07/28/20	2 doc(s)
Federal government chooses A&M to help produce coronavirus vaccine	Dallas Morning News	Smith, L.	07/28/20	2 doc(s)
Promotion from 5th, 8th grades won’t be tied to STAAR tests in 2020-21, but state’s A-F school grades will	Dallas Morning News	Smith, C.	07/28/20	2 doc(s)
Texas making progress on foster care, shouldn’t be held in contempt, AG Ken Paxton argues	Dallas Morning News	Garrett, R.	07/28/20	3 doc(s)
Texas officials alter the way COVID-19 deaths are collected and reported	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Stevenson, S.	07/28/20	1 doc(s)
Abbott waives grade promotion requirements tied to STAAR tests as COVID disrupts school	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Weinberg, T.	07/28/20	4 doc(s)
As COVID spreads, Abbott extends early voting by six days for Nov. general election	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Weinberg, T.	07/28/20	4 doc(s)
Harris County Clerk seeks to convert NRG Arena to polling place, election HQ for November	Houston Chronicle	Despart, Z.	07/28/20	2 doc(s)
Abbott: Students will not be held back because of STAAR scores	Houston Chronicle	Webb, S.	07/28/20	2 doc(s)
Texas suspends liquor licenses of 18 bars open on ‘Freedom Fest’ weekend	Houston Chronicle	Blackman, J.	07/28/20	2 doc(s)
Gov. Abbott extends early voting period for November election	San Antonio Express News	Goldenstein, T.	07/28/20	3 doc(s)
‘A long way to go’: San Antonio’s coronavirus numbers improve slightly, but outbreak far from under control	San Antonio Express News	Caruba, L.	07/28/20	3 doc(s)
Gonzales ekes out narrow win in Congressional District 23 Republican runoff	San Antonio Express News	MacCormack, J.	07/28/20
Five years delayed, criminal trial of Texas AG Paxton takes a step backward	San Antonio Express News	Goldenstein, T.	07/28/20	1 doc(s)
Tyler Democrat Hank Gilbert’s campaign manager injured in scuffle at Sunday protest	San Antonio Express News	Wermund, B.	07/28/20
The decision to open our schools must be a local one	Bryan Eagle	Editorial	07/26/20	1 doc(s)
UIL adjusts calendar to help ensure safety of all who enjoy prep sports	Amarillo Globe-News	Editorial	07/24/20	1 doc(s)
State needs rural Texas, and it needs to start planning	Lubbock Avalanche Journal	Castro, A.	07/26/20	2 doc(s)
COVID isn’t going away	Rio Grande Guardian	Rodriguez, J.	07/26/20	1 doc(s)
How the coronavirus pandemic is undercutting Gov. Abbott's approval rating	Corpus Christi Caller Times	Moritz, J.	07/27/20	2 doc(s)
TxDOT launches safety campaign for motorcyclists, provides tips for drivers	Corpus Christi Caller Times	Oliva, J.	07/27/20
Texas Tech names deans to lead University Libraries, Human Sciences college	Lubbock Avalanche Journal	Staff	07/27/20
Severe flooding left in hurricane’s wake as Abbott mobilizes FEMA	McAllen Monitor	Garcia, B.	07/27/20	1 doc(s)
Neighborhood bar takes a stand, defies governor’s executive order	Beaumont Enterprise	Scott, T.	07/26/20	1 doc(s)
Hurricane Hanna makes landfall, causes severe flooding near Indianola	Victoria Advocate	Rosenberg, M.	07/26/20	1 doc(s)
State Senator Seliger calls on waiver for STAAR test, accountability ratings	Amarillo Globe-News	Gay, D.	07/25/20	2 doc(s)
Hawkins named sole Finalist for Angelo State University president	Lubbock Avalanche Journal	Staff	07/25/20	1 doc(s)
Aid group Returns to Valley with Abbott’s OK	McAllen Monitor	Lopez-Puente, N.	07/25/20
Abbott declares state of disaster after Hidalgo Co. makes similar declaration	Valley Morning Star	D'Gyves, E.	07/25/20	1 doc(s)
Virus-devastated Valley contends with Hurricane Hanna	Valley Morning Star	Arevalo, D.	07/25/20	1 doc(s)
Victoria families receiving SNAP benefits increased by 25% compared to last year	Victoria Advocate	McCarthy, C.	07/25/20	2 doc(s)
Eagle Ford Shale Study: Premature births more likely for women who live near oil & gas flaring	Victoria Advocate	Venable, K.	07/25/20	4 doc(s)
Waco ISD board approves Sept. 8 start date for all classes, whether online or in-person	Waco Tribune Herald	Crum, B.	07/25/20	3 doc(s)
Cuellar: State of Texas is ‘hoarding’ $7.5 billion in CARES Act funding	Rio Grande Guardian	Montoya, L.	07/25/20	2 doc(s)
WSJ: Abbott could have responded more quickly to pleas from Hidalgo County	Rio Grande Guardian	Taylor, S.	07/25/20
Tropical Storm Hanna forms, heads toward Texas	Corpus Christi Caller Times	Rodriguez, A.	07/24/20
As Gulf storms brew, cities in Galveston County emphasize preparedness	Galveston Daily News	Ferguson, J.	07/24/20	1 doc(s)
Galveston schools to stay online for first month of instruction	Galveston Daily News	Heath, K.	07/24/20	3 doc(s)
Gov. Abbott hasn’t responded to Laredo’s orders on restaurants, social gatherings	Laredo Morning Times	Wallace, J.	07/24/20
LISD board votes to let virtual students participate in extracurricular activities	Lubbock Avalanche Journal	Dotray, M.	07/24/20	2 doc(s)
Tax-free shopping is coming for start of school	Texarkana Gazette	Bell, A.	07/24/20	1 doc(s)
Hidalgo Co. officials mum on hotels, governor’s visit	McAllen Monitor	Lopez-Puente, N.	07/24/20
Tyler ISD releases back-to-school plans for fall	Tyler Morning Telegraph	Wellerman, Z.	07/24/20
Waco bars maneuvering to reopen, 1 joins lawsuit challenging COVID-19 shutdown	Waco Tribune Herald	Copeland, M.	07/24/20	2 doc(s)
Shelter at home order now in place in Hidalgo County	Rio Grande Guardian	Reyes, D.	07/24/20	1 doc(s)
Public hearing/formal meeting notice			07/27/20

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