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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Don’t ditch the STAAR
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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11/30/20
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2 doc(s)
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Gov. Abbott must act to counter holiday virus surge, allow local control
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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11/30/20
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4 doc(s)
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TxDOT’s new $300 million HQ starts to take shape
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Austin American Statesman
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Jankowski, P.
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11/30/20
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Declared innocent, ex-death row inmate fights Texas for money
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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11/30/20
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3 doc(s)
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State lawmakers seek to improve sexual assault prosecution, data collection
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Austin American Statesman
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Hall, K.
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11/30/20
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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‘Never stops moving’ — Dade Phelan’s rep as a hard-working, straight-shooting coalition builder made him a shoo-in as Texas’ next House speaker
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Houston Chronicle
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Goldenstein, T.
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11/30/20
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1 doc(s)
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Training, oversight of Texas law enforcement blasted in report
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Houston Chronicle
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Dexheimer, E.
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11/30/20
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1 doc(s)
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A North Texas superintendent is openly defying the state mask mandate in schools. No one is stopping him.
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Austin American Statesman
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Fernandez, S.
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11/30/20
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3 doc(s)
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Dallas County reports 3,303 more coronavirus cases, 6 deaths; Tarrant County reports 1,305 new cases, 5 fatalities
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Dallas Morning News
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Keomoungkhoun, N.
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11/30/20
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2 doc(s)
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Fact check: Does medical cannabis reduce need for opioid painkillers by up to 75%?
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Houston Chronicle
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Mulder, B.
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11/30/20
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Hydrogen is key to Texas role in clean energy, depending on its color
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Houston Chronicle
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Tomlinson, C.
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11/30/20
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Group protests curfew at the Alamo; San Antonio surpasses 80,000 coronavirus cases
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San Antonio Express News
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Picon, A.
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11/30/20
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2 doc(s)
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Curbing COVID threat in prisons can start here
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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11/29/20
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1 doc(s)
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COVID-19 is raging. Why are we bringing thousands of rodeo fans to Fort Worth area?
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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11/29/20
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Texas killed straight-ticket voting, and our state is better for it
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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11/28/20
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1 TX bill
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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11/28/20
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1 TX bill
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Best to cancel STAAR — at least, redefine test’s purpose
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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11/28/20
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1 doc(s)
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No teacher layoffs. Texas should fully fund schools.
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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11/27/20
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Add grocery, school staff to vaccine list
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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11/27/20
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Ken Paxton plays the victim. But it’s Texas that is hurting
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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11/25/20
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2 doc(s)
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Now’s not the time to let up on COVID-19
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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11/25/20
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Budget, health care and aging tech are grave concerns
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Austin American Statesman
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Spellings, M.
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11/29/20
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3 doc(s)
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Let’s keep unhoused families together during the pandemic
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Austin American Statesman
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Spriggs, V.
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11/29/20
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1 doc(s)
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North Texas has millions in unspent aid for renters during the pandemic, yet 75% of applications are denied.
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Dallas Morning News
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Garcia, N.
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11/29/20
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1 doc(s)
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COVID expert Peter Hotez: 'I'll take the first FDA-authorized vaccine offered'
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Houston Chronicle
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Hotez, P.
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11/29/20
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7 doc(s)
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Texas prison program provides hope and a purpose
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Houston Chronicle
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Simke, A.
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11/29/20
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Education, health care priorities for Legislature
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San Antonio Express News
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Fischer, T.
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11/29/20
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Accountability key to workforce program
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San Antonio Express News
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Phillips, M.
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11/28/20
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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The cold facts that define Texas’ post-election reality
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Austin American Statesman
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Spellings, M.
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11/27/20
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Local leaders must step up and stop TxDOT’s I-45 expansion
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Houston Chronicle
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Graham, S.
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11/27/20
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2 doc(s)
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A crucial change to control COVID
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Pham, K.
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11/25/20
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New sex ed curriculum fails Texans, doesn’t do enough for LGBTQ+ community
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Houston Chronicle
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Hamilton, C.
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11/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Marijuana advocates look to ‘move the ball forward’ in Texas legislative session
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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11/29/20
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6 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Why more women struggle in the COVID economy: ‘It’s really overwhelming because it’s like never-ending’
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Dallas Morning News
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Schnurman, M.
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11/29/20
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2 doc(s)
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Thanks to a loophole, Houston ambulance trips leave door open for high, unexpected bills
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Houston Chronicle
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Deam, J.
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11/29/20
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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She wanted to talk about how much Texas legislators make. It has reignited an old debate about inclusion
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San Antonio Express News
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Blackman, J.
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11/29/20
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2 doc(s)
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Austin school leaders press for education spending as tight budget awaits lawmakers
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Austin American Statesman
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Taboada, M.
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11/28/20
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Students, booming suburbs swung Hays vote to Democrats
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Austin American Statesman
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Jankowski, P.
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11/28/20
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Amid pandemic, some Austin Black Friday shoppers stay home, others hit the stores
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Austin American Statesman
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Hawkins, L.
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11/28/20
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The rate of COVID-19 patients in North Texas hospitals just crossed Gov. Abbott’s red line
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Dallas Morning News
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Garcia, N.
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11/28/20
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1 doc(s)
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As coronavirus cases surge, masks prove divisive in some Texas hot spots
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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11/27/20
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4 doc(s)
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Austin merchants pin hopes on Small Business Saturday
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Austin American Statesman
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Hawkins, L.
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11/27/20
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Freshman lawmakers Colin Allred, Van Taylor ride bipartisan message to reelection
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Dallas Morning News
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Jeffers Jr., G.
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11/27/20
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Family grapples with slayings of 2 brothers as Dallas deals with increased crime, soars past 200 homicides
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Dallas Morning News
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Steele, T.
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11/27/20
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1 doc(s)
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Fort Worth has COVID plan for National Finals Rodeo. Experts say infections are likely
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Ranker, L.
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11/27/20
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2 doc(s)
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Local activists push for 'absolute equality' with Juneteenth mural in Galveston
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Houston Chronicle
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Powell, N.
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11/27/20
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2 doc(s)
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Holidays give chance to mourn, honor those lost to coronavirus
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Houston Chronicle
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Bauman, A.
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11/27/20
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1 doc(s)
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Student takes UTSA to court over COVID-19 suspension
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San Antonio Express News
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Danner, P.
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11/27/20
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Supreme Court may decide Austin billboard battle
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Austin American Statesman
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Autullo, R.
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11/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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For some Dallas-area charities, COVID interrupts Thanksgiving tradition of feeding the hungry
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Dallas Morning News
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Tarrant, D.
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11/26/20
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‘We don’t think it’s safe.’ Some DFW families alter Thanksgiving plans, others don’t
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Howland, J.
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11/26/20
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As COVID numbers surge in Texas on Thanksgiving eve, leaders make a last-ditch plea
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Houston Chronicle
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Ackerman, T.
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11/26/20
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2 doc(s)
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Texas Republicans will hold all the cards when redistricting Houston. It’ll still be messy.
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Houston Chronicle
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Scherer, J.
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11/26/20
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San Antonio officials impose Thanksgiving weekend curfew to slow COVID-19 surge
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San Antonio Express News
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Picon, A.
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11/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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Amid outbreak, Austin stores prep for a Black Friday unlike any other
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Austin American Statesman
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Hawkins, L.
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11/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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University of Texas’ Hogg Foundation declares racism a mental health crisis
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Austin American Statesman
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Villalpando, N.
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11/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Officials tell public to stay home. Is anyone listening?
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Dallas Morning News
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Achenbach, J.
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11/25/20
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3 doc(s)
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Dallas hotels hit hard by COVID see massive drops in revenue and reservations as holidays loom
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Dallas Morning News
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Arnold, K.
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11/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Tarrant County extends mask mandate until at least February amid record COVID spread
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Lopez, B.
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11/25/20
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3 doc(s)
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Fewer Texans traveling this pandemic Thanksgiving, despite low gas prices
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Houston Chronicle
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Takahashi, P.
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11/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Fact-check: Are shutdowns ‘ineffective’?
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Austin American Statesman
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Mulder, B.
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11/29/20
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2 doc(s)
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Texas Senate panel revisits debate over Confederate art at Capitol
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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11/29/20
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1 TX bill
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An overdue honor for an overarching Texan
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Austin American Statesman
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Herman, K.
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11/29/20
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2 TX bill(s)
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Dallas County adds 982 coronavirus cases, is seeing highest average daily case rate of pandemic
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Dallas Morning News
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Marfin, C.
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11/29/20
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2 doc(s)
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After 27 million driver’s license records are stolen, Texans get angry with the seller: the government
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Dallas Morning News
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Lieber, D.
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11/29/20
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2 doc(s)
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With no action by Washington, states race to offer virus aid
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Smyth, J.
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11/29/20
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2 doc(s)
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Children At Risk rankings: Consistency rewarded in school grades amid pandemic
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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11/29/20
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3 doc(s)
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Hardberger Park land bridge to open
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San Antonio Express News
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MacCormack, J.
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11/29/20
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Austin schools to go 100% virtual for a week after Thanksgiving break
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Austin American Statesman
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Choi, H.
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11/28/20
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2 doc(s)
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Texas sees fewer coronavirus reports over Thanksgiving, though infections still rising
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Austin American Statesman
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Mulder, B.
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11/28/20
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2 doc(s)
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COVID-19 testing company partners with North Texas nonprofits to meet community needs
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Dallas Morning News
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Cooper, B.
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11/28/20
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4 doc(s)
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Dallas ISD plans to build cell towers, pay for internet to help students
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Dallas Morning News
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Donaldson, E.
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11/28/20
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3 doc(s)
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‘Close to being overrun.’ North Texas hospital that hit COVID capacity sends warning
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Howland, J.
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11/28/20
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1 doc(s)
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New surprises surround Alamo’s famed ‘18-pounder’ cannon that fired a hot round in response to Santa Anna’s demand for surrender
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Houston Chronicle
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Huddleston, S.
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11/28/20
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1 doc(s)
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Study: Need for resources for sexual assault survivors not fully met in Texas
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Houston Chronicle
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Dellinger, H.
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11/28/20
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Prairie View A&M produces young politicians
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Houston Chronicle
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Britto, B.
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11/28/20
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3 doc(s)
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No coronavirus citations were issued after first night of San Antonio’s temporary curfew
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San Antonio Express News
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Hardaway, L.
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11/28/20
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1 doc(s)
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Texas A&M President Michael Young says he'll retire on Dec. 31 instead of May
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Dallas Morning News
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McGee, K.
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11/27/20
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Tarrant County COVID hospitalizations still rising; Over 1,100 cases 8th straight day
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Stevenson, S.
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11/27/20
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1 doc(s)
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Tarrant County sends text message warning of coronavirus surge during Thanksgiving
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Lopez, B.
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11/27/20
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Texas reports 12,423 new coronavirus cases, 206 deaths
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Marfin, C.
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11/27/20
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4 doc(s)
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Holidays during COVID bring increased risk of domestic violence, advocates say
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Houston Chronicle
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Dellinger, H.
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11/27/20
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2 doc(s)
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Usually packed with parade-goers, downtown Houston streets this Thanksgiving wiped clean
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Houston Chronicle
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Begley, D.
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11/27/20
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Bexar County officials say election drama in other states may help spur reforms in Texas
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Houston Chronicle
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Huddleston, S.
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11/27/20
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2 doc(s)
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Houston to see moderate recession after COVID-19 pandemic, economist says
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Houston Chronicle
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Carballo, R.
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11/27/20
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2 doc(s)
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With coronavirus on the rise and no statewide shutdown, San Antonio leaders are seeking every tool to try to prevent a major outbreak
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San Antonio Express News
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Fechter, J.
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11/27/20
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4 doc(s)
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Austin health officials urge coronavirus precautions ahead of Thanksgiving
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Austin American Statesman
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Moreno-Lozano, L.
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11/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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Amid spike in cases, Austin health officials issue holiday pandemic-safety guidelines
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Austin American Statesman
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Choi, H.
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11/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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Across Texas, stories of a very different Thanksgiving
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Austin American Statesman
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Tufts, J.
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11/26/20
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7 things to know about how Texas intends to parcel out its limited supply of coronavirus vaccine
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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11/26/20
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4 doc(s)
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Dallas County adds 1,368 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths; Texas again sets record with 14,648 cases
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Dallas Morning News
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Steele, T.
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11/26/20
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1 doc(s)
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Why doesn’t Texas report probable coronavirus cases?
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Dallas Morning News
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Marfin, C.
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11/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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Dallas woman was reinfected with COVID after 4 months. ‘You’re absolutely not immune’
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Hernandez, K.
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11/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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From A&M to the Dallas Cowboys, Texas is tops in football crowds (and COVID cases)
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Engel, M.
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11/26/20
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3 doc(s)
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DPS trooper patrols targeting Thanksgiving dangerous drivers
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Austin American Statesman
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Bradshaw, K.
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11/25/20
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A guide to Austin coronavirus restriction stages: What’s open, closed and what they mean
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Austin American Statesman
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Villalpando, R.
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11/25/20
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2 doc(s)
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American Medical Association, the nation's largest group of doctors, deems racism a 'public health threat'
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Austin American Statesman
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Hassanein, N.
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11/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Faith, community leaders denounce move to send troopers to help Dallas fight crime
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Dallas Morning News
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Garcia, N.
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11/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Spike continues: Dallas County reports 1,716 new cases, 7 deaths; Texas shatters single-day case record
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Dallas Morning News
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Weber, J.
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11/25/20
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2 doc(s)
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El Paso County to put in place curfew to help stop virus
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Dallas Morning News
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A.P. Wire
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11/25/20
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4 doc(s)
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Tarrant County reports 5 deaths, 3rd-highest COVID case total of the pandemic Tuesday
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Stevenson, B.
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11/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Here’s how you can get your marijuana charge dropped in Tarrant County
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Johnson, K.
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11/25/20
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Woman on death row at Fort Worth prison has execution date moved again amid legal battle
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Johnson, K.
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11/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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‘Major crisis.’ Midlothian nursing home blames COVID outbreak on new regulations
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Manna, N.
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11/25/20
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1 doc(s)
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Pandemic accelerates Lone Star College System’s plans for online degrees
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Houston Chronicle
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Swinnerton, J.
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11/25/20
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Texas Republicans should declare independence from Donald Trump
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Houston Chronicle
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Grieder, E.
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11/25/20
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Texas A&M President Michael Young to resign earlier than planned
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Houston Chronicle
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Britto, B.
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11/25/20
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Champions Drive upgrades finish in time for 2020 U.S. Women’s Open Golf Tournament
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Houston Chronicle
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Pryce, C.
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11/25/20
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San Antonio area sees 1,127 new coronavirus cases, highest since July
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San Antonio Express News
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Hardaway, L.
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11/25/20
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2 doc(s)
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Last whistleblower fired from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office days after suing for retaliation
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San Antonio Express News
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Platoff, E.
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11/25/20
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3 doc(s)
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Texas Attorney General’s Legal Woes Potentially Hinder Google Case
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Wall Street Journal
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Findell, E.
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11/30/20
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Solar Power Booms in Texas
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Wall Street Journal
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Blunt, K.
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11/30/20
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How Democrats Suffered Crushing Down-Ballot Losses Across America
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New York Times
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Gabriel, T.
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11/28/20
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Covid-19 Pushes Rural Hospitals to Their Limits
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Wall Street Journal
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Evans, M.
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11/28/20
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Medicaid Enrollment Surge During Pandemic Leaves States Looking for Cost Cuts
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Wall Street Journal
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Armour, S.
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11/28/20
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