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TribCast: Local officials defy Gov. Greg Abbott on mask orders as COVID-19 rages

In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James, Patrick and Joshua about COVID-19 overwhelming hospitals again and efforts to restore a quorum in the Texas House.

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A nurse dons full PPE before entering the room of a COVID-19 patient at Goodall-Witcher Hospital in Clifton on Aug. 3, 2021.
A nurse dons personal protective equipment before entering the room of a COVID-19 patient at Goodall-Witcher Hospital in Clifton. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

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In this week's episode of The Texas Tribune's weekly conversation about Texas politics, Matthew speaks with James, Patrick and Joshua about COVID-19 overwhelming hospitals again and efforts to restore a quorum in the Texas House.

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