Three top Texas GOP officials who oppose expanding mail-in voting have each used it

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• As Texans demonstrate anger over George Floyd's death, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner asks for "peaceful" protests

  by Aliyya Swaby Updated: 43 minutes ago

  Floyd, a black man who formerly lived in Houston, was killed in Minneapolis police custody after a white officer kneeled on his neck. Hundreds in Houston turned out Friday to demonstrate their anger over his death. Full Story 

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• GOP voter registration group shutters amid coronavirus challenges

  by Patrick Svitek 2 hours ago

  The super PAC Engage Texas raised nearly $13 million and hired hundreds of staffers but was not able to see a path forward as the pandemic persisted. Full Story 

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• Coronavirus in Texas: Texas A&M System approves a plan for in-person classes during pandemic

  by Texas Tribune Staff Updated: 4 hours ago

  Live updates: Texas reported 1,230 new coronavirus cases Friday. At least 61,006 Texans have tested positive for the virus, and 1,626 have died. Full Story 

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• Texas has 61,006 coronavirus cases and 1,626 deaths. We're tracking the latest here.

  by Texas Tribune Staff Updated: 4 hours ago

  See maps and charts showing how coronavirus has spread across Texas. Full Story 

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• Texas elected leaders condemn the death of George Floyd as “horrific,” “senseless”

  by Alex Samuels and Abby Livingston Updated: 4 hours ago

  In a TV interview Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott said said that the death of Floyd, a black man who was killed Monday in Minneapolis police custody, “should not have happened.” But Texas’ GOP congressional officials declined to comment on President Donald Trump’s “looting” tweet. Full Story 

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• Is El Paso ready to reopen? Not all Texas officials agree.

  by Julián Aguilar 7 hours ago

  Gov. Greg Abbott gave El Paso an extra week to implement the latest phase of reopening. The county judge says El Paso still isn't ready to take the next step, but the governor isn't giving the city an extension. Full Story 

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• Texas A&M System makes plans for how to handle in-person instruction this fall

  by Raga Justin 11 hours ago

  Texas A&M University System officials voted Friday on systemwide guidance for the fall semester. While some face-to-face classes will resume, many will be conducted in a hybrid model, using a combination of online and in-person instruction. Full Story 

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• Analysis: Judges deal Texans more confusion about voting by mail

  by Ross Ramsey May 29, 2020

  If you were looking for voting-by-mail advice from the Texas Supreme Court, you're out of luck. The court ruled that the pandemic is no reason to expand voting by mail, but also that election officials don't have to check voter claims of disability. Full Story 

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• Coronavirus in Texas: State attributes new single-day record for positive cases to holiday weekend lag, increased testing in prisons

  by Texas Tribune Staff Updated: May 28, 2020

  Live updates: About 2.2 million Texans have filed for unemployment during the pandemic. Gov. Greg Abbott allows spectators for pro sports. Full Story 

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• Texas Southern University gave $2 million in aid to unqualified students, review finds

  by Shannon Najmabadi Updated: May 28, 2020

  A new review sheds more light on an admissions scandal that has plagued the Houston school since November and led to the ouster of former President Austin Lane. Full Story 

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• Texas will extend early voting period this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott says

  by Patrick Svitek May 28, 2020

  Abbott has already added more time to the early voting period for the July runoff election, citing the need to create a safe environment for in-person voting during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Story 

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• As Texas inmates' lawsuit over coronavirus response winds through courts, infections among prisoners surge

  by Jolie McCullough May 28, 2020

  Judges questioned both the inmates' arguments and state's positions in a Thursday hearing. In April, the appeals court temporarily blocked a lower judge's order against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice over its coronavirus practices and policies at a geriatric prison. Full Story 

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• House approves bill spearheaded by U.S. Rep. Chip Roy to ease restrictions on small-business loan program

  by Abby Livingston May 28, 2020

  The freshman representative from Texas teamed up with a Democrat from Minnesota to pass the bill, which will now head to the U.S. Senate. Full Story 

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• Texas sports fans will soon be allowed to attend outdoor pro games, Gov. Greg Abbott says

  by Alex Samuels May 28, 2020

  Starting Friday, most Texas counties will be able to host in-person spectators for outdoor sporting events in venues. But occupancy will be limited to 25%. Full Story 

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• Here’s how the coronavirus is impacting Texas’ economy

  by Anna Novak and Mitchell Ferman Updated: May 28, 2020

  The economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak has left the economy heading into a recession, with nearly 2 million Texans filing for unemployment relief in the two months of the crisis. Full Story 

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• Joe Biden to address Texas Democratic Party convention June 6

  by Patrick Svitek May 28, 2020

  The presumptive presidential nominee will close out the party's virtual convention. Full Story 

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