Federal appeals court extends block on voting-by-mail expansion in Texas
The appellate panel extended a temporary order it issued earlier halting a federal judge's order expanding voting by mail during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Story
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Analysis: Coronavirus is not the only affliction preying on community
The protests of the last week are about an affliction that's bigger than the pandemic — and important enough for people to forget about social distancing. Full Story
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![Demonstrators march down Copper Avenue toward the El Paso Police Department headquarters building during a protest over the death of George Floyd on May 31, 2020.]()
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With convention plans in flux, Republicans considering Dallas for Trump nomination acceptance speech
The North Texas city is among several that RNC officials are looking at after the president's announcement that Charlotte, North Carolina, won't work out. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says America must turn to God to heal racism
Speaking to Fox News, Patrick acknowledged that “we have racism in this country,” adding that, “We need a culture change to address this racism, [and] you cannot change the culture of the country until you change the character of mankind.” Full Story
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Texans still face obstacles to collecting unemployment benefits months into the coronavirus pandemic's economic crisis
Last week, another 106,821 Texans filed for unemployment. Already, the agency has processed more than four typical years' worth of unemployment claims since mid-March. Full Story
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In Austin, a liberal bastion, protests force another reckoning with racism, segregation
Although Austin was not the only city in Texas to have protests, the death of Michael Ramos there brought out tensions that have long plagued the city, a place that is recognized for its moments of progressivism yet has deep-rooted racial biases. Full Story
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Texas colleges expect larger online summer classes as students lose jobs, internships
School officials, still reeling financially from shutting down their campuses mid-semester, are unclear what the summer surge signals for their fall enrollment. Full Story
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![Rising sophomores Macy Waldman, left, an Integrative Studies major at the University of North Texas and her sister, Barry Waldman, a pre-nursing student the University of Texas at Arlington, do not plan to return to campus out of concern for COVID-19. Portrait taken on June 2, 2020.]()
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“The African American community is not alone”: A Houston restaurant owner joins the protests
They went to protests in Houston and El Paso, spoke at an online town hall in Midland and held small celebrations amid national upheaval. In this weekly series, Texans from across the state share stories about how they’re navigating life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Story
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Almost all Texas businesses are allowed to open at 50% capacity, Gov. Greg Abbott says
The governor announced his third phase Wednesday of reopening the state’s businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Story
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Black protester who was critically injured by police in protest is identified, student newspaper reports
Austin police shot a 20-year-old black man with a "less-lethal" weapon Sunday, and he is in critical condition in an Austin hospital, police Chief Brian Manley said. His family identified him as Justin Howell, a Texas State University student. Full Story
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Texas police using tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters incites more violence, experts say
Organizers and protesters say the use of force by police during protests in Texas cities highlights the underlying discord between law enforcement and residents that underpinned the protests in the first place. Full Story
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TribCast: How Texas is mourning George Floyd and protesting police brutality
On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Alex, Ross and Miguel about how Texas is mourning George Floyd and protesting police brutality, and the group does a quick elections check-in. Full Story
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Live updates: New charges for officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck, and three more cops charged
Live updates: Three officers who were at the scene had been fired from the Minneapolis Police Department but not charged in connection with Floyd's death. Full Story
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University of Texas at Austin to offer 2,100 classes online, limit classrooms to 40% capacity
About 20% of classes at the University of Texas at Austin will be taught remotely this fall. Students who choose not to return to campus can take all their courses online but will pay the same tuition rate as they would for in-person classes. Full Story
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Texans could receive up to a year of unemployment benefits under second extension of aid
The state triggered an extended benefits period, adding an additional 13 weeks of unemployment starting in July. It is the second benefits extension this year. Full Story
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The coronavirus pandemic has strained the mental health of front-line health workers
Doctors, nurses and other health workers are increasingly reaching out for mental health support as they risk exposing themselves or their families to the novel coronavirus. Full Story
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Texans in Congress divided over President Donald Trump's protest response
Members of Congress and staff worry that the country's political dysfunction has rendered the federal government incapable of addressing police violence legislatively before the November elections. Full Story
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Joe Biden to attend George Floyd's funeral in Houston, family attorney says
Biden, the former vice president, has spoken out multiple times about Floyd's death in recent days, including in a speech Tuesday morning that called the tragedy a "wake-up call for our nation." Full Story
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Dallas mayor blamed "outsiders" for violence at protests. But almost everyone arrested was from North Texas.
Of the 185 people the Dallas Police Department arrested, 172 people live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, arrest records provided by Mayor Eric Johnson's office showed. Full Story
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Houston mayor and U.S. representatives join Tuesday night demonstration
San Antonio officials are shutting down the Alamo Plaza for the next five nights amid continued protests over George Floyd's death. Full Story
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![Protesters marched in Austin against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers on May 31, 2020.]()
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