Abbott has called on all Texas candidates in the November election to sign it to show they are “backing the blue.” Other state leaders will join him Thursday at the Austin Police Association.
Texas Tribune Staff
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Texas Hurricane Season 2020
Hurricane Laura in Texas: President Donald Trump to visit and survey damage
We’re tracking the impact of Hurricane Laura, which made landfall after midnight Thursday.
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Texas Hurricane Season 2020
Experts say disruption to oil and gas industry will depend on Hurricane Laura’s speed
Hurricane Laura made landfall just east of the Texas-Louisiana border around midnight Thursday.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott says Texans must be vigilant to slow the spread of coronavirus
At a pair of press conferences on Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expressed optimism about the recent decline of hospitalizations. Still: He warned Texans to stay cautious.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Watch Gov. Greg Abbott address the need for more hospital beds in the Rio Grande Valley at 2:45 p.m.
The governor will be speaking at the McAllen Convention Center, which was recently converted into a hospital to help meet the region’s needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Texas Hurricane Season 2020
As Hurricane Hanna makes landfall, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warns residents to not forget coronavirus
Gov. Greg Abbott talked about hurricane preparedness and about special measures being taken because of the pandemic at a Saturday afternoon news conference.
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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott discuss Tropical Depression Cristobal, hurricane preparedness
Tune in live starting at 1 p.m. Central Time.
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Police brutality in Texas
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.
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Criminal Justice
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.
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As Donald Trump threatens to deploy the military, Texas officials urge calm after a weekend of protests
Curfews remain in place in Dallas and Fort Worth. Gov. Greg Abbott will travel to Dallas on Tuesday.
