Texas GOP convention will happen in person — but Republican leaders will speak via video
As the state has seen a surge in coronavirus cases, calls have been growing over the past week for the party to cancel its Houston event. Full Story
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![James Dickey, Texas GOP Chairman is seen on a large video screen during the final afternoon of the 2018 Texas GOP Convention in San Antonio.]()
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Officials in Texas' big cities say their public testing sites are being strained. Austin has begun to limit who can be tested.
Austin won't give tests to people who are asymptomatic. Dallas and Houston officials said their facilities reached capacity in the middle of the day. Full Story
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![A healthcare worker tests a patient for COVID-19 at the Community Care testing site at the Hancock Center in Austin. June 25, 2020.]()
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George Floyd laid to rest in Houston as protests against police brutality and calls for change continue
After the service, Floyd was carried by a horse drawn carriage to his final resting place in Pearland next to his mother. Full Story
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![The Floyd family and others attend the funeral service for George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.]()
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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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How Lina Hidalgo is navigating coronavirus and conservative backlash in Texas’ biggest county
Harris County has seen new cases plateau under the county judge. But her orders designed to slow the spread of the new coronavirus have generated outrage among some conservatives. Full Story
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Black Texans already face health care disparities. The coronavirus is making it worse.
As the coronavirus spreads, black people are less likely to have access to proper health care and more likely to have health issues that make the virus more dangerous. Full Story
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![Harris County Health Department nurse Harriet Lewis administers a COVID-19 test at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown on March 21, 2020.]()
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Officials knew coronavirus could spread at the Houston Rodeo and proceeded with the event anyway
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the city’s largest annual event, attracting 2.5 million people and generating nearly $400 million. But officials pushed forward with this year's 20-day event until there was a positive coronavirus case from community spread. Full Story
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Joe Biden has long held a lead with black voters in Texas. Will they stick with him?
Many black voters in the Lone Star State and elsewhere are wondering aloud whether to look elsewhere. If they do, his campaign could be in trouble. Full Story
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![Supporters of democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg gather for a campaign event at the Buffalo Soldier Museum in Houston on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020.]()
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With an unusually large Democratic field on Super Tuesday, delegate cutoff looms large for some presidential candidates in Texas
Recent polls suggest some candidates could miss the threshold to collect statewide delegates. That includes Michael Bloomberg, who has put more effort into the state than any other primary candidate. Full Story
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Mike Bloomberg’s apology for “stop and frisk” was key to endorsement
Turner’s endorsement comes amid controversy over Bloomberg's “stop and frisk” policy during his time as mayor of New York City. Full Story
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner claims easy reelection win in runoff
Turner was up against high-profile attorney Tony Buzbee in an overtime round that was much quieter than the initial race. Full Story
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![Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner addresses supporters at his Election Night party at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.]()
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Half of registered Texas voters turned out in 2018. Just 12% turned out this year.
Turnout in odd-numbered years has always been historically low. While this year’s turnout is higher than in 2017, it's still overwhelmingly low. Full Story
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![Campaign workers make pitches to voters outside the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center in Houston on Nov. 5, 2019.]()
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Sylvester Turner to face Tony Buzbee in runoff for Houston mayor
Vote counting continued through the night. When results were released early Wednesday morning, the incumbent was short of the total he needed to avoid a runoff. Full Story
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![Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks with the media after arriving at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.]()
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Drawing Trump parallels, Sylvester Turner battles Tony Buzbee, other competitors in rollicking Houston mayoral race
Turner is fighting for a second term in the Nov. 5 election, invoking the president as he clashes with Buzbee and other competitors in the solidly Democratic city. Full Story
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Sikh Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal remembered as “all that is good"
A memorial service was held for Sandeep Dhaliwal, the first observant Sikh deputy in Harris County, who was killed in a routine traffic stop Friday. Full Story
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Legislation with $1.7 billion for flood control and mitigation projects goes to governor
Lawmakers behind the bills said the legislation will create a more resilient Texas and better prepare the state for storms. Full Story
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How will Texas help Harvey-ravaged communities?
State leaders have all thrown support behind tapping the rainy day fund to help with Hurricane Harvey recovery. But a year and a half after the storm, they haven't offered many specifics. Full Story
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Houston is on the short list to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention
The state's biggest city is competing against Miami Beach and Milwaukee. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner made the announcement Wednesday and indicated the city will also go after the 2024 GOP convention. Full Story
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Texas General Land Office releases plan for $5 billion in disaster relief
The city of Houston is set to receive a little over $1 billion in federal block grants for Harvey recovery, according to the Texas General Land Office's newly released disaster relief action plan. Full Story
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner takes jabs at land office, which says he's got his facts wrong on Harvey response
The Houston mayor accused Land Commissioner George P. Bush's agency of "hogging" federal Harvey relief money and associated administrative fees. The land office called Turner's complaints "disingenuous." Full Story
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![Texas General Land Commissioner George P. Bush (left) and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.]()
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