This year’s primary runoff election in Texas is different from any before it. The Texas Tribune sent photographers to see what it was like.
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Texas 2020 Elections
After losing big on Super Tuesday, Texas progressives hope to salvage some victories in July
The left wing of the Democratic Party is hopeful voters will embrace their priorities during the pandemic and after the death of George Floyd.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signals support as Austin weighs fines for people not wearing face masks
In a letter to Austin’s mayor, Abbott said the city’s consideration of new enforcement measures “to ensure compliance with my Executive Orders is an important step toward reducing the spread” of the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Several Texas cities worry hospitals may run out of beds in two weeks or sooner
As local officials express concerns that their hospitals could be overloaded with coronavirus patients, some are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to empower local governments to issue stay-at-home orders.
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Coronavirus in Texas
How Texans celebrated July Fourth during the coronavirus pandemic
Four Texas Tribune photographers went out to see how Texans were celebrating the holiday as the new coronavirus surges and new restrictions are imposed to stem its rise. Here’s what they saw.
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Health care
How Texans behave on July Fourth will shape the next phase of the state’s coronavirus epidemic
Millions of decisions by a restive population eager to barbecue, jump in lakes and gather for fireworks could have disastrous consequences for public health. Officials are crossing their fingers, and pleading for Texans to give up a little independence.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texans in most counties to wear masks in public
Abbott previously resisted calls for such an order and at one point banned local governments from requiring masks. First-time violators will be issued a warning, though repeat offenders could be fined up to $250.
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Marijuana in Texas
Austin police will no longer cite or arrest people for possessing small amounts of marijuana
The police chief announced the policy change Thursday, more than a year after the Texas Legislature legalized hemp and complicated marijuana prosecution throughout the state.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Vanilla Ice cancels Fourth of July weekend concert near Austin as coronavirus cases surge
Plans for the concert drew outrage due to public health warnings that large gatherings can accelerate the spread of the coronavirus. But as of Wednesday night, only 84 tickets had been sold.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Austin City Limits music festival canceled for 2020 because of coronavirus
In 2018, the festival contributed $264.6 million to the city’s economy and created or sustained at least 1,500 jobs across bars and restaurants, hotels and transportation, according to the Austin-American Statesman.
