Texas A&M and University of Texas at Austin will require everyone to wear masks inside campus buildings
The two flagships are among the first Texas higher education institutions to announce mask requirements this fall. Full Story
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Analysis: A reality check for the myth of the Texas miracle
University of Texas/Texas Tribune polling showed the decade-long economic expansion widely lauded by state leaders and by most voters as “the Texas Miracle” has not affected all Texans equally, two of our pollsters write. Full Story
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![Pasion Deportes, a shop in La Gran Plaza in Fort Worth, was one of several shops unable to open despite the reopening of many businesses in Texas on May 1, 2020.]()
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When small businesses can’t access PPP, local governments struggle to close the gap
Thousands of small businesses, especially those owned by people of color, have been left behind by the stipulations of the Paycheck Protection Program. In Texas, local governments are lending millions of dollars, and it’s not enough. Full Story
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![Business owner Irma Corado in her office in Houston on June 1, 2020. Corado owns Oasis Express, a courier service that delivers packages to Honduras and other Central American countries. Before March 13, she was traveling once a week with packages.]()
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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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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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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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As coronavirus hits Texas, the state's top health official is spending 30 hours a week on a second job — that pays $600,000
Acting Executive Commissioner Phil Wilson chose not to accept salary and benefits for a temporary position leading one of Texas’ largest and most high-profile agencies. Instead, he continues to earn $636,694 from the Lower Colorado River Authority, more than double what the previous health commissioner made. Full Story
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Watch: Tom Luce and Margaret Spellings discuss the future of Texas
We sat down for a live virtual event with the leaders of the nonprofit research organization Texas 2036 to discuss education, reopening the economy and how the state can be competitive. Full Story
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Texas sales tax revenue dips 13.2% in May, the largest year-over-year decline in a decade
"Significant declines in sales tax receipts were evident in all major economic sectors, with the exception of telecommunications services," Comptroller Glenn Hegar said in a statement. Full Story
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As Texas businesses reopen, a short-lived coronavirus safety net is dismantled
Evictions and debt collections have resumed, child care subsidies will be discontinued and those who are out of work will again have to prove they are searching for a job in order to receive unemployment benefits. Full Story
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Dallas, San Antonio extend curfews through Sunday night
Throughout the weekend, protesters marched in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth, clashing with police officers, over the death of George Floyd. Full Story
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Texas A&M System makes plans for how to handle in-person instruction this fall
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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Texas sports fans will soon be allowed to attend outdoor pro games, Gov. Greg Abbott says
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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Did your child get free or reduced-price school lunches? You may be eligible for $285 in food aid.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission on Monday extended the deadline for applying to July 31. Full Story
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TribCast: How to vote in a pandemic and Texas' record unemployment rate
On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Emma and Ross about the state's recently released guidance for the upcoming elections, the reopening of water parks and the economic devastation faced by Texas workers. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott says Amarillo has “turned a corner” after coronavirus flare-up
The Texas Panhandle, where a workforce of Hispanics and immigrants powers several meatpacking plants, is home to the highest rates of infection in the state. Full Story
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Some Texas hospitals continued to sue patients for unpaid medical bills during the coronavirus pandemic
Hundreds of debt collection lawsuits have been filed since Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster because of COVID-19 in mid-March, according to the Health Care Research and Policy Team at Johns Hopkins University. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: 250,000 Texans with approved unemployment claims have yet to request payment
Live updates: To receive benefits, people who filed for unemployment must request payments every two weeks on an assigned day. Full Story
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Water parks, food court dining areas added to Texas’ latest wave of reopenings
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Tuesday adding a few types of businesses to the list. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas: More than 26,000 workers in Texas' oil and gas industry lost jobs in April
Live updates: The oilfield service sector accounted for more than 22,000 of the industry’s jobs lost in April, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. Full Story
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