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President Donald Trump applauds Gov. Greg Abbott’s handling of Texas reopening during White House visit
During the visit, Trump also inquired about Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther, who was freed from jail Thursday after being sentenced to seven days for violating a court order to close.
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Dallas salon owner released from county jail after defying orders by reopening early
The order followed Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that he was eliminating jail time for Texans who violate stay at home orders.
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247,179 more Texans filed for unemployment, but their jobs might not be waiting for them when they return
The Texas Workforce Commission relaxed guidelines so high-risk workers and people without child care can refuse work and still receive benefits. But that doesn’t protect workers from being fired in the meantime.
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Texans could soon have to start looking for work to keep unemployment benefits if reopening continues
The Texas Workforce Commission’s executive director told lawmakers that it plans to reinstate work-search requirements once stores and restaurants are allowed open to 50% capacity.
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Coronavirus in Texas: Dan Patrick says economy can be fully reopened in “not too distant future”
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Texas hair salons, barbershops and other beauty businesses can reopen Friday. Here are the rules they have to follow.
Limited services, face coverings and smaller occupancies are among the new rules businesses will follow if they open this Friday.
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TribCast: The governor’s quicker-than-expected move to further reopen Texas
On this week’s TribCast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Emma and Ross about the governor’s move to reopen more businesses in Texas more quickly than expected and the implications of those reopenings.
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“We need herd immunity”: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas says Americans can’t wait for a vaccine to return to normalcy
The firebrand Austin conservative spoke with The Texas Tribune’s Evan Smith about reopening the economy, voting in person and how he practices social distancing.
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GOP lawmakers got illegal haircuts while calling on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to reopen salons
State Reps. Briscoe Cain and Steve Toth said there’s no reason to continue banning businesses from operating as long as they follow CDC guidelines. Such restrictions, the two said, are hurting the Texas economy.
