Local leaders say the federal government’s decision to extend a ban on nonessential travel across the U.S.-Mexico border is crippling their budgets and local businesses.
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Texas woman says she was fired by Whataburger for wearing a Black Lives Matter mask
Similar cases are popping up elsewhere in the state. Over the summer, two Texas teachers faced disciplinary action from their schools, one for wearing a mask and the other for displaying a Black Lives Matter sign, among others, in her virtual classroom.
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Out of savings and without enough money for food, this North Texas woman is running out of options
Carrie Mansfield says that while more relief from the government would be welcome, she really just wants to get back to work. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.
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Texas Department of State Health Services withdraws data on school infections, citing “issues”
Data released this week showing reported coronavirus infection breakdowns by school district has been withdrawn by state health officials after “issues” were discovered.
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Texas will spend $171 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help renters avoid evictions
The new program will provide rental assistance and legal aid for tenants who are behind on rent. Details on how Texans could apply or qualify weren’t immediately released.
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More congressional action needed for strong recovery, former Trump economic adviser says
Gary Cohn said another round of federal coronavirus relief funding is needed to ensure a strong economic recovery.
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TribCast: How Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death will affect Texas
On this week’s Tribcast, Matthew talks with Ross, Emma and Alex about the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy, Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest reopening announcement and voter registration in Texas.
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For rural Texans, the Postal Service is a lifeline, but some say it’s been in decay for years
Business owners, farmers and local politicians said that they are more concerned with long-term problems than with the recent controversy surrounding the United States Postal Service.
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High-speed train between Dallas and Houston gets federal approval
The railroad plans to connect Texas’ two biggest cities within 90 minutes. Construction could begin in the first half of next year.
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Trump says new TikTok headquarters could land in Texas, but questions about the deal remain
Shortly after Oracle — a California-based tech company with an Austin campus — emerged as a potential buyer last week, Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted that he had spoken to the president about Texas housing the possible new TikTok headquarters.
