The Legislative Reference Library produces a Daily Newspaper Clipping Service for members of the Legislative community. Each morning, Library staff members select and compile articles of interest to the legislature from over 30 national and regional newspapers.

Headline	Newspaper	Columnist	Date	Related Links
Here’s why closing schools is the responsible way to stop COVID-19 in Houston region	Houston Chronicle	Editorial	03/13/20	4 doc(s)
County sights already set on improvements for next election	San Antonio Express News	Editorial	03/13/20	1 TX bill
Helping refugees is a religious freedom issue	Austin American Statesman	Harrington, J.	03/13/20	1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
It shouldn’t be this hard for seniors to get food assistance	Dallas Morning News	Collier, D.	03/13/20	1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
NCAA Tournament canceled, Big 12 suspends all activities over coronavirus outbreak	Austin American Statesman	Davis, B.	03/13/20
UT makes school changes amid coronavirus fears	Austin American Statesman	Korte, L.	03/13/20	3 doc(s)
Doctor’s order doesn’t ensure immediate coronavirus testing in Texas	Dallas Morning News	Morris, A.	03/13/20	2 doc(s)
Dallas mayor declares state of emergency after county confirms 5 more cases of coronavirus	Dallas Morning News	Norimine, H.	03/13/20	4 doc(s)
After call with governor, Fort Worth officials confident in coronavirus response	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Ranker, L.	03/13/20	1 doc(s)
Panther Island costs keep rising: $20 million more OK’d for Fort Worth bridges	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Ranker, L.	03/13/20	1 doc(s)
Houston-area schools close in virus scare, forcing parents to adapt quickly	Houston Chronicle	Webb, S.	03/13/20	2 doc(s)
Houston doctors frustrated by lack of coronavirus test kits	Houston Chronicle	Ackerman, T.	03/13/20	2 doc(s)
Bexar County school districts to resume classes Monday — for now	San Antonio Express News	Torralva, K.	03/13/20	1 doc(s)
Citing virus, San Marcos school district to limit attendance at athletic events	Austin American Statesman	Jones, T.	03/13/20
Delayed response: UIL suspends boys basketball tournament	Austin American Statesman	Cantu, R.	03/13/20	3 doc(s)
Texas Democrats unveil technological ‘X factor’ for 2020 election	Austin American Statesman	Tilove, J.	03/13/20
GOP members of State Board of Education say no to Robert Morrow	Austin American Statesman	Chang, J.	03/13/20
Game over: Title dreams become a nightmare for Texas as coronavirus concerns lead to cancellations	Austin American Statesman	Davis, D.	03/13/20
D-FW senior living centers rush to limit visits to shield elderly from spread of coronavirus	Dallas Morning News	DiFurio, D.	03/13/20
UIL suspends high school boys basketball state tournament due to coronavirus outbreak	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Gosset, B.	03/13/20
Fort Worth, Arlington districts discussing whether to close schools next week	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Dent, M.	03/13/20	2 doc(s)
Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals work to open remote COVID-19 testing sites away from ERs	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Manna, N.	03/13/20	4 doc(s)
How are Fort Worth-area schools, colleges responding to coronavirus? A comprehensive list.	Fort Worth Star-Telegram	Howland, J.	03/13/20	3 doc(s)
UIL keeps options open on finishing state tournament	Houston Chronicle	Coleman, A.	03/13/20
In rural Texas, precautions are their best protection from coronavirus	Houston Chronicle	Wu, G.	03/13/20	3 doc(s)
Long Election Day lines prompt Commissioners Court to review county-wide voting	Houston Chronicle	Despart, Z.	03/13/20	1 doc(s)
NCAA Tournament becomes coronavirus casualty	Houston Chronicle	Duarte, J.	03/13/20	2 doc(s)
Texas A&M softball coach Jo Evans: ‘We understand there is a lot at stake’ concerning coronavirus	Houston Chronicle	Zwerneman, B.	03/13/20	2 doc(s)
A somber day in Kansas City as reality sets in	Houston Chronicle	Moyle, N.	03/13/20
San Antonio nursing homes limit visitors, visitation amid coronavirus pandemic	San Antonio Express News	Garcia, L.	03/13/20	2 doc(s)
UIL suspends boys basketball state tournament until further notice	San Antonio Express News	Hinojosa, D.	03/13/20	2 doc(s)
Galveston right to be wary about palm tree ordinance	Galveston Daily News	Smith, M.	03/12/20
Brazos County Health District addresses local concerns about ongoing coronavirus situation	Bryan Eagle	Wiley, K.	03/12/20	2 doc(s)
CCISD message: Some Corpus Christi residents may have been exposed to coronavirus	Corpus Christi Caller Times	Camarillo, V.	03/12/20	2 doc(s)
Texas coronavirus update: Cornyn says $35 million coming to Texas to fight outbreak	Corpus Christi Caller Times	Moritz, J.	03/12/20	1 doc(s)
UT Tyler extends spring break 1 week, online classes only March 23 to 29	Tyler Morning Telegraph	McCoy, C.	03/12/20
UHV, Victoria College monitor virus, create plans for possible campus closure	Victoria Advocate	Wilcox, J.	03/12/20	2 doc(s)
Hemp farming a growing opportunity for Texas	Wichita Falls Record News	Kowalick, C.	03/12/20	1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Longview ISD to host SB 1882 town hall Monday	Longview News-Journal	Barton, K.	03/12/20	1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Public hearing/formal meeting notice			03/12/20

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