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.
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Texas’ county leaders haven’t stepped up strongly enough against coronavirus. That has to change
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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As coronavirus impact spreads, oil price slide to bite Texas economy
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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How are Austin-area jails handling coronavirus testing?
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Austin American Statesman
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Bradshaw, K.
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03/20/20
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces temporary statewide school, restaurant, gym closures
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Dallas Morning News
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Barragan, J.
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03/20/20
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4 doc(s)
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott closes schools, restricts restaurants and bars amid coronavirus
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Weinberg, T.
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03/20/20
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3 doc(s)
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Some rural Texas counties act like they’re immune from the coronavirus. They’re not.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Hernandez, K.
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03/20/20
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2 doc(s)
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What’s available, what’s planned to help Fort Worth businesses survive coronavirus?
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Ranker, L.
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03/20/20
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6 doc(s)
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Thursday’s coronavirus update: The region’s first death, a new testing center, and Texas’ public health disaster
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Houston Chronicle
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Despart, Z.
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03/20/20
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2 doc(s)
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Sheriff Gonzalez is seeking compassionate release of some inmates at the Harris County Jail
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Houston Chronicle
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Banks, G.
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03/20/20
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Gov. Abbott shuts Texas schools, restricts bars and restaurants through April 3
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San Antonio Express News
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Goldenstein, T.
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03/20/20
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6 doc(s)
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Elections office grapples with uncertainty over COVID-19
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San Antonio Express News
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Garcia, G.
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03/20/20
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5 doc(s)
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Texas prisons ramp up coronavirus protection measures
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Austin American Statesman
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Priest, J.
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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Texas beaches mostly bare of spring breakers after new crowd ban
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Austin American Statesman
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Osbourne, H.
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03/20/20
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2 doc(s)
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Houston pleads for more tests, gear as cars pack hospital
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Austin American Statesman
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Weber, P.
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03/20/20
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All Texas driver’s license offices closed down
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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UTA president steps down after details of investigation into questionable dealings with a university vendor released
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Dallas Morning News
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Ayala, E.
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03/20/20
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4 doc(s)
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UIL extends suspension of all sanctioned activities until May 4, at the earliest, because of coronavirus
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Dallas Morning News
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Riddle, G.
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03/20/20
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3 doc(s)
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Dallas County announces 20 new coronavirus cases, including first death; Tarrant County adds 10
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Dallas Morning News
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Steele, T.
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03/20/20
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2 doc(s)
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Need a drink? Abbott waives regulations to allow delivery of alcohol from restaurants
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Dallas Morning News
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Jimenez, J.
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03/20/20
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2 doc(s)
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Audit: UT Arlington officials violated Texas administrative code with online program
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dent, M.
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03/20/20
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4 doc(s)
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Some Fort Worth parents struggle to pay for daycare after coronavirus school closures
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Johnson, K.
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03/20/20
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2 doc(s)
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Texas beaches remain a refuge as coronavirus forces people inside
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Houston Chronicle
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Powell, N.
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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Texas A&M student tests positive for coronavirus
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Houston Chronicle
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Britto, B.
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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Texas Railroad Commission eyes production cuts
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Houston Chronicle
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Chapa, S.
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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Coronavirus relief bill could open up $2.5 billion in funding for Texas
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Houston Chronicle
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Wu, G.
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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Texas State, Our Lady of the Lake, A&M-San Antonio join UTSA in postponing graduation ceremonies
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San Antonio Express News
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Torralva, K.
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03/20/20
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Texas football (revenue) stronger than ever
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San Antonio Express News
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Moyle, N.
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03/20/20
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‘Taking a bath in virus soup’: Texas drivers license centers drew crowds Wednesday
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San Antonio Express News
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Barned-Smith, S.
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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UIL extends suspension of all activities because of coronavirus concerns
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San Antonio Express News
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Hinojosa, D.
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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Texas state parks close facilities to tamp down coronavirus spread
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San Antonio Express News
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Dunning, S.
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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Coronavirus shock hits San Antonio businesses, workers
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San Antonio Express News
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Mendoza-Moyers, D.
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03/20/20
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1 doc(s)
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Local officials must reassess plans for May 2 elections
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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03/19/20
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3 doc(s)
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Coronavirus in Texas: 'Patchwork quilt' of virus prevention works better than expected
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Editorial
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03/19/20
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Transparency, governance go hand in hand
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Victoria Advocate
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Kolkhorst, L.
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03/19/20
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2 TX bill(s)
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Remaining committed to fighting for government transparency
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Victoria Advocate
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Morrison, G.
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03/19/20
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1 TX bill
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Cascading coronavirus reactions
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Longview News-Journal
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McNeely, D.
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03/19/20
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5 doc(s)
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Local, state officials ratchet up coronavirus response
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Crow, K.
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03/19/20
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Abbott found good compromise on transparency, health
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Galveston Daily News
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Mintz, Y.
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03/19/20
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3 doc(s)
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Lubbock’s May elections could get postponed
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Dotray, M.
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03/19/20
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2 doc(s)
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Governor suspends some Open Meetings Act provisions amid statewide emergency
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McAllen Monitor
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Arevalo, D.
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03/19/20
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2 doc(s)
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With proclamation, Abbott urges local election delay
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McAllen Monitor
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Arevalo, D.
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03/19/20
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1 doc(s)
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Congressmen implore Gov. Abbott to provide more virus testing at hospitals, drive-thrus
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McAllen Monitor
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Staff
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03/19/20
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3 doc(s)
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Governor Abbott issues proclamation allowing local May elections to be postponed to November
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Wellerman, Z.
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03/19/20
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3 doc(s)
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Gov. Abbott to make decision on restaurants and bars; three deaths and 83 cases in Texas
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Anderson, J.
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03/19/20
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1 doc(s)
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Virus status ‘changing daily’
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Valley Morning Star
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Kelley, R.
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03/19/20
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3 doc(s)
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First case of COVID-19 confirmed in DeWitt County
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Victoria Advocate
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McCarthy, C.
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03/19/20
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Coronavirus could postpone city, school elections
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Witherspoon, T.
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03/19/20
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2 doc(s)
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6 COVID-19 cases confirmed in McLennan County, including 2 Baylor professors
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Crum, B.
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03/19/20
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Jail looks to release nonviolent inmates, police to limit misdemeanor arrests as COVID-19 precautions
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Hoppa, K.
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03/19/20
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Wichita County announces first case of COVID-19
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Watson, D.
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03/19/20
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Texas DPS, Gov. Abbott temporarily waive expiration dates for driver's licenses
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Choate, T.
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03/19/20
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1 doc(s)
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The Texas DMV is closing the Wichita Falls Regional Service Center to the public
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Choate, T.
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03/19/20
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2 doc(s)
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Coronavirus Layoff Surge Overwhelms Unemployment Offices
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New York Times
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Bernard, T.
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03/20/20
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Public hearing/formal meeting notice
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03/19/20
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