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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Gov. Abbott must clarify his coronavirus order to end confusion
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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One Texas official has power to protect voters from coronavirus before November. She just has to use it. Now.
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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04/02/20
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6 doc(s)
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Abbott’s bail order during this pandemic is purely political
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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A statewide shelter-in-place would benefit the Texas economy by billions of dollars
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Dallas Morning News
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Nation, J.
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04/02/20
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3 doc(s)
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Support, don’t punish, parents leaving their children home alone during the coronavirus pandemic
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Houston Chronicle
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Spriggs, V.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Lead on health care in this pandemic or get out of the way
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San Antonio Express News
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Fischer, T.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott order limits efforts to prevent coronavirus spread in jails, judges say
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Austin American Statesman
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Autullo, R.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Austin in good shape to fight coronavirus – but only if residents do their part, leaders say
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Austin American Statesman
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Wilson, M.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Coronavirus in Austin: Weeks long waits for some test results
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Wisdom of Abbott’s order on faith gatherings debated
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Texas reeling into recession from double blows of coronavirus and oil slump, Comptroller Glenn Hegar says
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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04/02/20
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3 doc(s)
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Millions of adult dependents won’t get coronavirus stimulus cash
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Dallas Morning News
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Benning, T.
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04/02/20
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1 doc(s)
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Tarrant County confirms its second and third coronavirus deaths, in Hurst, Fort Worth
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Stevenson, S.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott’s statewide order casts confusion on local restrictions over religious services
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Ranker, L.
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04/02/20
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5 doc(s)
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Restaurant patrons can provide meals for at-risk youth, families through new state program
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Austin American Statesman
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Hernandez, E.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Austin builders say Abbott’s order means they can resume work
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Austin American Statesman
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Hawkins, L.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Adjusting to new normals: Westlake restaurants move to curbside, delivery services
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Austin American Statesman
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Moreno-Lozano, L.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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UT says in-person summer classes won’t be possible amid the coronavirus pandemic
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Austin American Statesman
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Korte, L.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Coronavirus: Williamson County’s low number of confirmed cases due to lack of tests, judge says
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Austin American Statesman
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Osborn, C.
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04/02/20
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1 doc(s)
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Leander school district approves changes to GPA, class rank as part of coronavirus response
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Austin American Statesman
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Washington, A.
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04/02/20
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1 doc(s)
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IDEA charter offers child care to students whose parents are first responders, ‘essential’ workers
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Austin American Statesman
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Washington, A.
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04/02/20
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States largely have authority over when to shut down, reopen
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Austin American Statesman
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Sherman, M.
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04/02/20
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6 doc(s)
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‘We’re beginning to see the curve rise’: Dallas County reports record 100 new coronavirus cases
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Dallas Morning News
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Steele, T.
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04/02/20
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3 doc(s)
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Texas governor, attorney general give guidance on permitted religious services
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Dallas Morning News
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Barragan, J.
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04/02/20
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4 doc(s)
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Teachers group asks Governor Abbott to close Texas schools through end of school year
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tinsley, A.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Texas census response lags, constrained by coronavirus and lack of state assist
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Houston Chronicle
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Goldenstein, T.
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04/02/20
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3 doc(s)
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In change to unemployment policy, Texas to pay claims retroactively
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Houston Chronicle
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Douglas, E.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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San Antonio churches closed for coronavirus are cautious about Abbott’s new path to reopen
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San Antonio Express News
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O'Hare, P.
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04/02/20
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3 doc(s)
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Gov. Abbott clarifies order, saying it ‘requires all Texans to stay at home’
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San Antonio Express News
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Wallace, J.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Lina Hidalgo orders release of some inmates from Harris County Jail amid coronavirus pandemic
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Henderson Daily News
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Barnard, A.
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04/02/20
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2 doc(s)
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Travel restrictions have limited effect; social distancing doesn’t
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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04/01/20
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott's extension justified, locals should follow suit
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Galveston Daily News
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Smith, M.
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04/01/20
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2 doc(s)
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Pandemic means Texas must be planning now to avoid disruptions to elections
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Longview News-Journal
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Editorial
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04/01/20
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2 doc(s)
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Texas rural and community hospitals can help Texas address COVID-19 crisis
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Valley Morning Star
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Henderson, J.
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04/01/20
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The Importance of Getting Counted in the 2020 Census
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Saenz, R.
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04/01/20
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3 doc(s)
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An appeal for unity in a time of crisis
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Lufkin Daily News
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Brown, B.
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04/01/20
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas schools closed until at least May 4 to curb coronavirus spread
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El Paso Times
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Smith, M.
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04/01/20
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2 doc(s)
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Parents, teachers, students adjust as schools closed until at least May 4
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Dotray, M.
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04/01/20
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott orders Texas schools to be closed through May 1, tentative return date May 4
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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McCoy, C.
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04/01/20
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1 doc(s)
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Victoria officials to review Abbott's executive order before issuing local edict
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Victoria Advocate
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McCarthy, C.
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04/01/20
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2 doc(s)
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McLennan County courts convert to videoconferencing with COVID-19 restrictions
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Witherspoon, T.
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04/01/20
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1 doc(s)
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City of Waco postpones election, extends disaster order through April 21
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Saegert, R.
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04/01/20
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott closes schools through May, extends social restrictions
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Longview News-Journal
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Staff
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04/01/20
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3 doc(s)
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44 Texas Students Have Coronavirus After Spring Break Trip
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New York Times
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Fernandez, M.
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04/02/20
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Why State and Local Debt Is Fraught Territory for the Fed
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New York Times
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Smialek, J.
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04/02/20
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Florida Governor, at Long Last, Orders Residents to Stay Home to Avoid Coronavirus
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New York Times
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Haberman, M.
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04/02/20
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Coronavirus in Texas: Gov. Abbott keeps schools closed until May 4, extends other measures
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Moritz, J.
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04/01/20
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3 doc(s)
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Public hearing/formal meeting notice
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04/01/20
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