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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
Law enforcement is not the enemy. Real police reform is the answer. Houston Chronicle  Editorial 09/15/20 1 doc(s)
To continue essential education, we must bridge the digital divide Austin American Statesman  Cornyn, J. 09/15/20 4 doc(s)
It’s time to focus on potential long-term organ damage from covid-19 Houston Chronicle  Li, W. 09/15/20 2 doc(s)
Safe, open public schools a necessity San Antonio Express News  Leibovits, I. 09/15/20  
Will new antibody test developed by UT scientists be a game changer? Austin American Statesman  Mekelburg, M. 09/15/20 1 doc(s)
New coronavirus data offer cautionary tale for Abbott Austin American Statesman  Cobler, N. 09/15/20 1 doc(s)
Early look at Dallas ISD enrollment figures paints a grim picture Dallas Morning News  Smith, C. 09/15/20 2 doc(s)
Dallas City Council member wants to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana Dallas Morning News  Krause, K. 09/15/20 1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Turner set to propose cite-and-release ordinance. County judges say a program is already available Houston Chronicle  McGuinness, D. 09/15/20 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
San Antonio must offer Chick-fil-A an airport spot as part of agreement with federal officials San Antonio Express News  Fechter, J. 09/15/20 1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Austin fire crews deploy to Louisiana for Sally, start fight against California wildfire Austin American Statesman  Bradshaw, K. 09/15/20  
John Michael Sanders Austin American Statesman  Staff 09/15/20 4 TX bill(s)
Nonprofit plans suit over Liberty Hill wastewater plant Austin American Statesman  Osborn, C. 09/15/20 1 doc(s)
Arlington Congressman Ron Wright hospitalized due to cancer treatment complications Dallas Morning News  Cobler, P. 09/15/20  
There are currently 7 active tropical systems over sea, but Texas is spared for now Dallas Morning News  Jimenez, J. 09/15/20  
Houston How To mailbag: Your questions answered on voting, driver’s licenses and pandemic life Houston Chronicle  Wu, G. 09/15/20  
Fired chemical engineering professor sues UTSA in federal court San Antonio Express News  Malik, A. 09/15/20  
Bexar County surpasses 50,000 coronavirus cases but reports no new deaths San Antonio Express News  Caruba, L. 09/15/20 1 doc(s)
Sen. Cornyn stands against tribal gaming bill backed by East Texas Republicans San Antonio Express News  Wermund, B. 09/15/20 2 doc(s)
Nonprofit launches initiative to recruit charter school to Bastrop County Austin American Statesman  Sevilla, A. 09/14/20 1 doc(s)
Unfair but Upheld: Texas law on mail-in ballots survives challenge Texarkana Gazette  Editorial 09/14/20 3 doc(s)
Record enrollment affirms vision, approach of leadership team at West Texas A&M Amarillo Globe-News  Editorial 09/13/20  
Ballot signature ruling is a victory for voters Beaumont Enterprise  Editorial 09/13/20 1 doc(s)
A new oyster industry for the Coastal Bend Corpus Christi Caller Times  Hunter, T. 09/12/20 1 doc(s)
More Coastal Protection is Coming Rio Grande Guardian  Cornyn, J. 09/12/20 1 doc(s)
Honoring first responders’ sacrifice Lufkin Daily News  Ashby, T. 09/12/20 1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
In close elections, two opponents can be better than one Victoria Advocate  Ramsey, R. 09/11/20 1 doc(s)
A&M Consolidated celebrating centennial this school year Bryan Eagle  Katz, C. 09/14/20  
What Texas 11 candidate Jon Mark Hogg learned in 9 months as Mayor Pro Tem of San Angelo San Angelo Standard Times  Tufts, J. 09/13/20  
The dawn of a new industry: Oyster farming in Texas Victoria Advocate  Venable, K. 09/13/20 2 doc(s)
Trump casts long shadow in Texas' US Senate race between John Cornyn and MJ Hegar Corpus Christi Caller Times  Moritz, J. 09/12/20  
Former Runnels GOP official faces backlash over social media post San Angelo Standard Times  Tufts, J. 09/12/20  
UHV experiences enrollment increase Victoria Advocate  Douty, S. 09/12/20  
System Chancellor John Sharp touts Texas A&M’s pandemic response Bryan Eagle  Wiley, K. 09/11/20  
TSTC lays off 96 employees, blames COVID-19 Waco Tribune Herald  Witherspoon, T. 09/11/20 3 TX bill(s)
Public hearing/formal meeting notice     09/14/20  

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