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Voters, voting rights groups sue Gov. Greg Abbott over order to close ballot drop-off locations

By Emma Platoff Updated: Oct. 3, 2020

In two separate federal lawsuits filed on behalf of older voters, groups including the Texas and National Leagues of United Latin American Citizens, the League of Women Voters of Texas and the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans asked that the federal courts overturn the governor’s order, which forced Travis and Harris counties — two of the state’s most important Democratic strongholds — to shutter a number of drop-off sites they had already opened this week. Full Story

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The U.S. census will continue through October, paving the way for more Texans to be counted

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff Oct. 2, 2020

Experts say the extension could help the historically undercounted state regain lost ground. Texans are already responding to the census at a substantially lower rate than the national average. Full Story

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After a summer of unrest, Texas police are preparing for possible election night protests

By Shawn Mulcahy Oct. 2, 2020

Some police departments faced criticism for their response to demonstrations. Experts say officers must use "the least amount of force possible" while protecting free speech. Full Story

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Watch Tony Gonzales, Gina Ortiz Jones debate as they vie to replace U.S. Rep. Will Hurd

By Alana Rocha, Todd Wiseman and Justin Dehn Oct. 2, 2020

The Navy and Air Force veterans running to represent Texas' 23rd Congressional District highlight their differing views on the economy and deaths at Fort Hood in our "Split Decision" video series. Full Story
Analysis: The confounding commotion around voting in Texas

By Ross Ramsey Oct. 2, 2020

Voting and election cases are piled up in the courts in Texas, and the days between now and Nov. 3 are growing short. Some of the rules could change while we're voting. But vote anyhow. Full Story

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President Donald Trump says he and first lady have tested positive for coronavirus

By Josh Dawsey and Colby Itkowitz, The Washington Post Oct. 2, 2020

The president’s physician wrote that Trump and his wife “are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence.” Full Story

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President Donald Trump hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19

By Aria Jones and Patrick Svitek Updated: Oct. 2, 2020

Trump's physician late Friday said the president was "doing very well." State officials from both parties said earlier in the day that they were praying for Trump. Full Story

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Texas ACLU criticizes the extensive law enforcement presence at George Floyd’s burial

By Julián Aguilar Oct. 1, 2020

A Pearland police official told the Houston Chronicle the city needed to be prepared for an event some thought might draw 60,000 people, including protesters and counter-protesters. Full Story

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Gov. Greg Abbott limits counties to one absentee ballot drop-off location, bolstering GOP efforts to restrict voting

By Emma Platoff Oct. 1, 2020

The Republican governor's order Thursday was a rebuke to large, Democratic counties that have set up numerous locations where voters may drop off their completed absentee ballots in person. Civil rights groups say it will suppress voting. Full Story

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With Texas schools struggling to find lost students, state offers temporary financial reprieve

By Aliyya Swaby Oct. 1, 2020

The state parcels out school funding based on attendance, but many districts have seen sharp declines this fall. Local school officials are worried that they'll run out of money to pay for staff, facilities and other fixed expenses. Full Story

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Texas leaders hope rapid testing will restore normalcy in the pandemic. Health experts caution the tests have limitations.

By Aria Jones Oct. 1, 2020

Gov. Greg Abbott has touted that Texas is set to receive millions of new rapid antigen coronavirus tests every month that deliver results in as little as 15 minutes. Full Story

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Texas updates coronavirus case totals in schools, but the data remains limited and murky

By Aliyya Swaby and Mandi Cai Oct. 1, 2020

The state's second attempt at reporting known COVID-19 cases among students and staff doesn't get much closer to helping the public understand how or whether infections are spreading in Texas public schools. Full Story

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September sales tax revenue in Texas down 6.1% from a year ago

By Cassandra Pollock Oct. 1, 2020

"The COVID-19 pandemic and low price of crude oil continue to weigh on the Texas economy and sales tax revenue," Comptroller Glenn Hegar said. Full Story

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Trump administration to cut refugee admissions to record low

By Julián Aguilar Oct. 1, 2020

Texas is among the states that have accepted the most refugees within their borders since 2002. But those numbers have dropped under the Trump administration. Full Story

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T-Squared: The 2020 Texas Tribune Festival is in the books. It was one for the ages

By Evan Smith Oct. 1, 2020

We learned a lot during our first-ever virtual TribFest — how long sessions should ideally be (shorter), whether it’s easier to book speakers who don’t have to travel to Austin (duh) and much more. Hope you learned a lot too. Full Story
Medical schools, hospitals and plenty of coronavirus: How Texas became a leading COVID-19 research hub

By Edgar Walters Oct. 1, 2020

Two new trials in the Houston area are recruiting participants to study whether giving people infusions of blood from recovered COVID-19 patients can help treat early-stage infections or even prevent people from catching the disease. Full Story

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