Tag: Texas
Texas school system closes after 2 teachers die of COVID-19
WACO, Texas (AP) — A Central Texas school district closed its schools until after the Labor Day holiday Tuesday after two teachers died last...
FBI: Texas shooter possibly inspired by foreign terrorists
GARLAND, Texas (AP) — Investigators are looking into whether a Texas man was inspired by foreign terrorists when he killed a Lyft driver in...
At least 100 Texas hospitals were out of ICU beds last week
By Carla Astudillo and Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune
As the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19 spreads and sends unvaccinated Texans to the...
Texas deploys firefighters and other aid to Louisiana for Hurricane Ida recovery efforts
By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday he would deploy emergency resources to Louisiana to aid in Hurricane Ida recovery efforts.
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Clinics ask high court to block Texas 6-week abortion ban
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion providers in Texas are asking the Supreme Court to prevent enforcement of a state law that...
Plano police shoot masked gunman at headquarters
Nataly Keomoungkhoun The Dallas Morning News
Plano, Texas, police shot a masked gunman at their headquarters Sunday afternoon, and investigators are trying to determine whether...
Texas extends pandemic benefits for families
By Neelam Bohra | The Texas Tribune
Families with students relying on free or reduced-cost meals at school can now receive a single payment of...
Rural schools shut down to keep COVID-19 from overwhelming small communities
By Brian Lopez | The Texas Tribune
If you get sick in Iraan, a West Texas town with a population of about 1,300, there is...
Virus outbreaks temporarily close 4 Texas school districts
By JUAN A. LOZANO | Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — As the new school year begins for Texas students and mask mandates are debated in...
People of color make up 95% of Texas’ population growth
By Alexa Ura, Jason Kao, Carla Astudillo and Chris Essig, The Texas Tribune
Setting the stage for what is expected to be a bruising battle...
