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Gov. Greg Abbott rejects aid from Biden administration in dispute over coronavirus testing for migrants Mar 08, 2021

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Abbott said it is the federal government’s responsibility to test the migrants.

A year into the pandemic, many Texans still struggling financially and emotionally Mar 06, 2021

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Monica Jimenez is still weathering the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic that started with her husband losing his oil field job. But the Brownfield native says she’s managed to find a few bright spots along the way. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.

For some Texans who lost loved ones to the coronavirus, lifting the mask mandate is a “slap in the face” Mar 05, 2021

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One woman whose husband died said Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to end the mask mandate makes the convenience of not wearing a mask seem more important than loss of life. Abbott's spokesperson says he “joins all Texans in mourning every single life lost.”

Texas teachers, child care workers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Mar 04, 2021

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The change in eligibility comes the day after the Biden administration urged all states to prioritize teachers.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he's rescinding statewide mask mandate and capacity limits on businesses Mar 03, 2021

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The change, which comes as the seven-day average of new coronavirus deaths remains above 200, will go into effect March 10.

Public Utility Commission chair resigns after Texas officials criticize management of power outages Mar 02, 2021

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On Monday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for PUC Chair DeAnn Walker and Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Bill Magness to resign.

The state of Texas expects to receive more than 200,000 initial doses of newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine Mar 01, 2021

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The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday approved the vaccine, the first that requires one dose instead of two.

Rural Texas communities face long recoveries and stretched budgets without federal aid Feb 27, 2021

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Debbie Gosnell, city manager of Cross Plains, said it could take months for her community to recover from the winter storm. Without approval for federal aid, Gosnell worries the town's budget will not cover the numerous broken pipes and damaged buildings.

House and Senate holding hearings about last week's winter storm in Texas Feb 26, 2021

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Catastrophic Texas power outages prompt finger pointing and blame shifting at legislative hearings.

Citrus and dairy farmers in Texas urge patience as they rebuild after the winter storm Feb 25, 2021

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The historic winter storm wiped out most of South Texas' citrus crop and halted dairy processing in the Panhandle for days. Consumers will likely continue seeing short-term shortages, producers say.

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