Tag: Austin
All Texas Democrats in the House called for impeaching Trump after riot
By Abby Livingston, Texas Tribune
With Democratic leadership in Congress calling for the removal of President Donald Trump 12 days before his term expires, all...
Texas Capitol closed after Trump supporters storm U.S. Congress
By Cassandra Pollock, Texas Tribune
The Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday closed the state Capitol and surrounding grounds after supporters of President Donald...
1 million vaccine doses expected in Texas by year’s end
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 1 million Texans are expected to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by the end of the month as part...
Texas governor restricts mail-in ballot drop-off locations
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The number of locations where Texas voters can drop off their mail-in ballots has been vastly reduced to ensure poll...
Texas governor renews virus disaster declaration
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has extended the state’s disaster declaration in response to the coronavirus pandemic as the state approaches...
Texas passes 500K cases; infection rate soars to new high
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas surpassed 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases Tuesday as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott suggested family and...
Governor says virus tests may increase as schools reopen
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that coronavirus testing in Texas could increase as schools reopen amid a sharp drop-off...