Mayor says George Floyd’s body will return to Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — The mayor of Houston says the body of George Floyd will be returning to Texas. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner didn’t offer additional […]
Articles by Robert Delgiorno
Democrats’ first big virtual convention kicks off in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats are kicking off their first large-scale virtual convention in Texas as plans for a traditional national convention this summer remain […]
Texas cities hope to avoid another night of violent protests
By JAKE BLEIBERG DALLAS (AP) — Texas cities braced Sunday for the possibility of another night of unrest, as officials instated a curfew and readied […]
Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher: ‘Unacceptable’ racism still plays large part in society
Texas A&M head football coach Jimbo Fisher released a statement on Saturday afternoon regarding the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis […]
Texas coronavirus confirmed cases surpass 61,000
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose by more than 1,200 in Texas to surpass 61,000 with 25 additional deaths due […]
More than 1,500 Texas troopers sent to respond to protests
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent more than 1,500 state troopers to various Texas cities to help control protests over the death […]
Pepper spray, tear gas used to stop Dallas, Houston protests
By JOHN L. MONE and TERRY WALLACE, the Associated Press Police in Texas’ two largest cities have deployed pepper spray and tear gas as protests […]
Texas to allow some fans at outdoor pro sports events
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will soon allow outdoor pro sports events to have a limited number of spectators under a new order from Republican […]
Governor says Texas Panhandle hot spot has ‘turned a corner’
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Republican Governor Greg Abbott says the Texas Panhandle has “turned a corner” after an coronavirus outbreak erupted around meatpacking plants. Abbott […]
Texas court: Virus fear alone not enough for mail balloting
By PAUL J. WEBER and JAKE BLEIBERG AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas officials fighting to block widespread mail-in voting during the pandemic are claiming victory […]