Protesters against the state's extended stay-at-home order demonstrate in Austin

Texas vs. COVID-19: Austin Extends Shelter-In-Place Policies to Mid-June

Austin and Travis County officials announced the extension of their coronavirus lockdown policies despite Texas' widespread reopening economy.
FILE PHOTO: Former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis speaks during a Planned Parenthood rally outside the State Capitol in Austin

Texas Refuses Access to Abortion Procedures Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

As the rest of the United States fight to recover from the coronavirus threat, officials in Texas fought hard in the state's courts to refused women access to abortions.
Customers line up to enter a Gucci fashion store at the The Galleria shopping mall after the mall opened during the coronavirus disease (COVID -19) outbreak in Houston

Texas Governor Allows Some Businesses to Reopen Amid Multiplying COVID-19 Hotspots

Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently announced his plans to allow non-essential businesses to reopen their doors to customers despite a rising number of coronavirus hotspots in the state.
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Dallas Hair Salon Owner Arrested and Jailed For a Week For Operating Amid COVID-19

Shelley Luther, owner of Salon a la Mode, refused to obey a cease-and-desist letter asking her to shut operations. She attended a court hearing on Tuesday.
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Texas Restaurant Reopens | Customer Leaves $1000 Tip “for the House”

After weeks of closing the store, the Frog and Bull reopened to a pleasant surprise by a regular customer. They were given a tip worth more than the customer’s whole order, enough to help them get back on track.
No more chains: Anti-slavery campaigns urged to stop relying on shock images

Death Row Inmates Sue Texas Prison System Amid COVID-19

Death row inmates at a Livingston-area prison sued the state's prison system after drastic health and safety conditions put them at great risk of contracting the new coronavirus.

Is Texas Doing it Right by Reopening the Economy in Phases?

This will be the first whole week that the order of Gov. Greg Abbot to reopen Texas is taking effect. A choice of industries which include malls, cinemas, and restaurants are allowed to return to the business at 25-percent capacity.
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America Opens for Business: Certain States Start Relaxing COVID-19 Lockdown Measures

At the start of this month, more than six states have started relaxing their lockdown rules which were implemented as the COVID-19 pandemic started spiraling out of control on the American soil.

Reopening Strategy for Businesses in Texas Starts on May 1

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott detailed on Monday plans to reopen the state in phases for business amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
NASCAR Pit Stop

Texas and Florida Govs Express Eagerness to Help NASCAR Run Races Again

Governors of Texas and Florida express their eagerness to support NASCAR run races again despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Gregg Abbott

Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Executive Order to Slowly Reopen Texas

Using President Trump's "Opening Up America Again" initiative, Texas Governor seeks to slowly reopen the Texas economy.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott

Gov. Abbott Announces Plans to Sign Executive Order Reopening Businesses in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced yesterday that he is signing an executive order next week that lays out how the businesses in the state will start reopening in a safe way.
Texas Theater Parking Lot Transforms Into a Drive-in, People Online Can Watch It Too!

Texas Theater Transforms Parking Lot Into a Drive-In, You Can Watch Online Too!

According to a recent article, amid coronavirus quarantine restrictions, Plaza Theatre Company transformed its parking lot into a drive-in for some live outdoor performances before it was ordered to start live streaming shows.
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184 Years Ago This Week, Texas Declared Independence from Mexico

184 years ago, representatives to the 1836 Convention signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, proclaiming that their political ties with the Mexican government ended.
Salary wage gap of Latinas in Texas

The Looming Wage of Latinas in Texas

Texas is the second-worst state to make a living in America for Latinas and it's getting worse, according to National Women's Law Center.

Spanglish Is Also a Valid Dialect, Says Texas Teacher

Meghann Peace, a Spanish teacher at St. Mary's University in San Antonio reminds both Spanish and English native speakers that Spanglish language is just as valid as any other Spanish dialect.
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