ӣƵ Flash August 19, 2020 Texas Gov. Abbott vows to 'defund cities' that defund their police: 'We believe in law enforcement' Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott told "Hannity" Wednesday that he will not tolerate municipalities in the Lone Star State defunding their law enforcement apparatus.
Texas August 18, 2020 Texas officials introduce legislation to punish cities that defund police Texas officials introduced legislation Tuesday to disincentivize defunding the police.
Greg Abbott August 3, 2020 Texas Gov. Abbott skipping GOP convention to deal with coronavirus outbreak Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will not be attending the Republican National Convention later this month as he deals with the surge of coronavirus cases in his state.
Greg Abbott July 27, 2020 Texas governor extends early voting for November elections by 1 week Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that he is extending early voting in the state by nearly a week in response to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic during this year’s election.
Beto O'Rourke July 22, 2020 Beto O'Rourke describes GOP handling of coronavirus as 'death cult,' says Texas needs 'a Gov. Cuomo' Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke blasted his state's response to the coronavirus and accused Republican politicians of participating in a "death cult."
ӣƵ Flash July 14, 2020 Abbott calls on Texans, Americans to 'wear a mask' as new cases, total hospitalizations hit record highs Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told "Hannity" Tuesday that he did not want to shut down his state again, even as the number of new coronavirus cases and total hospitalizations hit a new high in the Lone Star State.
Homicide July 11, 2020 2 Texas police officers killed in ambush attack; suspect dead, authorities say Two police officers were killed in a Texas border town Saturday in what authorities described as an ambush shooting.
Beto O'Rourke July 9, 2020 Beto O’Rourke blames GOP ‘death cult mentality’ for rise in US violence As violent crime spikes in some U.S. cities, former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke claims a Republican Party “death cult mentality” is to blame.
Republicans July 8, 2020 Texas Republicans' in-person Houston convention canceled over coronavirus Houston officials on Wednesday canceled the Texas Republican Party’s in-person convention, saying the spread of the coronavirus made it impossible to hold the event as scheduled.
Coronavirus July 7, 2020 Group of Texas sheriffs won't enforce governor's 'draconian' coronavirus mask rule Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order allowing officers to fine repeat offenders.
Texas July 7, 2020 Texas passes 10,000 confirmed new coronavirus cases in single day The record partly reflects a lag in testing results from the Fourth of July weekend.