A new report argues that the "pandemic could have been prevented" if the Chinese Communist Party and the World Health Organization had followed proper protocol with the coronavirus outbreak.
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Daniel Friend is a reporter for The Texan. He participated in a Great Books program at Azusa Pacific University and graduated in 2019 with a degree in Political Science. He has studied C.S. Lewis’s science fiction trilogy and in his spare time you might find him writing his own novel partly inspired by the series.
Statewide NewsGovernor Abbott Walks Back Face Mask Mandate, Says Businesses Can Be Fined
Daniel FriendJune 17, 2020
Although his previous order prohibited localities from imposing fines for not wearing face masks, Abbott now says that businesses can be fined for failing to mandate their use.
IssuesLocal NewsBexar County Judge Nelson Wolff Issues Executive Order Mandating Masks
Daniel FriendJune 17, 2020
Challenging Governor Abbott, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff is requiring businesses to mandate face coverings for employees and customers or face fines.
HealthcareStatewide NewsGovernor Abbott Says Texas Coronavirus Hospitalizations Are Still Under Control
Daniel FriendJune 16, 2020
According to Governor Abbott, hospitals still have the capacity to support more patients and respond to a surge of coronavirus cases despite the growing number of hospitalizations.
Immigration & BorderSouthern Border Apprehensions Increase 27 Percent in May
Daniel FriendJune 15, 2020
After reaching a low in April, monthly southern border encounters in May increased by 27 percent with 23,118 total apprehensions and inadmissibles.
Civil SocietyElections 2020FederalA List of Texas Congressional Members’ Stances on Defunding the Police
Brad JohnsonJune 15, 2020
The Texan asked Texas' federal delegation to state their position on whether they support proposals falling under the umbrella call to "defund the police."
Civil SocietyAbortion Advocacy Group Sues Right to Life of East Texas for Defamation
Daniel FriendJune 12, 2020
Several pro-choice organizations are filing lawsuits alleging that being called a "criminal organization" is defamatory. The pro-life defendants maintain that the claim is legally accurate.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsA List of Texas State Representatives’ Stances on Defunding the Police
McKenzie TaylorJune 12, 2020
The Texan asked Texas House members to state their position on whether they support proposals falling under the umbrella call to "defund the police."
Civil SocietyLocal NewsAustin Approves Contract to Assist Women Receiving Abortions
Daniel FriendJune 11, 2020
After approving a budget amendment last year, the Austin City Council is moving forward on a contract to support women seeking abortions.
Civil SocietyState SenateStatewide NewsA List of Texas State Senators’ Stances on Defunding the Police
McKenzie TaylorJune 11, 2020
The Texan asked Texas Senate members to state their position on whether they support proposals falling under the umbrella call to "defund the police."
Local NewsStatewide NewsTexas Supreme Court Denies Petition to Review Austin Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Daniel FriendJune 11, 2020
The decision from the Texas Supreme Court leaves in place a ruling from an appellate court that found Austin's paid sick leave ordinance unconstitutional.
Local NewsHood County Declares Itself “Sanctuary County for All Businesses”
Daniel FriendJune 10, 2020
After tabling a more strongly-worded resolution in April, the Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution declaring itself a "Sanctuary County for all businesses."
FederalU.S. Senate Unanimously Confirms Texas Tech Alumnus as Chief of U.S. Air Force
Daniel FriendJune 9, 2020
Gen. Charles Q. Brown was unanimously confirmed to be the next chief of staff for the U.S. Air Force by the Senate, making him the first African-American to be confirmed as a military chief.
Local NewsStephens County Allows Businesses to Open at Maximum Capacity, Following Eastland County
Daniel FriendJune 9, 2020
After Eastland County passed a similar resolution last week, Stephens County passed a resolution declaring all businesses as "essential," and encouraged businesses to open at maximum capacity.
Battleground 2020FederalStatewide NewsMJ Hegar and Royce West Debate for Democratic Nomination to Challenge Sen. John Cornyn
Daniel FriendJune 8, 2020
On Saturday evening, the two Democratic U.S. Senate candidates, MJ Hegar and Royce West, participated in a debate, covering topics ranging from police brutality to the legalization of marijuana.
Based on the number of background checks conducted, gun sales in Texas remained at record highs throughout May as some coronavirus lockdown measures remained in place.
Statewide NewsGOP County Chairs Under Fire for Sharing George Floyd Conspiracy Theory
Daniel FriendJune 5, 2020
Some Republican leaders are calling for the resignation of Bexar County GOP Chair Cynthia Brehm after she and a few other county chairs shared a conspiratorial post about George Floyd's death.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsArmed Lubbock Man Arrested at Protest After Suggesting Threats Against Trump Supporters on Social Media
Daniel FriendJune 4, 2020
A Lubbock man has been charged for making interstate threats after allegedly shouting "President Trump must die," and suggesting that he planned to obtain gun parts to "off racists and MAGA people."
FederalIssuesSenate Confirms Nomination of Drew Tipton for Texas’ Southern District Court
Daniel FriendJune 4, 2020
Drew Tipton, an attorney from the Houston area, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a federal judge for the Southern District Court of Texas.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsEastland County Becomes First ‘Sanctuary County for All Businesses’ in Texas
Daniel FriendJune 4, 2020
The commissioners court of Eastland County passed a resolution declaring all businesses as essential and saying that they would not enforce state regulations saying otherwise.