Sarah McConnell, Reporter For The Texan

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Civil Society Lone Star Life Statewide NewsBluebonnets Signal Spring’s Arrival in Texas

Sarah McConnellMarch 20, 2020

Bluebonnet season has arrived in Texas, which can mean only thing - Spring is officially here.

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Civil Society Issues Statewide NewsGov. Abbott Issues Order Limiting Social Gatherings, Ending Dine-In at Restaurants, Closing Schools

Sarah McConnellMarch 19, 2020

Gov. Abbott announced a new executive order to help contain COVID-19 that limits social gatherings to fewer than 10 people, ends dine-in at restaurants, and closes school districts across the state.

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Civil Society Issues Local NewsBexar County Sheriff’s Office to Begin Releasing “Non-Violent” Offenders Due to Coronavirus-Spread Concerns

Brad JohnsonMarch 18, 2020

On Wednesday, the Bexar County Sheriff's office said it would release "non-violent" offenders into the community after an inmate was tested for COVID-19.

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Federal Immigration & BorderTrump Administration Bolsters Border Security Amid Concerns of Coronavirus Spreading

Sarah McConnellMarch 18, 2020

Citing concerns of the coronavirus spreading, President Trump says asylum seekers and those seeking to enter the U.S. illegally will be turned away.

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Civil Society Statewide NewsTexas Ramps Up Coronavirus Testing Capabilities With Drive-Through Centers in Major Cities

Sarah McConnellMarch 17, 2020

At a press conference on Monday, Gov. Abbott announced expanded testing capabilities for COVID-19, including drive-through testing sites across Texas.

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Civil Society Federal Statewide News Taxes & SpendingA Closer Look at What Gov. Abbott’s Disaster Declaration and President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration Mean for Texas

Sarah McConnellMarch 16, 2020

On Friday, Gov. Abbott declared a State of Disaster for all Texas counties and President Trump declared a National Emergency as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States.

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Civil Society Statewide NewsGov. Abbott Declares State of Emergency as Coronavirus Spreads to Austin and Dallas

Sarah McConnellMarch 13, 2020

As Texas ramps up efforts to fight the coronavirus, Gov. Abbott declares a state of emergency enhancing the state's ability to direct resources to hard-hit areas.

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Federal Immigration & Border IssuesSupreme Court Ruling Allows President Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy to Continue

Sarah McConnellMarch 12, 2020

Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy to continue while legal proceedings are underway.

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Civil Society Issues Statewide NewsTexas Coronavirus Precautions: Rice University Cancels In-Person Classes, North Texas Sees First Confirmed Cases

Sarah McConnellMarch 11, 2020

While Texas is currently experiencing just a handful of confirmed coronavirus cases, university and public health officials have begun taking precautions.

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Federal Immigration & Border IssuesFebruary Border Statistics Reveal Slight Increase in Apprehensions After Eight Months of Decline

Sarah McConnellMarch 10, 2020

After eight months of continuous decline at the southern border, February statistics reveal a roughly one percent increase in apprehensions while drug seizures continue to be a top issue.

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Civil Society Statewide NewsCoronavirus Update in Texas: Here’s What You Need to Know

Sarah McConnellMarch 9, 2020

As concerns over the coronavirus mount amid its continuing spread throughout the United States, here's the latest Texas news to know.

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Federal Healthcare Taxes & SpendingPresident Trump Approves $7.8 Billion in Coronavirus Emergency Funding After Swift Passage by Congress

Brad JohnsonMarch 6, 2020

The president signed the coronavirus supplemental after mounting cases and concerns over the virus have reverberated across the country.

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Civil Society Lone Star Life Statewide NewsToday in Texas History: Remembering the Alamo 184 Years Later

Sarah McConnellMarch 6, 2020

Almost two centuries have passed since the Battle of the Alamo, but Texans still honor those who gave their lives in the fight that galvanized the Texas Revolution.

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Civil Society Statewide NewsTexas Health Officials Announce First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus in Fort Bend County

Sarah McConnellMarch 5, 2020

On Wednesday, public health officials announced Texas' first confirmed case of the coronavirus in a 70-year-old patient in Fort Bend County.

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Battleground 2020 Elections 2020 State HouseJoanna Cattanach Wins Democrat Primary in Dallas Area District for Rematch Against Morgan Meyer

Sarah McConnellMarch 4, 2020

After narrowly losing to Republican incumbent Morgan Meyer in 2018 by just over 200 votes, Joanna Cattanach secured the Democratic nomination to once again go head-to-head with Meyer.

Battleground 2020 Elections 2020 FederalTroy Nehls Heads to GOP Runoff Against Kathaleen Wall, Kulkarni Secures Democratic Nomination

Sarah McConnellMarch 4, 2020

Fort Bend Sheriff Troy Nehls will face Kathaleen Wall in May's runoff. For Democrats, Sri Preston Kulkarni coasted to victory with 53 percent of the vote.

Battleground 2020 Elections 2020 State HouseJeff Cason Wins GOP Primary Outright in Bid to Succeed Conservative Firebrand Jonathan Stickland

Sarah McConnellMarch 4, 2020

With strong grassroots support, Jeff Cason won the GOP primary with 54 percent of the vote and successfully avoided a runoff against former Bedford Mayor Jim Griffin.

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Federal Immigration & BorderTrump Administration Bolsters Border Security Amid Concerns of Coronavirus Spreading

Federal Immigration & Border IssuesSupreme Court Ruling Allows President Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy to Continue

Federal Immigration & Border IssuesFebruary Border Statistics Reveal Slight Increase in Apprehensions After Eight Months of Decline

Federal Healthcare Taxes & SpendingPresident Trump Approves $7.8 Billion in Coronavirus Emergency Funding After Swift Passage by Congress

Battleground 2020 Elections 2020 State HouseJoanna Cattanach Wins Democrat Primary in Dallas Area District for Rematch Against Morgan Meyer

Battleground 2020 Elections 2020 FederalTroy Nehls Heads to GOP Runoff Against Kathaleen Wall, Kulkarni Secures Democratic Nomination

Battleground 2020 Elections 2020 State HouseJeff Cason Wins GOP Primary Outright in Bid to Succeed Conservative Firebrand Jonathan Stickland

Battleground 2020 Elections 2020 FederalRep. Kay Granger Fends Off Conservative Challenger Chris Putnam

Battleground 2020 Elections 2020Super Tuesday 2020: What to Watch in Texas Tonight