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Election 2020

Royce West Has Won Police Reforms In The Past. Is It Enough To Win A U.S. Senate Seat?

Posted on July 1, 2020 · State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) is vying for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. And with views on police violence changing, his record on the issue could help him win supporters in the Democratic primary runoff on July 14.

Texas

In Texas Cities, Protests Over Police Violence Lead To Clashes

Posted on June 1, 2020 · Despite some violent encounters between police and protesters Friday night, Houston's weekend of protests was largely peaceful compared to other cities.

News

In Large Texas Cities, Access To Coronavirus Testing May Depend On Where You Live

Posted on May 27, 2020 · An NPR investigation shows that black and Latino neighborhoods in four large Texas cities have fewer coronavirus testing sites, leaving communities blind to potential COVID-19 outbreaks.