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Texas Becomes 1st State To Surpass 1 Million COVID-19 Cases

Paul J. Weber, AP / JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press

Posted on November 11, 2020 · Texas leaders gave no indication of forthcoming restrictions as the state passed the grim milestone and recorded more than 10,800 new cases on Tuesday, which set a new daily record and is the highest since July.

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Gov. Abbott Says Texas Facing ‘Massive’ COVID-19 Outbreak

JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press

Posted on June 24, 2020 · Abbott said some new local restrictions may be needed to protect hospital space for new patients.

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Top Law Enforcement Official In Texas Accused Of Rape, Fired

JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press

Posted on August 1, 2019 · John Jones, a former Navy SEAL, was chief of intelligence and counterterrorism for the Texas Department of Public Safety until his arrest and firing on Tuesday.

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Santa Fe Survivors Share Their Stories With Greg Abbott

JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press / Claire Mcinerny, KUT

Posted on May 25, 2018 · 'We Weren't Surprised': Santa Fe Students Say Schools Need More Police Presence

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Hunt For Austin Bomber Frustrated Police Before Breakthrough

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Posted on March 22, 2018 · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said police were able to monitor Conditt and his movements for about 24 hours before his death

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UPDATE: Vice President Says Texas Church Gunman, Air Force At Fault In Tragedy

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Posted on November 8, 2017 · Authorities aimed to conclude the crime-scene investigation at the church by Wednesday evening

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Baylor University Settles Lawsuit With Woman Who Alleged Sexual Assault

JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press

Posted on July 7, 2017 · The student had accused the Texas school of fostering a "hunting ground for sexual predators" and mishandling her alleged attack in 2015.

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Texas Senate Approves ‘Religious Refusal’ Adoption Measure

JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press

Posted on May 22, 2017 · Texas' Republican-controlled Senate approved a bill early Monday that allows publicly funded foster care and adoption agencies to refuse to place children with non-Christian, unmarried or gay prospective parents because of religious objections.

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Police: Suspect In Texas Stabbings Had Mental Health Trouble

JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press

Posted on May 3, 2017 · The man suspected of stabbing four students at the University of Texas, one fatally, suffered from mental health troubles and had been involuntarily committed for treatment in another city, authorities said Tuesday.

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Police: Motive Unclear For University of Texas Stabbings

JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press

Posted on May 2, 2017 · A student with a large hunting knife stabbed at least four people on the University of Texas campus, killing one and seriously wounding the others before surrendering to police, authorities said.

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Texas To Launch Massive Youth-Athlete Concussion Study

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Posted on December 12, 2016 · Texas is about to launch what state officials believe is the nation's largest effort to track brain injuries among middle and high school athletes.

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