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George Floyd Act Mostly Fails In Texas Legislature, After Being ‘Chopped Up’ Into Smaller Bills

Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Caroline Covington, Texas Standard

Posted on May 26, 2021 · Opposition to the omnibus bill’s provisions came mostly from police unions who fought against the removal of “qualified immunity” that protects officers from civil lawsuits.

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Houston Area Fared Worse Than The Rest Of Texas During The Winter Storm, Report Says

Emily Jaroszewski, HPM Intern

Posted on April 8, 2021 · Sixty-six people also died in Harris County alone, accounting for nearly one-third of the almost 200 deaths attributed to the storm, according to the report.

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New Study Says More Than 40% Of Texans Don’t Want Or Aren’t Sure About A COVID-19 Vaccine

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on February 2, 2021 · More than 40% of Texans say they will get vaccinated once they are able to do so.

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Survey Reveals Texans’ Opinions On How To Fund Public Schools, As Legislative Session Nears Close

Davis Land

Posted on May 21, 2019 · Views tend to differ between demographics.

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Shipley sells ‘Cougar Paw’ donuts in show of support for Houston in NCAA tournament

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Posted on March 23, 2023 · The Houston-based doughnut shop temporarily renamed its bear claw at the suggestion of a Twitter user.

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