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Tag: The Texas Standard

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Exclusive: Greg Abbott Says Republicans Are In ‘No Mood For Additional Compromise’ Over Voting Bill

Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Caroline Covington, Texas Standard

Posted on July 15, 2021 · In an interview with the Standard, the governor says he’ll call “special session after special session” until the Republican-backed legislation passes.

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Eddie Robinson Talks About His Own Path To Fatherhood On Texas Standard

Laura Rice, Texas Standard / Terri Langford, Texas Standard

Posted on June 18, 2021 · Houston Public Media’s “I See U” with Eddie Robinson focuses on racial equality and social justice.

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Gov. Abbott sues Biden administration over vaccine mandate for service members

Carson Frame, TPR

Posted on January 4, 2022 · Abbott accused the Biden administration of violating the Second Militia clause of the Constitution and undermining his commander-in-chief power.

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FEMA opening six COVID-19 testing sites in Texas

Becky Fogel, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on January 4, 2022 · The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening six COVID-19 testing sites in Texas counties with high positivity rates and growing hospitalizations. Governor Greg Abbot requested support from the Biden administration last week.

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Party Politics: Well Isn’t That Special?

Troy Schulze

Posted on October 22, 2021 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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The Financial Cost Of COVID (Sept. 20, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 20, 2021 · We hear a lot about the health impact of COVID-19. But what about what it literally ends up costing patients? From ER visits, to hospital stays, and even lost wages, we examine the cost of COVID.

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