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Texas border officials worry that Greg Abbott’s order to increase vehicle inspections will hurt local economies

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republicans, announced he's replacing a top general to run Operation Lone Star, his controversial border operation. The mission has faced a bevy of bipartisan criticism.

Federal unemployment benefits end for Texans on Saturday Federal unemployment benefits end for Texans on Saturday According to the Texas Workforce Commission, the end of federal unemployment eligibility means that hundreds of thousands of Texans will see a pay cut. AUSTIN, Texas - Starting June 26, Texans will no longer be eligible for federal unemployment benefits. Gov. Greg Abbottannounced in May that Texas would withdraw from the program ahead of the September expiration date. Glenn Hamer, P...

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By Regina Park Mar 8, 2021 COVID-19 restrictions will soon be lifted in the state of Texas and business owners are already feeling the effects. Patrons at a Mexican restaurant in Houston threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on workers who wouldn’t take their masks off on the job.  “This has been ongoing through COVID,” Steven O’Sullivan, one of the owners of Cantina Barba, told “We’ve had threats of calling ICE,” he said. “I had one guy just stand the...

Some Central Texas school districts choose to keep mask policies Some Central Texas school districts choose to keep mask policies School districts in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties are choosing to keep their mask policies in place even after the statewide mandate is lifted. Tuesdays announcement from Gov. Abbott left Austin ISD parents like Sharyn Vane worried that her children’s district would opt out of mask-wearing at school. "It felt like we were really getting close to seeing the...

Austin elevated to Stage 5 restrictions - what does that mean? By Kacey Bowen Austin elevated to Stage 5 restrictions - what does that mean? Officials stressed that people should approach the holidays with a new and open mindset about how to spend their time, but still follow the guidelines. AUSTIN, Texas - As hospitalizations and COVID-19 cases continue to increase, Austin-Travis County has now moved into Stage 5 for the COVID-19 risk assessment. "In this stage we’re seeing so much community...