Salon owner who defied order released from jail
The governor eliminated confinement as punishment for breaking COVID-19 orders.
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Salon owner gets week in jail for refusing to close business
Last month, Shelley Luther, owner of Hot Mess Enterprises, publicly tore up a cease-and-desist letter during a protest against stay-at-home orders.
Texas governor announces hair salons will reopen May 8
The announcement came as Texas recorded more than 2,000 coronavirus cases over May 2 and May 3, the most the state has seen in a two-day period since the coronavirus crisis began.
Some Texas movie theaters reopen
Some small theaters have chosen to reopen — with heightened security measures in place.
Texas to partially reopen Friday despite virus testing concerns
One Texas doctor said forging ahead on the path to opening the economy without focusing on lowering the amount of cases would just lead to more infection.
Texas governor announces initial plan to reopen economy
If the phased plan works, Abbott will announce on April 27 if he will lift the statewide stay-at-home mandate and allow restaurants, bars and theaters to open with social distancing in place.
Man who shot church gunman receives Texas' highest civilian honor
Jack Wilson, the 71-year-old volunteer security guard who said he killed the gunman with a single shot, was honored Monday for his heroism.
Texas will reject new refugees under Trump executive order
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees.
Rihanna, Meek Mill join calls to halt Texas inmate's execution
Kim Kardashian West and a growing list of celebrities have voiced support for Rodney Reed
Mounting calls to halt inmate's execution who maintains innocence
Rodney Reed says he was having a secret affair with Stacey Stites, but has long maintained innocence in her murder
Texas governor issues executive orders after two mass shootings
The orders aim to stop potential mass shooters through strengthening reporting techniques
Looser gun laws in Texas begin one day after mass shooting
The new laws make it easier to have guns in public places including schools, apartment buildings and places of worship
Texas governor admits "mistakes" in immigration rhetoric
Abbott had sent a fundraising mailer that called on supporters to "defend Texas" from illegal immigration
"Save Chick-fil-A law" signed by Texas governor bans "adverse actions" against companies because of religious views
The new law comes after San Antonio barred the fast-food chain from its airport because of its LGBTQ views
Texas sending another 1,000 National Guard troops to border
The new deployment will bring the total number of Guard members on the Texas border to more than 2,000
Texas bans counties from doing business with Planned Parenthood
The law, which takes effect Sept. 1, would prohibit the city of Austin from leasing a building to Planned Parenthood
Embattled Texas elections chief David Whitley resigns
Democrats for months have said Whitley lost their trust and resisted appeals to reconsider
Oldest U.S. World War II veteran dies at 112
Overton once said that one secret to his long life was smoking cigars and drinking whiskey, which he often was found doing on the porch of his Austin home
Texas gov. unveils school safety plan in wake of deadly shooting
Strategies include increased presence of law enforcement officers at schools and more mental health screening for students
Texas school shooting unlikely to bring gun restrictions in state
Gov. Greg Abbott's call to do "more than just pray" for the victims comes in a state that has fully embraced its gun culture
Gov. vows "Texas justice" for parents accused of beating daughter for refusing arranged marriage
Police announced Monday they had found Maarib Al Hishmawi, who had been missing since January, and arrested her parents for abuse
Series of bombs left in packages puts Austin on edge
Monday's package bombing was the third in 10 days; a 17-year-old was killed, 75-year-old woman was severely injured
How to watch the Texas primaries
Your guide to watching the Texas primary results roll in Tuesday March 6, 2018
Gov. to decide fate of killer forgiven by his father, who survived deadly attack on family
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles made the unanimous recommendation that Gov. Abbott commute Thomas "Bart" Whitaker's death sentence
Judge: Over 250 say they were abused by disgraced sports doc
Larry Nassar faces another long prison sentence for molesting female gymnasts
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders
Ukraine still can't intercept drones due to Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says
On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"
Pope Leo discharged from hospital on Saturday, four days after surgery
EU diplomats say they were attacked by settlers in West Bank
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
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