Texas GOP bets on hard right turn amid changing demographics
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republicans in America's largest conservative state for years racked up victories under the slogan “Keep Texas Red,” a pledge to quash a coming blue wave that Democrats argued was inevitable given shifting demographics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP bets on hard right turn amid changing demographics
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republicans in America's largest conservative state for years racked up victories under the slogan “Keep Texas Red,” a pledge to quash a coming blue wave that Democrats argued was inevitable given shifting demographics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP bets on hard right turn amid changing demographics
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republicans in America's largest conservative state for years racked up victories under the slogan “Keep Texas Red,” a pledge to quash a coming blue wave that Democrats argued was inevitable given shifting demographics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP bets on hard right turn amid changing demographics
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republicans in America's largest conservative state for years racked up victories under the slogan “Keep Texas Red,” a pledge to quash a coming blue wave that Democrats argued was inevitable given shifting demographics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Origin story of the Texas law that could upend Roe v. Wade
The road to a Texas law that bans most abortions in the state, sidestepping for now the Supreme Court's landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, began in a town called Waskom, population 1,600.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Origin story of the Texas law that could upend Roe v. Wade
The road to a Texas law that bans most abortions in the state, sidestepping for now the Supreme Court's landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, began in a town called Waskom, population 1,600.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Origin story of the Texas law that could upend Roe v. Wade
The road to a Texas law that bans most abortions in the state, sidestepping for now the Supreme Court's landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, began in a town called Waskom, population 1,600.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Origin story of the Texas law that could upend Roe v. Wade
The road to a Texas law that bans most abortions in the state, sidestepping for now the Supreme Court's landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, began in a town called Waskom, population 1,600.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas law barring most abortions has origins in tiny Waskom
The road to a Texas law that bans most abortions in the state, sidestepping for now the Supreme Court's landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, began in a town called Waskom, population 1,600.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas bans most abortions, with high court mum on appeal
The nation's most far-reaching curb on abortions since they were legalized a half-century ago took effect Wednesday in Texas, with the Supreme Court silent on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas bans most abortions, with high court mum on appeal
The nation's most far-reaching curb on abortions since they were legalized a half-century ago took effect Wednesday in Texas, with the Supreme Court silent on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas bans most abortions, with high court mum on appeal
The nation's most far-reaching curb on abortions since they were legalized a half-century ago took effect Wednesday in Texas, with the Supreme Court silent on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas bans most abortions, with high court mum on appeal
The nation's most far-reaching curb on abortions since they were legalized a half-century ago took effect Wednesday in Texas, with the Supreme Court silent on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas 6-week abortion ban takes effect, with high court mum
A Texas law banning most abortions in the state took effect Wednesday, with the Supreme Court silent on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP advances voting bill after Democrats’ holdout ends
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans advanced new voting restrictions Thursday night after months of protests by Democrats, who after returning from a 38-day walkout are now all but out of ways to stop a bill that includes a ban on drive-thru voting and would empower poll watchers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP advances voting bill after Democrats’ holdout ends
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans advanced new voting restrictions Thursday night after months of protests by Democrats, who after returning from a 38-day walkout are now all but out of ways to stop a bill that includes a ban on drive-thru voting and would empower poll watchers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP advances voting bill after Democrats’ holdout ends
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans advanced new voting restrictions Thursday night after months of protests by Democrats, who after returning from a 38-day walkout are now all but out of ways to stop a bill that includes a ban on drive-thru voting and would empower poll watchers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP advances voting bill after Democrats’ holdout ends
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans advanced new voting restrictions Thursday night after months of protests by Democrats, who after returning from a 38-day walkout are now all but out of ways to stop a bill that includes a ban on drive-thru voting and would empower poll watchers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats return, end 38-day holdout over voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A standoff in Texas over new voting restrictions that gridlocked the state Capitol for 38 consecutive days ended Thursday when some Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C., dropped their holdout, paving the way for Republicans to resume pushing an elections overhaul.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats return, end 38-day holdout over voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A standoff in Texas over new voting restrictions that gridlocked the state Capitol for 38 consecutive days ended Thursday when some Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C., dropped their holdout, paving the way for Republicans to resume pushing an elections overhaul.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats return, end 38-day holdout over voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A standoff in Texas over new voting restrictions that gridlocked the state Capitol for 38 consecutive days ended Thursday when some Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C., dropped their holdout, paving the way for Republicans to resume pushing an elections overhaul.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas governor tests positive for COVID-19, in 'good health'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to his office, who said the Republican is in good health and experiencing no symptoms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats return, end 38-day holdout over voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A standoff in Texas over new voting restrictions that gridlocked the state Capitol for 38 consecutive days ended Thursday when some Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C., dropped their holdout, paving the way for Republicans to resume pushing an elections overhaul.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Texas governor tests positive for COVID-19, in 'good health'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to his office, who said the Republican is in good health and experiencing no symptoms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas governor tests positive for COVID-19, in 'good health'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to his office, who said the Republican is in good health and experiencing no symptoms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas governor tests positive for COVID-19, in 'good health'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to his office, who said the Republican is in good health and experiencing no symptoms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas law enforcement enlisted to end Democrats' holdout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans enlisted the help of law enforcement for the first time Thursday to force the return of Democratic legislators who fled the state a month ago to block new voting restrictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas law enforcement enlisted to end Democrats' holdout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans enlisted the help of law enforcement for the first time Thursday to force the return of Democratic legislators who fled the state a month ago to block new voting restrictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas law enforcement enlisted to end Democrats' holdout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans enlisted the help of law enforcement for the first time Thursday to force the return of Democratic legislators who fled the state a month ago to block new voting restrictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas law enforcement enlisted to end Democrats' holdout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans enlisted the help of law enforcement for the first time Thursday to force the return of Democratic legislators who fled the state a month ago to block new voting restrictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas senator ends 15-hour filibuster over GOP voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas state senator ended a 15-hour filibuster Thursday in the Democrats' latest defiance over new voting restrictions, but it only delayed Republicans who went on to approve the sweeping elections bill just minutes after she wearily left the floor.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas senator ends 15-hour filibuster, voting bill passes
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas state senator ended a 15-hour filibuster Thursday morning in the Democrats' latest defiance over a sweeping GOP voting measure, which then passed just minutes after she wearily left the floor.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats continue holdout, don’t show for new session
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats still refused to return to the state Capitol on Saturday as Gov. Greg Abbott began a third attempt at passing new election laws, prolonging a monthslong standoff that ramped up in July when dozens of Democratic state lawmakers left the state and hunkered down …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats continue holdout, don’t show for new session
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats still refused to return to the state Capitol on Saturday as Gov. Greg Abbott began a third attempt at passing new election laws, prolonging a monthslong standoff that ramped up in July when dozens of Democratic state lawmakers left the state and hunkered down …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats continue holdout, don’t show for new session
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats still refused to return to the state Capitol on Saturday as Gov. Greg Abbott began a third attempt at passing new election laws, prolonging a monthslong standoff that ramped up in July when dozens of Democratic state lawmakers left the state and hunkered down …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats continue holdout, don’t show for new session
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats still refused to return to the state Capitol on Saturday as Gov. Greg Abbott began a third attempt at passing new election laws, prolonging a monthslong standoff that ramped up in July when dozens of Democratic state lawmakers left the state and hunkered down …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Judge blocks Texas troopers from stopping migrant transports
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Judge blocks Texas troopers from stopping migrant transports
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Judge blocks Texas troopers from stopping migrant transports
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Judge blocks Texas troopers from stopping migrant transports
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
GOP’s Jake Ellzey wins US House seat over Trump-backed rival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Jake Ellzey of Texas won a U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over a rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement power since leaving office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
GOP’s Jake Ellzey wins US House seat over Trump-backed rival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Jake Ellzey of Texas won a U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over a rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement power since leaving office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
GOP’s Jake Ellzey wins US House seat over Trump-backed rival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Jake Ellzey of Texas won a U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over a rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement power since leaving office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
GOP’s Jake Ellzey wins US House seat over Trump-backed rival
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Jake Ellzey of Texas won a U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over a rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement power since leaving office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats see walkout as the way out of party slump
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jasmine Crockett, a Black civil rights lawyer and one of the youngest lawmakers in Texas, was just a few months into her first term in the Legislature when Republicans were on the cusp of passing new limits on when and how Texans could vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats see walkout as the way out of party slump
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jasmine Crockett, a Black civil rights lawyer and one of the youngest lawmakers in Texas, was just a few months into her first term in the Legislature when Republicans were on the cusp of passing new limits on when and how Texans could vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats see walkout as the way out of party slump
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jasmine Crockett, a Black civil rights lawyer and one of the youngest lawmakers in Texas, was just a few months into her first term in the Legislature when Republicans were on the cusp of passing new limits on when and how Texans could vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats see walkout as the way out of party slump
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jasmine Crockett, a Black civil rights lawyer and one of the youngest lawmakers in Texas, was just a few months into her first term in the Legislature when Republicans were on the cusp of passing new limits on when and how Texans could vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats see walkout as the way out of party slump
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jasmine Crockett, a Black civil rights lawyer and one of the youngest lawmakers in Texas, was just a few months into her first term in the Legislature when Republicans were on the cusp of passing new limits on when and how Texans could vote.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Time on their side, Texas GOP waits for Democrats to return
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — On Day 3 of Texas Democrats hunkering down in Washington to block tighter voting laws, Republicans back home settled into a new routine that boils down to turning the Democrats' gambit into yet another advantage for the GOP in 2022.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Time on their side, Texas GOP waits for Democrats to return
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — On Day 3 of Texas Democrats hunkering down in Washington to block tighter voting laws, Republicans back home settled into a new routine that boils down to turning the Democrats' gambit into yet another advantage for the GOP in 2022.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats dig in after exodus; GOP threatens arrest
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats who hurriedly took off to Washington to block sweeping new election laws urged Congress on Tuesday to quickly pass legislation protecting voting rights, while Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatened them with arrest the moment they return.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Time on their side, Texas GOP waits for Democrats to return
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — On Day 3 of Texas Democrats hunkering down in Washington to block tighter voting laws, Republicans back home settled into a new routine that boils down to turning the Democrats' gambit into yet another advantage for the GOP in 2022.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats leave state to try to stop GOP voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats in the Texas Legislature bolted Monday for Washington, and said they were ready to remain there for weeks in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Time on their side, Texas GOP waits for Democrats to return
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — On Day 3 of Texas Democrats hunkering down in Washington to block tighter voting laws, Republicans back home settled into a new routine that boils down to turning the Democrats' gambit into yet another advantage for the GOP in 2022.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats dig in after exodus; GOP threatens arrest
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats who hurriedly took off to Washington to block sweeping new election laws urged Congress on Tuesday to quickly pass legislation protecting voting rights, while Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatened them with arrest the moment they return.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP advances voting restrictions as hundreds push back
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans advanced bills Sunday that would make voting harder in a state that already has some of the nation's toughest restrictions after hundreds spoke against the proposals — with some waiting to speak for almost 24 hours.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats leave state to try to stop GOP voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats in the Texas Legislature bolted Monday for Washington, and said they were ready to remain there for weeks in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats dig in after exodus; GOP threatens arrest
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats who hurriedly took off to Washington to block sweeping new election laws urged Congress on Tuesday to quickly pass legislation protecting voting rights, while Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatened them with arrest the moment they return.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Some Texas Democrats ready to walk as GOP digs in on voting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The possibility of Texas Democrats staging a second walkout to again stop one of America's most restrictive new voting measures grew louder Saturday, as hundreds of people waited hours to rail against the GOP's plan in the largest turnout this year at the state Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP advances voting restrictions as hundreds push back
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans advanced bills Sunday that would make voting harder in a state that already has some of the nation's toughest restrictions after hundreds spoke against the proposals — with some waiting to speak for almost 24 hours.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats leave state to try to stop GOP voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats in the Texas Legislature bolted Monday for Washington, and said they were ready to remain there for weeks in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats leave state to try to stop GOP voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats in the Texas Legislature bolted Monday for Washington, and said they were ready to remain there for weeks in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats leaving state to stop GOP voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats in the Texas Legislature on Monday began bolting for Washington, D.C., and said they were ready to remain there for weeks in a second revolt against a GOP overhaul of election laws, forcing a dramatic new showdown over voting rights in America.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas Democrats plan to leave state to stop GOP voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats in the Texas Legislature were planning Monday to leave the state for Washington, D.C., in a second revolt against a GOP overhaul of election laws, creating another dramatic showdown over voting rights in America.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Some Texas Democrats ready to walk as GOP digs in on voting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The possibility of Texas Democrats staging a second walkout to again stop one of America's most restrictive new voting measures grew louder Saturday, as hundreds of people waited hours to rail against the GOP's plan in the largest turnout this year at the state Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP advances voting restrictions as hundreds push back
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans advanced bills Sunday that would make voting harder in a state that already has some of the nation's toughest restrictions after hundreds spoke against the proposals — with some waiting to speak for almost 24 hours.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP advances voting restrictions as hundreds push back
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans advanced bills Sunday that would make voting harder in a state that already has some of the nation's toughest restrictions after hundreds spoke against the proposals — with some waiting to speak for almost 24 hours.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Some Texas Democrats ready to walk as GOP digs in on voting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The possibility of Texas Democrats staging a second walkout to again stop one of America's most restrictive new voting measures grew louder Saturday, as hundreds of people waited hours to rail against the GOP's plan in the largest turnout this year at the state Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Some Texas Democrats ready to walk as GOP digs in on voting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The possibility of Texas Democrats staging a second walkout to again stop one of America's most restrictive new voting measures grew louder Saturday, as hundreds of people waited hours to rail against the GOP's plan in the largest turnout this year at the state Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
George P. Bush running for attorney general in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George P. Bush on Wednesday launched his next political move: a run for Texas attorney general in 2022 that puts the scion of a Republican dynasty against a GOP incumbent shadowed by securities fraud charges and an FBI investigation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
George P. Bush running for attorney general in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George P. Bush on Wednesday launched his next political move: a run for Texas attorney general in 2022 that puts the scion of a Republican dynasty against a GOP incumbent shadowed by securities fraud charges and an FBI investigation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP to revive voting bill, Democrats plot next move
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans pressed ahead with their push for tougher election laws Tuesday, vowing to ensure Democrats' weekend victory over one of the most restrictive voting measures in the country would only be temporary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
George P. Bush running for attorney general in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George P. Bush on Wednesday launched his next political move: a run for Texas attorney general in 2022 that puts the scion of a Republican dynasty against a GOP incumbent shadowed by securities fraud charges and an FBI investigation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
'Leave the building': Texas walkout escalates voting battles
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Midnight was coming fast. Any moment now, the Texas House of Representatives would sign off on one of the most restrictive new voting laws in America.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Dems walk, stop Texas GOP's sweeping voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S., leaving Republicans with no choice but to abandon a midnight deadline and declare the legislative …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP to revive voting bill, Democrats plot next move
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans pressed ahead with their push for tougher election laws Tuesday, vowing to ensure Democrats' weekend victory over one of the most restrictive voting measures in the country would only be temporary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
George P. Bush running for attorney general in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George P. Bush on Wednesday launched his next political move: a run for Texas attorney general in 2022 that puts the scion of a Republican dynasty against a GOP incumbent shadowed by securities fraud charges and an FBI investigation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP puts final touches on sweeping voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans dug in Saturday for a final weekend vote on some of the most restrictive new voting laws in the U.S., putting the last touches on a sweeping bill that would eliminate drive-thru voting, empower partisan poll watchers and limit voting on Sundays, when many …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
'Leave the building': Texas walkout escalates voting battles
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Midnight was coming fast. Any moment now, the Texas House of Representatives would sign off on one of the most restrictive new voting laws in America.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Dems walk, stop Texas GOP's sweeping voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S., leaving Republicans with no choice but to abandon a midnight deadline and declare the legislative …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP to revive voting bill, Democrats plot next move
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans pressed ahead with their push for tougher election laws Tuesday, vowing to ensure Democrats' weekend victory over one of the most restrictive voting measures in the country would only be temporary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP's strict voting bill on the verge of final vote
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Legislature was on the verge Sunday of signing off on some of the most restrictive voting measures in the U.S., putting the GOP on the brink of a major victory in their nationwide effort to tighten voting access following the 2020 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP to revive voting bill, Democrats plot next move
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans pressed ahead with their push for tougher election laws Tuesday, vowing to ensure Democrats' weekend victory over one of the most restrictive voting measures in the country would only be temporary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
'Leave the building': Texas walkout escalates voting battles
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Midnight was coming fast. Any moment now, the Texas House of Representatives would sign off on one of the most restrictive new voting laws in America.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP puts final touches on sweeping voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans dug in Saturday for a final weekend vote on some of the most restrictive new voting laws in the U.S., putting the last touches on a sweeping bill that would eliminate drive-thru voting, empower partisan poll watchers and limit voting on Sundays, when many …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Dems walk, stop Texas GOP's sweeping voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S., leaving Republicans with no choice but to abandon a midnight deadline and declare the legislative …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP's strict voting bill on the verge of final vote
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Legislature was on the verge Sunday of signing off on some of the most restrictive voting measures in the U.S., putting the GOP on the brink of a major victory in their nationwide effort to tighten voting access following the 2020 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP puts final touches on sweeping voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans dug in Saturday for a final weekend vote on some of the most restrictive new voting laws in the U.S., putting the last touches on a sweeping bill that would eliminate drive-thru voting, empower partisan poll watchers and limit voting on Sundays, when many …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Dems walk, stop Texas GOP's sweeping voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S., leaving Republicans with no choice but to abandon a midnight deadline and declare the legislative …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP's strict voting bill on the verge of final vote
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Legislature was on the verge Sunday of signing off on some of the most restrictive voting measures in the U.S., putting the GOP on the brink of a major victory in their nationwide effort to tighten voting access following the 2020 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Dems walk, stop Texas GOP's sweeping voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A restrictive voting bill in Texas that was on the verge of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk failed to pass Sunday night after Democrats walked out of the House chamber before a midnight deadline.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP's strict voting bill on the verge of final vote
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Legislature was on the verge Sunday of signing off on some of the most restrictive voting measures in the U.S., putting the GOP on the brink of a major victory in their nationwide effort to tighten voting access following the 2020 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP's new voting restrictions on verge of approval
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republicans in the Texas Senate muscled one of the most restrictive new voting laws in the U.S. to the cusp of the governor's desk early Sunday, approving fewer ways to cast a ballot and more criminal penalties after rushing the bill to the floor in the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP puts final touches on sweeping voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans dug in Saturday for a final weekend vote on some of the most restrictive new voting laws in the U.S., putting the last touches on a sweeping bill that would eliminate drive-thru voting, empower partisan poll watchers and limit voting on Sundays, when many …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas GOP puts final touches on sweeping voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans dug in Saturday for a final weekend vote on some of the most restrictive new voting laws in the U.S., putting the last touches on a sweeping bill that would eliminate drive-thru voting, empower partisan poll watchers and limit voting on Sundays, when many …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Could Beto be back? O'Rourke mulling bid for Texas governor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — There’s no road trip, no soul searching. No beard or blogging. But
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Could Beto be back? O'Rourke mulling bid for Texas governor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — There’s no road trip, no soul searching. No beard or blogging. But
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Could Beto be back? O'Rourke mulling bid for Texas governor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — There’s no road trip, no soul searching. No beard or blogging. But
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Texas governor signs law banning abortions early as 6 weeks
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a law that bans abortions in Texas before many women even know they are pregnant and differs singularly from similar efforts nationwide: leaving enforcement to private citizens, who can sue doctors or anyone who helps a woman get an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Texas governor signs law banning abortions early as 6 weeks
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a law that bans abortions in Texas before many women even know they are pregnant and differs singularly from similar efforts nationwide: leaving enforcement to private citizens, who can sue doctors or anyone who helps a woman get an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Texas governor signs law banning abortions early as 6 weeks
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a law that bans abortions in Texas before many women even know they are pregnant and differs singularly from similar efforts nationwide: leaving enforcement to private citizens, who can sue doctors or anyone who helps a woman get an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Republican Susan Wright makes US House runoff in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Susan Wright of Texas, the widow of the first member of Congress to die after contracting COVID-19, advanced to a U.S. House runoff for her late husband’s seat Saturday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Texas voters head back to polls after congressman's death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The widow of a Texas congressman who died after contracting COVID-19 carried Donald Trump's endorsement into a special election Saturday, while Democrats and GOP critics of the former president hoped voters would instead send a surprising message to the rest of the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Republican Susan Wright makes US House runoff in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Susan Wright of Texas, the widow of the first member of Congress to die after contracting COVID-19, advanced to a U.S. House runoff for her late husband’s seat Saturday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Republican Susan Wright makes US House runoff in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Susan Wright of Texas, the widow of the first member of Congress to die after contracting COVID-19, advanced to a U.S. House runoff for her late husband’s seat Saturday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Texas voters head back to polls after congressman's death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The widow of a Texas congressman who died after contracting COVID-19 carried Donald Trump's endorsement into a special election Saturday, while Democrats and GOP critics of the former president hoped voters would instead send a surprising message to the rest of the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Republican Susan Wright makes US House runoff in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Susan Wright of Texas, the widow of the first member of Congress to die after contracting COVID-19, advanced to a U.S. House runoff for her late husband’s seat Saturday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Texas voters head back to polls after congressman's death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The widow of a Texas congressman who died after contracting COVID-19 carried Donald Trump's endorsement into a special election Saturday, while Democrats and GOP critics of the former president hoped voters would instead send a surprising message to the rest of the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Texas voters head back to polls after congressman's death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The widow of a Texas congressman who died after contracting COVID-19 carried Donald Trump's endorsement into a special election Saturday, while Democrats and GOP critics of the former president hoped voters would instead send a surprising message to the rest of the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Floyd killing has prompted state reforms, but not everywhere
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Floyd killing has prompted state reforms, but not everywhere
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Floyd killing has prompted state reforms, but not everywhere
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Floyd killing has prompted state reforms, but not everywhere
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George Floyd's killing last year and the protests that followed led to a wave of police reforms in dozens of states, from changes in use-of-force policies to greater accountability for officers. At the same time, lawmakers in a handful of states have had success addressing racial …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
No evidence migrants at border significantly spreading virus
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As he ended Texas’ coronavirus restrictions Wednesday over the objections of public health officials, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has tried shifting concern about the virus' spread to migrants with COVID-19 crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, though without evidence they are a significant factor.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
No evidence migrants at border significantly spreading virus
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As he ended Texas’ coronavirus restrictions Wednesday over the objections of public health officials, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has tried shifting concern about the virus' spread to migrants with COVID-19 crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, though without evidence they are a significant factor.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
No evidence migrants at border significantly spreading virus
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As he ended Texas’ coronavirus restrictions Wednesday over the objections of public health officials, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has tried shifting concern about the virus' spread to migrants with COVID-19 crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, though without evidence they are a significant factor.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Texas schools, stores divided on masks as mandate ends
DALLAS (AP) — The end of Texas' mask mandate is giving Lucy Alanis second thoughts about one of her occasional indulgences during the coronavirus pandemic: dining in at restaurants.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Texas schools, stores divided on masks as mandate ends
DALLAS (AP) — The end of Texas' mask mandate is giving Lucy Alanis second thoughts about one of her occasional indulgences during the coronavirus pandemic: dining in at restaurants.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Texas schools, stores divided on masks as mandate ends
DALLAS (AP) — The end of Texas' mask mandate is giving Lucy Alanis second thoughts about one of her occasional indulgences during the coronavirus pandemic: dining in at restaurants.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Top board leaders resign after deadly Texas power outages
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Top board leaders of Texas’ embattled power grid operator said Tuesday they will resign following outrage over more than 4 million customers losing electricity last week during a deadly winter storm, including many whose frigid homes lacked heat for days in subfreezing temperatures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Texas crisis has governor facing big backer: energy industry
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As frozen Texas reels under one of the worst electricity outages in U.S. history, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has blamed grid operators and iced-over wind turbines but gone easier on another culprit: an oil and gas industry that is the state's dominant business and his biggest …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Texas governor's biggest donors: Energy industry that failed
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As frozen Texas reels under one of the worst electricity outages in U.S. history, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has blamed grid operators and iced-over wind turbines but gone easier on another culprit: an oil and gas industry that is the state's dominant business and his biggest …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Texas crisis has governor facing big backer: energy industry
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As frozen Texas reels under one of the worst electricity outages in U.S. history, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has blamed grid operators and iced-over wind turbines but gone easier on another culprit: an oil and gas industry that is the state's dominant business and his biggest …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Texas solicitor general latest exit in embattled AG's office
DALLAS (AP) — Texas' solicitor general who did not join embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton's failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election is resigning, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Pandemic leaves Texas with $1B deficit as virus still surges
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has created a nearly $1 billion deficit in the Texas state budget as the nation’s energy hub remains hampered by a slow recovery and a half-million fewer jobs than a year ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Virus rules not enforced. Grieving Texas family asks: Why?
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — In the weeks that Mark Riggs went from feeling worn down before Thanksgiving to dying of COVID-19 last Monday, only six calls about people not wearing face coverings rolled into the Abilene Police Department.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Governor will get vaccine as hospitalizations climb past 10K
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is getting the COVID-19 vaccine as the number of patients hospitalized with the virus in Texas has again climbed past the troubling mark of 10,000 for the first time since this summer's deadly peak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Governor will get vaccine as hospitalizations climb past 10K
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is getting the COVID-19 vaccine as the number of patients hospitalized with the virus in Texas has again climbed past the troubling mark of 10,000 for the first time since this summer's deadly peak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Texas governor will get vaccine to 'instill confidence'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will receive the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine before Christmas at the urging of health officials who urged him to demonstrate to the public that the inoculations are safe, his aides said Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Virus rules not enforced. Grieving Texas family asks: Why?
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — In the weeks that Mark Riggs went from feeling worn down before Thanksgiving to dying of COVID-19 last Monday, only six calls about people not wearing face coverings rolled into the Abilene Police Department.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Texas Capitol reopening after being closed over virus fears
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Capitol will reopen to the public in January after being closed for much of the year because of the pandemic, a decision that comes as new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are surging to the highest levels since summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Trump's election fight puts embattled Texas AG in spotlight
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A lawsuit that President Donald Trump is now calling “the big one” in his effort to overturn the outcome of the presidential election is helmed by an embattled Texas ally who is likewise trying to reverse his own skidding fortunes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Texas plans for 1.4M vaccine doses as hospitalizations rise
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — How soon Texas nursing home residents will have access to the first coronavirus vaccine shots is under discussion as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott expects an initial round of 1.4 million doses to begin arriving later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Texas virus spread even puts desert artist hub Marfa on edge
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas surpassed 9,000 hospitalized coronavirus patients Tuesday for the first time since a deadly summer outbreak as the pandemic's spread threatened the Big Bend region near the desert artist hub of Marfa, where tourists continued visiting and officials urged people to stay home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US reach highest level since May
The surging coronavirus is taking an increasingly dire toll across the U.S. just as a vaccine appears close at hand, with the country now averaging over 1,300 COVID-19 deaths per day — the highest level since the calamitous spring in and around New York City.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Texas governor rules out another shutdown as virus surges
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As Texas shattered a single-day record with 12,000 new coronavirus cases reported, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday ruled out another lockdown and accused local leaders of not enforcing existing restrictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
'We're in trouble': Texas sending record help to hospitals
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is sending medical staff to overworked hospitals by the thousands — more now than at any point during the pandemic — as a worsening surge of cases leaves virus patients waiting for beds and large public buildings were ordered shut Wednesday in one West Texas …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
'Were in trouble': Texas sending record help to hospitals
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is sending medical staff to overworked hospitals by the thousands — more now than at any point during the pandemic — as a worsening surge of cases leaves virus patients waiting for beds and large public buildings were ordered shut Wednesday in one West Texas …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
'Tired to the bone': Hospitals overwhelmed with virus cases
Overwhelmed hospitals are converting chapels, cafeterias, waiting rooms, hallways, even a parking garage into patient treatment areas. Staff members are desperately calling around to other medical centers in search of open beds. Fatigue and frustration are setting in among front-line workers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Texas becomes 1st state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas became America's first state Wednesday with more than 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, as sporting events were canceled and the border city of El Paso added mobile morgues in anticipation of virus deaths overwhelming hospitals for weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Texas' Patrick offers reward as Trump makes unfounded claims
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick on Tuesday offered up to $1 million in defense of President Donald Trump's unsupported claims of irregularities in the U.S. presidential election, saying he would pay out rewards for information that leads to voter fraud arrests and convictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
'Groundhog Day here in Texas': Biggest red state stays red
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — If Texas was a battleground, the results sure were lopsided.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Trump wins Texas again; state House hopes fade for Democrats
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Turnout was historic in Texas and the races were closer. But the results in America's biggest red state remained the same.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Trump wins Texas again; state House hopes fade for Democrats
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Closer races produced the same results Tuesday in Texas as President Donald Trump and Sen. John Cornyn both won their races in America's biggest red state and Democrats who had hoped to finally break through faced the prospect of having little to show for a record-turnout …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Texas GOP confident about state House; Cornyn wins new term
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republicans were holding their own Tuesday night in Texas, where Sen. John Cornyn easily won another term and his party grew more confident about keeping control of the state House in America’s biggest red state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Texas voters keep piling onto already record turnout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Voters piled onto Texas' already record turnout Tuesday as polls began closing in the most unpredictable election in decades in America's biggest red state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
High stakes fuel turnout surge in suddenly competitive Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas was unusually shaky ground for Republicans on Tuesday as a record surge of voters in America’s biggest red state, typically among the worst for turnout in the U.S., lined up to decide the most unpredictable election here in decades.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
High stakes fuel turnout surge in suddenly competitive Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas was unusually shaky ground for Republicans on Tuesday as a record surge of voters in America’s biggest red state, typically among the worst for turnout in the U.S., lined up to decide the most unpredictable election here in decades.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
GOP's Cornyn, Hegar in another close Texas Senate race
Republican Sen. John Cornyn faced his toughest reelection bid in 18 years on Tuesday against Democrat MJ Hegar, whose underdog challenge in Texas got a late boost with a surge of campaign dollars and record-shattering turnout of nearly 10 million early voters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Texas' factory of conservative legislation may be at risk
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Win or lose in Texas on Tuesday, Republicans will still run plenty of America's state capitols. Maybe even most of them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Texas' factory of conservative legislation may be at risk
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Win or lose in Texas on Tuesday, Republicans will still run plenty of America's state capitols. Maybe even most of them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
State legislative elections key to redistricting power
HOUSTON (AP) — Not long ago, Berta Patterson’s corner of Houston was as symbolically red as they come.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
State legislative elections key to redistricting power
HOUSTON (AP) — Not long ago, Berta Patterson’s corner of Houston was as symbolically red as they come.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Race for Texas intensifies amid surging turnout, COVID cases
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ surprising status as a battleground came into clearer focus on Friday as Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris devoted one of the race's final days to campaigning across America's largest red state and early voter turnout zoomed past 9 million — already more than the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Race for Texas intensifies amid surging turnout, COVID cases
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ surprising status as a battleground came into clearer focus on Friday as Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris devoted one of the race's final days to campaigning across America's largest red state and early voter turnout zoomed past 9 million — already more than the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Texas early voting exceeds total of all 2016 ballots
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Texans have already cast more ballots in the presidential election than they did during all of 2016's race — an unprecedented surge of early voting that comes as Democrat Joe Biden's campaign is making a late push to flip what has long been the country's largest …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Judge says Texas mask mandate must extend to polling places
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge ruled that Texas' statewide mask mandate must include polling places, but election officials Wednesday did not rush to enforce the order that was handed down after more than 8 million people have already voted.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Eyes turn to Texas as early voting surge surpasses 2016
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has already cast nearly 7 million votes, more than anywhere in America, and Glen Murdoch couldn’t get his ballot in fast enough after becoming a U.S. citizen this summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Eyes turn to Texas as early voting surge surpasses 2016
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has already cast nearly 7 million votes, more than anywhere in America, and Glen Murdoch couldn’t get his ballot in fast enough after becoming a U.S. citizen this summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Eyes turn to Texas as early voting surge surpasses 2016
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has already cast nearly 7 million votes, more than anywhere in America, and Glen Murdoch couldn’t get his ballot in fast enough after becoming a U.S. citizen this summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Impatient Democrats want Biden to do more in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The whispers about Texas are picking up again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Cornyn, Hegar clash over virus, court in Texas Senate debate
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As Texas flashes signs that November's election could wind up the closest in decades, Republican John Cornyn and Democrat MJ Hegar clashed over the response to the cornavirus pandemic and the confirmation of a Supreme Court justice Friday night in the only scheduled debate of their …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Cornyn, Hegar clash over virus, court in Texas Senate debate
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As Texas flashes signs that November's election could wind up the closest in decades, Republican John Cornyn and Democrat MJ Hegar clashed over the response to the cornavirus pandemic and the confirmation of a Supreme Court justice Friday night in the only scheduled debate of their …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
FROM THE AP: As cases surge in US, rural areas seeing increases as well
For many states and counties in the U.S., the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic in April unfolded on their television screens, not on their doorsteps. But now, some places that appeared to have avoided the worst are seeing surges of infections, as worries shift from major cities to rural …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
States retreat as confirmed virus cases hit all-time high
Texas and Florida clamped down on bars again Friday in the biggest retreat yet amid a surge across the South and West
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Judges slow abortion bans in Texas, Ohio, Alabama amid virus
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal judges on Monday temporarily blocked efforts in Texas and Alabama to ban abortions during the coronavirus pandemic, handing Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers a victory as clinics across the U.S. filed lawsuits to stop states from trying to shutter them during the outbreak.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Judges slow abortion bans in Texas, Ohio, Alabama amid virus
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal judges on Monday temporarily blocked efforts in Texas and Alabama to ban abortions during the coronavirus pandemic, handing Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers a victory as clinics across the U.S. filed lawsuits to stop states from trying to shutter them during the outbreak.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Abortion providers sue Texas over virus outbreak order
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Planned Parenthood joined other abortion providers Wednesday in suing Texas over moving to ban abortions during the coronavirus outbreak, including one clinic owner saying Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's weekend order has already resulted in more than 150 canceled appointments.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Texas tightens rules on neighboring Louisiana over virus
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is ratcheting up restrictions on neighboring Louisiana, one of the growing hot spots for coronavirus in the U.S., and preparing Dallas' downtown convention center to house infected patients as Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday announced a sweeping series of moves to both slow and manage …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Texas requires New York, New Orleans travelers to quarantine
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas joined other states Thursday in imposing quarantines on travelers from the New York area, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., and put similar restrictions on people arriving from nearby New Orleans as the number of cases there surges dramatically.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
'Imaginary clock': Governors reject Trump's virus timeline
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Governors across the nation on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's new accelerated timeline for reopening the U.S. economy, as they continued to impose more restrictions on travel and public life in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
'Imaginary clock': Governors reject Trump's virus timeline
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Governors across the nation on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's new accelerated timeline for reopening the U.S. economy, as they continued to impose more restrictions on travel and public life in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Texas' lieutenant governor says US should get 'back to work'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' lieutenant governor said Monday night that the U.S. should get back to work in the face of the global pandemic and that people over the age of 70, who the Centers for Disease Control says are at higher risk for the coronavirus, will “take care …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Houston pleads for more tests, gear as cars pack hospital
HOUSTON (AP) — Cars lined up for more than a mile outside a Houston hospital Thursday as the nation's fourth-largest city began drive-thru testing for the coronavirus, but officials warned they don't have enough kits or protective gear to meet demand.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
As US governors impose restrictions, Texas stays out of it
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mayors are shuttering bars, governors are closing schools and President Donald Trump says avoid groups larger than 10 people. Rapidly across the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic is thrusting leaders at every level into hard decisions about where people can go, and how many at a time.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Grandson of late President Bush fails in congressional bid
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Pierce Bush, a grandson of former President George H.W. Bush, failed to advance out of Tuesday's primary in his bid for a Houston congressional seat, becoming the first member of his family to lose a race in Texas in more than 40 years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Biden wins Texas primary in resounding Super Tuesday finish
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Joe Biden ended a triumphant Super Tuesday with a narrow victory over Bernie Sanders in Texas, the giant red state where Democrats are seeking a rare return to power in 2020.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Texas voters casting big say over 2020 race on Super Tuesday
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' fast-changing politics were put to the test Tuesday as Democratic voters in the giant red state cast ballots in a primary that could wield major influence in choosing who President Donald Trump will face in November.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
A town remembers its heroes
WEST, Texas - Buck Uptmor didn't have to go to West Fertilizer Co. when the fire started. He wasn't a firefighter like his brother and cousin, who raced toward the plant. But a ranch of horses next to the flames needed to be moved to safety.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
'Nasty' Spurs strike first vs. Thunder
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
VCU keeps it going, stuns top seed Kansas
SAN ANTONIO - Move over, Butler. Virginia Commonwealth is crashing the Final Four.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Mystery surrounds 4-time lotto winner
BISHOP, Texas - The odds that Joan Ginther would hit four Texas Lottery jackpots for a combined nearly $21 million are astronomical. Mathematicians say the chances are as slim as 1 in 18 septillion - that's 18 and 24 zeros.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Oklahoma's Olajuwon gives Alamodome familiar feel
SAN ANTONIO - Hakeem Olajuwon arrived at the Alamodome in 1995 leading a middle-of-the-pack underdog against a dominant No. 1 seed. Like father, like daughter. Oklahoma center Abi Olajuwon didn't want to discuss her Hall of Fame father Saturday, but when the Sooners open the Final Four against Stanford today, …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Spurs clinch Southwest Division with OT win
SAN ANTONIO - Michael Finley hit a 3-pointer as time expired to force overtime, and Tim Duncan put on a dominating show from there, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a division-clinching 105-98 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Finley saves Spurs from opening playoffs on road
SAN ANTONIO - Michael Finley didn't sneak away without a replay review this time. But there was no doubt he beat the buzzer on a 3-pointer that saved the San Antonio Spurs from starting the playoffs on the road for the first time since Tim Duncan was a rookie in …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Spurs clinch Southwest Division with OT win
SAN ANTONIO - Michael Finley hit a 3-pointer as time expired to force overtime, and Tim Duncan put on a dominating show from there, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a division-clinching 105-98 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Finley saves Spurs from opening playoffs on road
SAN ANTONIO - Michael Finley didn't sneak away without a replay review this time. But there was no doubt he beat the buzzer on a 3-pointer that saved the San Antonio Spurs from starting the playoffs on the road for the first time since Tim Duncan was a rookie in …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Finley saves Spurs from opening playoffs on road
SAN ANTONIO - Michael Finley didn't sneak away without a replay review this time. But there was no doubt he beat the buzzer on a 3-pointer that saved the San Antonio Spurs from starting the playoffs on the road for the first time since Tim Duncan was a rookie in …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Spurs clinch Southwest Division with OT win
SAN ANTONIO - Michael Finley hit a 3-pointer as time expired to force overtime, and Tim Duncan put on a dominating show from there, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a division-clinching 105-98 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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