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Yahoo LifeA traveling ICU doctor blames politics, mixed messages for spiking coronavirus cases: 'These people really didn't need to die'
This traveling ICU doctor says that "politicizing masks" is continuing to cause needless deaths, from Arizona to Florida.
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'Ask me anything': How a young black man is tackling questions about race in his small Texas community
A college student has spent days holding up a sign encouraging members of his predominantly white Texas community to share their questions about racism.
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Clowns, jugglers and gymnasts in traveling circus are stuck in Texas parking lot amid lockdown
Without the roar of an audience, performers spend their days practicing feats, with the aerialists hanging straps from trees and gymnasts flipping down a fast-track.
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Cities light up buildings to honor workers on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic
U.S. cities showed appreciation for essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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A Texas City Mandates People Wear Masks in Public or Face $1,000 Fines
The mandate is reportedly the first of its kind in the United States
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Texas, Ohio suspend abortions citing coronavirus fight
Texas and Ohio have ordered doctors to suspend carrying out abortions and all other non-urgent surgery as part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Abortion rights activists criticized the moves as an ideological maneuver and said abortions are not procedures that can simply be put on hold. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued the order Saturday mandating a halt to all surgery that is not "immediately medically necessary" so as to free up hospital beds for coronavirus patients and medical equipment for health care professionals taking care of them.
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Cut your dreadlocks or miss graduation, Texas high school tells teen
A teen and his parents are in a battle with a Texas school district over the students dreadlocks, which he has worn since he was 10 year old.
- People
Texas Barber Allegedly Shot by Man Over His 13-Year-Old Son's Haircut
Texas Barber Allegedly Shot by Man Over His 13-Year-Old Son's Haircut
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President George H. W. Bush's dog Sully immortalized in a bronze statue in Texas
Officials at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, on Monday unveiled a life-size, bronze statue of Bush's loyal Labrador, Sully.
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Cheerleader jumps off float to save choking boy during homecoming parade
A high school cheerleader in Texas is being hailed as the town hero after she sprang into action to save a 2-year-old, who was choking at the homecoming parade.
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Bus driver captured mowing overgrown weeds at school bus stop: 'My kids have to stand there'
A Texas school bus driver took it upon himself to mow an overgrown bus stop, so his young students didn't have to stand in the weeds.
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Hippo gender reveal: Texas couple responds after being mocked for 'worst' baby announcement
A Texas couple is speaking out after their unusual gender reveal went viral and received backlash on Twitter.
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Dozens of police officers cheer on teen at his first football game after he lost his dad in the line of duty
When Joaquin, the fallen officer's son, had his first seventh-grade football game on Saturday, the stands were filled with a sea of law enforcement from across south Texas.
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Teacher shares video of students navigating flooded hallway by walking on benches to eat lunch
Elementary school students in Houston, Texas are navigating their flooded hallway by walking on benches. "Nobody's gonna believe this," one teacher says.
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Sidestepping Texas Law, Austin Becomes First U.S. City To Fund Abortion Support Services
It's illegal in Texas to use public funds to pay abortion providers, so Austin is funding easier access to abortion care instead.
- HuffPost
Crystal Mason, Sentenced To Prison For Illegally Voting, Asks For New Trial
Crystal Mason is fighting a five-year prison sentence for trying to vote in the 2016 presidential election.
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Gun store in Texas faces backlash over back-to-school sale on firearms
A gun store in Texas is facing backlash after advertising a back-to-school sale on firearms as passersby call the sign "jarring."
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Black driver allegedly 'ambushed' by man on horseback with a rope: 'These are Texas roads'
A journalist says the man on horseback "charged at my vehicle" as he drove with two children down a Texas road.
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What is #HotGirlSummer? Megan Thee Stallion is showing us how it's done
Female rapper Megan Thee Stallion released her newest single "Hot Girl Summer" with Nicki Minaj on Friday. Here are seven ways the "Houston Hottie" has inspired others to heat up their own summers.
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Soldier praised for heroic act at El Paso shooting: 'What I did was what I was supposed to do'
A 22-year-old off-duty U
- HuffPost
These Are The Victims Of The El Paso Walmart Shooting
At least 22 people have died and dozens more were wounded in the slaughter in Texas.
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Bus driver praised for act of kindness after helping woman in wheelchair, children safely cross busy street
“Just when I thought he was going to re-enter the bus so he can continue his route, he immediately took initiative and decided to help the lady and her two young sons across the busy and dangerous street."
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Family irate after topless woman photobombs group photo: 'A sign of disrespect'
"I understand that many see it as a practical joke — but I don’t think it’s funny. I see it as a sign of disrespect."
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Buffalo Wild Wings waitress fired for telling black customer, ‘Don’t take this racially but…’
The Buffalo Wild Wings server told the customer her skin was "so dark" before she was fired.
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Disabled veterans find racist note on car: 'Just because you are black and have a nice car does not make you handicapped'
The couple, who both suffer from PTSD after years in the armed forces, were "shocked" to find the note on their car at a Texas H-E-B.
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Heartwarming photo shows little boy jumping into Fourth of July parade to tie officer's shoelace
The Texas boy, whose name is Josh, saw the soldier in an awkward position and came to his aid.