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Mexico Legalizing Marijuana May Force TX to Expand Medical-Only Restriction
Mexico was once a major supplier of marijuana into Texas, but smugglers from Colorado, California and Oregon have begun bringing their states' legalized cannabis into the Lone Star State.
Greg Abbott's Mask Mandate Repeal Divides Texas Voters
Starting March 10, Abbott said that the state's mask mandate would be repealed and businesses can open at up to 100 percent capacity.
Texas Judge Sees No Reason to Drop Mask Mandate, Claim 'Premature Victory'
"There's no reason why to open ourselves up to unnecessary death, unnecessary hospitalization, just for the sake of wanting to claim a premature victory," Judge Lina Hidalgo said.
Texas Lifts COVID Restrictions As Vaccine Rollout Lags Behind Most States
Texas is still recording thousands of new cases per day, and vaccine tracking data has suggested its vaccine rollout performance is currently lagging behind other states.
Texas Guard Deployed as Migrants, Some in Biden T-Shirts, Flood US Border
How Biden handles the brewing conflict could set the tone for the eventual legislative debate on his comprehensive immigration reform.
Austin, Texas, Keeping Mask Mandate Despite Gov. Abbott's Order
The city said Abbott's decision was "wrong" amid the news about spreading virus variants and concerns about spring break.
Texas Mask Mandate Lifted 'Too Soon' As U.K. COVID Variant Spreads
Samples of the variant have been found at wastewater treatment plants in Houston in increasing numbers, sparking concern.
Infowars Supporters Interrupt Protest Against Plans to Reopen Texas
The protest was demanding that service workers receive a COVID-19 vaccine if they are being forced to return to work.
West Virginia's Jim Justice Rebukes Other Governors Lifting Mask Mandates
"Nobody likes a mask," the GOP West Virginia governor said. "But, for crying out loud, we could be a little more prudent for 30 more days or 45 more days or whatever it took for us to get on rock-solid ground."
Texas Mayor Calls Governor's Lifting Mask Mandate 'Wrong'
"I'm disappointed that the mandate is being withdrawn. Our governor has said that it's still important to wear masks, and I appreciate that. But removing the mandate, I think we create an ambiguity," Austin Mayor Steve Adler said.
Abbott Blames Biden For COVID Days After He Lifted State Mask Mandate
Abbott says "the president and his administration need to step up and stop this program," ending the process of bringing asylum seekers into the country.
Reopen America Now
It's not yet time to throw away the hand sanitizer or burn your masks. But it is long past time to reopen America.
WV Gov Suggests Abbott Trying to Do 'Macho Thing' by Lifting Mask Mandate
"We're going to do the smart thing in West Virginia," Governor Jim Justice said, noting that he'd continue to follow the advice of experts.
Alabama Gov Breaks With Fellow Republicans, Sides With Biden on Mask Order
Governor Kay Ivey extended the statewide mask mandate until April 9, which will not be extended upon expiry.
No, Texas Gov. Did Not Get Vaccinated Just Before Lifting Mask Mandate
Some Texas Democrats have accused Abbott of endangering lives with his decision to lift restrictions.
Biden's 'Neanderthal Thinking' Remark Prompts Furor in Mississippi, Texas
"When President Biden said that we were all Neanderthals, it struck me as someone who needs to get outside of Washington, D.C., and actually travel to Middle America," Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, who recently lifted the statewide mask mandate, said in response to the president's remarks.
Texas Mask Mandate Still Applies to These Stores
As Texas lifts its mask mandate some major retailers, including Target, Starbucks and Best Buy, are keeping a face covering requirement in place.
Texas and Mississippi Courts, Airports and Public Transit to Enforce Masks
President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate will still have authority over places like courthouses, airports and public transportation in states that have recently rescinded their mask mandates.
Texas Reopens Despite Only Californians Dying From COVID in Higher Numbers
"With this executive order, we are ensuring that all businesses and families in Texas have the freedom to determine their own destiny," said Governor Greg Abbott.
Texas Vaccine Rollout Ranks 48th Among States As Mask Mandate Lifted
From next Wednesday "all businesses of any type may open to 100 percent capacity" under a new executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday.
Texas Politicians Slam Greg Abbott for Dropping State's Mask Mandate
The chair of the Texas Democratic Party has said the Republican governor's decision will cost lives.
'I Hate it Here' Trends on Twitter in Texas After Abbott Lifts Mask Mandate
The state's Republican governor has also said that businesses can reopen at 100 percent capacity from March 10
Keith Olbermann Blasted For Saying We Are 'Wasting Vaccinations on Texas'
TV personality Keith Olbermann questioned why vaccines are being "wasted" on people in Texas after Governor Greg Abbott's executive order to lift mask mandates and open up businesses in the state.
Beto O'Rourke Calls Abbott's Reopening Order a 'Death Warrant for Texans'
On Texas Independence Day, O'Rourke said the state's governor "is killing the people of Texas" with his order to remove the statewide mask mandate.
Texas, Mississippi Lift Statewide Mask Mandates, Despite CDC Warnings
Texans will no longer be required by the state to wear masks as of March 10, and Mississippi is doing so on Wednesday.
Gavin Newsom Calls Abbott Ending Texas' Mask Mandate 'Absolutely Reckless'
"Removing statewide mandates does not end personal responsibility," Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in his Tuesday announcement. "It's just that now state mandates are no longer needed," he added.
Power Provider Griddy Sued by Texas AG for Billing 'Outrageous Amounts'
The state official alleges that Griddy violated the state's Deceptive Trade Practices Act by hiking customers' bills to cover its own failures during the extreme weather.
Abbott Admits Failure from All Power Sources, Initially Blamed Green Energy
Widespread power outages left 4 million Texas residents without power or heat during freezing temperatures.
Abbott Blames Texas Chaos on Green Energy, Schumer Says Probe His Policies
After Texas Governor Greg Abbott blamed green energy for widespread winter blackouts in his state, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on a pair of energy regulation bodies to probe Abbott's policies.
'Unacceptable': Texas Governor Condemns Soaring Energy Bills After Storm
"It is unacceptable for Texans who suffered through days in the freezing cold without electricity or heat to now be hit with skyrocketing energy costs," Abbott said.