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After Republicans keep the House in political dogfight, where does Texas politics go?


November 20, 2020

AUSTIN — Morgan Meyer faced a tough election this fall. Two years ago, Democrat Joanna Cattanach came within 220 votes of unseating Meyer with a bootstrap campaign that coincided with a blue wave that flipped 12 seats in the Texas House. Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey walks back speculation of a potential run for Texas governor This November, Democrats felt the tide turning …

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Dallas County and Texas set single-day records for new coronavirus cases as deaths surpass 20,000 statewide


November 20, 2020

Dallas County reported 1,860 new coronavirus cases Thursday, breaking the county’s record for the highest number reported in a single day. Two more COVID-19 deaths were also reported.  Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis County Constable Precinct 3 Curtis Polk Jr. speaks about his relocated office in the… The county’s record comes three days …

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Dallas College fights allegations of election wrongdoings in suit over $1 billion bond


November 20, 2020

The fate of a $1.1 billion bond package for Dallas College remains in limbo as school officials went to court Thursday to address concerns about election integrity. Voters approved the bond package, which includes money for a new downtown Dallas campus with student housing, in May 2019. But soon after, former Dallas County sheriff candidate Kirk Launius filed a lawsuit …

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Garland ISD shuts down elementary school amid COVID-19 surge


November 20, 2020

The Garland Health Department “issued a 14-day closure order” to Handley Elementary School on Thursday as coronavirus cases continue to spread throughout the school district. “This closure was ordered due to the number of unconnected cases of COVID-19 on campus,” Handley Elementary. Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis County Constable Precinct 3 Curtis Polk …

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Cornyn insists that Joe Biden isn’t president-elect because the election is contested and too close


November 20, 2020

WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn said Thursday that he does not consider Joe Biden to be the president-elect, arguing that it is premature to apply that title until votes are certified and legal challenges are resolved. Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis County Constable Precinct 3 Curtis Polk Jr. speaks about his relocated …

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Man fatally shot in southeast Dallas, police say


November 20, 2020

ce A 22-year-old man was found fatally shot Thursday morning in southeast Dallas, police said. Officers were called just before 8 a.m. to the 7300 block of Elam Road, where they found the victim, identified by police as William Nathaniel Davis. Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis County Constable Precinct 3 Curtis Polk Jr. …

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Joe Biden wins Georgia, flipping the state for Democrats


November 20, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden has won Georgia and its 16 electoral votes, an extraordinary victory for Democrats who pushed to expand their electoral map through the Sun Belt. The win by Biden pads his Electoral College margin of victory over President Donald Trump. Biden was declared the winner of the presidential election on Nov. 7 after flipping Pennsylvania, Michigan …

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Warm and dry through Saturday


November 20, 2020

Friday will be mild and quiet with morning clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine and highs in the 70s. This mild weather pattern will continue through Saturday. The clouds may be more persistent on Saturday, but it will still be mild. The next significant weather change will arrive on Sunday with a chance of showers as a cold front moves …

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What you need to know about coronavirus, plus a map of every case in Texas


November 20, 2020

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis County Constable Precinct 3 Curtis Polk Jr. speaks about his relocated office in the… What is the new …

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Lancaster ISD superintendent buyout could drain district reserves


November 20, 2020

The financial outlook for Lancaster ISD will be grim if a $2 million superintendent buyout moves forward. Should the district pay out former Superintendent Elijah Granger, LISD will have to take $2.24 million from its fund balance, wiping out the majority of its savings. Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis County Constable Precinct 3 …

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