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Hispanics Most Likely To Report Life Disruption During COVID-19 Outbreak
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise and 12 states — including Texas — hit record-highs, the aftermath of the coronavirus shutdown continues to hurt not just people’s pockets, but also their mental health.
Profiles in Lack of Courage – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Coronavirus
Thousands of Texans are going to suffer from coronavirus and many, many are going to die because Governor Greg Abbott did not have the courage to stand up to Dan Patrick or to ignore Donald Trump
True Stories: Virtual Standoff on Second Street – City Manager Rejects Calls to Fire Police Chief Manley – Activists and Council Members Press for Reallocation of $100 Million from Police Budget
Austin City Council considers $100 million cut in police budget and axing of 100 proposed police officer positions, as part of local Defund the Polilce initiative.
True Stories – D.C. Mayor Trumps Trump – APD “Less Lethal” Rounds Still Inflict Serious Injuries
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser trumps Trump. “Less lethal” rounds in Austin still pretty lethal. Chief Manley apologizes but serious injuries remain.
June 7 Marks the 30th Anniversary of Austin’s Barton Creek PUD Rebellion
Austin celebrates 30th anniversary of the Barton Creek PUD rebellion
Oil Pipeline Industry Truck Containing Radioactive Material Washes Into Pedernales River — Later Recovered — Like We Needed a Third Thing
by Daryl Slusher According to the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) a truck containing a “radiographic camera, an industrial device that contains radioactive material” was swept into the Pedernales River by flood waters on Friday May 29. A TDSHS press...
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