Abbott also said Monday he was declining to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Texas Rangers’ home opening game.
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A Year of COVID-19
It will take more than a pandemic to stop Tim League and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: “I’m going to fight like hell”
Although the iconic theater chain is facing bankruptcy, League is optimistic about the future of his Texas-born business. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.
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Politics
Matthew McConaughey is flirting with a run for governor. But his politics remain a mystery.
The actor hasn’t voted in a primary since at least 2012 and has never donated to a Texas or federal campaign.
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Texas Legislature 2021
Analysis: Texas leaders’ closely watched breakfast club
One way to check the political mood when the Texas Legislature is meeting is to watch the state’s top three leaders — and how their Wednesday breakfasts are going.
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Politics
Social network Gab fuels latest conflict among Texas Republicans
The Texas GOP said Thursday it would not abandon the site after the party’s vice chair, Cat Parks, demanded it do so — and after Gov. Greg Abbott denounced it as an anti-Semitic platform.
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Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott appointee to a river authority steps down after contentious confirmation hearing over inflammatory tweets
The Brazos River Authority appointee, Darren Yancy, faced questions from Democratic senators Monday about his social media activity targeting President Joe Biden and former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid.
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Winter Storm 2021
Just one Public Utility Commission member remains after another resignation in aftermath of winter storm
Shelly Botkin’s departure comes a week after the commission’s chair, DeAnn Walker, also stepped down.
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Coronavirus in Texas
President Joe Biden says Texas made “big mistake” by lifting mask mandate, suggests “Neanderthal thinking”
The president’s comments came the day after Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was ending the statewide mask requirement and letting businesses reopen at 100% capacity.
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Winter Storm 2021
Texas officials block electricity providers from sending bills, disconnecting utilities for nonpayment
Texans are reporting receiving exorbitant electric bills despite not having power during the storm. One Texan, according to The New York Times, received a $16,752 electric bill.
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State Government
Analysis: Just when you think campaign season is over, Texas pulls you back in
You thought election season was over? It’s just starting, with a potential race for governor between incumbent Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O’Rourke, who says he is considering a challenge.