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Tuesday marks last day of early voting in Texas for May 1 election By D. Okoro Texas SHARE TEXAS Early voting wraps up Tuesday for Texas’s May 1 election. Voters are deciding on various issues across the state. In Austin, voters will decide whether to repeal the ordinance allowing tents and camping. The city s decision to decriminalize camping drew strong criticism from residents, including Gov. Greg Abbott. In San Antonio, there is a petition-driven initiative to repeal a state law that gives police officers collective bargaining rights. Activists say Chapter 174 results in cops who have been fired for wrongdoing getting back on the force. ....
Early voting begins in Texas for May 1 election By D. Okoro Texas SHARE TEXAS Early voting is underway for Texas’s May 1 election. Voters will be deciding on issues that affect the lives of Texans across the state. In Austin, voters will decide whether to repeal the ordinance allowing tents and camping. The city s decision to decriminalize camping drew strong criticism from residents, including Gov. Greg Abbott. In San Antonio, there is a petition-driven initiative to repeal a state law that gives police officers collective bargaining rights. Activists say Chapter 174 results in cops who have been fired for wrongdoing getting back on the force. ....
Study ranks Texas among states where people are hurting the most financially during the pandemic By D. Okoro Texas SHARE TEXAS The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, consumers gain confidence and the government distributes aid throughout the economy. According to a study by SmartAsset, Texas ranks number three among states where people are hurting the most amid the coronavirus pandemic. The financial planning company says “Texas has the second-highest recent food insufficiency figure in the study, with 15.2% of adults not having enough food over the course of the previous seven days.” ....
Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for Texas Winter Storm By D. Okoro Texas SHARE TEXAS Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday issued a disaster declaration in all 254 Texas counties due to the severe winter weather that is impacting the state. Abbott says he is continuing to deploy state resources to assist local officials and has ordered the Texas State Operations Center to expand its daily operations to 24-hours a day through the end of next week. Texas should heed the guidance of their local leaders and stay alert to changing weather conditions in their area, said Gov. Abbott. These resources will help us respond to this severe winter weather and keep our communities safe. The State of Texas remains in close contact with officials on the ground and will provide any additional resources and support that are needed. ....