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Early in every economic crisis, the people in charge turn to their financial folks to ask whether things are as bad as they seem. Answering a question like that is tricky business. You don’t want …
April, 2020
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6 April
Op-Ed: Texas farmers, ranchers answer the call during COVID-19 outbreak
Texas farmers and ranchers are in a unique position in regard to the COVID-19 outbreak and our nation’s response. Each of us is battling the impacts of the pandemic on our own farm or ranch, …
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5 April
Analysis: What makes a business essential depends on where you sit
Austin has one of the best independent bookstores around. It’s called BookPeople. The general manager is Charley Rejsek, a former Texas Tribune employee who recently returned to the book business. The store’s been closed since …
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3 April
Analysis: It’s still religion even if you’re not congregating in person
Billy Sunday was a big-time evangelist and a former professional baseball player at the turn of the last century. He was a major figure in American life who, during the peak of the Spanish flu …
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1 April
Analysis: A digital divide with dire consequences for Texas
When Anderson County told residents not to assemble in groups with more than 10 people, officials got some pushback from churches. County Judge Robert Johnston said that was partly because residents wanted to meet on …
March, 2020
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30 March
Coronavirus pandemic: Everyone must do their part
Every generation of Americans has been called to sacrifice—and one of the great blessings of this country’s past is that, no matter the challenge, Americans have always risen to the task of protecting our nation. …
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27 March
Local Lawmakers react to passage of Bipartisan CARES Act
Friday morning, lawmakers passed the $2.2 trillion rescue package for virus-ravaged U.S. economy and health system, rushing it to President Donald Trump for his signature. Via a voice vote, the House approved the measure – with …
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27 March
Analysis: Coronavirus and local control in Texas
Only three COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the 22 counties in state Rep. Drew Springer’s North Texas House district, and he said Thursday that a lot of people “are just coming to the realization …
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23 March
Hurd on the Hill: Tools to Get Americans Through The COVID-19 Pandemic
Small businesses feed, clothe and provide services to our community. They help us thrive, and they employ our friends, family and neighbors. But, today, so many of our small businesses are facing a challenging time …
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22 March
Analysis: Order Texans to stay home, or risk impeding the fight against COVID-19?
Disasters always test leaders, but a pandemic isn’t a hurricane or a tornado. It doesn’t come and go in a day or a week. It’s not confined to a geographic area. It’s invisible. It preys …
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19 March
El Paso Leaders issue Joint Statement urging cooperation; encouraging El Paso-Juárez region to prepare to minimize impact of Coronavirus
On Thursday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Congressman Will Hurd (TX-23), Mayor Dee Margo, County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego, and Borderplex Chief Executive Officer Jon Barela, released the following joint statement urging U.S. and Mexican authorities …
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17 March
Op-Ed: Life During a Pandemic – Don’t Run with Scissors
Situations like this Coronavirus “COVID-19” pandemic make us feel helpless. No one knows who will be infected, and because of the up to 14-day incubation period, we may be infected and not even know it. …
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15 March
El Paso Community Foundation: Ways to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic
As the COVID-19 virus proliferates around the world, it is likely that we will see it here in our Borderplex Region very soon. Local, state and federal health officials will guide us through the largest …
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11 March
Video: Cornyn speaks on current efforts, next steps to address Coronavirus
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday about his efforts to respond to the Coronavirus outbreak, including Congress’ recent vote for emergency funding and the next steps to address the economic …
February, 2020
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25 February
Hurd on the Hill: Completing the Census for the Benefit of our Texas Communities
The start of a new decade means it’s time for the U.S. Census. Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a constitutionally mandated population count of our nation’s residents. Making sure that everyone is …
