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Report: Texas conservative wanted Guard to ‘kill ’em’

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FILE - In this June 16, 2020, file photo, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott adjusts his mask after speaking in Austin, Texas. Abbott on Thursday, July 2, ordered that face coverings must be worn in public across most of the state, a dramatic ramp up of the Republican's efforts to control spiking numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

As Texas reverses course on masks, GOP digs in on convention

By PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 16, 2020, file photo, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott adjusts his mask after speaking in Austin, Texas. Abbott on Thursday, July 2, ordered that face coverings must be worn in public across most of the state, a dramatic ramp up of the Republican's efforts to control spiking numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

Texas governor issues mask order to fight coronavirus

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence, left, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, right, respond to questions during a news conference after Pence met with Abbott and members of his health care team regarding COVID-19 at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center West Campus in Dallas, Sunday, June 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Vice President, Texas governor acknowledge rapid virus rise

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Customers sit in the patio area at Deep Sushi, a sushi restaurant in the Deep Ellum entertainment district in Dallas, Friday, June 26, 2020. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that he is shutting bars back down and scaling back restaurant capacity to 50%, in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the state. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Texas reports 5,747 more COVID-19 cases amid surge

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Tubers prepare to float the Comal River despite the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Thursday, June 25, 2020, in New Braunfels, Texas. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that the state is facing a &quot;massive outbreak&quot; in the coronavirus pandemic and that some new local restrictions may be needed to protect hospital space for new patients. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas shuts down bars as hospitalizations surpass 5,000

By PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gives an update on Texas Hospital bed capacity and the strategy to fight COVID-19 in the state of Texas during a press conference at Texas Department of Public Safety, Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP) ** FILE **

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott scales back reopening, citing rate of coronavirus positive tests

By Tom Howell Jr. and James Varney - The Washington Times

People wearing masks to protect against the spread of COVID-19 are reflected next to a sign requiring face coverings at a business in San Antonio, Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas putting reopening on ‘pause’ as virus cases soar

By JIM VERTUNO and PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday, June 22, 2020 said he has no plans to shut down the state again. &quot;We must find ways to return to our daily routines as well as finding ways to coexist with COVID-19,&quot; Abbott said in a news conference at the State Capitol. &quot;Closing down Texas again will always be the last option.&quot; (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Texas governor says state facing ‘massive’ COVID-19 outbreak

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Gov. Greg Abbott addresses a news conference at the State Capitol in Austin, Texas, about the coronavirus pandemic Monday, June 22, 2020. Abbott said he has no plans to shut down the state again. &quot;We must find ways to return to our daily routines as well as finding ways to coexist with COVID-19,&quot; Abbott said. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Texas hits 5,000 new cases for first time as virus surges

By PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about the categories of medical surge facilities and Level 5 of maintaining staffed beds during a press conference at Texas Department of Public Safety, Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in Austin, Texas. Abbott insisted Tuesday that Texas' health care system can handle the record-high number of new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the state as it aggressively pushes to reopen its economy. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Governor urges masks but no new steps as cases rise in Texas

By PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press

Multiple Texas cities and counties adopting mask orders

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about the categories of medical surge facilities and Level 5 of maintaining staffed beds during a press conference at Texas Department of Public Safety, Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in Austin, Texas. Abbott insisted Tuesday that Texas' health care system can handle the record-high number of new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the state as it aggressively pushes to reopen its economy. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Texas county orders use of face masks to fight COVID-19

By ACACIA CORONADO and JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

CORRECTS CITY TO AUSTIN, INSTEAD OF HOUSTON Texas Gov. Greg Abbott adjusts his mask after giving an update on the categories of medical surge facilities and how it effects Level 5 of maintaining staffed beds during a press conference at Texas Department of Public Safety, Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Texas Governor says state can handle spike in COVID-19 cases

By ACACIA CORONADO and JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Amid concerns of the spread of COVID-19, Jordyn Kiedas wipes down a chair at the city owned waterpark in Grand Prairie, Texas, Friday, May 29, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Texas has 2,000 virus patients in hospitals for first time

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Texas to push for more virus testing in minority communities

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a news conference at city hall in Dallas, Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Abbott and local officials were on hand to discuss the response to protests in Texas over the death of George Floyd. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Greg Abbott: Texas doesn’t need U.S. military to keep peace

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

Ernie, not last name given, plays in the water at the just re-opened city owned Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Grand Prairie, Texas, Friday, May 29, 2020. Water parks in Texas were allowed to reopen today. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Not all water parks reopen despite eased Abbott restrictions

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Austin, 3, takes advantage of sunny weather running through a fountain in Richardson, Texas, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Governor says Texas Panhandle hot spot has ‘turned a corner’

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Waving to those cheering her on, Britney Carrasco holds her diploma in her other hand as her vehicle drives past the crowd at Ratliff Stadium in Odessa, Texas, Thursday, May 21, 2020. Coronavirus concerns caused a traditional graduation to not be possible, but students were still able to celebrate their big day with a drive-thru ceremony where their teachers and family came out to support and celebrate their accomplishment. (Ben Powell/Odessa American via AP)

Bars and bowling allies among expanded openings in Texas

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press