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• Texas expects to receive more than 200,000 initial doses of newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine

  by Reese Oxner Feb. 27, 2021

  The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday approved the vaccine, the first that requires one dose instead of two. Full Story 

• U.S. House passes $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package, but minimum wage hike isn’t likely to survive

  by Abby Livingston Feb. 27, 2021

  The provision to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour isn't likely to make it through the Senate. But the package the House passed offers a blueprint for what is expected to be a staggering round of government spending. Full Story 

• Rural Texas communities face long recoveries and stretched budgets without federal aid

  by Jackson Barton, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Feb. 27, 2021

  Debbie Gosnell, city manager of Cross Plains, said it could take months for her community to recover from the winter storm. Without approval for federal aid, Gosnell worries the town's budget will not cover the numerous broken pipes and damaged buildings. Full Story 

• Texas workers struggle to pay for groceries and rent after losing wages during winter storm

  by Duncan Agnew Feb. 27, 2021

  Many hourly wage employees across the state lost working hours last week during the storm and power outage disaster. Now, they’re left with a choice between paying for rent or groceries. Full Story 

• Griddy customers moved to other electricity providers after ERCOT boots it from Texas market

  by Neelam Bohra Feb. 26, 2021

  Griddy made headlines for sending massive bills to customers after a winter storm sent wholesale electricity skyrocketing. Full Story 

• Two years after "remain in Mexico" policy began, migrants allowed to pursue their asylum claims in the U.S.

  by Julián Aguilar Feb. 26, 2021

  More than 70,000 asylum seekers were placed into the Trump-era policy that forced asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for a U.S. hearing. About 25,000 are still enrolled. Full Story 

• In first visit, President Joe Biden commits to being "true partners" with Texas through storm recovery, vaccination effort

  by Patrick Svitek Feb. 26, 2021

  Biden was joined by Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, among other officials. Full Story 

• Another ERCOT board member resigns as lawmakers criticize power grid operator for massive electricity outages

  by Mitchell Ferman Feb. 26, 2021

  Texas lawmakers have questioned and criticized the Electric Reliability Council of Texas for days about the near-collapse of the state’s power grid last week. Full Story 

• Texas schools still tallying storm costs, and some won't reopen soon

  by Aliyya Swaby Feb. 26, 2021

  School districts report flooded classrooms and gyms, and teachers have lost supplies and learning materials. The damage is further disrupting a school year already upended by the pandemic. Full Story 

• Texas judge rules federal eviction moratorium unconstitutional. Lawyers and advocates disagree on what that means for tenants.

  by Cassandra Pollock and Anna Canizales Feb. 26, 2021

  The judge opted against issuing an injunction that would block the federal ban on evictions, instead signaling that he expected the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to withdraw its moratorium. Full Story 

• Sen. Ted Cruz declares Trumpism among Republicans "ain't goin' anywhere" at Florida conference

  by Patrick Svitek Feb. 26, 2021

  Cruz appeared at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, as President Joe Biden headed to Texas to see the state’s recovery from last week’s storm, which left millions of Texans without power and potable water. Full Story 

• Voters think Texas election results are accurate — but many question U.S. results, poll finds

  by Ross Ramsey Feb. 26, 2021

  Almost a third of Texas voters said they don't think official election results in the U.S. are accurate, though a large majority trust the results of Texas elections, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

• Texas voters like Biden’s COVID-19 response better than his overall performance, UT/TT Poll finds

  by Ross Ramsey Feb. 26, 2021

  Texas voters give President Joe Biden good marks on COVID-19 response, but they're split on his overall job performance, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

• Should Donald Trump be allowed to hold office again? Texas voters are split.

  by Ross Ramsey Feb. 26, 2021

  The former president's hold on Texas Republican voters remains strong. His favorability ratings are high with them, and they don't think he ought to be blocked from seeking elected office again, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

• Plumber shortage and supply chain issues are delaying storm recovery efforts in Texas

  by Duncan Agnew Feb. 26, 2021

  A longstanding shortage of plumbers and disruptions to the supply chain of plumbing materials delivered to the state have combined to delay pipe and water heater repairs. Full Story 

• Catastrophic Texas power outages prompt finger pointing and blame shifting at legislative hearings

  by Reese Oxner, Mitchell Ferman and Julián Aguilar Updated: Feb. 26, 2021

  Lawmakers grilled public regulators and energy grid officials about how power outages happened and why Texans weren't given more warnings about the danger. Full Story