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Nurtured with faith, a community garden in San Antonio springs back from the devastating winter storm March 4, 2021

The St. Phocas Garden in San Antonio’s historic West Side supplies a local food pantry with the only fresh vegetables many of its clients get, but it suffered major freeze damage during the winter storm.

Alexa Ura

U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson denies allegations he made sexual comments, violated alcohol policy while White House physician March 4, 2021

The Panhandle Republican says the investigation, which examined testimony from more than 70 witnesses as well as documentary evidence, was "a political hit job".

Bryan Mena

CEO of Texas power grid operator "terminated" in aftermath of winter storm March 4, 2021

Bill Magness is the latest official to depart following the winter storm catastrophe.

Erin Douglas and Mitchell Ferman

Three of Gov. Greg Abbott’s four coronavirus medical advisers say they weren’t directly consulted prior to lifting mask mandate March 4, 2021

One adviser said he thinks it's too soon for the state to stop requiring masks in public.

Shawn Mulcahy

Texas businesses must decide whether to require face masks. Some worry they could lose customers either way. March 4, 2021

A day after Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to fully reopen businesses and end the state’s mask mandate, small business owners across Texas found themselves struggling to decide what to do next.

Duncan Agnew

23 candidates join the race to replace late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright March 4, 2021

The field for the May 1 special election features 11 Republicans, 10 Democrats, one independent and one Libertarian.

Patrick Svitek

Texas A&M engineering dean M. Katherine Banks named sole finalist for university president March 3, 2021

If officially approved, Banks will become the second woman president of the flagship university in College Station.

Kate McGee

TribCast: Gov. Greg Abbott drops Texas' mask mandate March 3, 2021

On this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Ross, Patrick and Kate about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to rescind statewide coronavirus orders and the fight over "The Eyes of Texas" at the University of Texas at Austin

Matthew Watkins and Todd Wiseman

UT-Austin football players say they were forced to stay on field for “The Eyes of Texas” to appease angry donors and fans March 3, 2021

The football players said the athletics officials, in a meeting with the players after the Oklahoma game, referenced emails from donors who said the protests could impact their job prospects after graduating.

Kate McGee

Gov. Greg Abbott taps new head of Texas utility regulator in wake of power outages March 3, 2021

Arthur D'Andrea replaces DeAnn Walker, who resigned earlier this week as chair of the Public Utility Commission. The governor appoints commissioners to lead the PUC, which oversees the state’s grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

Mitchell Ferman

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