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The Mesquite News
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Sanders drops out of race, paves way for Biden nomination
Sen. Bernie Sanders announced April 8 he is dropping out of the 2020 presidential race, paving a clear path for former Vice President Joe Biden as the democratic nomination. Full Story » -
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Students among thousands affected by COVID-19 economic impact
Criminology junior Alexandra Garza was working a shift March 15 at Teppanyaki Chinese Buffet when the owners told her she was being laid off that same day. She remembered Full Story » -
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A&M-San Antonio student is daughter of COVID-19 victim
The father of a student at Texas A&M University-San Antonio died March 26 due to complications from COVID-19. Adolph “T.J.” Mendez, a resident of New Braunfels, died at Ascension Full Story » -
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Local businesses struggle amid pandemic
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, local businesses are struggling to stay afloat. The novel disease has triggered economic uncertainty across the globe, leaving businesses suffering while customers Full Story » -
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Coffee house serves meals to elderly during shutdown
Citywide regulations have required businesses to close because of COVID-19, including local Folklores Coffee House on the Southside. However, that hasn’t stopped owners Tatu and Emilie Herrera from giving Full Story » -
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Dance team spreads love, support with virtual hug
The Jaguarettes dance team is asking students, staff, organizations and faculty of Texas A&M University-San Antonio to give “Virtual Hugs” on social media to members of the campus community. Full Story »