CORONAVIRUS

After Texas A&M student died from COVID-19, students and faculty rally for more safety precautions

University leaders have encouraged mask-wearing and getting vaccinated, but they say Gov. Greg Abbott has prevented them from requiring either.

By Kailyn Rhone and Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune
Posted 9/17/21

The death of a 20-year-old Texas A&M University student from COVID-19 last week spurred fear, frustration and sadness on the College Station campus. In the days since the biomedical science major …

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