Greg Abbott’s stay-at-home … Texas bars reopen in protest of statewide shutdown More The Rail Club Live in Fort Worth hosted a protest event on July 4, which led a 30-day license suspension. The protest remained peaceful, despite an earlier video shared by Open Carry Texas Vice President David Amad, in which he said he was “not going to allow” the sheriff’s office to arrest him if they tried to. Now, members of Open Carry Texas are planning to return to Big Daddy Zane’s and hold a second rally on June 6, according to a Facebook event and video posted on YouTube. Austin, Texas (CNN)Numerous law enforcement officers stood guard at Texas' Capitol building in Austin and about a dozen demonstrators gathered … The protest took place at Big Daddy Zane’s, the same bar where those six men were arrested for carrying guns where weapons are prohibited. And in Raleigh, N.C., at least one woman was arrested during a protest that drew more than 100 people in opposition to a stay-at-home rule, The News & Observer reported. The Texas Department of Public Safety, which patrols the Capitol grounds, said it “monitored the security needs throughout the day and adjusted” its presence as needed. The supporters are Shroyer, who has told his audiences that the coronavirus is part of a scheme by the Chinese Communist Party and the so-called “deep state” to undermine Trump, said hospitals in Texas were empty and news of the virus was concocted by medical experts, politicians and the press. EL PASO, Texas — A group of about 100 protesters gathered in downtown El Paso on Saturday, defying stay-at-home and social distancing orders, to stage an 'Open Texas… … Armed protester Wyatt Winn waits for Ector County Sheriff's officers and Texas State Troopers, who were monitoring a protest, shortly before his arrest, May 4, … See more of Texas Scorecard on Facebook transcript. ECSO officers were not at the protest. The Texas Capitol closure comes just days before the Texas Legislature is scheduled to open its session on Jan. 12. RELATED: Ector County sheriff: This was not a Second Amendment rights protest, “I take him at his word; so far he’s kept his word and I give him credit for that,” Amad said. The Border Network for Human Rights and other organizations are urging supporters to gather at 1 p.m. MST at Chihuahuita Park, 400 Charles Road, which is around the time Trump is scheduled to speak in … He has covered immigration, public safety and voting rights and has traveled on assignment to the U.S. Supreme Court and Houston during Hurricane Harvey. AUSTIN, TX – APRIL 18: Protesters gather at the Texas State Capital building on April 18, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Protests in Maryland, Texas and Ohio against coronavirus stay-at-home orders – video report A day after Donald Trump encouraged Americans to protest … “For the purpose of carrying a firearm, that’s not the code that counts.”, He said in a video announcing the protest shared on Open Carry Texas’ social media pages that he would not allow Griffis to arrest him if the sheriff’s office followed the same precedent set by the arrests in May, even if ECSO “rolls in with the whole 2nd Armored Division.”, Amad responded to some interpretations that his words were a threat against Griffis, saying “nowhere in there was there a threat.”, “I’m not threatening to go to him and beat him up,” he said. By Katherine Fung On 5/6/20 at 1:49 PM EDT. Before joining The News in 2017, he worked for the Austin American-Statesman and The Los Angeles Times. your password James Barragán. Open Carry Texas members protest outside Odessa bar, https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Open-Carry-Texas-members-protest-outside-Odessa-15322479.php, Media: Jacy Lewis/ Midland Reporter-Telegram, Ector County sheriff: This was not a Second Amendment rights protest, Mississippi man dies in collision on SH 349, Mayor Payton releases statement following Jenny Cudd's arrest, City will provide hotel rooms for homeless who contract COVID. Protesters Demand Release of Texas Salon Owner Jailed for Keeping Store Open Despite Coronavirus Lockdown. The men were charged with carrying weapons where prohibited; Griffis cited the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission code when explaining the charges, given the men were on a property adjacent to the bar. The Open Carry Texas group returned to Odessa and teach Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis “a lesson” following the arrests of some group members for carrying guns outside a West Odessa bar. Open Texas Now protest, live at the Governor's Mansion! Well over 100 people gathered outside Frisco City Hall on Saturday to protest restrictions put in place by Texas Gov. The Latest: Texas GOP protests Republican governor’s orders International. ODESSA -- More than 100 Second Amendment rights advocates with Open Carry Texas came to Odessa on Saturday to protest the arrests of six of its members last month. At one point, the crowd chanted “Fire Fauci!”, Lots of protest speakers saying Trump should fire Fauci who they say “made up” the coronavirus. Texas Protesters Condemn Stay-at-Home Orders Demonstrators outside the State Capitol in Austin violated social-distancing orders to call for the reopening of the state and country. It’s possible Open Carry Texas will hold more protests in Odessa, Amad said. James Barragán covers Texas politics for The Dallas Morning News. The protest, organized by “the still somewhat free citizens of Texas,” drew hundreds of attendees from conservative organizations—such as True Texas Project, the Fredericksburg Tea Party, and others—as well as individuals who caught wind of the event and wanted to make their voices heard. The protesters, all without mandatory masks, briefly scuffled with police as officers attempted to prevent them from erecting a makeshift stage in the University Square in the nation’s capital. And the men decided to help me out.”. Abbott to re-open businesses. Protesters who carried signs that read “Vaccines can cause cancer and death," “Every job is essential” and “Open Now!" State officials have called on the public to continue social distancing measures, warning that violating such measures and opening up the economy too quickly could lead to a significant ramp up in coronavirus cases. Texas Gov. … The video went viral on social media this weekend and was the subject of much discussion at Saturday's protest rally at Edinburg … She is the main provider for her 73-year-old mother and her two adult daughters. Jennifer Bailey, a 42-year-old hairdresser from Killeen, said she has nearly exhausted her savings. Protesters rally against stay-at-home orders at Dealey Plaza on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. They had been unable to get on the phone with the Texas Workforce Commission to file for unemployment and small business owners had been unable to apply for the federally funded Paycheck Protection Program, which stopped accepting applications Thursday after nearly exhausting its resources. Darius Deshawn Berkley, 22, of Austin, along with Gerald Govan Brown, 18, of Pflugerville, were arrested Saturday on charges stemming from incidents in May and June. 11:53 AM on Apr 18, 2020 CDT AUSTIN — Hundreds of protesters marched on the Texas Capitol calling for an end to Gov. Open Carry Activists of All Backgrounds Unite To Protest Police Killing of Unarmed Texas Man . ODESSA -- More than 100 Second Amendment rights advocates with Open Carry Texas came to Odessa on Saturday to protest the arrests of six of its members last month. Protests have also sprung up in states like Michigan, Minnesota and Virginia where Democratic governors have implemented stay-at-home policies. Without allowing restaurants to fully open back up, she said, small businesses will lose everything. “You are essential. Nationwide Coordinated Protest - American Revolution 2.0 May 01, 2020 at Noon (local time) Texas State Capitol 1100 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 WE THE PEOPLE DEMAND THAT OUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS HAVE NO EXCEPTIONS. Protesters gather at Texas State Capital to protest Gov. Greg Abbott intended to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Alex Jones, the InfoWars host who falsely called the mass shooting at an elementary school in Sandy Hook, Conn., a “hoax,” compared Abbott’s orders to tyranny. The protest was organized by InfoWars, an Austin-based website that promotes conspiracy theories, and has a massive online following. This time no one was arrested. your username. “That’s for a liquor license, that’s TABC code,” Amad said. Protests Against Lockdown in Texas, California and Seven Other States As Calls to End Stay-at-Home Orders Grow . On April 25, people continue to gather at the Texas Capitol to protest Texas Gov. In Texas, the main protest outside … “What you see here are the good guys. “For Americans, it’s essential to feed our families,” she said. ‘Open Texas,’ ‘All Jobs are Essential,’ ‘The world is watching.’ Those are just a few of the signs El Pasoans were holding as they chanted, “open Texas now, open texas now.” Many protesters say they lost their jobs or were laid off due to the stay at home order. The rally in Austin is part of a larger national protest organized by the group. By signing up you agree to our privacy policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas. Some of the demonstrators brandished signs with phrases like, "This is tyranny, not quarantine" and "Open now!" We obey the law because we want to, because we’re the good guys – we follow the law.”. Amad said the charges against all who were arrested are currently in limbo. Video. “My girls were going hungry,” she said. He said it is unclear if the Ector County District Attorney’s Office will be pursuing the charges. Get the latest coronavirus updates delivered to your inbox by signing up for our exclusive newsletter. 28K Views . A chant erupted during an April 18 lockdown protest in Texas calling to fire Anthony Fauci, who is is part of the United States Coronavirus Task Force. If a protest is submitted by an unauthorized person or outside of the allowed time, TABC may decide to process the protest as a complaint if the allegations made are within TABC’s jurisdiction. “Don’t let them tell you like the Nazis did that you are not essential,” he said. Other florists named “Becky” being targeted after Capitol... Commissioners’ court split on salary adjustment for MCSO... Washington Post profiles Cudd as part of ‘Capitol mob’, Cudd says Capitol riots were ‘not what is being portrayed’, MISD board picks California school leader as superintendent pick, Feds charge Jenny Cudd for role in Capitol riot, FBI documents: Cudd and Rosa seen on Capitol security footage, Doreen: Cudd finds out social media posts have consequences, Lawyer: Cudd will plead not guilty to charges for Capitol riot. ODESSA -- More than 100 Second Amendment rights advocates with Open Carry Texas … President Donald Trump, a Republican who has given multiple interviews to InfoWars, stoked on protesters on Friday by tweeting that protesters should “LIBERATE” Michigan, Minnesota and Virginia. The Latest: Texas GOP protests Republican governor’s orders International. 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Amad said in an interview he had spoken with Sheriff Mike Griffis and both had agreed to keep the demonstration peaceful. Similar Open Texas rallies were held at the same time in Austin and San Antonio. Welcome! Luther also spoke to a crowd of supporters at an 'Open Texas' rally against coronavirus restrictions outside City Hall in Frisco, Texas, on Saturday. By Caitlin Randle, MRT.com/Midland Reporter-Telegram. Protesters gather at Texas State Capital to protest Gov. ... if the salon continues to remain open. by: The Associated Press. Marshall Snow Reaction - NBC 6 … Banker, former University of Texas System regent and longtime Republican donor James Huffines will lead the Strike Force to Open Texas and lobbyist … Greg Abbott, and said that these regulations are a violation of constitutional freedom. CONTINUED: Open Texas Protest at governors mansion! with body armor and possible automatic weapons. Currently, w No arrests made at largely peaceful protests outside Texas Capitol, Texas DPS says ... most of I-20 back open News / 8 hours ago. The East Texas Freedom Coalition hosted a picnic rally on the corner of the downtown Tyler square to protest for a full reopen of Texas on Thursday. Ellison was arrested in May and charged with defying Abbott’s orders, and one of her employees was charged with interfering with police duties. AUSTIN — Hundreds of protesters marched on the Texas Capitol calling for an end to Gov. Related Videos. If a protest is submitted by an unauthorized person or outside of the allowed time, TABC may decide to process the protest as a complaint if the allegations made are within TABC’s jurisdiction. Texas bars reopen in protest of statewide shutdown More The Rail Club Live in Fort Worth hosted a protest event on July 4, which led a 30-day license suspension. ODESSA -- More than 100 Second Amendment rights advocates with Open Carry Texas came to Odessa on Saturday to protest the arrests of six of its members last month. Six members of Open Carry Texas stood in a property adjacent to the bar holding rifles, saying it was a show of support for the bar owner, until sheriff’s office deputies arrested the men, the bar owner and another employee. EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Several El Paso civil rights groups plan to protest President Trump’s visit to Alamo, Texas today and call for a complete halt to border wall construction. If an investigation finds wrongdoing by the business, the business could be subject to TABC administrative penalties like fines or a temporary suspension of their license or permit. The supporters are unhappy with the 25% capacity ordinance implemented on businesses by Texas Gov. Berkley faces a charge of rioting […] He has faced strong opposition from some in the state, including many on the far right of his party, who say the concerns about COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, are overblown and his stay at home orders must be ended immediately. On April 25, people continue to gather at the Texas Capitol to protest Texas Gov. The Texas Penal Code defines a bar’s premises as the building where the bar is located and does not include parking lots or nearby properties. Greg Abbott’s stay-at-home orders, likening them to “tyranny” and demanding the reopening of business in the state. And this is 21st century war attempting to shut us down and Texas is leading the way against these tyrants.”, Alex Jones, surrounded by fans, compared stay at home orders to what Nazis did. See more of Texas Scorecard on Facebook ... Texas, on Saturday. The protest came at the end of the week with the highest daily infections and deaths in Romania since the pandemic hit the country in February. CONTINUED: Open Texas Protest at governors mansion! Open Carry Texas members protest on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Big Daddy Zanes in West Odessa. They call him Fascist Fauci pic.twitter.com/HzZBrPuSp7, Owen Shroyer, an InfoWars host, said Texans should disobey the stay-at-home orders and that Abbott “needs to be fired.”. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for the entire state Sunday in response to violent protests over the death of George Floyd. They stayed in the parking lot outside the bar before continuing the protest outside the Ector County Sheriff’s Office. 28K Views. Open Texas Now protest, live at the Governor's Mansion! The rally outside the state capitol in Austin, Texas, was in part fuelled by fans of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who was seen shaking hands with protesters. In May, Big Daddy Zane’s opened against Gov. Greg Abbott’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, staging a protest … February 28, 2015 at 11:24 pm. The protest came a day after Abbott announced a plan for slowly reopening the state’s economy, which will include opening retail stores for “to go” services, easing regulations on elective surgeries and medical procedures, and reopening state parks. AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety special agents arrested two people for their roles in protest-related incidents on Texas State Capitol grounds. As previously reported, on May 5, the Ector County Sheriff's Office received a call from a member of the media regarding a group of people inside a bar dressed in M.A.S.H. Those in attendance were dressed in tactical gear and carrying rifles. “I probably have a month left and then I’m in a serious, serious bind,” she said. Written by Anti-Media News Desk. All rights reserved. Abbott, a Republican, said Friday he is eager to reopen the economy but the process must be done with caution. WE ARE "RESPONSIBLE AMERICANS FOR THE CONSTITUTION". Phillip Archibald, who is part of Open Texas, told KWES-TV , "We're here to inspire the American people to stand up. Copyright © 2021 The Dallas Morning News. Open Carry Texas members protest on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Big Daddy Zanes in West Odessa. AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Despite the violent clashes that took place in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, protests in Austin at the Texas Capitol remained largely peaceful. Tweet 34. Protesters call for Gov. “I’m simply saying to him, if I haven’t broken the law, I’m not supposed to get arrested, so I’m not getting arrested.”, REACTION: Open Carry Texas plans rally to teach Ector sheriff ‘a lesson’, He declined to say specifically how he would prevent the sheriff’s office from arresting him but said “it means exactly what you think it means.”, “I’m not going to be arrested when I haven’t broken the law,” Amad said. The protest took place at Big Daddy Zane’s, the same bar where those six men were arrested for carrying guns where weapons are prohibited. Log into your account. Texas bars tired of governor’s coronavirus shutdown order to open in protest Saturday By Brian Lopez. Home grown product of El Paso, Texas, 1973 graduate of Austin High School, Honorably Discharged from United States Marine Corps 1976, after serving for 3 years. Posted: Oct 9, 2020 / 09:33 PM PDT / Updated: Oct 10, 2020 / 02:34 PM PDT. Depression kills.”. An estimated 1,000 protesters attended a Black Lives Matter rally in South Texas on Saturday -- the largest crowd to date in South Texas -- a day after the arrest of a chainsaw-wielding man who was videotaped threatening protesters Friday in downtown McAllen. Much debate ensued on social media over the legality of the charges against them. questioned the threat of the virus. America is essential. by: The Associated Press. He said he would like Griffis to admit he made a mistake in arresting those people in May, apologize and refund their bail bonds. Abbott to re-open businesses. Many in the crowd said they had been out of work and without a paycheck for a month. “We were going to have to shut down the bar, and then I decided that the governor didn’t have the right to do that. Share. One group carried a banner that read “Deliver up treasonous men” and listed medical experts Dr. Anthony Fauci and Deborah Birx who serve on Trump’s task force, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and bilionaire George Soros. A video surfaced Friday night of Republican Oregon Rep. Mike Nearman pushing a door open as he exited the state Capitol, allowing protesters to enter the building as a legislative session was underway. The protest took place at Big Daddy Zane’s, the same bar where those six men were arrested for carrying guns where weapons are prohibited. Posted: Oct 9, 2020 / 06:34 PM HST / Updated: Oct 10, 2020 / 11:34 AM HST. Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Texas State Capitol Saturday calling on government figures to reopen Texas – as the state’s death toll from COVID-19 continues to grow. Troopers wore personal protective equipment to monitor the rally and were assisted by the Austin Police Department. ODESSA, TX – Open Carry Texas held their second peaceful protest Saturday. “They don’t want us to organize like this because it’ll defeat their narrative,” he said. Members of the Texas Department of Public Safety at the Capitol during a protest Jan. 6, 2020 (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez) Biden supporters rally at Texas State Capitol amid protests … By Seren Morris On 4/20/20 at 8:49 AM EDT. The East Texas Freedom Coalition hosted a picnic rally on the corner of the downtown Tyler square to protest for a full reopen of Texas on Thursday. Greg Abbott’s orders that bars were to remain closed at the time. At RallyList.com you can Find Protests and Rallies happening Nationwide. Mandy McConico said the restaurant her family owns, Rowdy’s Diner in Kemp, has let go four of its seven employees. Some in the crowd also took aim at the political and medical experts leading the response to the virus. Organizers can post information about protests and rallies and spread the word “Poverty kills. “The news is fake.”. A small group of handgun-toting Open Carry Texas members marched through downtown Austin Friday, trailed by a topless woman and a woman with a dildo strapped to her back. The protest was organized by a group called Open Texas, which seeks to provide support and defend the rights of small business owners to reopen and support themselves. “How far I have to go to do that is not up to me.”. Texas bars tired of governor's coronavirus shutdown order to open in protest Saturday By Brian Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram 8/28/2020 'The Big Burn' of 1910 transformed wildland firefighting. Related Videos. Gabrielle Ellison, owner of Big Daddy Zane’s, spoke at Saturday’s protest, thanking Open Carry Texas for supporting her. AUSTIN (AP) — Activists and leaders from the Texas Republican Party on Saturday continued their backlash against Gov. Said this is “21st century war” and those who ordered them “tyrants” pic.twitter.com/HwI6nHu7DV. Greg Abbott to fully open Texas "We want this state to open 100% – not 25, not 50 – and we want it opened now," said organizer Kevin Witt. A weekend of protest and mourning: George Floyd’s death spurs demonstrations in Texas cities Floyd, who was raised in Houston's Third Ward, was killed in Minneapolis by police. Share 4K. Abbott is expected to announce on Monday details of how he plans for the state to reopen businesses.
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