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Texas, Cities Set To Reap $15 Billion In Federal Pandemic Relief

KWBU | By Texas Standard

Published May 12, 2021 at 11:08 AM CDT

Firefighters from Austin Fire Department Station 22 wear protective face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

The state’s estimated loss due to the pandemic amounted to just $4 billion, but cities have plans for the extra revenue, including more pay for first responders.

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