US PoliticsHouston Cancels Texas Republican Convention Over PandemicSavePrintTexas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference in Austin, Texas, on May 18, 2020. Lynda M. Gonzalez/Pool/Getty ImagesZachary StieberSenior Reporter7/3/2020|Updated: 7/11/2020Update: Houston officials canceled the Texas Republican Party’s in-person convention on July 8.Original story below.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesCDC Advisers Recommend Against Combo Vaccine for Young ChildrenSep 18, 2025CDC’s New Priorities Include Autism Research, Vaccine SafetySep 18, 2025Top CDC Vaccine Adviser Challenges Critics to DebateSep 18, 2025RFK Jr.’s Panel May Recommend Delaying Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns: DocumentSep 18, 2025Related TopicsTexasHouston