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Prairie View A&M Planning a Center for Race and Justice
Prairie View A&M University may establish a Center for Race and Justice and take other measures in response to Houstonian George Floyd’s death in...
Texas Democratic Party Heads to November Flush With Cash
The Texas Democratic Party’s virtual state convention pulled in a record $1.5 million in grassroots donations and generated nearly half a million views on...
One of 12 GOP Leaders Responsible for Racist Social Media Posts Steps Aside
The chair-elect of the Harris County Republican Party has announced he will not be assuming office.
Keith Nielsen made his announcement on Facebook over the...
COVID-19 Disrupts Texas Wedding Industry, Couples’ Plans
Planning a wedding under ordinary circumstances is typically stressful and has spawned numerous frazzled bridezillas. But planning a fairy-tale event during a pandemic has...
Joe Biden to Democrats: Texas is Important
Using his back porch in Delaware as a makeshift TV studio, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spoke during the final day of the...
Pelosi Rounds Out Day 5 of Texas Democratic Convention
The Texas Democratic Party has been bringing out the heavyweights in the last two days of its totally online state convention.
In a prelude to...
Will Family Vacations Go On This Summer?
Planning for summer vacations during a pandemic comes with challenges. Although Gov. Greg Abbott announced phase three of reopening Texas, what there is to...
Is Texas Ready for Hurricane Season Amid COVID-19?
Experts are monitoring the season’s first tropical storm, Cristobal, this week. In the midst of a public health crisis, the idea of a hurricane...
With Storm in the Gulf, Gov. Abbott Urges East Texas Residents to Prepare
Gov. Greg Abbott is encouraging residents within 50 miles of the Sabine River in east Texas to prepare now for possible flooding.
As of Friday,...
State Lawmakers Crafting Police Reforms for 2021 Session
George Floyd’s killing is fueling serious discussion about reforms to stop shootings and excessive force by police.
In Texas, demonstrations ensued. Tens of thousands of...
