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George Floyd’s Legacy in Houston
The last minutes of George Floyd’s life, caught on cellphone video, have shaken the nation.
Who was the man whose homicide at the hands of...
The Challenges of Dating During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Dating apps such as Hinge, Bumble and Tinder have quickly adapted to the new normal by creating more ways for users to connect digitally....
Gov. Abbott Urges End to Violence, Promises Prosecution
With his voice raised, Gov. Greg Abbott called the death of Houston native George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police “horrific.”
“Let’s be clear....
Is El Paso Ready to Reopen? Gov. Abbott Says Yes.
El Paso city and county leaders still aren’t ready to reopen restaurants, bars, hair salons and nonessential businesses, but Gov. Greg Abbott says it’s...
COVID-19 Drives Texas Sales Tax Collections to Record Lows
Texas took in about $2.6 billion in state sales taxes in May, according to new numbers released today. The May collections were 13.2% less...
Texas Democratic Party Kicks Off Online Convention
Calling Texas the biggest battleground in the country, the Texas Democratic Party kicked off its week-long state convention Monday. Due to the pandemic, the...
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Asked to Release Inmates During COVID-19
A new petition filed with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals renews the fight to end Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on inmate releases during...
How to Request a Mail Ballot for the July Runoff
If you want to request a mail-in ballot for the July 14 primary runoff election, you have a little more than a month to...
‘We have to do better:’ Texas Sports Leaders React to George Floyd’s Death
When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the playing of the National Anthem, he wasn’t protesting the flag, the anthem or those who have...
Texas Families of Kids Who Lost Free School Meals Can Get Money
Many Texas families rely on free or reduced-cost school lunches, and over 3.5 million Texas school children have temporarily lost their much-needed meals since...
