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Thousands of Unemployed Texans Owe Millions Because of Overpayments
Approximately 185,000 Texans have received unemployment benefits they were not entitled to and will be required to pay the money back, according to numbers...
Republicans Sue Abbott to Stop Extended Early Voting in Texas
Political circles were buzzing Wednesday with word of the latest episode of Republicans turning against their state leader, Gov. Greg Abbott. The governor is...
What If You Get COVID-19 and the Flu At the Same Time?
Did you know you can get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time? Here we dive into what getting both illnesses would look...
Cruz Blocks Resolution Honoring RBG
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Houston), who is on President Donald Trump’s shortlist of potential Supreme Court nominees, on Tuesday successfully blocked approval of a...
Faculty group urges Abbott to require universities to publicly report COVID-19 cases
The Texas Faculty Association is urging Gov. Greg Abbott to use his emergency powers to order Texas colleges and universities to publicly report the...
Hartzell Named New UT President
By unanimous vote, the University of Texas System Board of Regents has named Jay Hartzell as the next president of UT-Austin, effective immediately. Hartzell...
What Happens If You Miss Routine Health Appointments?
Did you miss your annual mammogram or fail to get to the dentist for a twice-a-year cleaning? Many people have been canceling or postponing...
Windstorm Insurance Rate Hike Recommendation Delayed Again
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association has been wrestling with the issue of whether to hike rates for about two years. There was another delay...
Texas Needs More Nurses Now
At a time when they are badly needed on the front lines of the pandemic, some Texas nursing students are having to wait months...
Proposal to Bar Ex-criminals from Affordable Housing in Texas Called Unfair
Under draft rules being considered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, anyone on the sex offender registry or those with drug...
