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Analysis: COVID-19 vaccines are coming to Texas, along with a ranking of who’s most...
Who gets the first batch of vaccines? And the second, and the third?
This political snaggle starts with very good news. By mid-month, Texas will...
Gov. Greg Abbott tells supporters he’s considering placing law enforcement for central Austin under...
In his latest move in a political fight against Austin over police funding, Gov. Greg Abbott says he is considering a proposal to put...
Some Relief is Coming for Houston Residents Who Fear Evictions
Many Texans have missed their rent payments or have experienced late payments due to job loss or other financial burdens during the pandemic, and...
“We are in a very dangerous place”: White House COVID-19 task force pleads with...
As the COVID-19 pandemic reaches dangerous new levels nationwide, the White House Coronavirus Task Force acknowledged this week that state and local policies in...
Texas Unemployment Filings Drop by Almost 16,000
There were 23,100 first-time claims for unemployment benefits in Texas last week, according to the latest data from the Labor Department. Nearly 3.9 million...
Mental Health Curriculum to help Texas Kids
Can a mental health curriculum prevent violence in Texas schools? Two mental health experts share their thoughts on how a mental health curriculum can...
Texas may receive initial coronavirus vaccine doses for 1.4 million people this month, Gov....
Texas could receive coronavirus vaccine doses to give an initial dose to up to 1.4 million Texans in December, assuming U.S. health officials approve...
Sunset Commission Says Texas Law Enforcement Regulation is “Fragmented” and “Toothless”
A recent report by Texas’ Sunset Advisory Commission found that the “state’s current regulation of law enforcement is, by and large, toothless.” First reported...
Christmas Lights in Texas You Don’t Want to Miss
This year it’s easy to enjoy Christmas lights from the comfort of your car. Here are some drive-through holiday lights displays in Texas that...
Key Texas House leader says Capitol occupancy may be limited in upcoming legislative session
In the most detailed public glimpse yet at how the 2021 legislative session might play out during a pandemic, the chair of the committee...
