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Texas Democrats Want Confederate Memorials Removed from Capitol
Eight Texas Democratic lawmakers want seven memorials to the Confederacy and Confederate leaders removed from Texas’ Capitol grounds.
A letter sent Monday to state Sen....
85 Babies Under 1 Year Old in Nueces County Have Tested Positive for COVID-19...
Eighty-five infants who are under the age of 1 have tested positive for the coronavirus in Nueces County since testing began there in March,...
Postpartum Depression Plan a Good Start, but More Needed
In Texas, one out of seven mothers experiences postpartum depression, and maternal mental health challenges can affect their child’s development.
The Texas Health and Human...
New TEA Guidance Does Little to Allay Teacher Fears
The Texas Education Agency’s decision to let school districts delay on-campus instruction for up to eight weeks is regarded by teacher groups as a...
Worst Week for ‘Red Zone’ Labeled Texas and COVID-19
The last seven days have been the worst for Texas since the pandemic began. A White House report puts the Lone Star State and...
New Lawsuit Claims Texas Election Process Unfair to Minorities
Mi Familia Vota, the NAACP and two voters are suing Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs for “failing to ensure...
Texas GOP Convention Ends With Election of New Chair, More Technical Issues
After suffering technical difficulties and even some sort of cyberattack, the virtual Texas GOP convention wrapped up Sunday evening after delegates voted to elect...
Texas Facing $4.6 Billion Budget Shortfall Due to COVID-19
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has released new projections that envision a $4.6 billion revenue shortfall for the state’s fiscal year 2021 budget. The new...
U.S. Navy Sends Support to Rio Grande Valley to Help Fight COVID-19
In what has become almost a daily announcement, the federal government is sending more assistance to the Rio Grande Valley to help with an...
The Kinds of Jobs Available in Texas Now
The Texas Workforce Commission keeps reporting high unemployment numbers each week. But 650,000 jobs are listed. Let’s take a look at what is available...
