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High-Profile Texans Who Have Contracted COVID-19
As the numbers of coronavirus cases climb in Texas, you may recognize some names of fairly famous people who have or have had the...
Abbott Mentions Another Lockdown in Urging Texans to Mask Up
Although he stresses it is the last thing he wants to do, Gov. Greg Abbott is now threatening another shutdown if people don’t adhere...
Time is Running Out to File Your 2019 Federal Tax Return
If you haven’t filed your 2019 income tax return, you are about to run out of time. Due to the disruption brought by the...
How are Women Doing in Texas? Lawmakers Respond.
Last week, we shared highlights of the economic hardships women face in Texas based on a 2020 study from the Texas Women’s Foundation.
We also...
Federal Medical Reinforcements Sent to Texas to Help Fight COVID-19
The federal government is providing three Texas cities with Disaster Medical Assistance Teams to help treat COVID-19 patients.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced Thursday that...
Austin to Fine People Without Masks
On Thursday, Austin City Council members agreed to fines for the maskless in Austin. People are required to wear masks in public, and violating...
Facing Tough Re-election, State Rep. Wants STAAR Test Delayed Another Year
Although there has yet to be a response, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has a new request for delaying resumption of STAAR testing for...
Today is the Last Day to Vote Early for Tuesday’s Primary Runoff Election
Voters have until 7 p.m. today to cast early votes for the July 14 primary runoff election.
RA News previously reported that because of the...
Texas Parents Face a Frightening Lack of Information on Coronavirus Risks in Child Care...
With reported coronavirus cases in Texas child care facilities rising quickly, parents face terrifying uncertainty as they try to decide whether to entrust their...
The Future of Texas Performing Arts Hangs in the Balance
Empty rows of theater seats, darkened auditoriums, and canceled summer show tickets: these are all tangible reminders for the Texas arts and culture community...
