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What’s the Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner this Year?
How much will we spend on Thanksgiving dinner this year? The pandemic could mean fewer guests for the sake of social distancing but the...
Cloth Masks Protect the Wearer Not Only Others, New Recommendations From the CDC
Throughout the pandemic, it has become clear that facial coverings are the best defense for curbing COVID-19 and protecting others, but new studies show...
College Kid Returning for Thanksgiving? Try These Safety Tips.
It’s now too late for a 14-day quarantine for thousands of college students returning home for Thanksgiving. How can families still gather for Thanksgiving...
Texas Republicans May Benefit From Refusing to Acknowledge Trump Loss
It’s Monday again. Have Texas Republicans accepted that President Donald Trump lost the Nov. 3 election? No.
As of today, former President George W. Bush...
Why Does Abbott Really Oppose West Texas Nuclear Waste Site?
When it comes to disposable waste, the far reaches of West Texas have been viewed as out-of-sight, out-of-mind wastelands by Austin — perfect for...
IKEA Gives Texas Nearly $5 Million
The IKEA US Community Foundation has given nearly $5 million to the state of Texas. The donation is equal to the amount of money...
TCEQ Expands Air Monitoring Following Hurricanes With $1M in New Tools
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has new tools for detecting airborne pollution following hurricanes and other disasters.
Two existing TCEQ mobile air monitoring vans...
What Are Kids’ Extracurricular Activities Like With COVID-19 Around?
Basketball, band, drama club — what do they look like now?
Extracurricular activities provide social and emotional engagement, growth and special memories, but this year...
Court Reverses El Paso Shutdown Order
The 8th Court of Appeals has halted El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego’s stay-at-home order.
“While I am extremely disappointed in the ruling, I will...
How to Shop Smart for 2021 Obamacare Insurance Plans
While the U.S. Supreme Court was listening to oral arguments about the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act earlier this week, thousands of Texans...
