Home 2020

Yearly Archives: 2020

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says Dr. Anthony Fauci “Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking...

Despite Texas’ surge of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Tuesday evening that he doesn’t need the advice of the nation’s top...

As Coronavirus Cases Surged, Texas’ Contact Tracing Workforce Shrunk

As Texas becomes a national hot spot for the new coronavirus, the state is still falling short on the governor’s months-old goal to employ up to...

Fourth of July and Fireworks Reimagined This Year in Texas Due to Coronavirus

One of the state’s largest holidays for public gatherings will look a little different this year. July 4 may not happen with a “bang”...

State Lawmakers Call for More COVID-19 Funds for Texas Schools

Sixty-four members of the Texas House of Representatives have signed a letter calling on Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath to increase the state’s COVID-19...

Online, Classroom or Both on Tap at UT for the Fall

The University of Texas System Board of Regents has approved more changes for the system’s eight UT academic institutions to offer in-person, online and...

Texas Medical Association Urges GOP to Cancel State Convention

The Texas Medical Association has asked Republicans to cancel their in-person convention scheduled for July 16-18 at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center. The...

As COVID-19 Rages, White Collar Workers Stay Home While Rest of Workforce Cannot

As the Texas economy began re-opening from the pandemic shutdowns, some employers were reluctant to bring employees working at home back to offices. Now...

TWC Will Delay Work Search Requirement For Unemployed Texans

The Texas Workforce Commission has delayed reinstating the work search requirement for Texans receiving unemployment benefits.  The TWC made the announcement Tuesday. The requirement had...

Texas Teachers Consider Retirement Over Teaching During a Pandemic

Texas teachers can expect to spend some time in classrooms in the upcoming school year, but much about the school year is unclear since...

Gov. Abbott Expands Hospital Capacity for COVID-19 Patients in Rio Grande Valley

Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday suspended elective surgeries at hospitals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces and Webb counties to help ensure hospital bed availability for...
Award-App Footer

Download our award-winning app