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Texas Cities Continue to Take Precautions of Their Own Following Gov. Abbott’s New Orders
As Texas has been pulling back restrictions put in place to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease, a number of cities have been introducing...
Cruising from Texas to Resume
People may not be ready to get back to traveling, but Carnival Cruise Lines is ready to set sail again from three port cities,...
Five Hurt in Fort Worth Park Shooting
Five people were injured in a shooting at a Fort Worth park where about 600 people had gathered Sunday evening.
Why so many people were...
Texas Mayors ask Gov. Abbott for Their Piece of the COVID-19 Stimulus Pie
Updated May 12, 2020:
Gov. Abbott Monday announced a process for getting funding to 242 counties, and the cities within those counties, that did not...
Harris County Clerk to Step Down
After just 16 months on the job, Harris County Clerk Diana Trautman has announced she is stepping down, effective May 31.
“After much deliberation with...
Still Afraid of COVID-19, Texans Avoid Salons, Pools, but Flock to Beaches
Did you get a haircut or have your nails done this weekend? Did you take a dip in a public swimming pool? What about...
Lack of Child Care is a Big Stumbling Block for Working Parents
With many camps closed this summer and child care facilities closed except those for essential workers, what are people headed back to work supposed...
State Parks Set to Resume Limited Overnight Camping
Limited overnight camping at Texas state parks will resume beginning May 18.
Some existing reservations will be honored, but to prevent overcrowding, manage continued social...
Mom is Still Close at Heart: Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day Now
Mother’s Day may look a little different this year. As the pandemic continues to keep families at home or within safe social distances of...
COVID-19 May Mean Earlier Start, Later End for School Next Year
Year-round school has been talked about for years. COVID-19 may be what makes it happen.
A proposal made by the Texas Education Agency would allow...