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Governor’s Council: How More Texans Could Have Broadband Access
The Governor's Broadband Development Council has issued its first report to the Texas Legislature. The report includes recommendations for the 87th Legislative Session that...
Over 240 Texas Schools Sign up for COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program
Last week, just eight Texas school districts had opted in to the state’s COVID-19 rapid testing program. Since then, the number of districts signing...
New Rule Requires San Antonio Pet Stores to Sell Only Rescued Dogs, Cats
The San Antonio City Council is making it illegal for pet stores to sell dogs and cats from mills. Effective Jan. 1, pet stores...
It’s Election Day! Will Texas Turn Blue?
If you have waited until today to vote, you have until 7 p.m. to get it done. If you are in line when the...
Harris County Closes All But One Drive-Thru Voting For Election Day
Update: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals late Monday denied the appeal of the lower court decision. Harris County is still keeping all...
Where You Can Get Free Food and Drinks Just for Voting
Want some free coffee, ice cream, a margarita, some queso or a discount on your meal? After casting your vote Tuesday, make plans to...
Here’s What You Need to Know About Election Day
Are you one of the approximately 2 million Texans waiting to cast your vote until Election Day tomorrow?
Candidates up and down the Texas ballot...
Houston Expands Wastewater Testing to Detect COVID-19
Every toilet flush can help identify the prevalence of COVID-19.
Last week, the Houston City Council approved of using $11.5 million in federal COVID-19 funding...
Justice Department to Monitor Voting in Two Texas Counties
The U.S. Justice Department has put Harris and Waller counties on its Election Day watch list for compliance with federal voting rights laws. The...
Retail Spending Still Strong, but Rest of Texas Economy Hurting
With the exception of retail sales, all major economic sectors of the Texas economy continue to be impacted by the ongoing pandemic, according to...
