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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...
Programs for Texas Women and Children Face Deep Budget Cuts
State-funded programs that so many Texans count on, especially during these uncertain times when it's tough to stay afloat, may fall victims to budget...
New Study Will Determine Extent of Police Racial Profiling in Texas
Texas A&M University is launching the state’s first independent analysis of racial profiling by Texas law enforcement. The study will encompass data from 2,000...
Texas Restaurant Association Wants Restaurant Definition Revised
What if you have a full kitchen and sell food like a restaurant but make more money from alcohol sales? Under Gov. Greg Abbott’s...
Lawsuits Filed Over Cancellation of GOP In-Person State Convention
Updated July 10, 2020:
A judge in Houston has denied the party’s request to reinstate the convention. The party is now heading directly to the...
