COVID-19, Lack of Funding to Blame for Census Response Lag in Texas
April 1 was census day in the United States. This is the day which determines who is counted in the 2020 census and where...
How Families Will Celebrate Easter, Passover While Social Distancing
The Passover Seder includes the question, “why is this night different from all other nights?”
For families, Passover, Holy Week and Easter traditions are the...
Officials Knew Coronavirus Could Spread at the Houston Rodeo and Proceeded With the Event...
Days before the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off, area politicians celebrated this great piece of Americana — dubbed the world’s largest livestock...
Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Texas Dems Plan Nation’s Largest Online State Convention
Texas may be officially completely reopened by the end of May, but the Texas Democratic Party is sticking with plans for its first completely...
Abbott: Salons Can Reopen Friday; Schools Can Have Graduations
Hair salons and barbershops can reopen Friday with social distancing restrictions in place, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday. His new order supersedes local orders.
Texas...
Texas High Speed Rail Wins in Court; SpaceX Passes Test
While the rest of us focus on fighting the pandemic, two Texas innovation projects are quietly and diligently moving full steam ahead.
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Texas Central, the...
Did Your Child Fall Behind in School? Texas is Offering a Free Test
As the school year comes to an end, the Texas Education Agency is providing parents the option of testing their children’s academic skills for...
What Some Texas Colleges and Universities Are Planning for Fall 2020
Texas colleges and universities are not letting the pandemic stall their calendars, but some adjustments and flexibility will be introduced. Some colleges are utilizing...
Concerns Mount About State’s Contact Tracing Plan
Texas awarded a $295 million contract to Frisco-based company MTX to institute a massive contact tracing program for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasingly,...
Last Day to Register to Vote in Texas Primary Runoff
Today is the last day to register to vote in the July primary runoff election.
Early voting is from June 29 through July 10, twice...
