Is Government Keeping First Responders Safe? ‘Oh, Hell No!’
First responders and law enforcement officials in Texas are seeing COVID-19 outbreaks among staffs, and one of the state’s largest unions has nothing nice...
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...
Texas Reports Record Coronavirus Deaths the Day Before Stores Open. But Gov. Greg Abbott...
The day before Texas began its first wave of business reopenings during the coronavirus pandemic, the latest figures from the state health department brought...
What Changes Will Stick With Us After the Pandemic?
Our culture has likely been changed forever because of the restrictions the pandemic has brought.
Social distancing means being cautious in a new way. Working...
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...
Texas Eyes Retail Marijuana as Possible Solution to Financial Woes
Texas has been slowly acclimating to the idea of legal marijuana access, but there is some indication that the current financial crisis may be...
Two Nurse Associations, Austin Lawmaker Call for Nurses in Texas Schools
The Texas Nurses Association, the Texas School Nurses Organization and state Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin) reminded Texas school districts of the importance of school...
Texas Supreme Court Extends Moratorium on Evictions Until May 18
The Texas Supreme Court extended the moratorium on eviction procedures until May 18, offering a few more weeks of relief to renters otherwise expected...
COVID-19 Testing Firm Used by Texas Under Federal Scrutiny
A testing firm used by the state of Texas is under federal scrutiny for problems that call into question the accuracy of the company’s...
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...
