Harris County Goes to Highest COVID-19 Threat Level; Residents asked to Stay Home Again
Asking “when did we lose our respect for human life and the economy,” Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Friday elevated the county’s COVID-19...
Republicans Afraid Of Glitter, Not Guns
There have already been more than 100 mass shootings in the U.S. this year alone. But the GOP has steered away from gunpowder to...
Texas Winter Storm Death Toll Keeps Rising
The Texas Department of State Health Services has increased the death toll from the winter storm in February to 210 people.
The toll rose from...
You May Be Helping Stop the Spread of COVID-19 With Every Flush
Who knew that flushing a toilet could yield valuable information about the spread of coronavirus? The virus can be detected in human waste, so...
Iconic Texas Retailers and Restaurants on the Chopping Block
Some of Texas’ — and the nation’s — most beloved retail and restaurant landmarks are hanging out “for sale” signs as the pandemic forces...
Hurricane Laura Renews Calls for Ike Dike
Hurricane Laura has renewed discussion about the need for a coastal barrier to protect Galveston Bay from future hurricanes.
The Ike Dike, an idea that...
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia Introduces Federal Wear Your Mask Act
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) has introduced the Wear Your Mask Act to require face masks at all federally owned, leased or operated facilities....
GOP State Lawmakers Seek to Rein in County Judges
With the battle cry that county judges have gone too far, several Republican state senators are saying they will push measures in the next...
Art Acevedo Discusses Miami, Houston, and Criminal Justice in Latest Interview
Chief Art Acevedo’s announcement about leaving Houston to continue his career in Miami came as a big surprise to most Houstonians. “With the end...
12 Texans Charged in Connection With Violent, Race-Based Gang
Half of the 24 members and associates of the white supremacist organization Aryan Circle indicted on charges of federal racketeering conspiracy, violent crimes in...
