Census Delay Could Take Some Redistricting Decisions out of the Legislature’s Hands
The coronavirus is affecting the census count. Gathering census data requires fieldwork, which can’t happen with social distancing in place to prevent the spread...
Gov. Abbott’s Billionaire Buddies, not Average Texans, to Determine Ways to ‘Reopen’ Texas
Thirty-nine, mostly white, male, super rich and politically connected Texans will be in charge of the process of reopening the Texas economy.
The Governor’s Strike...
Texas Department of Agriculture Announces Funding for Rural Hospitals
The Texas Department of Agriculture has received emergency federal funding to help rural Texas hospitals deal with the coronavirus. Starting Wednesday, more than 130...
State Parks Reopen Today with Mask and Social Distancing Requirements
Starting today, state parks and historic sites reopen to the public after being closed for two weeks to help stem the spread of coronavirus....
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...
Protesters Demand End to Stay-Home Order
Protestors converged on the State Capitol in Austin this afternoon to call for an end to the stay-at-home order being used to stop the...
Teachers Struggle With New Normal Under Coronavirus, Worry Students Will be Left Behind
Texas schools have been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that they will remain closed through...
Governor Abbott Announces Plan to Reopen Texas
With the statement that the worst of COVID-19 may soon be behind us, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott today issued a series of executive orders...
Challenges Nonprofits Face During the Pandemic
Organizations that help many people in Texas have experienced great challenges since the coronavirus outbreak started. Leaders at four nonprofits in Texas share with...
Conservative Activist and Pastors Sue Governor Abbott
The group that claims Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s stay-home order violates their constitutional rights is now also suing Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas...
