Faculty union wants college required to post COVID data

Faculty group urges Abbott to require universities to publicly report COVID-19 cases

The Texas Faculty Association is urging Gov. Greg Abbott to use his emergency powers to order Texas colleges and universities to publicly report the...

Windstorm Insurance Rate Hike Recommendation Delayed Again

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association has been wrestling with the issue of whether to hike rates for about two years. There was another delay...

Texas Bars And Distilleries Rip Gov. Greg Abbott For Leaving Them Out Of “Unacceptable”...

As Gov. Greg Abbott outlined his latest reopening plan this week, bar owner Greg Barrineau watched in disbelief. Abbott, who announced that Texas restaurants could expand dine-in service...
TRA submits TPIAs to find out if they are responsible for COVID cases

Texas Restaurants Ask for Proof They are Responsible for COVID-19 Spread

The Texas Restaurant Association is requesting proof that Texas bars and restaurants are responsible for spreading COVID-19. The organization announced Friday it has submitted...
Lab Texas Used for COVID tests

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...
Weather

Tropical Storm Beta Bears Down on Texas

Coastal flooding is already being seen in some areas along the Texas coast as Tropical Storm Beta moves closer. The storm isn’t expected to...
TWIA meets tomorrow

Independent Analysis Recommends Windstorm Insurance Rate Hikes of 44%

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Actuarial and Underwriting Committee meets Tuesday to consider an independent review of rates and make a recommendation to the...
Going out of business

As Texas Relaxes COVID-19 Rules, More Restaurants Face Permanent Closure

Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that he is loosening COVID-19 safety restrictions has received mixed reactions.  Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner called the plan “a little more...
Blue Bell

Blue Bell Hit With Largest-Ever Criminal Fine Over 2015 Listeria Case

The little creamery in Brenham has been given a not so little fine for its 2015 listeriosis outbreak that was linked to three deaths...

State Launches Webpage to Track COVID-19 in Texas Public Schools

The Texas Education Agency and the Texas Department of State Health Services has unveiled a new webpage for tracking the spread of COVID-19 in...
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