‘We have to do better:’ Texas Sports Leaders React to George Floyd’s Death
When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the playing of the National Anthem, he wasn’t protesting the flag, the anthem or those who have...
Texas Families of Kids Who Lost Free School Meals Can Get Money
Many Texas families rely on free or reduced-cost school lunches, and over 3.5 million Texas school children have temporarily lost their much-needed meals since...
Three Top Texas GOP Officials Who Oppose Expanding Mail-In Voting Have Each Used It
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a comment from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's office.
Three of Texas' top Republican leaders are vigorously...
State to Connect Nursing Home Residents with Family During Pandemic
Texas nursing home residents may soon be Zooming with the rest of us.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is providing $3.6 million in...
George Strait Stars in New COVID-19 PSA From Governor’s Office
A new COVID-19 public service announcement from Gov. Greg Abbott’s office features beloved Texas country music star George Strait. In fact, Abbott is nowhere...
How to Plan for Summer in the Age of COVID-19
Summer is when families and friends get together, plan barbecues, hit the pool and the lake, take trips to their favorite destinations — only...
Dating in a Pandemic Means Connecting at a Distance
“This whole thing has made a huge culture shift,” said Aaron Estrada, an Austin resident and single man, when he opened up about dating...
Will COVID-19 Be the Impetus for Medicaid Expansion in Texas
Often your health care benefits stem from your income. What does that look like when you are unemployed because of the pandemic?
Before the pandemic,...
COVID-19 Brings Economic Hardship for College Football Programs
The ravaging of the nation by the COVID-19 pandemic has economically ransacked most industries. Almost every form of business has been impacted. Most visibly,...
Forecast for Texas Economy Tied to Virus Uncertainty
After the majority of 2020, so far, has been spent in quarantine and statewide shutdowns, Texans should prepare themselves for a difficult rest of...
