Abbott Announces over $171 Million in Funds for Eviction Diversion Plan
Just days after being criticized for hoarding billions in federal CARES Act funding, Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Friday the allocation of over $171...
Paxton Prosecuting Gregg County Group in Alleged Mail Ballot Scheme
In a move well-timed to capitalize on President Donald Trump’s campaign calling into question the integrity of voting by mail, Texas Attorney General Ken...
Republicans Pass Buck on Expanding Texas Tribal Gambling
Texas Republicans want to expand gambling on tribal lands. Texas Republicans don’t want to expand gambling on tribal lands. Confused? That’s an appropriate response.
Two...
There’s Good and Bad News in Texas’ Improving Unemployment Situation
There’s good news and bad news in the latest unemployment report for Texas.
The good news is the state’s unemployment rate has fallen to 6.8%,...
For Rural Texans, The Postal Service Is A Lifeline, But Some Say It’s Been...
The problems with Denice Harlan’s mail didn’t start with COVID-19, the financial challenges of the United States Postal Service or the political tensions before a fiercely contested presidential...
Thousands of Unemployed Texans Owe Millions Because of Overpayments
Approximately 185,000 Texans have received unemployment benefits they were not entitled to and will be required to pay the money back, according to numbers...
Republicans Sue Abbott to Stop Extended Early Voting in Texas
Political circles were buzzing Wednesday with word of the latest episode of Republicans turning against their state leader, Gov. Greg Abbott. The governor is...
Cruz Blocks Resolution Honoring RBG
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Houston), who is on President Donald Trump’s shortlist of potential Supreme Court nominees, on Tuesday successfully blocked approval of a...
Proposal to Bar Ex-criminals from Affordable Housing in Texas Called Unfair
Under draft rules being considered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, anyone on the sex offender registry or those with drug...
Cruz, Cornyn Hypocrites for Backing Ginsburg Replacement Before Year Ends
In a huge reversal of their 2016 positions, Texas Senators Ted Cruz (R-Houston) and John Cornyn (R-Houston) say they support moving forward with a...
