With Approval Slipping, Abbott Says No to a New Stay-Home Order
In a TV interview Monday evening, Gov. Greg Abbott dismissed growing requests for another stay-at-home order. He also applied a little revisionist history when...
Nearly 6,300 Texas Companies Received PPP Loans of More Than $1 Million
Nearly 6,300 Texas-based companies received loans from the federal government valued at more than $1 million this spring, representing a major injection of government...
Houston Mayor Calls on GOP to Cancel State Convention
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is once again calling on the Republican Party of Texas to cancel its state convention in his city.
“I do not...
Another Virus is Threatening Texans’ Health
The coronavirus gets the big headlines, but Texans are at risk of another virus, too — West Nile virus.
The West Nile virus is a...
Four More Days to Vote Early in July 14 Primary Runoff Election
After being closed for the Independence Day holiday, early voting locations are open again across Texas through Friday.
Reports, so far, have indicated few problems...
Masks and No Masks: What Texans Did on the Holiday Weekend
Instead of crowding parks for the Fourth of July, Texans went to drive-in fireworks and attended virtual shows. But not everyone cared about social...
Texas Public Utility Commission Extends Electricity Payment Assistance
The Texas Public Utility Commission has extended the state’s Electricity Relief Program through Aug. 31. The program, which was originally scheduled to end on...
Texas Extends Waiver on Vehicle Title, Registration Requirements
Does your vehicle registration expire this month? Well, during these uncertain times, Texans won’t have to stress over their vehicle titles or registrations.
The Texas...
Homeless Texans Hurt, Helped During Pandemic
Many of us have been spending a lot of time at home over the last few months. For those without a home, the pandemic...
NASA, Two Partners Monitoring Global Impact of COVID-19 from Space
NASA and two of its international partners — the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency — have joined forces to monitor...
