Politics
Mike Collier announces bid for the lieutenant governor
Posted on · The Houston-area Democrat has officially announced his candidacy. He will face Matthew Dowd in a Democratic primary race.
Politics
Exclusive: Greg Abbott Says Republicans Are In ‘No Mood For Additional Compromise’ Over Voting Bill
Posted on · In an interview with the Standard, the governor says he’ll call “special session after special session” until the Republican-backed legislation passes.
Health & Science
‘Texas CDC’ Will Aim To Improve Statewide Response To Pandemics
Posted on · The new state agency will focus on growing a skilled workforce, increasing capacity for testing and improving data collection and analysis.
Politics
George Floyd Act Mostly Fails In Texas Legislature, After Being ‘Chopped Up’ Into Smaller Bills
Posted on · Opposition to the omnibus bill’s provisions came mostly from police unions who fought against the removal of “qualified immunity” that protects officers from civil lawsuits.
Election 2020
Legal Expert Troubled By Ken Paxton’s ‘Preposterous’ Lawsuit Against Battleground States
Posted on · The Texas attorney general is suing four states over the 2020 election, but it’s unlikely the Supreme Court will take on the case.
Election 2020
Friday’s Senate Debate A Chance For Cornyn And Hegar To Reintroduce Themselves To Voters
Posted on · “People still don’t have an opinion of these candidates,” says Renée Cross of the University of Houston’s Hobby School. “This debate should give an opportunity for the voters to become much more aware of the candidates and their stances.”
Health & Science
Eliminating A Disease-Spreading Mosquito In Houston Could Mean Releasing Millions More Into The Area
Posted on · A biotech company plans to release 750 million genetically modified male mosquitoes that would produce “less fit” offspring.
Hurricane Laura
Galveston Could Miss Brunt Of Hurricane Laura, But The Island City Isn’t Taking Chances
Posted on · The hurricane is expected to grow to a Category 4, landing east of Galveston. But a last-minute turn could be devastating.