Health & Science
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Lifted COVID-19 Restrictions. Houston Health Workers Are Frustrated
Posted on · Hospital officials and front-line workers say removing the state’s mask mandate is premature.
Energy & Environment
ERCOT CEO Defends Power Outages As Texas Lawmakers Probe Winter Storm Response
Posted on · Bill Magness, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, said widespread blackouts during last week’s winter storm were necessary to prevent grid failure.
Politics
Houston Residents Tell State Lawmakers To Reject Partisan Gerrymandering In 2021
Posted on · Houstonians asked lawmakers to reject partisan gerrymandering in the upcoming redistricting process.
Texas
Gov. Abbott Is Prioritizing Wider Broadband Access. Rural Texas Cities Are Optimistic
Posted on · Poor internet connectivity has been a long-standing issue in many rural communities, and it’s now back in the spotlight after Gov. Abbott outlined broadband access as a priority in his State of the State Address on Feb. 1.