Politics
The Texas election audit Trump encouraged, then called ‘weak’, enters a new stage
Posted on · Auditors are now asking for information from four urban counties, including one that went for Trump. Trump won the state in 2020.
Politics
Beto O’Rourke enters the race for Texas governor
Posted on · The former El Paso congressman announced his candidacy on Monday, becoming the first Democrat to join the crowded race.
Politics
Texas House passes measure limiting trans youth sport participation
Posted on · The bill requiring Texas public school athletes to participate only on sports teams that align with their sex assigned at birth appears poised to become law.
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
Transgender children and their parents say they feel ‘abused’ as Gov. Abbott prioritizes bill targeting trans athletes
Posted on · The Texas Legislature is now in round three of this year’s special sessions. Back on their priority agenda is a controversial measure that would restrict which sports teams transgender student athletes can play on.
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.
Business
Despite Lifted Restrictions, Most Texas Restaurants Plan To Continue Masking And Other COVID-19 Precautions
Posted on · The head of the Texas Restaurant Association says 74% of the group’s members will require staff to keep masks on. Many will urge guests to do the same.
Weather
Across Texas, Extreme Cold Brings Rolling Blackouts, Traffic Accidents And Business Closures
Posted on · Some parts of the state have seen colder temperatures and more snow than they have in decades.
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.”
Texas
Texas A&M, Baylor Lead State Universities In COVID-19 Cases
Posted on · Houston Chronicle reporter Brittany Britto says schools are disciplining some students who don’t obey COVID-19 guidelines.
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.
Texas
The Texas Restaurant Association Wants A Statewide Face-Mask Mandate
Posted on · The Texas Restaurant Association is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to enforce a statewide face-mask policy, instead of relying on businesses to enforce their own policies.
News
A Tale Of Land Development In Two Texas Cities
Posted on · Austin and Houston are growing rapidly, but each has unique challenges and different approaches for handling that growth.