Health & Science

COVID-19 Vaccine Demand Drops In Texas, Though Less Than A Quarter Of Population Is Fully Vaccinated

Posted on · Local health officials reported shorter lines and less demand at vaccination sites, and warned that there's still much work to be done to make Texans safe from the virus.

Election 2020

2 Key Texas Counties — Democratic Stronghold Harris And Traditionally Red Denton — Are Setting Early Voting Records

Posted on · As of Friday, 27% of registered voters in Denton County had cast their ballots in the 2020 election — surpassing the county’s 2016 turnout of 18% on the fourth day.

Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott Has Closed Texas Bars Twice Since The Pandemic Began. Now He’s Hinting At Opening Them Again

Posted on · Abbott shut down bars for a second time in June, when the proportion of coronavirus tests with positive results was more than 18%. That number has dropped to just over 6%. Experts worry that opening bars will contribute to another surge.

Transportation

Texas’ $7 Billion Plan To Remake Houston Highways Once Again Targets Homes, Businesses In Communities Of Color

Posted on · Historic black neighborhoods like Independence Heights and the Fifth Ward are in the crosshairs of Houston highway plans, decades after expressways separated communities from the rest of the city.