Texas
Texas power grid operator warns of tight supply Monday, asks for conservation
Posted on · ERCOT warned that extreme heat and low wind power output could strain the grid Monday afternoon
Politics
Am I allowed to vote in the Texas primary runoffs this month? Yes, you are!
Posted on · Even if you didn't vote in the March primary, you can still vote in the runoff -- and your vote might have a bigger impact.
Arts & Culture
Unemployed Texans waiting on hold got an upgrade over the summer — at least musically
Posted on · The Texas Workforce Commission Hold Music Project is an album of ambient synth stuff performed by Justin Sherburn, with some cello played by his wife, Sara Nelson.
Health & Science
UT Projections Show COVID-19 Hospitalizations Could Break Previous Record Soon — And Far Exceed It
Posted on · Hospitalizations in the state have seen a dramatic increase since last month.
Health & Science
Texas Will Open Vaccine Eligibility To All Adults Monday
Posted on · “We are closing in on 10 million doses administered in Texas, and we want to keep up the momentum as the vaccine supply increases,” an official from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Energy & Environment
Texas’ Power Grid Was 4 Minutes And 37 Seconds Away From Collapsing. Here’s How It Happened
Posted on · A cascading series of events could have left Texas in the dark for weeks — if not more.
Coronavirus
Texas’ COVID Vaccine Rollout Is Confusing. Here’s A Simple Explanation Of What’s Happening
Posted on · Rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has gotten off to a slow and frustrating start for some people across the state. Texas Newsroom partner KUT answered some questions.
Election 2020
People Have Ideas About What ‘Poll Watchers’ Do. Here’s What Texas Law Says They Can Actually Do
Posted on · Before you grab your face mask and head down to your local polling place to “keep an eye on things," you should probably know what Texas law says about poll watchers. Some of it might surprise you.
Election 2020
Have A Question About How The Election Will Work During The Pandemic? Ask Our Texas Decides Project
Posted on · Do you have questions about how it will all work? We'll contact you if we can answer your question.
Election 2020
The Deadline To Register To Vote In The 2020 Election Is Today. Here’s How To Do It
Posted on · Oct. 5 is the last day to register to vote before the Nov. 3 election in Texas. Here’s what you need to know to register.
Texas
So You Want To Vote By Mail In Texas? Here’s How To Do It
Posted on · Democrats and voting rights advocates say the pandemic – and the danger of contracting the coronavirus by voting in person – means every Texas voter is eligible. But there's a legal fight playing out right now.
Transportation
Texas Leads The Nation In Traffic Deaths – These Proposed Laws Could Make Roads Safer
Posted on · A slate of bills aimed at making a dent in traffic deaths has gotten mixed results at the Texas Legislature this year.
Texas
After Bribery Scandal, UT Austin’s Admissions Practices Being Investigated By Feds
Posted on · Former UT men’s tennis coach Michael Center allegedly took nearly $100,000 in return for arranging a scholarship for an applicant who did not play tennis competitively.
News
Texas Firefighters Head To California To Help Battle Wildfires
Posted on · Hundreds of Texas firefighters are heading to California to help battle wildfires burning in Southern California.
News
Texas Warns Vote.org Users Voter Registrations Aren’t Valid – Travis County Says They’re OK
Posted on · If Travis County's reading of the law holds up, it could be a loophole that allows for de facto online registration