Sports
World Cup 2022: Texans to play key roles for U.S. Men’s National Team
Posted on · Several players on the United States' World Cup team have roots in the Dallas soccer scene.
Politics
Texas is one of the few states with a pandemic-related disaster declaration still in place
Posted on · The declaration empowers Gov. Greg Abbott’s office to make certain choices faster.
Arts & Culture
Houston oozes through the screen in Mo Amer’s new Netflix series
Posted on · “Mo” explores identity and cultural convergence in America’s most diverse city.
Education
As school year approaches, administrators scramble to help short-staffed Texas campuses
Posted on · Few schools have been able to keep up with the recent wave of teacher resignations.
Texas Standard
Chemical exposure for Houston residents increased directly after Hurricane Harvey, study shows
Posted on · A group of scientists from Oregon State University conducted the experiment using silicone wristbands that absorb chemicals.
Transportation
Uncertain future for Dallas-to-Houston bullet train, even with eminent domain go-ahead
Posted on · The company behind the super-fast train is in the middle of a change in leadership.
Election 2020
Why Will 1,000 National Guard Troops Deploy In Texas Cities On Election Day?
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t given a reason for ordering the troops to Dallas, Houston, Austin, Fort Worth and San Antonio.
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.
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.
inDepth
Protecting Texas’ Bighorn Sheep Requires A Hands-On Approach
Posted on · State wildlife officials go to great lengths to ensure the long-term survival of the once-extinct bighorn.
Texas
Texas Has Just Five Dry Counties Left. Why Is That?
Posted on · The Lone Star State is getting wetter, at least when it comes to alcohol sales.
News
In Brazoria County, Ranchers’ Biggest Post-Storm Battle Is Often A Fight against Weeds
Posted on · Thistles and other vegetation the storm blew onto coastal ranch lands are choking out the grass livestock need to survive.
News
Why The Threshold Of A ‘Heat Advisory’ Depends On Where You Live
Posted on · Generally speaking, the more often and more intense our exposure to heat, the better we can acclimate to it
News
School Administrators Say Greg Abbott’s School Safety Plan Is A Good Start
Posted on · Superintendents of three Texas districts say the real work will happen during the next legislative session.
News
In Other States, Teachers Are On Strike. Should Texas Educators Walk Out, Too?
Posted on · One of the main demands of teachers in other states is an increase in their salaries, but in Texas the concern is about funding for education in general