Politics
TSA will no longer enforce travel mask mandate after a federal judge strikes it down
Posted on · The mask-wearing requirement had been initially imposed in early 2021, shortly after President Joe Biden took office.
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Politics
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants Texas version of Florida law that critics dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’
Posted on · The Florida law prohibits teachers from teaching sexual orientation or gender identity to kids below the fourth grade.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2189: Tom Benoist
Posted on · Episode: 2189 Tom Benoist and the first commercial airline. Today, we invent the airline.
Politics
Texas Joins Florida Lawsuit Challenging COVID-19 Cruise Restrictions It Says Cost The State Millions
Posted on · The states are looking to reverse CDC guidance that grounded ships for a year and implemented lengthy regulations for their return.
Politics
FACT CHECK: What’s Happening In This Election Is Not Like Florida In 2000
Posted on · President Trump is challenging the results of the presidential election, which his allies have compared to the contested race 20 years ago. But there are many differences between the two.
News
Hurricane Dorian Expected To Hit Florida Coast With 130 MPH Winds On Labor Day
Posted on · "There is an increasing likelihood of life-threatening storm surge along portions of the Florida east coast" on Labor Day weekend, the National Hurricane Center says.
News
23 Texas Cities Were Targeted In A “Coordinated Ransomware Attack”
Posted on · The majority of attacks were against small local governments, according to the state's Department of Information Resources.
Houston Matters
Texas Had The Third Highest Number Of Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities In 2018
Posted on · The report’s author cites distracted drivers and the increase of SUVs as potential factors.
Houston Matters
Diversity, Fund Raising Ability, Hotels Can Help Houston’s Bid For 2020 Democratic Convention
Posted on · Renee Cross, senior director of the Hobby School of Public Affairs, says the Democratic victories in the midterm election can also be an advantage for the Bayou City.
Health & Science
US Officials Say It’s OK To Eat Some Romaine Lettuce, But Encourage Checking Labels
Posted on · For romaine that doesn't come in packaging, grocers and retailers are being asked to post the information by the register.
News
Texas To Receive Funds From New Round Of Restoration Grants From BP’s 2010 Oil Spill
Posted on · Texas will get $19 million, including $6 million to protect 575 acres of coastal habitat.
News
O’Rourke A Possible Target of Suspected Pipe Bomber
Posted on · The FBI also warned State Rep. Poncho Nevarez, a Democrat from Eagle Pass, that they had found his name and address in Cesar Sayoc's home
News
Houston Non-Profit Races to Save Florida’s Bees after Hurricane Michael
Posted on · Rescue Bank is sending tanker trucks full of high fructose corn syrup to the Florida Panhandle to replace natural forage destroyed by the storm. The state’s bees play a major role in American agriculture.
News
Report Projects Texas Has Over 500,000 Homes At Risk Of Flooding Due To Storm Surge
Posted on · Data company CoreLogic releases its Storm Surge Report for the 2018 hurricane season
News
Alberto’s Rains Bring Dangerous Floods, Mudslides To Central And Eastern U.S.
Posted on · In western North Carolina, emergency officials have rescinded an evacuation order that was triggered by fears about the dam at Lake Tahoma. But high water levels continue to pose perilous risks.