Health & Science
As Texas Schools Reopen, Kids With COVID-19 Are Filling Hospitals In Record Numbers
Posted on · More than 200 kids are now in Texas hospitals. That's higher than previous peaks during the pandemic.
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Politics
Texas Supreme Court Says House Democrats Can Be Arrested And Brought To The Capitol, Siding With Republicans Trying To Secure A Quorum
Posted on · In a bid to block a voting restrictions bill, House Democrats for weeks have denied the lower chamber the number of present members needed to pass legislation. House Speaker Dade Phelan has already signed dozens of civil arrest warrants.
Politics
Texas Supreme Court Sides With Gov. Abbott In Mask Mandate Battle
Posted on · The Texas Supreme Court on Sunday struck down temporary restraining orders that empowered Bexar and Dallas counties to institute mask mandates. The elected Republican body offered Gov. Greg Abbott his first court victory in the fight over local emergency power.
Politics
Texas Supreme Court Allows For Arrest Of Democrats Who Don’t Show Up To Legislature
Posted on · The Texas Supreme Court voided a lower court ruling that blocked the arrests of the Democrats who don’t show up for the year’s second special legislative session.
Politics
GOP leaders Say They’ve Secured An Extra Month Of Funding For Texas Legislature To Plug Money Vetoed By Gov. Greg Abbott
Posted on · It was not immediately clear how much funding is being moved, where those dollars are coming from in the state budget and what mechanism under state law leaders are using to redistribute those funds.
Housing
Texas Supreme Court Extends State Program To Help Tenants Avoid Eviction Until Oct. 1
Posted on · The extension comes as the federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire on July 31.
Politics
Eva Guzman, Former Texas Supreme Court Justice, Officially Starts Campaign For Attorney General
Posted on · The Republican made her bid official Monday, touting her experience and integrity. She'll face incumbent Ken Paxton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush in the primary.
Houston Matters
A Second Helping Of The Chicken Sandwich Wars: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Politics
Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman Resigns
Posted on · Her resignation is effective Friday, she told Gov. Greg Abbott in a letter.
Texas
Texas Supreme Court Ends Enforcement Of National Eviction Moratorium Statewide
Posted on · Local judges are no longer authorized to pause eviction cases because of the CDC moratorium.
Houston Matters
What The Biden Administration Could Mean For Education (Dec. 18, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The status of a state moratorium on evictions, what the Biden administration could mean for education, and our holiday music MixTape.
Election 2020
Live Results: Local Harris County Races
Posted on · We'll updating local Harris County results live as they come in.
Election 2020
Texas Counties Will Be Allowed Only One Drop-Off Location For Mail-In Ballots, State Supreme Court Rules
Posted on · The court upheld Gov. Greg Abbott's authority under state law to limit ballot drop-off locations, issuing what is expected to be the final ruling in numerous lawsuits that challenged his order.
Election 2020
Houston-Area Voter Guide: Here Are The Races To Watch In The 2020 General Election
Posted on · Nationwide, statewide, or right here in Greater Houston, here's everything you need to know before casting your ballot.
Election 2020
Hey Voter, The Texas Supreme Court Has Seats To Fill Too
Posted on · Four positions on the state's highest civil court are on the ballot this fall.