Election 2020
Live Results: Local Harris County Races
Posted on · We'll updating local Harris County results live as they come in.
Tag: texas
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3083: Gail Borden
Posted on · Episode: 3083 Gail Borden and Condensed Milk. Today, maps, newspapers, politics, and condensed milk.
Hurricane Laura
Before Big Convention Speech, Trump Visits FEMA For Storm Briefing
Posted on · Trump said the campaign briefly considered postponing his convention speech, but he will now continue as planned and visit Texas and Louisiana over the weekend.
Energy & Environment
Chemical In Beirut Explosion Was Also Linked To 2 Texas Disasters
Posted on · Chemical safety regulations were put in place after an explosion in the city of West, Texas, involving more than 80,000 pounds of ammonium nitrate. But those regulations were rolled back by the EPA in November.
Immigration
People In Texas ICE Detention Centers Are 15 Times More Likely Than The Public To Have COVID-19
Posted on · Detainees inside Texas immigrant detention centers are 15 times more likely to have COVID-19 than people in the state's general population, considering active cases. More than 1,200 have tested positive since the pandemic started.
Houston Matters
As More Texas Businesses Reopen, Are We Prepared For A Potential Second Wave of COVID-19?
Posted on · Experts weigh in on the possible medical, economic, and psychological ramifications of another potential surge of coronavirus infections.
Texas
Before Texas Can Safely Reopen Its Economy, Health Experts Say These 4 Things Must Happen
Posted on · Pressure to return to normalcy is building, but health experts say even gradual steps will increase the number of COVID-19 cases. First, they say Texas needs more testing and contact tracing.
In-Depth
As Texas Becomes More Diverse, GOP Invests In Voter Registration for First Time In Years
Posted on · For the first time in years, Texas Republicans are making big investments in registering GOP voters. At the same time, anti-immigrant rhetoric from President Trump has energized new Latino voter registration efforts in the state.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1824: Texas Cognac
Posted on · Episode: 1824 Cognac grapes growing from Texas rootstocks. Today, we grow grapes.
Press
The Texas Newsroom Announces Full Editorial Staff
Posted on · With the addition of two new editors, The Texas Newsroom plans for innovative, robust election coverage
News
Texas Sens. Ted Cruz, John Cornyn Back New North American Trade Deal To Replace NAFTA
Posted on · While passage was uncertain at times, the Texas delegation ended up unanimously supporting the international agreement that will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Health & Science
New Study Shows Texans Have Below Average Exercise Rate
Posted on · The study also revealed that Texas has 7.8 fast food restaurants per gym.
Immigration
Texas ICE Offices Arrest More Than 40,000 People In 2019
Posted on · Though regional ICE arrests inched down year-on-year in 2019, they're still up 30% compared to the last year of the Obama administration.
News
Next Question (Ep 6): Texas Special Education, Barbara Taylor Bradford, And The Regrettes
Posted on · This week, Ernie and Laura Isensee discuss the state's position on Special Education, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of A Women of Substance, and share the music of The Regrettes.
News
Texas Court Stops Rodney Reed’s Execution To Further Review Claims Of Innocence
Posted on · The ruling came hours after the Texas parole board recommended that Gov. Greg Abbott delay Reed’s death for 120 days.