Energy & Environment
Weekly Oil Market Crash Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Hopes Push West Texas Crude To $45 Per Barrel
Posted on · Oil is up to $45 per barrel, plus the upstream sector added 600 jobs last month.
News
Texas
Texas Democrats Have Failed To Pass Voter Access Legislation For Years. The Pandemic May Change That
Posted on · More than 60 election-related bills have been filed in the House and Senate in the three weeks since the election. About half of them are aimed at increasing voter access, which lawmakers said became a more urgent issue during the pandemic.
Coronavirus
El Paso Issues New Curfew As ‘Perfect Storm’ Approaches With Arrival Of Holidays
Posted on · The new curfew for El Paso County, Texas went into effect just after midnight Wednesday and runs through Monday. The judge who issued the order said it was "not as rigid" as he wanted.
Houston
New Farmers Market Launches In Freedmen’s Town
Posted on · The Black-owned market aims to highlight local Black and Hispanic vendors, while also providing fresh food to the community.
Arts & Culture
Houston Launches Its First Virtual Native American Museum
Posted on · The new online cultural center continues the city’s recognition of Indigenous communities after City Council’s recent vote for an Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Education News
Texas School Districts Risk State Funding If They Go Remote After Thanksgiving
Posted on · The latest guidance from the Texas Education Agency warns school leaders against proactively moving their entire district to remote learning.
Coronavirus
Health Experts Urge Public Not To Travel For The Holidays. But If You Do, Take Extra Care
Posted on · For those traveling for the holidays against public health experts' recommendations, there are ways to stay as safe as possible, including staying outdoors for as much time as you can while congregating with other people.
Business
Dow Surges Past 30,000 Points For 1st Time In Historic Milestone
Posted on · Markets welcomed President Trump's recommendation the transition process begin, which will provide critical resources and information to President-elect Joe Biden's team.
Texas
As Texas Grows, Communities Face An Unwelcome Neighbor: Concrete Companies. Homeowners Have Few Options
Posted on · Concrete companies say they’re just following the law. A handful of bills addressing the issue have been filed for the 2021 legislative session.
Houston
Annual Houston ‘Super Feast’ Offers Thanksgiving To Go To Prevent COVID-19 Spread
Posted on · As people try to navigate the holidays during the pandemic, an annual meal program at the George R. Brown Convention Center is changing its distribution methods to fit COVID-19 safety regulations.
Texas
Federal Appeals Court Allows Texas To Kick Planned Parenthood Out Of Its Medicaid Program
Posted on · The state had cited a misleading and highly edited video created by anti-abortion advocates in 2015 that purported to show Planned Parenthood officials selling fetal tissue.
Election 2020
Trump Administration To Begin Biden Transition Protocols
Posted on · President Trump tweeted Monday that he's recommending the General Services Administration and others in his administration begin "initial protocols."
Coronavirus
These Health Care Workers Will Be First In Line For A COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on · Hospital-based nurses, doctors, custodians are among the state's "first tier" of vaccine recipients once the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves one or more for the public.
Business
One Tech Startup’s Legal Fight With Big Pharma Highlights Challenges Faced By New Companies
Posted on · Shortly after coming out of the Texas Medical Center’s startup accelerator, SensorRx got into a fight over intellectual property.
Houston
Bush Intercontinental Joins Hobby Airport In Using Facial Recognition Technology
Posted on · The new technology is supposed to speed up the entry process.