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.
In-Depth
In-Depth
As Trump Refuses To Concede, Some South Americans In Houston Are Reminded Of Home
Posted on · While some voiced uncertainty about a peaceful transfer of power, others trust the U.S. electoral process.
Education News
Texas Health Education Standards Continue To Exclude LGBTQ Students
Posted on · The Texas Board of Education is considering new statewide standards for health education for the first time in 20 years. The current rules are silent on topics regarding LGBTQ health.
Energy & Environment
191 Goats Return To Houston Arboretum To Help Mow The Lawn, Eat Invasive Species
Posted on · They’re baaa-ck as part of a pilot program to test out a more eco-friendly way of maintaining the grounds.
Politics
Harris County Prepares To Pick New Paper-Based Voting Machines
Posted on · The county is currently the country’s largest to use electronic voting machines that don’t create a paper record for ballots.
Business
Houston’s Chinese Community Braces For Possible WeChat Ban
Posted on · As President Trump’s executive order banning the popular Chinese app continues to be challenged in court, users in Houston say they need the app for different reasons.
Election 2020
Thousands Of Texans Can’t Vote Because They’re On Parole Or Probation
Posted on · Lori Mellinger is voting for the first time in 10 years. She was just one of the thousands of Texans every year whose voting rights are taken away because of being on parole or probation.
Election 2020
Younger Voters Expected To Drive Large Increase In Latino Turnout In 2020
Posted on · The citizen voting age population of Latinos in Harris County increased by more than 50% between 2009 and 2018 – and that’s affecting participation.
Election 2020
TSU Voters Waited Hours To Cast A Ballot On Super Tuesday. Harris County Says It Won’t Happen Again
Posted on · Here’s what’s happening in the Houston area to fix old problems and prevent new ones on Election Day.
Election 2020
Texas Is Among The Most Difficult Places To Vote In The U.S. — And That Could Be Softening Its Historic Turnout
Posted on · A new study from Northern Illinois University finds Texas has the most restrictive voting laws in the country
Election 2020
Undecided Latina Voters In Texas Weigh Their Options Ahead Of 2020 Election
Posted on · Millions of Texas voters have set early voting records at polling locations throughout the state. Despite fervent early turnout, some remain undecided about who they’ll choose for president.
Education News
Houston Public Schools Reopen Classrooms Amid Teacher, Family Anxieties
Posted on · The Houston Independent School District welcomes back over 80,000 students to campuses this week for the first time since March.
Election 2020
The Fight Over Mail-In Drop-Off Sites Is Likely Over. Here’s What That Means For Texas Voters
Posted on · UHLC constitutional law professor Teddy Rave says it’s unlikely the U.S. Supreme Court will take up an appeal from the U.S. 5th Circuit with Election Day so close.
Election 2020
How Police Reform Is Playing A Role In The Harris County DA’s Race
Posted on · Democratic District Attorney Kim Ogg is squaring off against Republican Mary Nan Huffman in her bid for reelection
Education News
Some Houston Kids Call Online School ‘Long and Boring.’ Here’s Why They’re Sticking With It
Posted on · In just over a week, the Houston Independent School District will resume face-to-face instruction. But more than half of its 200,000 students plan to stay home and continue learning remotely.