Party Politics
Party Politics: A New Agenda
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Texas
Politics
Senate Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against Cruz, Hawley After Capitol Riot
Posted on · The chamber has the power to expel or censure members for their conduct, though it's a rare occurrence. Only 24 have received such sanctions since 1780.
Energy & Environment
Weekly Oil & Gas Update: Industry Groups Criticize Biden’s Move To Block Keystone XL
Posted on · Trade groups representing the oil and gas industry say revoking a key permit needed for cross-border construction of the pipeline will cost jobs. Plus: ExxonMobil is accused of over-valuing a key asset in the Permian Basin.
Texas
After A Year Of Racial Reckoning, Black Lawmakers Believe They Can Finally Eliminate Confederate Heroes Day In Texas
Posted on · On Tuesday, some Texans will take a paid day off for a state holiday honoring Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and other leaders of the Confederate army.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Liberty County Vaccine Hub Opens Registration
Posted on · Houston Methodist Hospital is the top vaccine provider in the state, vaccinating about 77,000 people as of Tuesday.
Criminal Justice
UPDATE: At Least 16 Texans Charged In The Wake Of The U.S. Capitol Siege
Posted on · Those charged include a Spring man and a former Houston police officer.
Health & Science
One-Third Of COVID-19 Deaths In Texas Are Due To Racial Health Disparities
Posted on · A new study calculates just how much racial health disparities cost Texans in terms of human life and the economy.
Energy & Environment
Exxon Was Hit Hard In 2020. How It Rebounds Could Shape Houston’s Future
Posted on · Like many oil and gas companies, ExxonMobil had a rough 2020. But what does that mean for Houston?
Texas
Texas, Local Governments Take On New Security Measures After U.S. Capitol Siege
Posted on · Law enforcement has increased manpower in Houston, Harris County and on the state level.
Energy & Environment
Weekly Oil & Gas Update: Natural Gas Demand And Production Expected To Decline This Year
Posted on · Plus: oil and gas companies are among the corporations rethinking political contributions, amid increased calls from investors and the public for businesses to cut off donations to lawmakers who voted to challenge Biden’s victory.
Texas
Texas House Elects Dade Phelan Speaker As 2021 Legislative Session Gets Underway
Posted on · Phelan’s election to the gavel was one of the House’s first order of business Tuesday, when the Legislature kicked off the 2021 legislative session.
Texas
Trump Visits Texas To Autograph His Incomplete Border Wall
Posted on · The latest news on President Trump's visit to the RGV and subsequent protests.
Texas
Update: Phelan Sworn In As Texas House Speaker On Opening Day Of 2021 Texas Legislative Session
Posted on · Lawmakers will convene at noon in the State Capitol, where new senators and representatives will be sworn in. Between the coronavirus pandemic and last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, many have concerns about safety today.
Texas
After A Rocky Start, Gov. Greg Abbott Promises To Ramp Up COVID-19 Vaccinations Across Texas
Posted on · Twenty-eight coronavirus vaccination hubs will receive most of the state's next shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this week, with 158,825 doses shipping to providers able to manage large-scale efforts as more doses arrive in the state.
Politics
A Beginner’s Guide To The Texas Legislature
Posted on · Do you have questions about how the 87th legislative session will work? Our Texas Newsroom partners at KUT in Austin have answers.