Lawmakers denounce Biden’s energy moves, experts say they could benefit Texas
By Mitchell Ferman, Texas Tribune
HOUSTON — Surrounded by refineries and chemical plants that make up the Houston Ship Channel, the Republican leader of the...
Abbott sets legislative agenda; lawmakers could influence how much is accomplished
By Alex Samuels, Texas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott has laid out a bunch of priorities that he hopes lawmakers will take on this legislative session:...
Texas death row inmate dies after diagnosed with COVID
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas death row inmate who raped and strangled a 77-year-old woman at her Houston home...
Judge prevents Biden administration from pausing deportations for two more weeks
By Julián Aguilar, Texas Tribune
A federal judge in Texas has extended the block on President Joe Biden’s deportation moratorium for two more weeks as...
Treatments take back seat in COVID-19 fight, promising remdesivir research continues
Sabrina LeBoeuf Austin American-Statesman
AUSTIN, Texas — In the battle against coronavirus, preventative vaccines often occupy the main stage. All the while, however, experts continue...
Texas likely to partner with FEMA for vaccine ‘supersites’
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will likely partner with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to open two vaccination "supersites" in Dallas and Houston, and...
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline
DALLAS (AP) — The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Texas fell again Sunday after dipping below 10,000 for the first time since...
Immigrants, activists worry Biden won’t end Trump barriers
By WILL WEISSERT and NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — For nearly 17 months, the Trump administration tried to deport the mother and daughter...
Texas GOP Rep. Wright, who battled health issues, dies at 67
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, who had battled health challenges over the past year...
Weslaco banker appointed to state appraiser board
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed another Rio Grande Valley resident to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.
On Feb. 1, the governor announced via...