Coronavirus mandates in Texas are ending next week. Gov. Greg Abbott says businesses can reopen at 100-percent capacity and the statewide mask mandate will end next Wednesday. The Governor encouraged people to still follow all CDC pandemic suggestions and reminded people that businesses can enact their own restrictions and requirements. Abbott says county judges can […]
Immigrant children shelter hiring in El Paso
March 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The operator of an immigrant children’s shelter is hiring for its site in El Paso. KVIA reported yesterday the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has assigned to BCFS the operation of the site on Washington Street for immigrant girls ages 12-17. The move is part of the Biden administration’s elimination of the Trump […]
Crenshaw introduces bill to end lockdowns
March 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A Republican congressman from Houston is introducing a bill to end the pandemic-related economic shutdowns. U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s End Lockdowns Now Act, which he introduced on Monday, would require states and cities to submit reopening plans in order to qualify for federal pandemic recovery aid. He says the act would require the Treasury Department […]
Grant from oil rig explosion awarded to Laguna Atascosa Refuge
March 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cameron County’s Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is getting a big grant courtesy of the Deepwater Horizon settlement. The Bahia Grande unit of the refuge is getting five-point-six-million-dollars for two separate projects. Part of the grant will fund the design and construction of breakwaters to protect three islands where birds nest in the refuge. The […]
Movie about Sutherland Springs church shooting premieres
March 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A new documentary is now available about the mass church shooting in Sutherland Springs. In November 2017, a New Braunfels man killed 27 people and wounded 20 others at First Baptist Church in the worst mass shooting in the state’s history. On Sunday, a special screening of the movie Miracle on 4th Street was held […]
Texas lawmakers file bills to increase accountability of energy companies
March 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Texas lawmakers want to increase the accountability of energy companies after widespread power failures last month. Representative Lyle Larson filed a bill to consolidate the state’s oil, gas and electric regulators into one elected group called the Texas Energy and Communications Commission. State Senator Judith Zaffirini filed a bill that would make the Public Utility […]
Dallas Improves Vaccine Availability
February 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
(Dallas, TX) — The city of Dallas and Methodist Hospital are teaming up to expand and improve vaccination capabilities. City and hospital officials announced the arrangement on Monday. The idea is to prevent long delays, such as the ones at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center vaccination site on Saturday. Mayor Eric Johnson apologized for […]
Oklahoma State Bumps by Texas Tech, 82-77, in Overtime
January 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cade Cunningham knocked down three free throws with 27 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, and the Oklahoma State Cowboys outscored Texas Tech 14-9 in the free period to knock off the No. 13 Red Raiders, 82-77. The Red Raiders were led offensively by Mac McClung, who scored 21 points off of 7-15 shooting, […]
Feds launch ‘Operation Undaunted’ to stamp out violent crime in Texas
December 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Federal officials are launching “Operation Undaunted” in an effort to stamp out violent crime in Texas. U.S. Attorney Gregg Sofer gathered with a group of federal, state and local law enforcement officers to announce the plan on Friday. It includes using ballistic evidence to link crime scenes to suspects, removing repeat offenders, calling for prosecution […]
Texas State Capitol to reopen in two weeks
December 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Texas State Capitol building is set to reopen on January 4th with additional health and safety measures in place. Plans to reopen were announced today after the building has been closed for roughly nine months due to coronavirus. State leaders say preparations are underway to ensure a safe environment for visitors, lawmakers and staff […]
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