CDC Investigating 2 Deaths, 2 Illnesses from Rare Bacterial Disease
Cases of melioidosis, usually referred to as Whitmore’s disease, were found in Georgia, Texas, Kansas, and Minnesota. What We Know: The Centers for Disease Control […]
Texas Democrats Leave the State in an Effort to Block GOP-Backed Voting Restrictions
Update 7/13/21 1:00 PM: Texas Republicans have voted to send law enforcement to find and arrest Texas Democrats who left the state. Chairman of the […]
17-year-old Killed in Road Rage Shooting in Houston
A road rage incident in Houston, TX now leaves a mother and father without their 17-year-old son. What We Know: On Tuesday, David Castro was […]
First Standardized Test Results Reveal Extent of Pandemic’s Effect on Education
Results released Monday from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) are the first of many states’ first look into the pandemic’s effect on education. What We […]
Senate Passes Bill Marking Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill marking June 19th as Juneteenth National Independence Day. What We Know: Juneteenth is the commemoration of […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Pledges to Build Wall along Southern Border
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas would begin building a wall along the southern border. What We Know: Abbott announced this order and various […]
Manchin Stands Against Voting Rights Bill
Democrat Joe Manchin, Senator of West Virginia, announced on Sunday that he would not support the voting rights bill championed by his own party because […]
Allen West Steps Down as Chair of Texas Republican Party
Allen West announced Friday that he is resigning from his role as chairman of the Texas Republican Party and possibly eyeing his sights on running […]