Capitol Highlights: New House speaker Phelan lays out some challenges
by Chris Cobler The 87th session of the Texas Legislature opened Tuesday with COVID-19 encompassing…
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Capitol Highlights: Rural Texas struggles with digital divide
by Chris Cobler If broadband is a lifeline, then rural Texas is in danger of…
News Around the State: Amazon goes big in Texas
Capitol Highlights by Chris Cobler Amazon delivered good economic news, announcing plans for a 700,000-square-foot…
Governor’s order restricts alcohol-serving establishments
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state to slow down the reopening process for bars and…
Capitol Highlights: Proclamation allows more services, activities to resume
Gov. Greg Abbott on May 26 issued a proclamation giving the green light to more…
State of Texas enters second phase of reopening plan
Gov. Greg Abbott on May 18 allowed restaurants to increase occupancy to 50% and relaxed…
Governor establishes clemency application for certain survivors
Gov. Greg Abbott on Feb. 20 established a clemency application specifically for survivors of human…
Abbott orders flags to half-staff to honor slain officer
By Ed SterlingGov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas flags across the state be lowered to half-staff…
Abbott says family of Bland deserves answers
Gov. Greg Abbott on July 22 issued a statement regarding the arrest and death of…