Maverick County Hospital District Announces Mobile Covid-19 Testing Outreach Program Schedule
January 28th, 2021Texas prepares to test for lead in schools’ drinking water for the first time
January 28th, 2021By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune Jan. 28, 2021 “Texas prepares to test for lead in schools’ drinking water for the first time” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…
With a stalled court system, some Texas jails are dangerously overcrowded in the pandemic
January 28th, 2021By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Jan. 28, 2021 “With a stalled court system, some Texas jails are dangerously overcrowded in the pandemic” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Issues a National Terrorism Advisory Bulletin
January 27th, 2021WASHINGTON – The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security has issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin today after consultation with the intelligence community and law enforcement partners. There is currently a heightened threat environment across the United States that is likely to persist over the coming weeks. DHS does…
Governor Abbott Surges Department Of Defense COVID-19 Resources To Abilene, Lufkin, Eagle Pass
January 27th, 2021(Press Release) AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has deployed 80 military medical personnel from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force to assist in the COVID-19 response in Abilene, Lufkin, and Eagle Pass. The military medical personnel include nurses, respiratory…
Gov. Greg Abbott pushes Legislature to protect businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits
January 27th, 2021By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune Jan. 26, 2021 “Gov. Greg Abbott pushes Legislature to protect businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Need…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s 100-day deportation moratorium after Texas sues administration
January 27th, 2021By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Jan. 26, 2021 “Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s 100-day deportation moratorium after Texas sues administration” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues….
Texans receiving federal food assistance could soon get more aid under Joe Biden’s executive order
January 27th, 2021By Duncan Agnew, The Texas Tribune Jan. 26, 2021 “Texans receiving federal food assistance could soon get more aid under Joe Biden’s executive order” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
As Gov. Greg Abbott vows to ban homeless camping in public, Austin officials and unsheltered residents push for better housing access
January 27th, 2021By Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune Jan. 27, 2021 “As Gov. Greg Abbott vows to ban homeless camping in public, Austin officials and unsheltered residents push for better housing access” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…
