Texas unveils plan to have all students take STAAR online by 2022
January 6th, 2021By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Jan. 5, 2021 “Texas unveils plan to have all students take STAAR online by 2022” 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….
A Texas man was sent to trial with the coronavirus. Jurors weren’t told they were exposed until after deliberations ended.
January 5th, 2021By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Jan. 5, 2021 “A Texas man was sent to trial with the coronavirus. Jurors weren’t told they were exposed until after deliberations ended.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
More vaccines on the way to Texas this week as the state’s COVID-19 situation worsens
January 5th, 2021By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Jan. 4, 2021 “More vaccines on the way to Texas this week as the state’s COVID-19 situation worsens” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Texas hires two companies to run STAAR, moving toward statewide online testing
January 5th, 2021By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Jan. 4, 2021 “Texas hires two companies to run STAAR, moving toward statewide online testing” 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….
Early in the pandemic, Texas banned most abortions. After the ban lifted, second-trimester abortions jumped, a new study shows.
January 5th, 2021By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Jan. 4, 2021 “Early in the pandemic, Texas banned most abortions. After the ban lifted, second-trimester abortions jumped, a new study shows.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Texas’ medical marijuana program is one of the most restrictive in the country. Advocates hope the Legislature will change that.
January 4th, 2021By Sami Sparber and Aria Jones, The Texas Tribune Jan. 4, 2021 “Texas’ medical marijuana program is one of the most restrictive in the country. Advocates hope the Legislature will change that.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…
Texas school sports moved indoors for the winter. So did the coronavirus.
January 4th, 2021By Melissa B. Taboada, The Texas Tribune Jan. 4, 2021 “Texas school sports moved indoors for the winter. So did the coronavirus.” 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…
Maverick County Residents Traveled the Most During Thanksgiving Holiday Than Any Other County in Texas, Study Finds
January 3rd, 2021By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Maverick County, Texas is nestled on the United States-Mexico border with Eagle Pass as its county seat and Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico as its Mexican sister city. Like most U.S.-Mexico border counties, Maverick County has been severely afflicted by…
Maverick County Elected Officials Sworn-In on January 1, 2021
January 3rd, 2021By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Most of the newly-elected or re-elected Maverick County public officials in the November 3, 2020 General Election were sworn-in and administered their oath of office in separate ceremonies celebrated on Friday, January 1, 2021, in Eagle Pass, Texas. One…
Eligible Texans can’t get answers about the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s not clear who — if anyone — has them.
January 2nd, 2021By Shawn Mulcahy, Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff and Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Dec. 31, 2020 “Eligible Texans can’t get answers about the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s not clear who — if anyone — has them.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…





