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Nurtured with faith, a community garden in San Antonio springs back from the devastating winter storm
Jennifer Sierra tends to the St. Phocas Garden, growing an assortment of vegetables and herbs year-round to supplement a local food pantry — the only source of fresh produce for some of its clients. Credit: Christopher Lee for The Texas Tribune SAN ANTONIO — A bountiful garden is built on its tenuousness. Some sown seeds […]
U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson denies allegations he made sexual comments, violated alcohol policy while White House physician
U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, continues to deny the findings of an investigation by a Pentagon watchdog that he violated an alcohol policy and made a sexual comment about a female colleague under his supervision. Credit: REUTERS/Joshua Roberts U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, has ratcheted up his rejection of allegations of misconduct during his time […]
CEO of Texas power grid operator “terminated” in aftermath of winter storm
ERCOT CEO Bill Magness. Credit: Texas A&M Smart Grid Center Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The board overseeing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the independent nonprofit entity that operates and manages the electricity grid that covers much of Texas, […]
Gov. Greg Abbott taps new head of Texas utility regulator in wake of power outages
Governor Greg Abbott has named Arthur D’Andrea chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Credit: Texas Public Utility Commission Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday promoted Arthur D’Andrea to chair the state’s utility regulator, replacing the Public Utility Commission leader who resigned earlier this week following widespread power outages in February. The governor appoints commissioners […]
Oil and gas cleanups throughout Texas are on Biden’s agenda.
Some areas of Texas could benefit from Biden’s federal directive to accelerate cleanups of legacy oil and gas, mining and hazardous waste contamination.
Education Company, Urban Intellectuals, Shares Black History Every Day
Freddie Taylor’s company sells products that distill what he’s learned about the global history of black people.
Trio nabbed in multi-county counterfeit operation
By Hill Country Community Journal News Staff, Feb. 4, 2021 Kerrville Police Department (KPD) officers were able to stop a counterfeit operation that spanned three counties and ultimately was able to take two suspects into custody, while charges are being filed against a third suspect. KPD Public Information Officer Jonathan Lamb the case began with […]
Nearly a year into the pandemic, grocery workers in Texas are more fatigued than ever
After the Department of State Health Services neglected to include front-line essential workers in the latest phase of the vaccine rollout, grocery store workers juggle stressful work while waiting for the vaccine.
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