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What losing football to COVID-19 would mean for Texas college towns: “It’s like losing Christmas”
Economists said canceling football would be devastating to local businesses that rely on the huge influxes of cash from home games. Meanwhile, athletics officials weigh whether they can risk the health and welfare of student athletes.
$400 in extra unemployment benefits remain uncertain in Texas after Trump’s executive order
The order could face legal challenges, and Texas might have to chip in a quarter of the cost. State leaders have not said how they'll respond.
Kerrville rallies to help injured girl through Benefit Concert
By Louis Amestoy at Kerrville Daily Times, August 10, 2020 When Russell Nemky heard about what happened to Arianna Lopez he knew he had to do something to help, but what? On Thursday night, Kerrville police said a suspected drunken driver lost control of his pickup truck at a high rate of speed, heading west […]
Restaurants, bars and breweries scramble to reinvent themselves to get around Gov. Greg Abbott’s bar shutdown
Businesses that make up most of their sales with alcohol were closed down by Abbott's latest shutdown order, leaving them to maneuver through loopholes to reopen.
Leaked COVID-19 Data Shows Worse than Misleading
By Doug Badger and Amy Anderson at the The Daily Signal, August 5, 2020; Updated August 10, 2020 What’s the No. 1 coronavirus hot spot in America? Is it Los Angeles County, which led the nation with nearly 200,000 confirmed cases on Aug. 2, according to Johns Hopkins University? Is it Miami-Dade County, Florida, which ranked second […]
Updated: Pickup truck crashes into home, child injured
By Kerrville Daily Times Staff, August 6, 2020, Updated August 7, 2020 Kerrville Police were investigating a pickup truck that crashed into a home in the 500 block of Leland Street late Thursday night that severely injured a child in the home. Neighbors said the crash happened just before 11 p.m. on the quiet residential […]
The only Texas prison reporting zero coronavirus cases is where inmates make soap. But that’s not what’s credited with protecting it.
Of more than 100 Texas prison units, the Roach Unit's apparent ability to avoid the virus has been attributed to a remote location and a warden who strictly enforces precautionary measures.
Sales Tax Holiday 2020
Issued by Texas Comptroller, July 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to continue practicing social distancing and support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend. Qualifying items can be purchased tax free from a […]
Gov. Greg Abbott stresses local school officials “know best” whether schools should reopen
Abbott said the state will provide schools with personal protective equipment to prepare for the new year.
Why Texas’ coronavirus data comes with caveats
It’s hard to collect good numbers on an unknown virus, and Texas health officials have made errors. But experts say the state’s coronavirus data is useful as long as users understand its limitations.
Texas sales tax collections went up in July — and were higher than one year ago
Texas collected $2.98 billion in sales tax revenue in July — 4.3% more than in July 2019. Comptroller Glenn Hegar said the number was "better than expected."
Man awaiting trial in Kerrville says he was possessed when he killed Kutzer, Ingram
Aug. 24 jury trial scheduled to determine whether Vincent Seard is insane
