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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.
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.
Future Farmers of America is flipping for a cause
Over the past year, the Harper Future Farmers of America (FFA) team has been “flipping” old furniture to benefit those in need to aid a non-profit organization.
Governor pushes Legislature to protect businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, unsuccessfully pushed for similar federal legislation. Abbott's support comes as Texas intensive care units are filling up with coronavirus patients.
Low-income Texans struggle to find new doctors as state officials boot Planned Parenthood off Medicaid
The state's health commission gave Planned Parenthood's Medicaid patients until Feb. 3 to find new doctors. Experts say there are limited places low-income patients can go, in part because Texas already has a shortage of doctors who accept Medicaid due to the state’s low payment rates.
Uvalde Council butts heads with hotel rep over subdivision request
After a vehement discussion regarding a request to subdivide hotel/motel property located at 920 E. Main St., Uvalde City Council postponed decision on the issue, which was previously rejected by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
NRA says it’s moving to Texas. Bankruptcy experts say it may be more of a legal move than a physical one.
The National Rifle Association filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and may reincorporate in Texas. Experts say it’s fleeing a fraud case in New York.
Barbecue, auction to benefit Kerrville toddler recovering from severe burns
Mother of 2-year-old Levie thanks residents, businesses for making upcoming Saturday event possible
Energy Prices and Demand Likely to Rise in 2021
After a tough year, the energy industry looks to rebound in 2021. Which means rising gas prices due to demand.
Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation donates $20K to VA Dogs of Texas
The Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation hosted their Eighth Annual golf tournament at Escondido Golf & Lake Club in Horseshoe Bay recently.
Texas hires two companies to run STAAR, moving toward statewide online testing
Contracts totaling $388 million have been awarded to Cambium Assessment and Pearson, a longtime player in testing Texas public school students, to develop and administer STAAR for the next four years.
Trump signs stimulus bill granting most Americans $600 in pandemic aid
The president's decision to back down and sign the measure released $900 billion in stimulus funds into the economy that had been held up for nearly a week.
