8:13 a.m. Not everyone is happy about the way Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is handling the state's COVID response. The state is one of just three governors nationwide who have had unilateral control over their state’s coronavirus response, writes Taylor Goldenstein. … [Read more...] about Houston coronavirus updates: Texas sees nearly 3K new cases
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Texas reports 2,057 new cases of COVID-19, 20 more deaths
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and be fatal. … [Read more...] about Texas reports 2,057 new cases of COVID-19, 20 more deaths
Senate Democrats prepare seven-figure spending spree in Texas
The state has become a prime target for Democrats in recent years, however, given its rapidly changing demographics and the nationwide defection of suburban voters from the Republican Party. In 2018, former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) came within 3 points of ousting Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzTed Cruz, longtime fan of 'The Princess Bride,' swipes at cast members' plans to reunite to raise money for Democrats Record deficit complicates GOP path to coronavirus relief O'Rourke endorses Kennedy for Senate: 'A champion for the values we're most proud of' MORE (R-Texas) in perhaps the closest-watched Senate race of that cycle. … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats prepare seven-figure spending spree in Texas
Texas governor renews virus disaster declaration
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and be fatal. … [Read more...] about Texas governor renews virus disaster declaration
Whimsical new boutique hotel makes its grand debut in this Texas town
"I don't really know what my style is. I like eclectic, funky," Nivens said. "I just think you can take a plain room and add something. And it turns the whole room around. It's whatever I see and I think, 'Oh, this might look cool somewhere!'" … [Read more...] about Whimsical new boutique hotel makes its grand debut in this Texas town
